The online magazine Books Make a Difference recently included an article about my historical fiction research process for their Beyond the Flap section. Written by Terri Barnes, it gives a pretty thorough description of how I go about it, what the challenges are, and how I stay organized. I'll share the first two paragraphs here, and then you click to read the full article at Books Make a Difference if you'd like to:
The authenticity of Jocelyn Green’s historical fiction—plot, character, setting, and period detail—is the product of the author’s extensive research. In her books, history is more than a backdrop for her stories, as she deftly intertwines fictional plots and characters with settings and events from the past. She has won multiple awards for her books, including a 2017 Christy Award for historical fiction for The Mark of the King (Bethany House), a story set in New Orleans in the early 1700s.
Jocelyn writes from her home office in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she lives with her husband and two children, or from a favorite local tea shop. However, not all the research she does can be done over a hot cuppa or in the cozy, book-lined office where her cats might drop by to snooze on the couch. As well as spending time in libraries and museums, she often travels to visit locations she describes in her novels.
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Jocelyn Green
Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Mark of the King; Wedded to War; and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a B.A. in English, concentration in writing. As a speaker, Jocelyn inspires faith and courage in her audiences. She loves Mexican food, Broadway musicals, strawberry-rhubarb pie, the color red, and reading with a cup of tea. Jocelyn lives with her husband Rob and two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.
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