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Apr 06, 2024 08:00AM
Hi! I love historical fiction. More often than not under the women’s lit umbrella. During Covid, I went back to school to earn my master’s in creative writing and discovered I have a flair for writing poetry, too (several published in online magazines). I’m currently in my second draft of my HF novel. I’m working on creating real connections with HF readers and writers. I co-host a writer’s group online and live in Colorado, where I own a yoga studio. Please feel free to connect with me, I promise, I don’t bite. 😃
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Hi Marcy,If you like historical novels with a twist, I'd like to suggest you this novel.From Fall to Spring
A friend introduced me to it no long after it was published, back in 2018.
Hope you enjoy it too.
Kind regards,
Bahram
Hi Bahram, I'll check it out. ~Marcy
I'm Cindy Weigand and just joined this group. I have a new book out, BIG JACK, COWBOY AVIATOR about a great uncle who was an pilot in the 1920s.
Hi there, I'm Dana! I'm new to Goodreads. I'm also a huge fan of historical novels!
I'm Cheryl from Austin and I am a lapsed reader. I've been a member since Historical Fictionistas since 2011, but have been off my reading for the last year or so. The last 6 months have been a challenge - retirement, moving two different households, caretaking of an aging parent - so there's been little time to breathe, much less read. Hoping that things have settled down a bit and ready to get back into the swing of things. Hopefully the Summer TBR Challenge will happen again this year to help me out! I was so bummed to miss it last year, but probably wouldn't have been able to do even 10 books!
Hi :) I'm from England and I love historical fiction. I'm not really into war, but I'm open to anything else. I especially enjoy fiction that concentrates on the Uk. I love tudor, saxon and medieval era fiction.
Hi, I'm Lanna. I have loved historical fiction for as long as I can remember. My first books were the "Dear America" series, and I have been hooked ever since.But I will say that I prefer the medieval era, the Victorian era, and the 20s!
Lana,I, too, like the medieval era in historical fiction. An exception is the Australian author Kerry Greenwood's series of Phryne Fisher detective novels. They are superb. Ms. Greenwood is a superb writer, perhaps the best I've ever read along with Michael Crichton who wrote superb science fiction.
Wayne English
For a read set in 1920s America, I have just published a novel based on the life of a great uncle who was an aviator. The book is BIG JACK, COWBOY AVIATOR. This is the sobriquet that news reporters gave him.Once he joins the Gates Flying Circus in 1925, Jack Ashcraft never looks back even though his parents want him to be closer to home. Billed as the Worlds’ Greatest Exhibition Aviators, the group flies throughout the South and East Coast performing before crowds of tens of thousands. Soon, he becomes their star performer. Newspapers bill him as “Big Jack,” Cowboy Aviator because he spent time in Texas in the army. At six feet four inches tall, he is big. He relishes the adoration of fans. Women flock to be near him and seek his company. Despite Prohibition, booze is readily accessible. He experiences events that are history in the making. He’s living high.
As if life couldn’t get any better, he meets Mavis, a New York socialite who is also a pilot. Jack and Mavis bond as friends because of their love of flying. He can share things with her that he can’t share with the guys in the rough and tumble life of a flying circus. They get together when their flight paths cross.
When tragedy strikes, Jack’s buddies have his back, but it is Mavis he trusts with the emotions he feels. He is conflicted. Jack must come to terms with his desire to return to the flying life he loves and the reality of the dangers of flying.
For more about the book and me, go to CindyWeigand.com.
thanks! just ordered kindle so my husband and I can read at the same time.
Sofia wrote: "Hi everyone! This is super exciting. I'm a Mexican historical fiction author, new to Goodreads, and astounded that it's taken me all this time to find out about these amazing reader groups! My trib..."Your book looks fascinating. I already feel deeply sympathetic to the heroine, daughter of a Mayan mother and a Spanish conquistador, who must navigate conflicting loyalties. Looking forward to reading it in August.
Hi everyone!! I’ve been on Goodreads for a while just to track what I’m reading, but I’m hoping to become more active and meet people with similar reading tastes. I live in Canada’s Pacific Northwest where my favourite thing to do is go for hikes with my dog while listening to cozy audiobooks. I like historical fiction, romance, and fantasy. I love fairytale retellings and anything with cozy gothic vibes. I don’t have any friends on Goodreads yet so would be extremely honoured to receive friend requests! I will read and like your reviews at the very least, and may even occasionally comment :)
Hello everybody. Who likes ancient Roman historical fiction? My historical novel takes place in the years 453 and 454. Attila The Hun captures the daughter of a woman he knew 25 years ago. Her family must kill Attila in such a way that the Romans won't be blamed in order to rescue their daughter.
Hi, I'm retired, from the UK, my last two attempts at writing novels have been set in Elizabethan England. Hope to enjoy being part of this group, I have sadly only been an occasional visitor to this site but hope to remedy that.
Hi, I am Patrick and currently live in Northern NH. I am presently retired. During my adult life I loved reading historical fiction. My favorite authors were Ken Follett and Gore Vidal. While they had different personalities, they both gave insightful if not sometimes cynical historical interpretations. For over forty years I was a mathematical economist working in government and the private sector. I am also LGBTQ+ and a gay civil rights activist during the 1980's and 1990's. My novel "Impossible Dream" is a historical novel of a gay man fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. It can be found here https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Dre...
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I'm Carly from Alabama. Currently in University studying History. Extremely late to this post lol. Historical Fiction is what I read 90% of the time. I'm always looking for good recommendations. Some of my favorite authors being Elizabeth Cunningham, Marargret George, and the late great Sharon Kay Penman. I'm currently reading Egypt's Golden Couple by John Darnell and Colleen Darnell. I look forward to meeting people who have similar interest!
I'm Ariel from Boston, MA. I recently found a book that got me back into reading and I believe others would enjoy it as well. To Sisterhood! by Gail Shapiro touched me in a special place as someone who grew up without her grandmas alive and present. Reading these four women's interlinking stories (as a women in my early 20s) felt like I was peering into the past and experiencing important events that I've learned about but in a relatable, engaging way. This book is filled with wisdom and reminded me that sisterhood is about continuing the mission of women's liberation. During the time period this book takes place, there is an illegal war in Vietnam that many citizens are protesting. Though this book takes place 50 years ago, many issues remain alive and present today. I found this novel to be relevant and important in ways I did not expect going into it.
heii I'm a new member here and I thought I might as well introduce myself a bit.I'm Francesca, 18yo and I'm from Milan, Italy. I study languages (english, french, german and spanish) and I'm total sucker for history, art and cinema. I'd like to get back into reading after a huge slump and I'm really excited to get to know new people who share the same interest in HF! <33
Hi all! I'm a new member so I figured that I'd introduce myself! I'm Charlie, I'm 23, originally from northeastern Ohio but recently moved to central Cali. I'm a health psychology PhD student by day and an avid reader by night! My main genre is definitely historical fiction, mythology/folklore inspired works, and literary fiction, but I dabble in a lot of things. Happy to say I'm back into reading after a huge 2+ year reading slump and happy to meet new people :)
I'm finding my way. I don't really know what to read next. If it's okay with you, I'll just mooch about for a bit.
I'm harboured up in the Welsh Valleys. I work outdoors, mostly on farms, walling, fencing, and general repair work. I was a focused on my rugby, but a knee injury has put me on the sidelines for good. In the off-seasons, when finance allowed, I took to the mountains: mostly Asia and the Himalayas. I took to reading whilst recovering from my surgery. It's becoming a big thing. As one door closes, another door opens.
Thank you, Jan. I'll have a wander (figuratively) around. I'll hop in and hop out. I doubt I'll be able to add much that the veterans haven't already noted.
Rob,you are most welcome to "mooch about a bit." Are you looking for any particular time period?
Wayne A. English
Hi, just joined. I've loved history all my life, with favorite periods being Ancient Egypt, the Ancient Middle East, Ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, the Elizabethan and Victorian periods, the World Wars, and China. My main focus is supernatural horror, but I've written bits in most of these periods. Recently I've written the first of a two-part series of non-supernatural historical short stories set in China and India during the British Colonial period.Thanks for having me!
Perry wrote: "Hi, just joined. I've loved history all my life, with favorite periods being Ancient Egypt, the Ancient Middle East, Ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, the Elizabethan and Victorian periods, the World ..."Just finished my second novel of historical fiction - The Ghost of Lexington and Concord. As with my previous book, The Burning Sea of Iron Bottom Bay, rather than set in the historical period, I have someone telling teens of today about their experience - a ghost in the new book and a great-grandfather in the latter. Otherwise, it's a story about teens today. In the new book, that includes an adventure trying to solve a 250-year-old mystery and survive in the process.
What are your thoughts about my format (written for teens [of all ages])?
Rich wrote: "Perry wrote: "Hi, just joined. I've loved history all my life, with favorite periods being Ancient Egypt, the Ancient Middle East, Ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, the Elizabethan and Victorian perio..."Rich, there's a long tradition of framing a story in the modern day, then jumping to the action in the past, but it sounds like you're doing more than that. Sounds different, but I'm sure it can work.
Personally, I always write for adults, but I would not stop a younger teen from reading something aimed at adults. Let the kids make that decision for themselves.
Hello Everyone.Avery Duffy here. As a way of introducing myself, I started writing during a blizzard so epic, even the squirrels were wearing hats. It was like a cosmic joke, trapping me in my house with a blank page. So, I filled it with words, and then I couldn’t stop.
Now, I’m addicted to the thrill of creating worlds and characters who often get into unpredictable predicaments. It’s like being the puppet master in a chaotic puppet show, but without the strings. When I write, often it is like a movie to me. Just like a reader, I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Avery wrote: "Hello Everyone.Avery Duffy here. As a way of introducing myself, I started writing during a blizzard so epic, even the squirrels were wearing hats. It was like a cosmic joke, trapping me in my hou..."
Cool way of looking at the writing process, Avery. I have a somewhat similar approach. I create interesting characters with logical motives, then I throw colossal roadblocks in front of them. Or, as one reviewer said, "I'd hate to be a character in one of your stories."
Perry wrote: "Avery wrote: "Hello Everyone.Avery Duffy here. As a way of introducing myself, I started writing during a blizzard so epic, even the squirrels were wearing hats. It was like a cosmic joke, trappin..."
Perry wrote: "Avery wrote: "Hello Everyone.
Avery Duffy here. As a way of introducing myself, I started writing during a blizzard so epic, even the squirrels were wearing hats. It was like a cosmic joke, trappin..."
That's a great approach, Perry. Thank you for responding.
Avery wrote: "Hello Everyone.Avery Duffy here. As a way of introducing myself, I started writing during a blizzard so epic, even the squirrels were wearing hats. It was like a cosmic joke, trapping me in my hou..."
Avery wrote: "Hello Everyone.
Avery Duffy here. As a way of introducing myself, I started writing during a blizzard so epic, even the squirrels were wearing hats. It was like a cosmic joke, trapping me in my hou..."
Thank you Jan.
Hi, fellow historical fiction enthusiasts! I joined Goodreads last year, and I especially enjoy reading historical novels that give voice to people who belong to underrepresented groups whose views and experiences often go unrecorded, such as women (members of the “second sex”), indigenous peoples, subjugated minorities. I would love to get reading recommendations for this type of book from my fellow historical fiction lovers! I taught history for many years, and more recently I’ve been writing historical fiction. My book Unruly Human Hearts, to be published in January 2025, is based on the Beecher-Tilton scandal of the 1870s and it is written the point of view of Elizabeth Tilton, the woman named as correspondent in the famous court case in which Reverend Henry Ward Beecher was accused of adultery.
Hello! I typically gravitate towards Classical Literature, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Dystopia and Contemporary Fiction. I especially like books that dwell into existentialism, grief, psychological torment, obsession and the darkened void of the human condition. My love for historical fiction emerged from the book which I am currently reading; The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (The Booker Prize 2022). Really loving the book and at around 25% throughout the story. I hope to have a good time in this book club!
Hi, I'm fumbling around in European Modern history at the mo'. I hanker for thrilling reads but shy from today's melange of preposterous, shoot'em up, sex 'em up, save the world tack. I'm looking for thrillers (not limited to fiction) that has roots in the real-world and asks you to think about what is happening.
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I just published my debut novel, a historical fiction set in 1969 South Brooklyn, my hometown. Its title is, Fathers and Sons and Other Village Idiots: Underdogs and Angels in 1969 South Brooklyn I’m a second generation Polish Catholic American born and raised in South Brooklyn. It made sense that my first tale be set within that context.The story concept started as one of generational divides between four generations within a Polish family in Brooklyn. I didn’t expect the plot would take me into the political strife of that year. With its war protests, civil rights riots, and deeply divided partisan politics. 1969 events are too similar to 2024’s to ignore. The main theme of the novel is that my hero, Kazimierz Baranski, is battling with psychological demons to maintain his free will while striving to achieve redemption from his god. My character suffers from depression and is also mute. In his conflicted mind, he is both comforted and tormented by the wisdoms of his muse, Ivan Turgenev. The teaching of Dorothy Day, a 20th-century Catholic radical, guide another major character, Father Ed. Together, these two underdogs of life look for angels to help them. Historic underdogs, including the New York Mets as well as the Stonewall Inn rioters, inspire them forward. As Dorothy Day would say, in the end, community is always the answer.
The goals of my historical fictions are to inspire, inform, and entertain. Please let me know how I did, either here on Goodreads or through my author website, https://billywarren.com
FSOVI is more of a literary inspirational fiction with my protagonist fighting against gangsters, corrupt police, polar bears, and his family. A side story is that someone is murdered—it is, of course, 1969 Brooklyn. All the main characters are likely suspects except they all have an air-tight alibi, a community party photo. In my sequel, “Beyond Good and Evil and Murder,” due in 2025, I solve that crime in a whodunit style mystery with again a literary component.
Hello, I'm Matthew aka M. Laszlo. I love goodreads, but most of my time these days is spent reading from the Catholic Catechism. Currently, I'm enrolled in O.C.I.A. and am planning to formally join the Catholic Church in the spring. Though historical fiction and historical fantasy remain a great love, there are so many other things to read just now!
Hi Everyone!I'm Mary from Northern Ireland, U.K. and I want to make new book friends. I like most genres but favourites are fiction and thriller. Add me I'll add back 💕📖
Hello, everyone! I've just joined this group. I am an author of historical fiction and fantasy as well as a voracious reader. My undergrad degree is in history. I love the research phase of writing almost as much as writing the story. My published historical fiction is set in 19th century Ireland and America. I am interested in setting future novels in colonial and early 20th century America. I love any time and place for a setting in the books I read as long it's a well-written story that I can get lost in.
Hi! Peter a retired academic, writing about Ancient Athens to revenge myself on my classical education. Fifth-century Athens was a remarkable place, cradle of our situation. And yet...Women were virtually of no account, nearly half the population were slaves, treated brutally even by ancient world standards and Athens compelled weaker countries to join its empire by threat of violence. Not nice.
My novel "The Immigrant Queen" is about Aspasia. Despite being an immigrant, she became lover of Pericles, close friend of Socrates, wrote political speeches and philosophical dialogues, modelled for the statue of Athene on the Parthenon and was celebrated thoughout the city. A truly remarkable woman!
I hope you enjoy it. Peter
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