Guest Top Ten List

cleopatra's daughter

 

Michelle Moran is the bestselling author of three historical novels, including Cleopatra's Daughter. Her experiences at archaeological sites around the world inspired her to write historical fiction. Her blog, History Buff, attests to her passion for history wherever it's unearthed.

Top 10 History Blogs by Authors of Historical Fiction

Baroque Explorations

This site is an absolute goldmine of everything having to do with 17th century France. Sandra Gulland is the author of the Josephine B. Trilogy, as well as the novel Mistress of the Sun. Her passion for history comes through in every post.

Carla Nayland Historical Fiction

An historical fiction author with a penchant for all things related to Britain in the 5th-10th centuries AD, Carla Nayland's blog offers a large helping of personal recipes with a huge chunk of history.

Echoes of a Forgotten Age …

Scott Oden is the the critically-acclaimed author of the several historical novels, including Men of Bronze and Memnon. His blog is a wealth of information and musings on all things having to do with the ancient world.

Historical Boys

C.W. Gortner, who penned the riveting historical novel THE LAST QUEEN, has an equally fascinating blog filled with author interviews and historical flashbacks.

Living the History

Award winning author Elizabeth Chadwick hosts a blog illuminating the most interesting aspects of the Middle Ages. As the author The Greatest Knight as well as host of other historical novels, Elizabeth Chadwick is known for historical accuracy in her novels. Her blog reflects her passion for research.

Medieval Woman

Susan Higginbotham is the author of two historical novels set in fourteenth century England. Her blog offers wonderful insight into medieval women and hosts a slew of fun historical polls!

Sharon Kay Penman's Blog

NYT Bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman covers a wide variety of historical topics on her blog. From new discoveries to historical questions, reader participation is encouraged, and she often answers historical questions from readers and fans.

Versailles and more

Catherine Delors, who brought the French Revolution to life in her debut novel, Mistress of the Revolution, keeps a fascinating blog on the French court and Versailles. This is history as it should have been in school!

World of Mailman

As the author of The Witch's Trinity, is it any surprise that Erika Mailman's blog focuses on witchcraft as it was viewed in history? Incredibly entertaining, this blog is full of wonderful tidbits for the history buff.

Writing the Renaissance

An author who specializes in sixteenth century France, Julianne Douglas' reflections on Renaissance culture are always refreshing. Like C.W. Gortner, she also posts interviews with historical fiction authors.

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