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Not a License for Inaccuracy: Artistic Liberties & Truth in Historical Fiction

Virtual
Saturday, March 26, 2022
10:35 am to 11:35 am

 

Philippa Gregory's controversial historical fiction is igniting passionate conversation about the fine line between erasing facts and taking artistic liberties. This panel will discuss how to craft historical narratives that captivate readers without sacrificing accuracy, especially about groups of people who are often misunderstood. With wisdom from academia, publishing, and play- and novel-writing, we will discuss how to combine vivid characters and intriguing plots with reality and solid research.



Outline & Supplemental Documents

Event Outline: Not_a_License_for_Inaccuracy_-_Panel_Outline.pdf

Participants

Moderator:

Ryan Neighbors is a lecturer at Texas A&M University where he teaches writing, literature, and film courses. His research interests include indigenous studies, historical fiction, and the South. His writing has appeared in Tampa Review, Stoneboat Literary Journal, and Barely South Review.

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction. He is the author of four historical novels about the settlement and Native history of the Upper Midwest. His books combine elements of fiction and nonfiction to tell compelling and educational stories.

Sandra Warren has publications in multiple genres, including two award-winning historical fiction novels, We Bought A WWII Bomber and Obsessed By A Promise. Contact her at www.sandrawarren.com.

Richelle Lee Slota writes novels, nonfiction, plays, and poetry. Her historical novel, Stray Son, set in 1942 America, and a nonfiction book, Captive Market: Commercial Kidnapping Stories from Nigeria, were published recently. Until recently, her pen name has been Richard Slota.

Zara Miller is a contributor to the worldwide online platform the Teen Magazine and one of the Creator Institute´s published authors. A vivacious blogger, book reviewer, and social media enthusiast, Miller's young adult novel I Am Cecilia was created to inspire youngsters to dream big and bold.

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