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Is Your Villain Believable? - a Writing Tip from HFC

Sep 14, 20226 min read

Is Your Villain Believable? - a Writing Tip from HFC

I n historical fiction, everyone loves a good villain. There is a plethora of examples to choose from in the genre, many of whom have...

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DK Marley

Sep 11, 20225 min read

Four Types of Antagonists

Face it, every good story needs a great antagonist but if you think that means that it is necessary to have a Sauron... or Jack the...

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Who Is the Main Character? Is it the Right One? -

DK Marley

Sep 9, 20225 min read

Who Is the Main Character? Is it the Right One? -

Yes, the main character, even if based on an actual historical person, can impact the success of your novel. When the idea of the story...

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A New Blog Post Series - "How to Write Historical Fiction" - Writing Tips from HFC

DK Marley

Sep 7, 20222 min read

A New Blog Post Series - "How to Write Historical Fiction" - Writing Tips from HFC

It is finally here! A new series of blog posts focusing entirely on writing. While this is geared toward writing historical fiction there...

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Promoting a Book on Amazon: Boost Your Backlist

DK Marley

Sep 4, 20225 min read

Promoting a Book on Amazon: Boost Your Backlist

Guest Post by Penny Sansevieri | Sept 2, 2022 It’s easy to overlook your prior books, but Amazon is a bit unforgiving – so when it comes...

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The Key to Successful Book Marketing is Making Genuine Connections

DK Marley

Sep 2, 202210 min read

The Key to Successful Book Marketing is Making Genuine Connections

Guest Post by Penny Sansevieri | Sept 3, 2022 Want to know the key to successful book marketing for self-published authors? A strong...

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How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon with Special Promotions

DK Marley

Sep 1, 20226 min read

How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon with Special Promotions

Guest Post by Penny Sansevieri | Sept 1, 2022 I talk to a lot of authors who want to know how to get book reviews on Amazon, and for what...

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8 Essential and Creative Recommendations for Launching a Book

DK Marley

Aug 31, 20227 min read

8 Essential and Creative Recommendations for Launching a Book

Guest Post by Penny Sansevieri | Aug 30, 2022 Regardless of how long you’ve been publishing, the process of actually launching a book can...

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Why You Should Avoid Traditional Publishing If You're Planning a Series

DK Marley

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Why You Should Avoid Traditional Publishing If You're Planning a Series

by Penny C. Sansevieri Guest Post | Tues Aug 30, 2022 Self-publishing a book can sound complicated, and I won’t lie to you, it is more...

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Who Knew? Poe Was the First Editorial Reviewer

DK Marley

Apr 26, 202210 min read

Who Knew? Poe Was the First Editorial Reviewer

In historical fiction research, authors are always coming across an interesting tidbit to share with the public in their next novel or...

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10 Basic Steps to Successful Book Marketing

DK Marley

Mar 9, 20222 min read

10 Basic Steps to Successful Book Marketing

Just some basic steps to marketing your book, whether historical or for any genre! Here at The Historical Fiction Company, we believe...

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DK Marley

Feb 3, 20228 min read

Why Read Historical Fiction?

Why do we read? And why historical fiction? A great question for all of us who are passionate about books. So, I thought I'd share some...

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DK Marley

Jan 12, 20228 min read

10 Things I Learned From Stephen King

Face it, writing a book is hard work, but along the journey we've all learned some basic principles to live by when writing historical...

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Introducing Historium Press, a Hybrid Boutique Publisher for Historical Fiction

DK Marley

Jan 2, 20225 min read

Introducing Historium Press, a Hybrid Boutique Publisher for Historical Fiction

What is a hybrid press? According to Wikipedia, the definition is as follows: The traditional publishing model assumes no financial risk...

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Cover Reveal for "Under the Emerald Sky" by Juliane Weber

DK Marley

Sep 23, 20211 min read

Cover Reveal for "Under the Emerald Sky" by Juliane Weber

"Under the Emerald Sky" by Juliane Weber This fabulous book has an amazing new cover - a view of the luscious Irish landscape and the two...

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Yes, People Do Judge a Book by the Cover

DK Marley

Sep 18, 20218 min read

Yes, People Do Judge a Book by the Cover

First impressions last. From the front cover to the first line of your book, readers make a quick decision whether to buy your book or...

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What's the Rush? The Perks of Being a Late-Bloomer

Gail Ward Olmsted

Jul 8, 20215 min read

What's the Rush? The Perks of Being a Late-Bloomer

Guest Post by Gail Ward Olmsted, author of "Landscape of a Marriage" Throughout history, there are countless artists, leaders, writers...

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DK Marley

Apr 4, 20213 min read

Take With a Grain of Salt

Wikipedia defines the expression “to take with a grain of salt” as this: “(With) a grain of salt“, (or “a pinch of salt“) is an idiom of...

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TO SELF-PUBLISH OR NOT SELF-PUBLISH, THAT IS THE QUESTION!

DK Marley

Apr 1, 20215 min read

TO SELF-PUBLISH OR NOT SELF-PUBLISH, THAT IS THE QUESTION!

So this is a question many writers have, to self-publish or to go the traditional route of looking for a mainstream or small publishing...

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Curious Opinion about Writing Historical Fiction – What Do You Think?

DK Marley

Dec 1, 20203 min read

Curious Opinion about Writing Historical Fiction – What Do You Think?

I just discovered this YouTube posting about “What Not to do When Writing Historical Fiction” and I have some thoughts. I agree on some...

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