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I like to read historical fiction. When I tried writing a novel, I tried writing about modern life, serious business…. that’s not what I like to read. Why would I try to write that?
So, why not write historical fiction? Because that takes a ton of research, and let’s face it, I’m lazy. Ann Rinaldi, for example- my favorite Historical fiction author- writes junior fiction. They are splendid books, but I always read at the end about all of her research and it blows me away how much effort that is!
But, then I realized something. I made a book of family history for my grandparents for Christmas this last year. It was a ton of work! It was a ton of research. My goal was to find stories of their ancestors. I looked online, I found a journal, I called distant relatives. And suddenly it hit me! That was historical research!
So, why couldn’t I write a novel about one of my ancestors? I have real stories about them. That’s what Ann Rinaldi does. She takes real people, and real stories and writes around that. She creates beautiful works of art, using truth and history. I think I’ll give it a try!
Should I write about life in Denmark? Or life in Utah?
Should I create a character? Or use a real ancestor?
I have already started brainstorming for this, and it seems like the possibilities are endless. More research is definitely needed, but I’ve got a great jumpstart!
Cool pictures to help tell the story is always good. I am so glad you are sharing the stories.