Maeve I.

Maeve I. asked Katherine Howe:

What was it like researching for "Conversion", knowing that one of your ancestors was one of the accused women? Did you know a lot about the Salem Witch Trials before you wrote the book?

Katherine Howe I did know a lot about Salem already, as I had researched it for my first novel THE PHYSICK BOOK OF DELIVERANCE DANE and for the nonfiction PENGUIN BOOK OF WITCHES that came out last year. I think historical fiction is at its best when a lot of research is involved. Thank you!

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Naj

Naj asked Katherine Howe:

Hi Katherine! I absolutely loved The Physick Book Of Deliverance Dane. It is definitely one of the best books I have read. I felt as though I was right there in the book witnessing everything going on. I was wondering if you will ever write a sequel to it? (less)

Shannon A

Shannon A asked Katherine Howe:

Hi Katherine, I was so glad you liked my review of Conversion. I work at Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a Book Ninja (my official title!). I read an ARC of Conversion in 3 days! I hope that the "birthday" celebration goes well.

J Earl

J Earl asked Katherine Howe:

I took the historical fiction online MOOC from UVA/Coursera back in 2013 or 14 and really enjoyed your seminar in particular. I'm curious, as you've written more fiction do you find that you have a better idea what research will help your story? Or maybe better put: have you found you can streamline your research for a specific writing project? Love your books by the way.

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