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My First HNS Conference

by Stephanie Dray | Jun 27, 2013 | Historical Fiction Genre, Upcoming Events

My plan was to arrive early on Friday and sneak into the hotel without being noticed by anyone so that I would have time to dress and accessorize for a slightly more highbrow locale than the cattle-car experience of the airport. (Sadly, I am old enough to remember...
Carnivalia for Book Lovers in Baltimore This Weekend #bbf2012

Carnivalia for Book Lovers in Baltimore This Weekend #bbf2012

by Stephanie Dray | Sep 27, 2012 | For Readers, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany, Other Writers, Upcoming Events

What could be better than a book festival with free admission, tons of give-aways and prizes, roving gladiators and highlanders,  panels for every reader ranging from literary fiction to historical fiction, and sessions for aspiring authors to pitch their work to...

My Choices in Song of the Nile

by Stephanie Dray | Feb 2, 2012 | FAQ, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany, My Works, Song of the Nile

The life of Cleopatra Selene is a story so unlikely that magic sometimes seems like the only explanation. But that isn’t why I chose to include magical realism in my book. I included my heroine’s ability to commune with her goddess through bloody hieroglyphs and some...

On Historical Accuracy (And Whether It Matters)

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....
Cleopatra Confesses, by Carolyn Meyer

Cleopatra Confesses, by Carolyn Meyer

by Stephanie Dray | Aug 15, 2011 | For Writers, Fun Stuff, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany, Other Writers

Most novels about Cleopatra focus on the tumultuous events of her adult life–the love affairs, the heart-break, the warfare, and ultimately, her tragic failure. This new novel by historical fiction author Carolyn Meyer zeroes in on Cleopatra’s early life,...

Magical Realism in Historical Fiction

by Stephanie Dray | Apr 18, 2011 | For Writers, Historical Fiction Genre

When an author throws magical elements into a modern setting, its called paranormal romance or urban fantasy. But what about when an author injects magic into a historical setting? Usually we still just call it historical fiction. The use of magic in historical...
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