I write about war and the impact of war on individuals, whether they are my soldier heroes or the strong women left behind to keep hearth and home during times of strife. Particularly ironic, given I am quite literally writing about my own backyard!Īs for themes… If you look at all my books they share one theme in common. Ironically, of all the books I have written, the ones that have required the most research and agonising over are the Australian historicals.
#WRITEITNOW VS SCRIVENER 2017 SERIES#
In a bold career move, I have recently taken a dramatic step in my writing and have not one but two series on the go: An Australian set historical romance series set in the goldfields in the 1870s (coming out from Harlequin MIRA/Harper Collins in June) and the Harriet Gordon Mystery series set in colonial Singapore in 1910 (coming out from Berkley Publishing in August!). However, I have also written books set in the Regency and World War One/1920s (very Downton Abbey!). The historical period that has been my absolute passion since childhood, is the English Civil War (1642-1660) – some conference goers may remember I did a session on my beloved Cavaliers and Roundheads at the last conference. What time periods and subjects do you write about? Are there any main themes woven throughout your books?ĪS: My father imbued me with his love of history and I have been fortunate to pursue that passion through to a major in history at university. So don’t be shy if you see me around on the weekend come up and say hi! I’m the one with the funny accent (don’t panic… I speak mid Pacific… so you should be able to understand me). I think I should be able to put my hand on my heart and say I will be the delegate who has travelled farthest! Both my husband and I have spent time in Washington and I know he, in particular, is looking forward to visiting the Air and Space Museum for the gazillionth time.
It is a bit of a hike from Melbourne, Australia (not Florida) but we Aussies are great travellers (we have to be – everywhere is a long way from Australia!).
Say “hello” to everyone, Alison!ĪS: Hello! I am so looking forward to coming to Maryland and meeting everyone at HNS.
Her workshop is entitled “Taming Scrivener” and is generating a lot of interest among authors who want to expand their writing toolkit. The Historical Novel Society is excited to welcome Alison Stuart to instruct at our Preconference Academy.
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