From the first book to the last, I loved Jocelyn Green’s historical fiction series that center on three major events in old Chicago history. Check out my 5 minute video review of the entire series below!
Read MoreEarlier this year, I had a profound exchange with a fellow author of WWI fiction, Amanda Dykes (I reviewed her novel here).
I asked Amanda if she would mind me sharing our email conversation with my readers to glean some insight into the writing process, especially what it was like for me to recover from writing Anumpa Warrior: Choctaw Code Talkers of World War I.
She graciously agreed, so here is our conversation in full (with just how-do-you-do chatter removed for you)…
Read MoreOne thing I enjoyed this first quarter of the year was more reading time. I’ve discovered a new-to-me writer, Amanda Dykes, and so appreciated her WWI novel, Yours is the Night.
Read MoreAs storms rolled in and out yesterday, I created a new video answering one of your questions on writing about American Indians in fiction.
The question was:
How do modern-day Native characters relate to their heritage? Are there festivals, observances, etc. that would be attended, or certain traditions that would be kept?
And here’s my video answer:
Do you have a question on writing about American Indians for your story? Comment and let me know. I’ll give you the best answer I can!
Learn more about my writing course for fiction authors here.
You can also get this free download: 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans here.
Side note: The story I shared about my experience on the Choctaw Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk was included in a video exhibit at the Choctaw Cultural Center located in Calera, Oklahoma.
I recently received a great question from one of my long-time readers, Dan, and decided to answer it via video. If you have a follow-up question, feel free to drop a comment!