The Hist Fic Chickie

Yes, it happened. I was scrolling through the Wordpress feed and I clicked on a cute picture of a puppy!! But, I'm glad I did because it resulted in this revealing post about me and my writing. If you are interested, why not stop and listen?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/30/and-the-click-bait-worked-on-me/

I know a lot of people who do not like to listen to Shakespeare. This episode is a bit of advice on how to enjoy the Bard and look at him with a different eye. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/30/how-to-enjoy-shakespeare/

If you are like me, this year has brought on episodes of depression which always seem to plague creative types, especially when dealing with disappointment and grief. I'd love for you to reach out with a comment after this post... 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/23/quintessence-of-dust/

What is it like to live every day without your child? This is my reality and my story.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/18/grief-in-a-downpour/

For an incredible heart-pounding gallop through the story of Sir Perceval and his quest for the Holy Grail, as well as encountering the ultimate protectress, Cera, as the Grail Princess, go get this book today! A mixture of historical and fantasy, you won't be disappointed!!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/23/book-review-stealing-the-holy-grail-by-s-m-perlow/

Book review of "The Girl from the Mountains" by Chrystyna Lucky-Berger - this book is a haunting reminder how things can go from idyllic to horrific in the blink of an eye. Check out my review!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/22/book-review-the-girl-from-the-mountains-by-chrystyna-lucyk-berger/

Go get this book right now!! Five stars for another stunning book from the brilliant mind of Ellie Midwood - The Girl Who Escaped From Auschwitz!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/22/book-review-the-girl-who-escaped-from-auschwitz-by-ellie-midwood/

For anyone who loves a great Regency novel, get A Comfortable Alliance by Catherine Kullman. Now on pre-order on Amazon!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/22/book-review-a-comfortable-alliance-by-catherine-kullman/

What a single act of kindness in this mad mad world can do for you and for others.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/10/kindness-is-magic/

This is a guest post by Dr. Naomi Miller about her book, Imperfect Alchemist, and her desire to write about the women during Shakespeare's time whose voices were hidden, such as, Mary Sidney Herbert, the Countess of Pembroke. An acclaimed patron of the arts and author in her own right, Mary's story spills onto the page through Dr. Miller's brilliant prose.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/18/imperfect-alchemist-writing-womens-voices-by-dr-naomi-miller/

This is an update on my upcoming historical time travel series titled "Kingfisher", which is set in WW1 as the main character, Vala, travels back in time to the days of King Arthur, and then onward to WW2. If you are a fan of "Outlander" or "The Mists of Avalon", then this is the new series for you! Come listen to the synopsis and an excerpt from the book!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/16/outlander-x-mists-of-avalon-my-new-w-i-p-kingfisher/

Book Review of The Violinst of Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood. If I could give a book ten stars, this is it!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/20/book-review-the-violinist-of-auschwitz-by-ellie-midwood/

Writing Tip #1? Do something for yourself as a writer! Here I discuss what you can do for yourself to enhance your own experience as a writer and to really flesh out your story in whatever genre you write. My suggestion really boosted my confidence and I think it will do the same for you.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/13/chickies-writing-tips-1/

In connection with the author takeover on my group, The Historical Fiction Club, on facebook, I'd like to welcome HF author, Drema Drudge, to the podcast today as we discuss her novel, Victorine, who was Manet's model in Paris.

To visit the author takeover, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/historicalfictionbookclub/ and join!!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/15/dremas-dreams-of-victorine/

Falling down rabbit holes, is what writers do, isn't it? Come with me a listen to a little snippet of what it's like to follow the white rabbit.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/06/rabbit-holes/

Today's episode is with Christian historical fiction author, Rebecca Duvall Scott, and her book, Dignity Comes to Harlan, a true story based on her own great-grandmother's life.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/12/the-dignity-of-rebecca-duvall-scott/

After rewatching some of the evidence from Sir Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance about the Shakespeare authorship question, I am now a convert. Listen to my reasons and tell me what you think!!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/11/congratulations-sir-jacobi-i-am-convinced/

Yes, I am a Southern girl who is an obsessive Anglophile. Just a little about me and my acknowledgement of my twang and roots.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/11/a-southern-girl-whose-british-roots-are-showing/

So many people have opinions about writing historical fiction. Another blogger shared her view which swept across the historical fiction boards and groups I am a part of, and made me curious . . . what do you think?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/12/01/curious-opinion-about-writing-historical-fiction-what-do-you-think/

Book Review by The Hist Fic Chickie of the short story anthology "Historical Stories of Betrayal"

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2021/03/09/book-review-historical-stories-of-betrayal/

For lovers of Jane Austen, check out this featured spotlight for Riana Everly's Miss Mary Investigates book, "Death of a Clergyman" 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/05/a-just-hatched-book-death-of-a-clergyman-by-riana-everly/

Who is that chick who runs the Hist Fic Chickie blog and podcast? Here is a little about me, D. K. Marley, historical fiction author, blogger, and NOW, podcaster!!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/04/whos-the-chic/

Welcome to my historical fiction blog and podcast! My first episode is, of course, about Shakespeare and my ideas behind the authorship debate.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://histficchickie.com/2020/10/02/first-post-shakespeare-of-course/