Whenever I see a historical novel that’s clearly a historical novel — the curlicue cover fonts, windswept beaches, hooped dresses, moody Renaissance hues, tall-masted schooners, maybe a helicopter to ...

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In this episode, I visit the award-winning author Karen Jones who writes in the historical fiction genre. Some of the highlights include: (1) Growing up in Bakersfield, CA, and how that influenced her ...

In the 1980s to 2000, my political work was centered on bringing new voices to the decision-making table: women’s voices, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, and other marginalized people groups.

Books about the past get most of the prestige. That’s boxing writers in — and some more so than others. Every day is yesterday — pop culturally, at least. Many of this year’s buzzy Oscar movies are ...

Author Cristina Henriquez has a new book coming out titled “The Great Divide.” Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS Whenever I see a historical novel that’s clearly a historical novel — the curlicue ...