Copperfield Review Quarterly

28/06/2024

Victory Garden, a novel of the American women's suffrage movement, is on sale for 99c through July.

As much as I love the Loving Husband Series and the Hembry Castle Chronicles, one of my books that really stands out to me is Victory Garden, a novel of the American women’s suffrage movement…

01/06/2024

Here are the frequently asked questions about And Shadows Will Fall, which is more contemporary than historical but still touches on the Salem Witch Trials.

Happy summer everyone. I’m always happy it’s summer, but this year even more so. I recently did a promotion for Her Dear & Loving Husband, and nearly 2000 copies were downloaded in …

17/04/2024

https://meredithallard.com/.../and-shadows-will-fall-is.../
And Shadows Will Fall, Book Six in the paranormal/historical Loving Husband Series, is now available.

I’m so excited to announce that the latest chapter in the eternal love story of James and Sarah Wentworth, And Shadows Will Fall, is now available. If you were wondering what happened to Jame…

13/03/2024

The latest news about And Shadows Will Fall

The release of And Shadows Will Fall, the next installment of the Loving Husband series, is finally upon us. The official publication date is Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Of course, Loving Husband Ser…

01/03/2024

How to write a first draft part 5

You Must Make Time For Writing Every writer I know has a list of well-refined Excuses. But if you are compelled to write your story, then you must write it. You must sit at your computer, or with y…

22/02/2024

How To Write a First Draft Part 4

Keep the Creator and the Editor Separate This is an old writers’ adage heard by everyone who has ever taken Creative Writing 101. The funny thing about this adage: it’s true. If you try to edit as …

20/02/2024

How To Write a First Draft Part 3

Your First Draft Will Need Help If you accept that your first draft is going to need a crazy amount of rewriting, it frees you up to write, as Natalie Goldberg calls it in Writing Down the Bones, “…

30/01/2024

Tip #2 for writing a first draft: https://meredithallard.com/2024/01/30/writing-inspiration-writing-a-first-draft-part-1/

25/01/2024

Tip #1 for writing a first draft.

A Necessary Part of the Process Every writer I’ve ever known, and every writer I’ve ever read about, says the same as Hemingway, “The only kind of writing is rewriting.” Wri…

20/01/2024

The pain of writing a first draft...

No One Likes Writing First Drafts While I will always love writing in the Loving Husband and Hembry Castle worlds, my creativity has been pulling me in other directions lately. I’ve started t…

12/12/2023

Looking for a light Victorian Christmas read? Here's an excerpt from Christmas at Hembry Castle.

I hope everyone has been having a joyous holiday season. I love this time of year with the multi-colored twinkle lights, the Christmas movies, and the holiday spirit everywhere. I’ve been enj…

14/11/2023

If you've been looking for an update for And Shadows Will Fall, you can find it here.

Happy Autumn, Everyone! It took a little longer to cool down in Las Vegas this year. Even as I write this it’s about 70 degrees Fahrenheit outside, though at least it’s cool enough for …

12/10/2023

Indian Pudding was a popular dish in the American colonies. Here's my recipe for making this age-old but still delicious dish.

John Wentworth’s Favorite Food Fans of Her Dear & Loving Husband know that when James Wentworth married Elizabeth Jones in December 1691, one of the foods James’ father John insiste…

04/10/2023

https://meredithallard.com/2018/01/25/how-to-live-like-a-poet-according-to-jack-kerouac/

Researching and Writing During a Busy Term I can verify that life as a PhD candidate is a lot of work. There are times when, after long days of researching, writing, and teaching courses at my univ…

03/10/2023

Planning on visiting Salem, Massachusetts this October? Here are some of my favorite places in Witch City.

Visiting Salem, Massachusetts? The latest book in the Loving Husband Series, And Shadows Will Fall, is a final visit for James and Sarah Wentworth to the time that shaped so much of their lives& #82…

13/09/2023

https://meredithallard.com/2023/09/12/letting-go-when-something-no-longer-serves-you/

A Faint Hint of Autumn In Southern Nevada it takes a little longer to feel the cooler weather. Though we’re into September and school started more than a month ago, the temperature is still well ab…

23/08/2023

Here's a little bit from historical novelist May Anna Evans about her life writing historical fiction:

Mary Anna Evans’ Life As a Writer A few years ago, I was speaking to the Institute for Learning in Retirement in my hometown, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It was a large crowd of people who thou…

21/08/2023

Here's an update for the next installment in the Loving Husband Series, And Shadows Will Fall.

Another great cover from Jenny Q! While I’m on vacation, I thought I’d add some updates about And Shadows Will Fall. Originally, I included this in another post, but since I’m sti…

01/07/2023

https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/historical-fiction/must-read-historical-fiction-books-of-summer-2023

Peak summer escapism is a story set in the past. These are our picks for the must-read historical fiction books hitting shelves this summer.

28/06/2023

While commonplace books are a great way to keep track of quotes and information, they can also help writers with their book projects.

What Is A Commonplace Book? Lately, I’ve been seeing many posts about commonplace books. Once I discovered what commonplace books were, I was surprised I hadn’t kept one before. Then I …

21/06/2023

Some book recommendations, including historical fiction, for Summer 2023

As always, summer is a wonderful time for reading. While I haven’t had a chance to visit the beach, summer days are perfect for lazing around with a good book and a glass of iced tea. Here& #8…

20/06/2023

https://offtheshelf.com/2023/06/historical-fiction-for-bookworms/

The theme of “historical fiction books revolving around books” is perfect for a booklover like me and I hope you love these recs!

19/06/2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2023/05/21/inspiring-historical-novels/

New works of historical fiction by Isabel Allende, Lisa See, Patti Callahan Henry, Mary Anna Evans and Mirinae Lee.

14/06/2023

Some thoughts about embracing the writing life

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be b…

07/06/2023

If you are a young writer, or you know a young writer, here are some tips about writing for publication:

I Was a Guest Speaker at Writers’ Block I was invited to speak at Writers’ Block, a group of young people studying the craft of writing. When I asked what the group wanted to learn abou…

05/06/2023

https://historicalnovelsociety.org/forthcoming-historical-novels-for-2024/

The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles for historical novels set in eras from ancient times to the mid 1970s. Details are based on publishers’ descriptions and are compiled by Fiona Sheppard (US, CAN, UK, AUS). Other than short excerpts, please link to this page rathe...

31/05/2023

Are you a writer who has been too distracted to write?

Falling Into The Trap of Distraction With every type of social media, gaming, news, television streaming, film streaming, and YouTube or TikTok videos at our fingertips, it’s no wonder so many peop…

26/05/2023

https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2508-81-new-upcoming-historical-fiction-novels

Interesting things are happening of late in the realm of historical fiction. And by interesting, we mean encouraging. In recent years, we’ve been ...

24/05/2023

https://shpl.info/node/24292

Ancient civilizations hold enough intrigue on their own, but when combined with a strong historical fiction narrative, the ancient worlds come to life. Here, we present 12 of the best historical novels with a focus on Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome that capture the true essence of these periods. Wh...

23/05/2023

It can be helpful to find writing inspiration from other historical fiction authors.

The Importance of Character, Setting, and Situation A friend whose opinion I respect a great deal once told me that all a great historical novel is, is a great novel in a historical setting. I agre…