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Advice on How to Write Historical Fiction–Not

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Hana Samek Norton

By the way, did anyone notice that there has been much ‘how-to’ and ‘advice’ offered lately on writing historical fiction ? A perusal of the ‘literature’—and I confess to have done my share—finds that some are more ‘creative’ than others Continue reading →

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The Lusignans of Poitou

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Hana Samek Norton

The recent developments in the Middle East revived academic and public interest in the West’s previous encounters with that part of the world. These events created something of a cottage industry of  histories and novels recounting the crusades, particularly the … Continue reading →

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This Little Manuscript went to the Marketplace

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Hana Samek Norton

The 4th Annual Historical Novel Society conference in San Diego, June l7-19, 2011, is approaching, and I am looking forward to meeting everyone, in particular the others on our ‘Debut Authors’ panel. Check out  http://hns-conference.org/. In re-reading recently the program, … Continue reading →

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A Year in Review, with Grades

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Hana Samek Norton

Well, it’s been a weird and wild ride for the past year.  As with any journey, one never knows for certain where it will lead, and mine thus far has been no exception. Like my heroine, I have lost my … Continue reading →

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