Author interview with cozy mystery writer Olivia Yates

tips for writing historical characters in historical fiction

What is it that attracts us to historical fiction, mystery, and romance? For me, it is reading a well-developed plot and excellent characters with the added enjoyment of time travel. Whether the book takes place in Victorian England or pharaonic Egypt, our readers have certain expectations we need to meet to keep them coming back and pre-ordering our next book. Tip 1: World-Building Think world-building is just for the science fiction and fantasy writers? Not so! I would ar