Tag Archives: historical fiction

Historical thrillers that bring history to life (and teach us something about the present)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by David Healey

Put several historical fiction writers together in the same room and ask them the question: “Does history matter?” The answers, in story form of course, touched on politics and humanity, and spanned the centuries. And as it turns out, many … Continue reading →

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Giving in to the siren song of researching a novel

Posted on April 29, 2014 by David Healey

One of my favorite aspects of writing is actually reading about the time period in which a story is set. By reading I mean “research” or learning as much as I can about whatever I happen to be writing about. … Continue reading →

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THE HOUSE THAT WENT DOWN WITH THE SHIP gets some press!

Posted on August 22, 2013 by David Healey

Hometown history: Author finds inspiration for mystery in own backyard By Casey Fabris Special to the Whig | Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 7:00 am CHESAPEAKE CITY — If you live in a house as old as David Healey’s, you … Continue reading →

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So what’ll it be today—fact or fiction? On being a “split personality” writer

Posted on September 3, 2012 by David Healey

It’s very exciting to have a new book coming out. “Great Storms of the Chesapeake” has been a year in the making. (It goes on sale Sept. 18.) It is a nonfiction book based upon endless hours of research into … Continue reading →

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Bats in the attic and a body in the wall …

Posted on January 22, 2012 by David Healey

I’ve been working on the back cover copy for THE HOUSE THAT WENT DOWN WITH THE SHIP: Delmarva Renovators has come to Chesapeake City on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to return the faded Captain Cosden house to its former glory for … Continue reading →

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Mixing fantasy and history for a new story

Posted on November 8, 2011 by David Healey

I’ve been working on a more fanciful piece of fiction right now, one that features gryphons. Pretty different for me as a writer, though I’ve always been a fan of fantasy and sci fi that turns real events on its … Continue reading →

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