Category Archives: historical romance

History is Full of Surprises

Posted on April 7, 2014 by veldabrotherton

My guest today is Shanna Hatfield, author of historical western romances. Shanna, welcome to my blog. I know my readers will enjoy your post about historical fiction and the western romance series you tell us about. Thank you, Velda, for … Continue reading →

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OUTLAWS, BLOOMERS AND PICTURE MAKERS

Posted on February 18, 2013 by veldabrotherton

In researching for Western Historical Novels, I’ve run across some strange historical facts. I thought I’d share a few of them here, and illustrate how some showed up in my romance novels. Frank James quoted Shakespeare, and he and brother … Continue reading →

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A CONTRACT FOR MY BIRTHDAY

Posted on January 31, 2011 by veldabrotherton

It looks like this year is shaping up pretty good for my writing. First I have a story accepted to be read on NPR Tales From the South — see my other blog — and today I receive an offer … Continue reading →

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LEARNING FROM THE PAST

Posted on December 15, 2009 by veldabrotherton

Here I am signing copies of my romances at T. Charleston in Branson. Above I’m on the billboard on the strip. Yesterday I was looking through photos I’ve taken since first publication. It was fun revisiting those times and seeing … Continue reading →

Posted in agents, historical nonfiction, historical romance, Penguin, pitching editors, Uncategorized, Velda Brotherton, writing career, writing history | 2 Comments