The New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society presents this program on writing alternate history in historical fiction, recorded on May 27, 2025. What is the balance needed in writing a novel based in fact, but embroidered with flights of fancy? Author Kris Waldherr (Unnatural Creatures is in conversation with Elizabeth Crowens (Bye Bye Blackbird) and Susan Wands (Emperor and Hierophant) who took license with set stories and provided an “alternate reality” in executing their narrations. They discuss how they wove fact, fiction, and other worlds into their writing. A fascinating program for our writers and readers alike.
Information about our chapter is available at our website . Thank you and enjoy the program.
HNS-NYC website: https://hnsnyc.org
Panelists:
Elizabeth Crowens https://www.elizabethcrowens.com/
Bye Bye Blackbird https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685128408
Susan Wands https://susanwands.com/
Emperor and Hierophant https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684633028/
Host
Kris Waldherr https://kriswaldherr.com/
Unnatural Creatures https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B26TYV2S/
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