H M Hulme
Writer of literary historical fiction set in the First World War. Revising my first book, writing the next, seeking representation. Rather chuffed to be long-listed for Historical Writers Association Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition 2019. Mountaineer, gardener, traveller, reader. Africa, modern history, coffee, roses, and unrealistic romance. NHS midwife in a former life.
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Writing history: getting it right
The Prime Directive applies to writers of historical fiction as well as starship captains. We both have the power to change the face of history. Continue reading
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Tagged characters, historical novel, planning, soldiers, suffragettes, WW1 or FWW
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Back to basics
I’ve just done something I should have done two years ago; write my heroine’s back story. Continue reading
Tinker’s shuffle
The importance of being open to surprise and being ready to learn from the unexpected. Continue reading
Portrait of an unknown woman
It took me a long time to really see my heroine in my mind. Continue reading
A sense of duty
One of the first things I had to sort out when I started writing was what really motivates my heroine. Continue reading
