Author: Linda Ulleseit
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Top Historical Fiction Picks August 2026
This summer has brought a LOT of rain for most of the U.S. Hopefully, where you are it is still sunshiny summer. Of course, August is now Back to School month, too. I’m old enough to remember when Back to School meant after Labor Day. It still jars me when I see school stuff in…
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San Jose Book Festival
On September 12, 2026, San Jose, California, will hold its first annual book festival. That’s a very exciting statement for me because this festival was my idea. After attending successful book festivals in surrounding communities, I asked myself why San Jose didn’t have one. Book festivals attract families, educators, professionals and engaged consumers. Pew Research…
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Top Historical Fiction Picks July 2026
July means lots of swimming, vacation where there’s water, and my birthday. This year, I’m looking forward to swimming with my grandchildren in my pool and in Hawaii! My birthday will be unremarkable. It’s NEXT year that will be the landmark year. In the meantime, here are some new historical novels to read by the…
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Writing Historical Fantasy
I’ve heard literary agents talking about the Next Big Thing. They say World War II novels are declining in popularity, and they each want to discover what will pique readers’ interest next. Several of them claim historical fantasy is what that will be. I love historical fantasy, so that’s fine with me! Historical fantasy is…
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Top Historical Fiction Picks June 2026
Summer reading is overrated. I mean, I read all year long, don’t you? If you’re a parent who is gathering summer reading books for your children, remember it’s important that you read all year. To learn more about that, read my blog post: https://ulleseit.com/five-reasons-for-adults-to-read-all-year/ In the meantime, here are a few new historical fiction coming…