Getting Started: Introduce Yourself

[James]

Silvana wrote: "Hahaha...well, I think reading those ancient historians could put anyone to sleep. Herodotus was good, though.

Collen McCoullough, checked. Btw, have you read The Decline and Fall of the Rom..."</i>

I loved Colleen's, [book:The Grass Crown

[Margaret]

Dear Parker, Just researching my second historical novel, sequel to 'Where Rowans intertwine,' set on Anglesey (Mona) during the third century A.D. My main character Llew, is son of Druid priestess Ceridwen and is born circa 230. Can you recommend a good research book about that period in North Wales?

[Irene]

Hi all,
I love BOOKS. Read through the whole kids sections when I was 8. Then went to historical fiction and read all the books on Kings and Queens, not knowing that genre would be my first book. Don't like horror or too much fantasy. Am drawn to people stories. How they get through their lives.
Glad to be here.

[George]

Thanks for the opportunity to join and contribute. In terms of historical fiction, at the moment my three authors of choice are Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. I also dabble in a few biographies about identities of 20th century America. In particular the early moguls of Hollywood and the music industry, and presidential politics up to and including President Reagan.

I write a little myself; My current project is the Armstrong and Burton series, about a pair of unlikely political friends fighting their way through 1980s Britain. The first instalment was published in April, with two more to follow.

Thanks again, and nice to be part of the group.

[Harold]

I recently joined this group. I have been a goodreads member for maybe seven years. I have written two historical novels:
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about participants in the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 and brother and sister Algonquians in 1583 and 1584 challenging tribal authority prior to the arrival of English explorers at Roanoke Island.

I am interested in all periods of American history. I write a historical blog that includes book reviews, passages from my novels, interviews, and informational posts about famous historical figures (like Frederick Douglass) and important events. I am currently posting information about the major events of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, both on my goodreads blog and on my blog site: http://authorharoldtitus.blogspot.com.

[Amit]

I am new to the group so I'll take the opportunity to introduce my new historic novels series the Lions of Judea:

I am excited and proud of the Lions of Judea series that was written as a result of research over five years, while I'm uncertain if the books be even published. What pushed me, beyond the pleasure of writing, was the thought that this is a story that is not well enough known while it is important, engaging and relevant to the present.

I wrote the books, first of all, as a fun read and exciting novel about friendship, leadership, love, courage and creativity.

While reading, the reader becomes aware of a historical story about the first attempt in human history to destroy religion, at that time the only monotheistic religion that existed, as well as the struggles and transformations of the original Jewish religion, in the period before Christianity and sacred to it.

However, it is important to note that the book is not told from a Jewish point of view, but on the contrary, it is based on historical facts and reviews events from a broad, even international perspective, with ancient Rome playing an important role in what took place.

Thank you for reading this post and I hope you will enjoy reading the books at least as I enjoyed writing them.

[Ursula]

Hello, my name is Ursula; I am an archaeologist living in Puglia, Southern Italy, and a great lover of historical fiction. My favourite author (by far) is Umberto Eco. I don't only read but also write, by the way.

[S.E.]

So I joined today because I agreed with the group's premise, you can learn a lot from well researched accurate historical fiction, not just pure history texts.

I was also attracted by the Napoleonic discussion. I've just published my first novel which combines a grandfather relating his experiences on the Peninsular and at Quatre Bras/Waterloo and how this was paralleled in his family in 1843 at the time of the Rebecca uprising in west Wales.
I'm hesitant as to saying too much here but have linked my novel if anyone is interested( and it is free on kindle until 12 Jan.)From Waterloo to Water Street
In terms of the Napoleonic campaigns, they were, until the 20th century, the most written-about wars in history by both officers and ordinary soldiers so there is a wealth of resources out there.

[Jim]

Hi, I am Jim Swike, Adjunct Professor Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, NY.
I have a Masters in History.
I enjoy all types of History, Historical novels and books and all periods of History.

[Ruchama]

Stumbled across this group and thought, "Eureka!" A group that promises substance!
My reading tastes have matured over the years to where I like history more than other genres (though I like to read anything that's well written!) I have to thank David McCullough, Barbara Tuchman, and Caroline Alexander for giving me such juicy woks as 1776, Guns of August and The Bounty on which to cut my teeth. From those I refined my historical tastes further to Colonial History, Maritime/Naval History and Military History. I must give props to Ian Toll, Nathaniel Philbrick (my great grandfather to the 13th power, William Brewster, made an appearance in his book, Mayflower!) Richard Zacks, Eric Jay Dolan, and Erick Larson for their wonderful sea tales. Hampton Sides, Michael Shaara, and Mark Bowden for wartime epics. I have many favorite authors.
I look forward to adding more wonderful books to my "want to read" list.
Nice to meet everyone!

[KOMET]

Ruchama wrote: "Stumbled across this group and thought, "Eureka!" A group that promises substance!
My reading tastes have matured over the years to where I like history more than other genres ..."

WELCOME RUCHAMA!

Always delighted to make the acquaintance of another history buff.

[[deleted user]]

Read historical fiction for years, mainly set in the 19th century so eventually the natural progression was to start writing fiction set in that period so less time for reading now.

[Kurt]

Hi all, I'm Kurt Burke an aspiring author. I've been a historian, researcher and genealogist for a very long time. When retiring I decided to write, but I was concerned as although I write well, it has typically been reports in the past.

So, now I've published a work of historical fiction and I'm jumping through the hoops most of you know well in order to be noticed. Although fiction, most of the story and characters are factual. The genre is American antebellum and civil war, specifically the Confederate Navy and Secret Service. With luck I didn't disparage too badly the character of those long-dead participants of history.

I believe you'll find my interests include political and military history of the Napoleonic era, along with political and military history of 19th century United States in general. Hoping for lively discussion in those areas

[Jeb]

Hi, I'm Jeb in Austin, Texas. I have broad interests in history, historical fiction, and alternative history. My particular interests include Texas, the U.S., Japan, and the Enlightenment.

Currently reading: Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads

[M.D.]

Hi history buffs, my name is Martin. I am an Egyptian American reader, writer, and history enthusiast, from Chicago, currently based in the DC area. I am really interested in classics, history non-fiction, historical fiction, and alternate history. I just released my first novel this weekend, called The Alternative History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

[Ellis]

This is my pen name. I live just outside of Atlanta, Georgia in the USA. I am a Firefighter-EMT and am going to school to become a High School History teacher. My longest-traced family line immigrated from Wales in the early days of the American Revolution. My family lived in Amherst, Massachussetts and Schenectady, New York until the late 19th-century, then they migrated south to Mississippi, before finally settling in Atlanta.

I enjoy researching history from anywhere in the world, but my favorite history is U.S. History, due to the fact that I've lived here my whole life. Other than U.S. History, my other favorite histories are Mexico and France.

[George]

Ed wrote: "Here you can tell us something about your own history and/or what you are doing now.

I just published a book! "I Jonathan, A Charleston Tale of the Rebellion." I hope the title is self-explanatory. I'm eager to get more reviews, so let me know if anyone would like a free ePub version, or a mobi. Paperback is in stores. Also on NetGalley.

I've enjoyed reading historical fiction for decades...mostly influenced by James Michener, and Herman Melville, though when he wrote it wasn't historical fiction, just fiction. I also read "real" history and biography.

Anything you want to say so that we see you as something more than a user-id. Likes and dislikes are always a ..."

JRR Tolkien is one of my favorite authors, and Arthur C. Clarke, too. John Grisham is good; Stephen King not so much. I live in Tennessee and grew up in South Florida.

I've travelled to Scotland, Switzerland and France. Hoping to go back when the pandemic is over.

[Larry]

Hello everyone,
I've always enjoyed historicals, going all the way back to the very first one I read... Rabble In Arms, by Kenneth Roberts. I think I was 14 years old, or thereabouts. I'm turning 67 in November.
Favorite book is The Frontiersman, by Allan W. Eckert, which is the biography of Simon Kenton, a contemporary of Daniel Boone.
I have an unexplained fascination with Wales. In '99 I took a train from London to Bangor Wales, then took a taxi 9 miles south of there to Caernarfon. Not long after, took another train from Porthmadog to Cardiff, stopping in Harlech along the way. I was in love!
I've been back several times - also visited Scotland and various places in England. Here in the States I love to go hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
As for my book... It's action adventure for sure, set in 16th century France (to begin with), Wales, and then N'dakinna, which is what the Indigenous people called their land. The area? Maine and New Hampshire, USA.
Oh, did I mention that it's a boy and his dog story? Jack London's writing, especially The Call of the Wild, was a huge influence. Old Yeller, by Fred Gipson, was another story that captured my imagination. There were others too, but this is long enough. Lol. The novel is GHISLAIN AND TRAHAEARN by Larry K. Landau

[Christopher A. Langston]

Hi - My name is Chris. I am a historical fiction fan (Flashman, Hornblower, Maturin/Aubrey) but I'm actually posting for my Mom. She has been a life long historical fiction fan (Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Dorothy Dunnett, etc.) and although she is blind now and can't really type, she listens to books on tape and would love to find a zoom/facetime group to discuss historical fiction novels. Does anyone know of such? Would anyone like to join her in a conversation every week or so? Please let me know.

THanks, Chris

[Chris]

Hi everyone, just wanted to let group members know about Deare Sister, feminist alternative history, now free for download (epub and pdf) at my website: chriswind.net. Enjoy!Deare Sister

[Craig]

Hello,

I'm new to the group. I joined the minute I saw the group is open to both traditional history and historical fiction. I learned more about WWI from "All Quiet on the Western Front" and more about the Spanish Civil War from "To Whom the Bell Tolls" than I ever did in a history book (No offense to Antony Beevor - I haven't read his Spanish Civil war book yet). Good writing is good writing. I look forward too reading all of your comments and insigths. I'm a 30 year Army vet who always has more books than time available.

Craig

[Craig]

"For Whom the Bell Tolls..." Sorry. :-)

[Cory]

I’ve always been interested in the “what if” of history. So I wrote a book about how different our country might be if the GoP rallied around Marco Rubio in 2016. It’s free on Amazon tomorrow! It’s a short read and despite being about politics it isn’t a divisive book. I hope you enjoy (and leave a review…5 stars of course!)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D797...

[Oktay]

Hi to all!

I'm the author of Apocalypse Of The Realm.



A medieval fiction. Have a look at it!

[Carol]

Hello everyone. I am interested in history in all time periods and throughout the world. I am also the author of 'I, Lafayette', narrative non-fiction in the form of an autobiography.