The 2017 Historical Novel Society Writers’ Conference in Portland, Oregon in the United States is less than two months away. It is a reunion of writers and those from the book industry who come together from all parts of the world to exchange on the genre of historical fiction. Every other year the conference takes place in the United States, the other year in a haunt of England.
Laura Morelli, Kris Waldherr © Robert Presutti, Yves Fey, Stephanie Renee dos Santos
In year’s past, I and a group of authors have presented panel-discussions sharing the ins and outs and tips for writing art-based historical fiction. This year Laura Morelli, Kris Waldherr, Yves Fey and I will be talking on “Looking for Stories in Art“. The niche of art in historical novels is one that continues to flourish and interest readers for the lives of artists and art are as colorful as the painter’s palette. Join us on Saturday, June 24 from 1:15 – 2:15 pm at the Galleria South and be a part of this interactive conversation.
I can attest to this from organizing a review series in 2014 for the Historical Novel Society called “Art in Historical Fiction Interview Series”. Today I have a bookshelf full of recent releases of art-inspired titles waiting to be read.
At this year’s conference I will be offering again a free “Yoga for Writers” session. Bring your yoga mat or towel and join us! To open the shoulders, neck, hips, legs and lower back after long months of writing. More information on the time and place of practice will be available at the conference. See you there, books and mat in hand!
This looks fascinating — especially the segment that focuses on “Looking for stories in Art.” I’ve just begun a series of novellas where the time travel focus is on one work of art and the “what if” question regarding a missing object, something changed, something added, and the repercussions on the future — the Butterfly Effect. Let me know if there are sessions on time travel and art history! thanks.
p.s. I hold a Masters degree in Art History, and a second MA in History. Love to do research!
Hi Pamela- Fascinating. Author M.J Rose has written art-based novels that sometimes have elements of time travel in them. Are you familiar with her books? I love them! I have interviewed her a couple of times on my blog here so look for her name in past posts to get an idea of her works. I love it that you have Masters in Art History and History. Yep, me too, love the research. What is your art history focus in?
Write on…for the love art in fiction!