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Upcoming Book Talks & EventsMy first short story, "The Trial of Madame Pelletier" will appear in Murder Most Historical (Wayside Press, 2017)
A Death Along the River Fleet was released April 12, 2016. Can't make one of the events below? Check back soon...other events still to be added! |
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Mystery Panel
(with Michelle Cox, D.M.Pironne & Cheryl Honingford) September 23, 2017 2-3 pm Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore Forest Park, IL |
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Northbrook Writes: Writing Historical Fiction (Workshop)
October 7, 2017 1:00-2:30 pm Northbrook Library (Pollak Room) Northbrook IL |
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Bouchercon 2017
"Ancient Mysteries" Saturday October 14, 10:00-11:00 am I will be moderating this panel of historical mystery authors: Andrea Penrose, Lois H. Gresh, Eleanor Kuhns, Jonathan Putnam & Marilyn Todd Panel will be in Sheraton C room. Immediately following the panel there will be a half hour signing in the book/dealer room (Osgoode). |
REGISTRATION LINK FORTHCOMING
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Writing Historical Fiction (Workshop)
Story Studio Chicago November 6 6:30-9:00 Whether you're writing a Victorian romance, a Civil War drama, or a novel set in the '60s, capturing the time and culture of a place makes the difference between keeping readers interested or distancing them from the story. When it's done right, historical fiction immerses readers in a world that's believable and engaging, detailing elements like speech, fashion, social issues, and more. This single-session class will explore some of the key challenges to writing historical fiction, including:How can we create an authentic tone?How do we give enough detail without sounding like a textbook? How much historical research is "enough"? Participants will critique several published examples, try their hand at writing brief scenes, and consider strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you've finished a completed draft or are looking to get started, this session will help you feel more comfortable with capturing the history of your story—long ago or modern—placing readers into a fully-realized world. |
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Building Tension and Suspense in Fiction (Writing Workshop)
November 18, 2017 McMillan Memorial Library Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 2-3:30 pm |
Details Forthcoming Registration Required |
Writing Historical Fiction:
Bringing in research while telling a compelling tale March 8, 2017 9:30 am-12 pm Off-Campus Writers Workshop Winnetka, IL Description forthcoming |
