Historical Fiction

  • Writing about Blindness

    When I decided to write about Mr. Rochester, post–Jane Eyre, I realized I was going to have write about a blind man. This is not something I have much real life experience with and must often draw on my imagination… Continue reading

  • Best Kisses in Charlotte Bronte’s Novels

    There was a time, over a decade ago now, when I disliked love stories, and regarded romantic scenes and in particular, kisses, with cynical scorn. To be honest I still feel a little funny about them, even if I do… Continue reading