Here is another question, or rather two questions combined from two individuals.
What part of history is your favorite to read/write about?
That is a good question. I should have made this post before Sunday because I was asked that same question at church. The truth is, I’m not sure. I think I’ve only written one short story before the Civil War. Most of them end up being later on. I think perhaps my favorite would be somewhere between the 1870s and the 1950s. I know, that wasn’t quite as specific as you would like, but really, I don’t know.
As far as reading goes, just about any era in American history is fair game. I have read so much about the Civil War though, that I’m rather tired of it. Many modern stories are just okay. I like a bit of the old-fashioned values and way of life. I prefer my heroes to be manly and to stand up for what is right. And I prefer my lady characters to be women and not want to act like men all the time. (I don’t mind some “tomboyness” as I was rather one myself.) I want them clean, moral and well written.
What about you? Do you have a favorite era to read or write about?
LOVE your new site, Bekah! The header is simple adorable. Way to go!
Hmmmm…I like WWII, medieval times, early American… actually, just about anything historical!
Thanks for coming over, Anna!
I like early American too. It's fun to share the love of history.
I loved your answers! Are "Graham Quartet" and/or "Gift from the Storm" set in vintage time periods? ; )
In the past, most of my stories have been medieval; but lately I've been working in the time period between the Civil War and WWII. I love reading just about anything historical fiction, and I even like some alternative history too. ; )
Yes, Kate, "The Graham Quartet" and "Gift from the Storm" are "vintage." 🙂 They both take place in the 1950s though "Gift from the Storm" is later on.
Historical fiction is a delightful genre. 🙂