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jeannereames · 28 days

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Dancing with the Lion

Dancing with the Lion is now off Kindle Unlimited, which means it is BACK on a variety of other sites for normal purchase. (Amazon demands an exclusive for KU, so it's only available on Amazon during the KU stretch.)

So, for anyone waiting who didn't want to pay Amazon, you can now find the novels at B&N, Kobo, etc.

But if you want an ebook, and it doesn't matter to you, please get it directly from Riptide Pub. The price is no different, and I get a tad more of the Royalties (in pennies, but hey): Book 1 Becoming and Book 2 Rise. Or both novels as a pair for a little less each, if you know in advance that you want them both.

You can also purchase a physical copy, but the publisher told me they no longer handle print-on-demand because Amazon, B&N, etc., owned the machines anyway, and they're no longer "renting" them to publishers. So basically, all boutique publishers now have to go through Amazon. Classic monopoly. If you would like a print copy and don't want to put money in Amazon's pocket, you can buy it directly from Indiebound: Book 1. (They don't seem to have book 2 for whatever reason. May just not be up yet.)

#alexander the great #historical novels #historical fiction #dancing with the lion #dwtl #ancient greece #ancient macedonia #hephaistion #alexander x hephaestion #alexander x hephaistion #philip ii #olympias

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gracehosborn · 29 days

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TAI Update

It hit me last night that the reason I’ve been stuck on writing this chapter of TAI: Volume I for what feels like forever is because I’ve been looking at it the wrong way. I’ve been too focused on the external plot rather than the internal plot, which has this chapter functioning for all intents and purposes as “The Door of No Return.”

Which is very funny because the chapter literally ends with Hamilton leaving a building he’ll never return to. Not intentional, but I love this literal representation going on here.

The American Icarus not following the hero’s journey just makes stuff like this super fun, and I’m also quite happy that I’ve figured something out. Will this actually get me back to writing more of TAI? Who knows. But hopefully.

#grace’s random ramble #amrev #alexander hamilton #writers on tumblr #the american icarus #TAI #amwriting #historical novels #historical fiction #writing community

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enbycrip · 2 months

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Apparently I’m writing a P&P fanfic novel where Anne de Burgh and Charlotte Lucas are the GAY heroines and Mrs Bennet and Mr Collins are coming out surprisingly well and Mr Wickham is going to be horribly KIA along with his regiment in the Napoleonic Wars (this really happened to them anyway and I’m just not letting the fucker weasel out of it) and Lydia is going to get another chance because apparently I have a problem with novels being shit to people who just don’t get social skills who aren’t rich and hawt.

And Georgiana Darcy has Down’s Syndrome because fuck we need more intellectually disabled people in historical novels and it would be a nice chance to get some of my actual research out there.

#pride and prejudice #pride and prejudice fanfic #historical novels #disabled people in history #I get more and more pissed off about how shitty lizy is to her mum the older I get #just saying mr collins is clearly autistic and rosings and lady cdb is clearly his special interest #charlotte could totes be ace but I choose to read her as sapphic af instead so she and anne can be happy

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bison-appreciation-club · 9 months

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idk if this is just me but i'm awful at working out when a historical film/novel is being historically accurate and when it's being plain rude

#like i never know if all the idk homophobic language is just reflective of the time it's set #or just a sign that the author's a dick #this is based off one very specific book and like... idk #dee rambles #historical novels #historical films #help me

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ariainstars · 2 months

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Jane Austen: Too Much of a Good Thing

Sorry I'm ranting.

Uff. I've had it. I have just decided that I'm fed up.

I'm sick of Jane Austen.

There. I've said it.

Seriously, what’s the matter? You can’t go a step without stumbling over Jane Austen and her characters.

In particular, Pride and Prejudice. It’s a good novel but these days I come across it in social media so often I can’t stand it anymore. There is just no escape. No fandom seems to be without an Austen crossover and / or reference.

For the record:

The overused dialogues between the two protagonists count up to five. Elizabeth spends more time thinking about Darcy and speaking about him than actually interacting with him.

Elisabeth was uninterested in Darcy and even annoyed at him until she saw his beautiful grounds at Pemberley. (She’s so not materialistic, oh no, she loves him purely for himself.)

The infamous scene where he turns up at her place to make an impassioned declaration of love drenched in rain is from a movie. It doesn’t appear in the novel at all.

Fitzwilliam is not exactly an exciting name. Does anyone believe he likes being called “Oh, Mr Darcy” in the bedroom?

Jane Austen is a fine novelist. I have read all of her works. That doesn’t mean she’s the only good writer when it comes to romance, not even historical romance. Whether she’s the best is up to anybody’s guess (and taste).

I have decided that I will quit reading fanfiction or meta's of any kind as soon as the name “Austen” or one of the titles of her novels or names of her characters drop.

Please. Read something else. Watch something else. Quote someone else.

There is Georgette Heyer (I love the absurd situations she sometimes depicts), the Brontë sisters, George Eliot. I loved Daphne duMaurier's Rebecca, and L.M. Montgomery's The Blue Castle.

Too much of the same kind of food makes one sick. Jane Austen is certainly making me feel sick by now.

Or at least, someone please explain to me where this obsession comes from, because I certainly can’t. All I know is that I’m fed up.

Seriously: if I ever quote or refer to anything from Jane Austen from now on, you’re welcome to beat me up.

Good night.

#rant #literature #jane austen #p&p #fitzwilliam darcy #elizabeth bennet #romance novels #historical novels #fanfiction #fandom

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blueheartbookclub · 3 months

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"A Journey Through Memoirs: Exploring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Memories and Adventures'"

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Memories and Adventures" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a series of captivating anecdotes and reflections, Doyle invites readers to accompany him on a remarkable journey through his personal and professional experiences, providing invaluable insights into the man behind the iconic literary creations.

Spanning a wide range of topics, from Doyle's childhood memories to his adventures as a medical student and his later career as a renowned author, "Memories and Adventures" offers a multifaceted portrait of a complex and multifaceted individual. Doyle's prose is engaging and conversational, drawing readers into his world with warmth and sincerity. Whether recounting his early days as a struggling writer or sharing anecdotes about his encounters with famous figures of the era, Doyle's narrative style is both engaging and illuminating.

One of the most striking aspects of "Memories and Adventures" is Doyle's candidness and self-awareness. Throughout the book, he reflects on the highs and lows of his life with honesty and humility, offering readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of his mind. From his struggles with writer's block to his doubts about the literary merits of his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes, Doyle's reflections are refreshingly candid and introspective.

At the heart of "Memories and Adventures" lies Doyle's enduring passion for adventure and exploration. From his travels across the globe to his adventures in the realm of spiritualism and the supernatural, Doyle's life was marked by a restless curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. His accounts of his travels to far-flung destinations such as Africa, Australia, and America are filled with vivid descriptions and colorful anecdotes, transporting readers to exotic locales and distant lands.

In addition to his adventures in the physical world, Doyle also delves into the realm of the imagination, sharing insights into his creative process and the genesis of some of his most beloved works. From the inception of Sherlock Holmes to the inspiration behind his historical novels and supernatural tales, Doyle offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a literary legend.

In conclusion, "Memories and Adventures" is a captivating and deeply personal memoir that sheds new light on the life and legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Through his engaging prose and candid reflections, Doyle invites readers to join him on a journey through the highs and lows of his remarkable life, offering a rich tapestry of anecdotes, insights, and adventures along the way. Whether you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes or simply curious about the man behind the myth, "Memories and Adventures" is sure to delight and inspire readers of all ages.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Memories and Adventures" is available in Amazon in paperback 18.99$ and hardcover 25.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 498

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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mktilghman · 10 months

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A trailer for DIVIDED LOYALTIES

I thought readers might like to see the trailer for Divided Loyalties I created for the Historical Novel Society conference.

For the Historical Novel Society conference a few weeks ago, I created a video trailer about Divided Loyalties. My first novel, this Civil War novel follows a young Irish immigrant named Maureen as she figures out how she can come to the aid of her adopted country. I thought my readers who weren’t in attendance might like to see what I created.

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#Antietam #book trailer #books #Civil War #Divided Loyalties #Historical fiction #historical novels

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athenepromachos · 2 years

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Currently reading the ebook of Elizabeth of York by Alison Weir 👑❤️🌹👑 can safely say it's a lovely and captivating historical novel, well researched and written ✒️🖋

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blueheartbooks · 3 months

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"A Journey Through Memoirs: Exploring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Memories and Adventures'"

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Memories and Adventures" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a series of captivating anecdotes and reflections, Doyle invites readers to accompany him on a remarkable journey through his personal and professional experiences, providing invaluable insights into the man behind the iconic literary creations.

Spanning a wide range of topics, from Doyle's childhood memories to his adventures as a medical student and his later career as a renowned author, "Memories and Adventures" offers a multifaceted portrait of a complex and multifaceted individual. Doyle's prose is engaging and conversational, drawing readers into his world with warmth and sincerity. Whether recounting his early days as a struggling writer or sharing anecdotes about his encounters with famous figures of the era, Doyle's narrative style is both engaging and illuminating.

One of the most striking aspects of "Memories and Adventures" is Doyle's candidness and self-awareness. Throughout the book, he reflects on the highs and lows of his life with honesty and humility, offering readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of his mind. From his struggles with writer's block to his doubts about the literary merits of his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes, Doyle's reflections are refreshingly candid and introspective.

At the heart of "Memories and Adventures" lies Doyle's enduring passion for adventure and exploration. From his travels across the globe to his adventures in the realm of spiritualism and the supernatural, Doyle's life was marked by a restless curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. His accounts of his travels to far-flung destinations such as Africa, Australia, and America are filled with vivid descriptions and colorful anecdotes, transporting readers to exotic locales and distant lands.

In addition to his adventures in the physical world, Doyle also delves into the realm of the imagination, sharing insights into his creative process and the genesis of some of his most beloved works. From the inception of Sherlock Holmes to the inspiration behind his historical novels and supernatural tales, Doyle offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a literary legend.

In conclusion, "Memories and Adventures" is a captivating and deeply personal memoir that sheds new light on the life and legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Through his engaging prose and candid reflections, Doyle invites readers to join him on a journey through the highs and lows of his remarkable life, offering a rich tapestry of anecdotes, insights, and adventures along the way. Whether you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes or simply curious about the man behind the myth, "Memories and Adventures" is sure to delight and inspire readers of all ages.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Memories and Adventures" is available in Amazon in paperback 18.99$ and hardcover 25.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 498

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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sweetsavageflame · 3 months

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Romance Round-Up: Our January Book Haul

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#book blog #book haul #books #Charles Garvice #fiction #Historical Novels #historical romance #January 2024 #LOVE #Non-Fiction #old school romance #retro romance #Romance #romance blog #romance books #Sweet Savage Flame blog

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wakingwriter · 4 months

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Full Circle by Vered Neta

Book Highlight: Full Circle by Vered Neta #historicalnovels

When Russians invade Prague, a young medical student kills a soldier in self-defense. As authorities hunt for her, she is smuggled beyond The Iron Curtain sneaks across borders to reach the USA, where, twenty years later, she shares her story of struggle and hope with her daughter.When the Berlin Wall falls in 1989 and The Velvet Revolution swiftly follows in Prague, Ana’s daughter Yael wants to…

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#Fiction #historical novels

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jeannereames · 1 year

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I want to THANK everybody who's left a review at Amazon, Goodreads, B&N, or elsewhere, or who's talked about the novels here on Tumblr or other social media. Historical novels, especially set in the ancient world, don't get a lot of reviews relative to other books in other genres. Mine aren't extraordinary, but they're not bad.

To those who've read the books and neither rated nor reviewed, I'd sincerely appreciate it if you do so. The more reviews I get, the easier it is to sell subsequent books, especially for this series.

I especially want to underscore the low royalties we get, even with a good contrast. For the record, last year I made $391.91. Not terrible for a little over four years out, but it's quite small. I make more as an honorarium for giving a talk. I post the above amount not just for "transparency," but because readers rarely know what authors actually make. (Which is why you should never "steal" a novel from a piracy site. Please give us at least the pittance we receive.) The "less than 10K a year" noted above is at the UPPER end for midlist authors. I've barely broken $2K across 3.5 years. My total earnings for both books since publication has been $2261.02. That's it. Really. Contracts aren't written for authors. It's "gig work," which rarely benefits the "content creators."

So it you reviewed or rated Dancing with the Lion, I genuinely thank you. If you've reviewed only the first but read both, please DO rate/review the second! In a series, even of just two books, the second gets about half the reviews/ratings of the first.

A few readers just didn't like #1 and won't review #2. But more often, weirdly, a substantial number read book 1 but never purchased the second book despite giving the first book a good review (4 or 5 stars). That's tantamount to stopping a book you like in the middle and never reading the second half.

As for the series, if you did read and.or rate either novel, again, thank you. If you rated book 1 but not book 2, please don't forget it the second half, but again--thank you. :-) Your time is appreciated.

#DwtL #Dancing with the Lion #importance of reviews to writers #historical novels #novels about Alexander the Great

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gracehosborn · 3 months

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I would love to hear why you didn't necessarily like My Dear Hamilton!

Hi! Thank you for the ask! So so sorry it took me forever to answer this!

A disclaimer before I explain things: this isn’t an attack on the authors, I wish them the best, but rather this is just me discussing their novel as a piece of literature. It has also been awhile since I read this novel, so my memory may be fuzzy. I also have no ill-will against anyone who enjoys this novel—if it makes you happy, I am glad—these are just my personal opinions as a result of my experience reading the novel.

TL;DR is that I believe the authors poorly handled Eliza’s POV, Hamilton’s characterization, and the overall narrative per the story they set out to tell. A longer explanation of these issues is under the cut.

As I am a writer and aspiring author myself, I will be looking at this from that perspective.

My Dear Hamilton is framed as Elizabeth Hamilton meeting with James Monroe in her old age, and beginning to discuss forgiveness in relation to the Reynolds affair, whereupon the narrative shifts to give us the context of Eliza’s life from her childhood up until this point, then it shifts once more to conclude this moment. This itself is an interesting framework: telling the story through a lens of reflection by the protagonist, however there are pitfalls with this framing that this novel unfortunately falls into. Namely, (and at least in my opinion) there is an excess of telling the reader what is happening, rather than having the reader experience Eliza’s life alongside her. This isn’t to say that we should have to be shown every aspect of the story, but rather there should have been a better blend of these. To add to this, the past tense of this novel led to some very poorly done foreshadowing of events to come, and these moments felt very jarring and at times pulled me out of the story, or took away from the reaction that those later events had intended for me to have as a reader.

I would not have minded this excess if not for a stark fact that I realized while reading: Eliza isn’t the main character of her own story. That would be her husband, Alexander, as the book title itself implies. This arrangement is an interesting device, however it only works well if the protagonist (the person who you are experiencing the story from—in this case being Eliza) is directly beside the MC throughout the main character’s journey. Due to societal rules, Elizabeth did not get to experience what Alexander did right alongside him, therefore leaving the reader to be told again and again what was happening with Alexander (or people and things connected to him that Eliza couldn’t herself experience or talk to) as Eliza reacted—which isn’t super interesting in my opinion. And to this point, Eliza never established a goal for herself throughout the story that did not have some connection back to her husband, creating a narrative that was befallen by lots of repetition and telling versus showing. This in my opinion led to Eliza not feeling like her own character, and rather a vehicle for the audience to read second-hand what was going on in this world. There was nothing particular that stood out to me and made me want to care about Eliza, and I became more interested in what Alexander was doing off-page as the story went on.

A large focus of the book was of course the romance between Elizabeth and Alexander, and this in it of itself was alright, however I feel like the authors relied too much on physical aspects (notably adding a ton of sex scenes), and not giving a proper balance to our characters getting to know one another in conversation.

This was not helped by the fact that strangely, I hardly remeber there being any arguments between Alexander and Eliza. The only two that I remeber taking up a large portion of the story were in the aftermath of Alexander stepping down from the office of Treasury and challenging the entire Republican Party to a duel, and of course the “Reynolds Pamphlet”. When in reality, they very well may have had arguments and disagreements over all sorts of things—as this is only natural, and would have helped to make this romance more believable. For instance, they likely would have argued over the fact that upon the capital city being moved to Philadelphia, they would have to pack up their family of seven (Eliza and Alexander, plus their four biological children and Fraunces Antil, the little girl they took in) and move from New York City—their home of eight years. Furthermore, when we consider this from Eliza’s perspective, her biological family were only a few day’s travel away for that time. Having to move further away from them due to her husband’s work must have been hard on her, and could have certainly led to some anger. However, this is not acknowledged within the novel.

All of this isn’t to say that I think giving focus towards the experiences of women during historical time periods is bad. I actually think this should be done more, as we cannot fully understand a time period without understanding the perspectives and roles of every person involved. This said, the largest pitfall of My Dear Hamilton is that I belive the novel was set too early and therefore did not accomplish the goal the authors had set out. The large majority of the novel takes its time following the love story and marriage of Eliza and Alexander, and only the last hundred pages or so are truly focused on Eliza as the central figure—as these are set after Alexander’s duel with Aaron Burr. Having thought long and hard about this, I feel like there would be three ways to better tell Elizabeth’s story in this format:

Easy (for what is here):

Split this book into three sections. Take the romance (the current main plot as the novel is based around Eliza recalling her life with Alexander) and replace that status with something more internal to Eliza's character. Section one is a few chapters diving into her childhood, section two dealing with her relationship with Alexander, and section three is post duel.

Moderately Difficult:

Take this main plot and replace it with Eliza in her older age hunting down Hamilton's papers for publication. You can save all of these romantic moments in the form of relevant flashbacks. Side plots include: orphanage/other charity work, the actual writing of Hamilton's biography (Eliza struggling to keep lo one on the job, and she and her son John Church Hamilton, according to John’s daughter, had frequent fights due to creative differences).

Difficult:

Rewrite the current book from Alexander's perspective, since much of the novel is focused on him anyway. But really due to the fact that, in terms of character, he's more active whereas Eliza has done little in this regard and the plot is just falling in her lap. No timeline changes needed. You can still have the romance be the main plot, but it's helped by the fact that Alexander actively made later decisions in what he did within the fields of law and politics which would add both more depth and some subplots to the narrative.

The second option would in my opinion be best suited for telling Eliza’s story as relates to her impact on history. For without her efforts, we wouldn’t have such an interest in her husband’s historical impact or person. I would love to see a novel like that idea someday. I feel like it would be a very compelling narrative and with lots of care could provide us with a proper and in-depth look at Elizabeth which she deserves.

This got much longer than I thought it would, but I hope it is at least enjoyable to read. As I said at the tip of this post, you’re welcome of course to like or even love My Dear Hamilton, but these are just my personal thoughts from my own experience of reading the novel.

#thanks anon #thanks for the ask!#my dear hamilton #alexander hamilton #amrev #elizabeth schuyler #elizabeth hamilton #grace’s asks #historical fiction #historical novels

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himluv · 7 months

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Goals Summary 2023 – Wk #40

A week into revisions... There's some stuff to talk about, y'all. So, get in here! Clicky-clicky!

It’s a gorgeous fall day, and I spent the morning weeding the garden. Trevor went to get coffee from our favorite coffee shop, and now I’m listening to the new Staind album thanks to a very excited text from my mom. Yes, my mom is listens to Staind. What I’m getting at is, it’s an absolutely lovely day so far. So let’s talk about goals! Last Week Start revisions Update website Send…

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#editing #goals #historical horror #historical novels #horror novels #novels #revisions #workworkwork #writing

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tamilbooks · 8 months

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lilyionamackenzie · 8 months

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STEPHANIE COWELL joins me on my blog today. Her take on being a writer is "you are a bit like an archeologist digging a city"

Stephanie Cowell has been an opera singer, balladeer, founder of Strawberry Opera and other arts venues including a Renaissance festival and an outdoor arts series in NYC. She is the author of Nicholas Cooke, The Physician of London, The Players: a novel of the young Shakespeare, Marrying Mozart, and Claude & Camille: a novel of Monet. Her work had been translated into nine languages and adapted…

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#historical novels #publishing #Stephanie Cowell #The Boy in the Rain #writing

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