Historical Fiction November Freebees!

on November 2, 2025

As the autumn leaves crunch beneath our feet and the wind blows cold (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), it’s time to hunker down and read.   My choice, of course, is always Historical Fiction!   This month the  has coordinated a GREAT lineup of FREE historical fiction.   Check it out before the end… Read More


Join Ana in Gustine, CA @ today’s Echoes of Small Things launch

on November 1, 2025

It’s happening today! I’m thrilled to share that my short story Snip, Snip, Snip comes out today in the Paper Lantern Writers FOURTH anthology ECHOES OF SMALL THINGS. This anthology explores fleeting moments of the past that reshaped the world. And we do mean THE WORLD! Fellow anthology authors Edie Cay, Linda Ulleseit, and I… Read More


Happy Halloween!

on October 31, 2025

If the ghosts and goblins haunting your neighborhood get to be too much tonight, may I suggest staying home and reading THE RED-HOT BLUES CHANTEUSE? Murder in 1919 San Francisco…scary stuff indeed!


I Have a NEW Short Story Coming Out Soon!

on October 16, 2025

  I’m so excited to share that the FOURTH Paper Lantern Writers short story anthology—ECHOES OF SMALL THINGS—releases on Saturday November 1st. Here’s a little intro to my story “Snip Snip Snip”, and YES, we have a Presales Page. Stay tuned for a Debut Party announcement next week!        


Learn How to Research your Novel with the Paper Lantern Writers!

on September 22, 2025

‘Fess up! Are you one of the thousands of people who have been wanting to write a novel? Specifically, have you been wanting to write historical fiction? If so, you’re in luck! On Sundays October 12, October 26, and November 9, members of the Paper Lantern Writers are putting on a three-part workshop at Bookish Bookstore… Read More


Sign Up for October’s Historical Fiction Giveaway!

on September 21, 2025

Attention historical fiction writers…it is happening again! If you’re looking to promote a historical fiction reader magnet, Paper Lantern Writers is sponsoring a new promo on BookFunnel that can help you recruit new subscribers for your newsletters Check it out here!


It’s a Historical Fiction Friday Freebee!

on July 4, 2025

It’s a historical fiction FRIDAY FREEBEE! Get your copy of C.V. Lee’s short story Joanna’s Choice, which takes place in 1496 on the beautiful Isle of Jersey located just off the coast of France. Joanna’s past is shrouded in mystery for she has never spoken of the unspeakable horror she endured as a young maiden…. Read More


July’s Historical Fiction Freebees!

on July 1, 2025

It’s here! The Paper Lantern Writers July historical fiction book giveaway on Bookfunnel! There are 52 books and short stories to choose from. Now click this link and ENJOY YOUR SUMMER READING!