Historical Romance Fiction

The Vampire Armand tells the story of his life to vampire David Talbot during a time in which many vampires have gathered together as Lestat slumbers.

Sep 18, 2009 - Christopher Sharman

The story of a London writer who's written correspondence with members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society changes their lives as well as her own.

Sep 12, 2009 - Roberta Goli

Sherrie Hewson, a well known British TV actress, has written her first novel: a tale of the hardships of Dolly's life in war-torn England.

Jul 23, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

From the 18th century to the present day, Gothic fiction has fascinated and terrified. This introduction explains the origins of the genre and its popular conventions.

Jun 18, 2009 - Marilyn Michaud

Romantic suspense and supernatural thrills propel Quick's fourth Arcane Society novel deeper into the realm of darkness surrounding The Society's paranormal secrets.

May 25, 2009 - Kristie Camacho

Historical romance author talks about her favourite authors, offers advice to beginner writers, and describes a typical day of writing.

May 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

Experienced novelist shares her writing techniques, plotting, characterisation and research methods for her historical stories

May 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

Anna Jacobs talks about how she became a published writer, the writers groups she belongs to, and her inspiration for her historical, contemporary and fantasy novels.

May 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

An impetuous young man trying to become a knight and redeem himself from past mistakes comes face to face with his first mistake: Lady Leona.

Apr 29, 2009 - Leslie C. Halpern

1917 and the turmoil of a striking mining community in Wales provides a dramatic backdrop for this historical love story.

Mar 25, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

The latest of Barbara Wood's history-based novels tells the story of Tonina, a young woman searching for her roots in Central America before Columbus.

Mar 22, 2009 - Linda McDonnell

Janet Woods, an Historical Romance Author talks about the benefits of joining writing groups, her favourite historical romance writers and which books she is reading now.

Mar 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

Originally from Dorset, UK, Janet Woods now lives in Western Australia, and reveals her interest in her characters, settings and research and a typical writing day.

Mar 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

Originally from Dorset, UK, Janet now lives in Western Australia and has been writing Historical Romance novels ever since publisher Robert Hale published her novel.

Mar 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

Few symbols convey a peoples' essence as well as the shamrock depicts Irish poets and daydreamers, plus the allure, mystery and romance of Ireland.

Mar 11, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Novelist Jean Fullerton talks about the setting and characters in her historical novel and the benefits of joining the Romantic Novelists Association

Mar 10, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

Margaret George's historical novel fleshes out the famous last Ptolemy Cleopatra - her passionate affairs, the failed Triumvirate and her power struggle with Octavian

Mar 5, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Passion and betrayal are never far from the surface. Shreve questions the very nature of courage. Rollene Saal. New York Times Book Review.

Feb 23, 2009 - Beverly Yip

A lively romp in which girl meets boy; boy meets boy; everyone falls in love and lives happily ever after.

Feb 15, 2009 - Shannon Leigh O'Neil

Set in Georgian England, Eloisa James offers a series of entertaining romances sure to delight fans of historical fiction looking for a fun, light-hearted read.

Dec 19, 2008 - Susan Whelan

Frenchman's Creek is a stunning novel of romance and adventure - a combination of human sensibilities, well-constructed plot and uneasy emotions.

Aug 27, 2008 - Claire Cowling

Part Two of these articles on medieval courtly romance shows how the passivity of women is enforced through medieval attitudes towards love and marriage.

Aug 26, 2008 - Claire Cowling

In the first of two articles on Lai le Freine, this article focuses on the medieval female author's attempt to instil her heroine with active attributes.

Aug 26, 2008 - Claire Cowling

Pirate romance novels enjoy massive popularity with their adventures on the high seas.

Jul 12, 2008 - Suzanne Pitner

Outlander is a thrilling novel of history, time travel, the Scottish Highlands, and a romance that spans 200 years. Prepare to fall in love.

Jun 28, 2008 - Jessica Workman