No matter how far we’ve come, there’s always new avenues to learn and grow. This week’s guest is historical fiction author Liz Tolsma. She shares how her passion and love for learning pushes her to constantly improve her craft. We also discuss how to choose what to write next, which time periods count as historical fiction, and her personal connection with her latest book, A Picture of Hope.

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Links:

Liz’s Website: liztolsma.com

Amazon Author Page: Liz Tolsma

A Picture of Hope: Amazon

Christian Historical Fiction Talk Podcast: Spotify | Apple

Social Media:

Facebook Page: Liz Tolsma

Instagram: @authorliztolsma

Twitter: @LizTolsma

Topics Covered:

Creating Stories as a Child

The Value of Historical Fiction

Filling the Gaps in History

Planning and Pantsing in Historical Fiction

How to Know Which Ideas to Turn into Books

What Counts as Historical Fiction?

Writing About Disabilities

Personal Connections with Writing

Always Improving Your Craft

Letting Your Passion Lead to Growth

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