Murder & Mayhem: Helen Hollick and Alison Morton strike out on a new genre @HelenHollick @alison_morton #thriller #mystery

I’ve mused at times what I would be writing if not historical fiction and the answer depends on my mood (or what other genre I’m reading at the moment. Today, I am pleased to host two acclaimed historical fiction authors who have asked themselves this very question and done something about it. Helen Hollick has a long history with historical fiction, with her work ranging from the age of King Arthur, to the Anglo Saxon era and through to the Golden Age of Piracy. She has recently released a new cosy mystery set in the 1970’s. Well, actually, this borderline…

Introducing BETRAYAL – Historical Fiction Anthology #histfic @HistFictioneers

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 Categories: historical fiction · NewsTags: Alison Morton · Amy Maroney · Anna Belfrage · Annie Whitehead · Betrayal · Betrayal anthology · Charlene Newcomb · Cryssa Bazos · Derek Birks · Elizabeth St. John · Helen Hollick · historical fiction anthology · Historical Fictioneers · Judith Arnopp · Mercedes Rochelle · Tony Riches · Traitor's KnotLeave a comment

I’m very excited to announce the launch of Betrayal, a historical fiction anthology that I have the honour of being a part of with my story “Honour of Thieves”. Spanning eras from post-Roman Britain to the present day, the stories in Betrayal bring to life both legendary moments of deceit as well as imagined episodes of treachery. You’ll encounter highwaymen, knights, pirates, soldiers and even ordinary people, caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Collectively, these stories illustrate multiple facets of betrayal. Under the banner of Historical Fictioneers, the authors of Betrayal include myself, Judith Arnopp, Anna Belfrage, Derek Birks, Helen Hollick, Amy Maroney,…

An Alternative Historical Tale

November 28, 2017November 29, 2020 Categories: Author Spotlights · historical fictionTags: Alison Morton · Alternative Historical Tale · Alternative history · althist · Carina · Republic of Quebec · Roma Nova · Roman Empire3 Comments

Alternative historical fiction has become a growing interest of mine. Every fiction writer, at one time, will ask themselves, ‘what if’, but what sets apart alternative fiction is that it takes this question one step further, exploring new trajectories for the world that might have been. The possibilities are only limited to the author’s imagination, and they do make you look at historical events in a new light. When I hear alternative historical fiction, I immediately think of the acclaimed Roma Nova series and its architect, Alison Morton. The series is an alternative historical thriller, based on the premise that instead…

Spotlight: 1066 Turned Upside Down (Part 2)- Continuing the conversation

August 16, 2016August 19, 2019 Categories: Author SpotlightsTags: 1066 Turned Upside Down · Alison Morton · Anna Belfrage · Annie Whitehead · Battle of Hastings · Carol McGrath · Helen Hollick · Joanna Courtney · Richard Dee · Speculative historical fiction3 Comments

On my last blog post, I featured an exciting new speculative historical fiction anthology, 1066 Turned Upside Down. I had the opportunity to chat with many of the authors about what inspired them to create this anthology. If you missed Part 1, click here to read. Today for Part 2, we continue the conversation about their writing and the anthology. Without further ado, I present Annie Whitehead, Alison Morton, Richard Dee, Carol McGrath, Anna Belfrage, and Joanna Courtney. Helen Hollick, in Part I of this blog, Annie Whitehead speculated about post-Hastings Britain if Harold had been victorious. What are your thoughts about how England…

Spotlight: 1066 Turned Upside Down (Part 1)

August 15, 2016August 19, 2019 Categories: Author SpotlightsTags: 1066 Turned Upside Down · Alison Morton · Alternative history · Anna Belfrage · Annie Whitehead · Battle of Hastings · Carol McGrath · Helen Hollick · Joanna Courtney · Richard Dee14 Comments

Have you ever wondered ‘what if’ history turned out a little differently? What if John F. Kennedy wasn’t shot; what if Charles II had a legitimate heir? Historical fiction authors have a great deal of respect for what actually happened in history and will undertake years of research to ensure they get it right. But once in a while, it’s fun to let the imagination loose and contemplate an alternate reality. This is what an illustrious group of historical fiction authors did. In honour of the upcoming 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, when King Harold of England was defeated by William the…