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Sparks in Time Episode 8: For the Love of History
On July 20, 2020 by adminMany historical fiction fans love the genre for the love of history. But it turns out, balancing history and story is harder than it looks.
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Sparks in Time Episode 5: Storytellers
On June 8, 2020 by adminStorytellers are the traditional keepers of Celtic history and culture and can be a fantastic character to help transport a reader back in time.
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Sparks in Time Episode 4: Memorial Day and Living Memory
On May 25, 2020 by adminThis Memorial Day episode discusses living memory and approaches for using personal history in writing.
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Sparks in Time Episode 3: August 1914
On May 11, 2020 by adminInterested in reading and writing historical fiction? Try Sparks in Time, a blog for historical fiction fans.
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Sparks in Time Episode 2: The Stepney Spare
On April 27, 2020 by adminHow did they change a flat tire in 1914? Learn about the Stepney spare and discover some tips on incorporating history into your writing.
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Sparks in Time Episode 1: Easter Rising, April 1916
On April 13, 2020 by adminPerhaps no other event looms as large in 20th century Irish history than the ill-fated Easter Rising of April 1916. Learn about this event and read some tips for incorporating history into your writing.
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Sparks in Time: A New Blog Series For History Fans
On April 9, 2020 by adminDo you love to write or read historical fiction? Sparks in Time is a perfect place to go for information and inspiration for your next creative project.
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September Milestones
On September 17, 2019 by adminAchieving big goals starts with checking off some smaller milestones!
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Plotters vs Pantsers
On November 12, 2017 by adminIt’s the age-old question… are you a Plotter or a Pantser? Well, you may say, that’s quite a personal question. It really goes to the heart of how we think, how we work, and what makes us click. Everything about me screams Pantser. Once, for work, I had to take the Myer’s Briggs personality
The Story of Scribble & Spark Bookworks As I have watched my free time dwindle to almost non-existent over the past ten years, I have come to understand my own priorities much more clearly. As I look back, there are few vestiges of my previous existence (that is, pre-spouse and pre-kids) that I have