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For Writers ~ and those who are curious*Reading is a huge part of my life. I read many kinds of books, non-fiction, craft books and fiction. I want to share them with you. Some craft books stand out in my mind as being particularly helpful, or must haves or must reads and if you are an aspiring writer, I recommend these to you. On the fiction side, you will find most of them are influences, and old favorites, and most are historical and are in my mind "classics" in the romance genre. I am sure you have your own list. I can't predict what book will turn a light bulb on for you, but thought you might enjoy my personal list, and I link them to Amazon so you can read more about them.
This will
probably always be a partial list as I am always discovering new books,
new authors, new techniques, but I will add to it as and when I can. If
you find any of them useful let me know. If you have suggestions,
don't hesitate to write and pass them along.
*This list is a currently a work in progress, I am going to try to add a few each week until I have the list complete, so check back.
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This site was last updated 12/19/09
- Dwight Swain (Recognized by most authors
as a must have.)
Renni Browne and Dave King (This is one I like to look at every
time I edit a manuscript. Pure Gold.)
- Donald Maas (Along with his workbook, a great tool for writers
looking for an edge.)
~ Robert McKee. I took his workshop too. Another great resource
~ Blake Snyder. Fabulously helpful, and if you can get
cd's of his workshops do so.
Kristine Hughes- This is definitely a beginner's guide. It will
give you a flavour for the period and tell you want you need to
investigate in more detail. I have to say, this one really got
me started.
E Beresford Chancellor - Another great general book for
overview, personalities and directions to more information.
Laudermilk. A hugely helpful reference work, but hard to
find and expensive. Try your local library and used bookstores.
You won't be sorry you made the effort.
~ Trumbach Another very useful overview, hard to find but also
worth it.
~ Mark Bence-Jones A
must read.
By Richard Holmes
A brand new book with all kinds of gems from the Regency
- Jane Austen
(No Regency author could not put this one on her
list)
- Georgette Heyer
(One of my all time favorites I have to say where the heroine
dresses as a boy.)
- Georgette Heyer (I love this heroine,
she gives the hero such a run for her money.)
- Joanna Bourne. This book provides a wonderful example of
deep point of view.