What Makes a Book Historical Fiction? | Historical Fiction 101

Описание: What actually counts as historical fiction?

It’s one of the most common questions readers ask — and the answer is far more interesting than a single definition.

In this first episode of Historical Fiction 101: Ask a Historical Fiction Author, I’m exploring what makes a story feel truly “historical,” why genre boundaries can be blurry, and how authors blend fact, imagination, and emotional truth to bring the past to life.

Whether you're a longtime historical fiction lover or you’re just discovering the genre, this episode will give you an insightful look at how historical fiction is defined, how it has evolved, and what readers can expect when they pick up a novel set in the past.

📚 In this episode you’ll learn:
– The widely accepted definition of historical fiction
– Which time periods “count”
– How to tell HF apart from historical fantasy, time-slip, or romance
– Why accuracy matters — and why it doesn’t always
– How I define the genre in my own writing
– What readers are really asking when they ask this question

✨ If you enjoy emotional, character-driven historical fiction about resilient women, I’d love to welcome you into my community of readers. You can explore my novels here: 👉 https://tanyaewilliams.com/books

💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What makes you say, “Yes — this is historical fiction”?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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This video is part of a larger evergreen series exploring readers’ most frequently asked questions about historical fiction — from accuracy, to research, to writing process, and more.

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“How accurate should historical fiction be?”

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