by Stephanie Dray | Mar 15, 2016 | America's First Daughter, American Revolution, Historical Fiction Genre, Interviews, My Works
We talk historical accuracy, the choices of historians vs. historical fiction authors, all those letters Jefferson wrote, and the graveyard…
by Stephanie Dray | Oct 24, 2011 | Bloopers
Last week, I posted an article on historical accuracy and whether it matters. My general contention is that I won’t change anything in history unless there’s a very good plot reason for doing so. And even though I am willing to move a battle, I try very...
by Stephanie Dray | Oct 11, 2011 | Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany
These days, the quickest way to start an internet pie fight is to bring up the subject of historical accuracy in fiction. The discussion almost inevitably breaks down into arguments about personal preference that masquerade as objective tenets of literary faith....
by Stephanie Dray | Jan 26, 2011 | Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany
I’m about to do something ill-advised. I’m about to pick a fight with a blogger. I don’t do this to be disagreeable. It’s just that I’ve decided not to shy away from my claim that Historical Fiction Doesn’t Have to be Good For You....
