Both the film and the book Hidden Figures reconfigured for the general public who worked at NACA/NASA during the pivotal moments of the space race. A NASA scientist had always been seen as one particular type but Hidden Figures showed that was far from the truth. With the publication of the book which spurred similarContinue reading “Discover the Other Hidden Figures at NASA”
Author Archives: Nicole Glover
7 Tips for Writing Historical Fantasy
I’ve been writing historical fantasy for some years now, and have a few thoughts on how to do it well. Historical fantasy isn’t just adding magic to the story. It’s about blending magic thoughtfully to history in a ways that transforms the story. The following rules are mainly personal preference. They’re more guidelines I followContinue reading “7 Tips for Writing Historical Fantasy”
The Real Magic of Educational Television
The author reflects on the impact of educational television, particularly programs like Sesame Street, which emerged from 1960s social change. Their upcoming novel, The Starseekers, includes a subplot about a magical educational show, highlighting the show’s diverse roots and its innovative approach to teaching children while continuing to address relevant social issues.
The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers
The thing they don’t tell you about being a writer is that you have to *gasp* talk to people. Only a rare breed of writers can emerge out of nowhere, release a book, and vanish. For the rest of us talking about books, writing, and other topics (to mix up talking about books) is howContinue reading “The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers”
A Good Title Changes Everything…
When the right title changes (nearly) everything about a new story I just wrapped up a new project this month, that’s very much a rough draft, but one I wanted to finish so it could simmer in the background while I turn attention to higher priority projects. What’s interesting about this book is not thatContinue reading “A Good Title Changes Everything…”
Planting a Family Tree
How to create the past and future of a fictional family I love a good family tree. More books should have them! They are a great way to convey information and help untangle different family relations that could stop the plot if you explained it in text. It’s one of my favorite things about TheContinue reading “Planting a Family Tree”
It's an honor to be nominated….
I’m up for an award I’ll be at RavenCon this April, and I just found out THE IMPROVISERS has been nominated for The Webster Award! According to the organizers, this award was made “to recognize outstanding achievements in writing by Virginia authors.” I’m excited to see THE IMPROVISERS get recognized and I’d appreciate any votes!Continue reading “It's an honor to be nominated….”
Handling Deadlines in the midst of Life's Distractions
Deadlines are important except when everything else is too I’m starting 2025 off to the races in the midst of a deadline and other obligations that have been cropping up with the new year. Edits for The Starseekers arrived in Mid-December from my publisher. While the deadline for early February isn’t very far away, itContinue reading “Handling Deadlines in the midst of Life's Distractions”
Launch Day Incoming!
Things are just getting started… I’m finishing out the year with a new project. I’m pretty confident I can finish it before the ball drops at the end of the year as I’m currently in the middle of the second draft and the story is shaping up nicely. This makes the third new project IContinue reading “Launch Day Incoming!”
The History Behind the Magic : Air Mail
Part Two of behind the scenes tidbits for The Improvisers The Improvisers is a travel book. Velma is on the road, or in this case the sky, tracking down enchanted objects. To plot her travels between Chicago, Philadelphia, California and other places, I used the air mail routes as a point of reference. They wereContinue reading “The History Behind the Magic : Air Mail”
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