May 23, 2017
The research aspect of writing historical fiction is a full-time job and often disregarded once the book is done. Add to that reader's expectations have elevated, so authors are obliged to meet their escalating anticipations. For example, with the sensitive subject matter of the holocaust in my second novel, keeping research organized and verifying facts is vital. For me that's made easier by using virtual vision-boarding. That way I have the images and links to critical research at my fingertips for referencing later in blogging, tweeting, Facebooking and so on, utilizing my research by turning it into marketing gold. Mindy Halleck