Welcome to 'Book Lovers Companion' with your host Edith! Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the fascinating world of historical fiction and nonfiction. Edith is joined by special guests Emma Woodhouse and Caroline Ailanthus, discussing their unique approaches to writing, the joys of historical research, and the challenges of blending fact with fiction. From the detailed historical elements in Emma's works to Caroline's imaginative fantasy rooted in Civil War era characters, this episode is a treasure trove for lovers of history and storytelling. Don't miss their insights on giving voice to forgotten histories, the importance of thorough editing, and the intriguing 'what if' scenarios that make historical narratives so compelling. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that combines creativity, meticulous research, and a passion for uncovering the past.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:55 The Beginnings of a Writing Journey01:59 Exploring Historical Fiction05:09 Diving into Nonfiction07:31 Research Challenges and Discoveries13:51 Balancing Science and Fantasy15:06 Technical Difficulties and Continuation18:47 Historical Context and Character Development30:38 The Appeal of Historical Eras47:23 Understanding Triggers vs. Being Upset47:34 Personal Experiences with Triggers48:08 The Ineffectiveness of Trigger Warnings50:11 The Market for Historical and Fantasy Fiction53:39 Balancing Historical Accuracy and Modern Sensibilities01:02:08 Writing Techniques and Perspectives01:09:32 Creative License in Historical Fiction01:21:38 Final Thoughts and Advice for WritersIf you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee.You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us: Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://book-lovers-companion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/book_companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feedback is always welcome: [email protected]: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E