RAR #247: Why We Love Historical Fiction, Anna Rose Johnson
We recently took a poll in RAR Premium about favorite reading genres, and it turns out that historical fiction isn\u2019t just my favorite genre, but it\u2019s the favorite of many of you as well.
Today, I\u2019ve invited historical fiction lover and award-winning author Anna Rose Johnson to join me to discuss just what it is about historical fiction that draws us in.\xa0
We\u2019re also chatting about the inspiration for her stories, her research process, and what her parents did to support her as a budding writer. In turn, she shares a ton of recommendations for her favorite historical fiction for young readers.
In this episode, you\u2019ll hear:\xa0
- How historical fiction sweeps readers through a portal to another world
- How Anna Rose breaks down her research process into stages so it doesn\u2019t get overwhelming
- How re-reading helped Anna Rose develop her ear and voice as a writer
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Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/why-we-love-historical-fiction/
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