Among my favourite genres I read for my own pleasure is Historical Fiction. What makes Historical Fiction of interest to me as a reader is the opportunity to learn about a period of history by living it through a character’s eyes. The story must be well written to be enjoyed and the characters, fictional though they are, are what will make the story work. However, accuracy in the historical backdrop is essential to me.
Some allowances for Alternative History are a different matter. We know that airships have never frequented the skies and putting them into a Steampunk story adds a Fantasy element. However, the other details of the story are what will make the story ring true. I don’t want my history whitewashed or romanticised, I want as much realism as can be mustered.
Like most authors, I periodically have a look at any new reviews of my books…
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