Hello I'm Lucy - I write crime novels - they are vaguely pretentious/literary. My good friend who is also a subscribers has suggested I try speculative fiction, it might be a better 'fit' - for the moment I am soldiering on with the crime novels - I might even try serialising them on here!
Hi Lucy. I think Lausanne is onto something. One of my favorite HFs, Tides of War, uses the trial and execution of Sacrates, to tell the story of Alcibiades' assassin, to tell the story of camaraderie, esprit de corps, love & loss. It's sweeping with crazy battles and political maneuverings, but the vehicle which transports the reader through the story is crime. Worth a read if you're considering period-crime, especially in antiquity.
I'm Aaron. I write creative non-fiction essays, short stories, and have begun collecting my thoughts for what I hope will be my debut novel, a historical fiction... HF is where my heart lies. Currently, I have two short stories making their submission rounds with lit mags and writing comps, and also submit flash-fic to various comps to keep the skills sharp and improving.
We'll see where all that goes. Might just end up on my stack, The Sword & Pen. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself and meet some other writers.
Hi, I'm Jacquie. I'm interested in anthropology and archaeology. I studied both briefly before moving on to something completely different. But, my interest remains ancient history. For me, archaeology and historical fiction are two sides of the same coin, trying to solve mysteries from a handful of clues. Writing HF lets me speculate and imagine more daringly and vividly to bring the past to life. I read a lot of nonfiction for research...
My current/only fiction project (as you know) is a historical trilogy that combines my two great loves: horses and ancient barbarian cultures, in this case, the Scythian steppe nomads of the 5th c. BCE. The central story is based on an incident in Herodotus, supported by archaeological evidence and comparative studies. The Scythian/Sarmatian tribes were also famous/infamous in the classical world for their female warriors thought to have inspired myths about Amazons. They've been a lot of fun to write. Now I just have to finish them ;-)
Oh, archaeology! I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was a kid. Grew up on National Geographic back when it was long form and before it became depressing. But I found out it wasn't all about tomb raiding but rather years of study and sifting potsherds, naw. LOL! I headed for the theatre instead.
As to your hist fic: EVERYBODY: GO read her book NOW!
Hello I'm Lucy - I write crime novels - they are vaguely pretentious/literary. My good friend who is also a subscribers has suggested I try speculative fiction, it might be a better 'fit' - for the moment I am soldiering on with the crime novels - I might even try serialising them on here!
Hi Lucy! All of that sounds like fun! Who knows? Maybe some crime set in a historical setting you suit you. ?? I'm glad you're here!
Hi Lucy. I think Lausanne is onto something. One of my favorite HFs, Tides of War, uses the trial and execution of Sacrates, to tell the story of Alcibiades' assassin, to tell the story of camaraderie, esprit de corps, love & loss. It's sweeping with crazy battles and political maneuverings, but the vehicle which transports the reader through the story is crime. Worth a read if you're considering period-crime, especially in antiquity.
Semper Fidelis,
Aaron
So many fantastic stories to tell from history. Add a true crime/mystery and we're on the edge of our seats!
Howdy,
I'm Aaron. I write creative non-fiction essays, short stories, and have begun collecting my thoughts for what I hope will be my debut novel, a historical fiction... HF is where my heart lies. Currently, I have two short stories making their submission rounds with lit mags and writing comps, and also submit flash-fic to various comps to keep the skills sharp and improving.
We'll see where all that goes. Might just end up on my stack, The Sword & Pen. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself and meet some other writers.
Semper Fidelis,
Aaron
I love to hear this! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. History is endless fodder for great stories.
Hi, I'm Jacquie. I'm interested in anthropology and archaeology. I studied both briefly before moving on to something completely different. But, my interest remains ancient history. For me, archaeology and historical fiction are two sides of the same coin, trying to solve mysteries from a handful of clues. Writing HF lets me speculate and imagine more daringly and vividly to bring the past to life. I read a lot of nonfiction for research...
My current/only fiction project (as you know) is a historical trilogy that combines my two great loves: horses and ancient barbarian cultures, in this case, the Scythian steppe nomads of the 5th c. BCE. The central story is based on an incident in Herodotus, supported by archaeological evidence and comparative studies. The Scythian/Sarmatian tribes were also famous/infamous in the classical world for their female warriors thought to have inspired myths about Amazons. They've been a lot of fun to write. Now I just have to finish them ;-)
Oh, archaeology! I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was a kid. Grew up on National Geographic back when it was long form and before it became depressing. But I found out it wasn't all about tomb raiding but rather years of study and sifting potsherds, naw. LOL! I headed for the theatre instead.
As to your hist fic: EVERYBODY: GO read her book NOW!
https://jmelliott.substack.com/s/of-wind-and-wolves
It's amazing. Truly. And you can grab it right here on Substack.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, Lausanne!
My great grandfather had a huge collection of classic Nat Geo that I loved to delve into whenever I visited... miss it so much!