by Stephanie Dray | Feb 15, 2016 | Miscellany
Hey everyone! Laura and I will be out and about in March and April talking about America’s First Daughter and signing books! And we hope to see some of you along the way! Here are a few of the events we have planned – join the Facebook event where there is...
by Stephanie Dray | Jan 25, 2016 | For Writers
Let’s talk about so-called Writer’s Block.Many, if not most, professional writers will tell you that there’s no such thing. Nurses don’t get to call off work at the hospital because they’re having nurse’s block, so you just have to...
by Stephanie Dray | Jan 4, 2016 | For Writers, Historical Fiction Genre
Fellow authors sometimes write to me for recommendations in terms of which publishing companies they should consider when submitting their historical fiction novels. At this point in my career, I’ve published with several different companies, big and small....
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 10, 2015 | Miscellany, Other Writers
Suppose a part of Ancient Rome survived? My writing friend Alison Morton explores just this. In her alternate thriller world, her 21st century Praetorian heroines survive kidnapping, betrayal and a vicious nemesis while using their Roman toughness and determination to...
by Stephanie Dray | Sep 19, 2015 | For Writers, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany
Last year I threw together a list of 10 Tips for Aspiring Historical Fiction Authors. But to some extent or other, we’re all always aspiring, as I’ve never really known a writer who was satisfied. Now I’m back with ten more tips that might be helpful...