by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 19, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, Writing Reflections
I’ve seen a number of articles encouraging writers to use this time of isolation to create. We’ve got the time now to do those things that you didn’t get done before. Another mentioned a list of historical figures who created wonderful literary works during a time of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 5, 2020 | Author Interview
Although I write fiction I love sharing the blog with those who write non-fiction. Lauren Crews is my guest today. Not only is her genre different than mine, but also her journey to publication. I think those of faith who follow Jubilee Writer will be inspired....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 30, 2020 | Author Interview
Susan Mathis joins me today to talk about her latest release and how her journey shifted from writing non-fiction to writing Historical Fiction. Thank you for joining us. Susan, you’ve had a long career in writing. Tell us how your journey shifted to writing novels. I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 28, 2020 | Photos for research, Uncategorized
Last week I mentioned historical diaries for novel research. Today I want to talk about old photos as a research source. You can find them on-line by googling historical photos or something more specific like photos from the Civil War. These can be helpful. But for me...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 21, 2020 | research, Uncategorized, writing tips
If you write any sort of historical fiction, delving into journals of the time period is essential. I love reading diaries. Not the ‘I have a secret crush’ teen diary but historical ones. As a writer, the insights I gain while reading personal diaries is a gold mine....
