https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog Notes on writing, reading, and history from novelist Lynda DuBois. en-us Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/the-winding-road-of-a-writer https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/the-winding-road-of-a-writer Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 When I look back at my own journey, I see less of a straight line and more of a beautiful, winding trail. From my early days of writing short stories and poetry in college to the… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/why-every-author-should-keep-a-publishing-journal https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/why-every-author-should-keep-a-publishing-journal Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 When I wrote my first novel, I thought the hard part would be finishing the manuscript. https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/trusting-the-reader-showing-instead-of-telling https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/trusting-the-reader-showing-instead-of-telling Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 One of the hardest habits to break as a writer is the urge to explain too much after a scene has already done the work for us. I still catch myself doing it, especially while… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/micro-historical-moments-the-ironed-shirt https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/micro-historical-moments-the-ironed-shirt Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Old newspaper https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/top-historical-fiction-books-to-read-must-read-novels-across-time https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/top-historical-fiction-books-to-read-must-read-novels-across-time Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 There is something deeply satisfying about stepping into a different time and place through the pages of a book. Historical fiction offers that unique blend of fact and… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/the-detail-that-changed-everything-in-my-new-novel https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/the-detail-that-changed-everything-in-my-new-novel Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 There’s a moment in writing historical fiction when the past stops feeling distant and begins to move again. https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/marketing-a-book-that-s-already-published-what-i-m-doing-now https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/marketing-a-book-that-s-already-published-what-i-m-doing-now Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Lately, I’ve been setting aside dedicated time each week, Mondays and Fridays, to focus on marketing. Not in a rushed or overwhelming way, but in small, steady steps. Today, I… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/how-voice-changes-a-story-writing-the-same-scene-through-a-child-and-an-adult-lens https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/how-voice-changes-a-story-writing-the-same-scene-through-a-child-and-an-adult-lens Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A behind-the-scenes look at Wolf Coat and the subtle craft of perspective https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/where-my-love-of-stories-began https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/where-my-love-of-stories-began Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 When I first sat down to write, I never imagined the journey that would unfold. Writing has been a quiet companion, a way to explore the depths of human experience and share… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/writing-may-begin-alone-but-it-thrives-in-community https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/writing-may-begin-alone-but-it-thrives-in-community Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 There’s a long-standing myth that writing is a solitary pursuit. And in many ways, it is. https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/plotter-pantser-and-proud-plantser https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/plotter-pantser-and-proud-plantser Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Writers love a good label. We define genres, name tropes, and, if we’ve spent any time around other authors, eventually find ourselves in the long-running conversation: https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/writing-voice-across-genres https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/writing-voice-across-genres Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Why Writing Across Genres Strengthens Your Voice https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/why-i-keep-returning-to-historical-fiction https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/why-i-keep-returning-to-historical-fiction Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 I’ve always been a reader first. https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/why-i-wrote-wolf-coat-and-why-this-story-is-personal https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/why-i-wrote-wolf-coat-and-why-this-story-is-personal Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 New Book Cover Reveal https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/research-notes-from-the-desk-of-lynda-dubois https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/research-notes-from-the-desk-of-lynda-dubois Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A moody 1980s office scene with a metal desk, investigative files marked in red, and a woman standing by a fogged window, evoking Cold War investigation and suspense. https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/before-everything-else https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/before-everything-else Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A cold, sparse orphanage room with two metal beds and thin blankets. https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/the-dream-and-the-pen-how-mlk-inspires-writers-to-create-for-justice https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/the-dream-and-the-pen-how-mlk-inspires-writers-to-create-for-justice Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Each January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose voice stirred a nation and whose vision still echoes through our streets, sanctuaries, and pages. But beyond the… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/delving-into-history-crafting-truth-through-research https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/delving-into-history-crafting-truth-through-research Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Hello Readers, https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/discover-the-magic-of-timeless-historical-fiction https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/discover-the-magic-of-timeless-historical-fiction Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 There is something quietly enchanting about stepping into a world that once was. When I open a book that transports me to a different era, I feel a gentle tug at my imagination… https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/from-family-history-to-classroom-lessons-the-inspirations-behind-my-books-and-what-s-next-in-2025 https://www.lyndaduboisbooks.com/blog/from-family-history-to-classroom-lessons-the-inspirations-behind-my-books-and-what-s-next-in-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 The past year has been a whirlwind of creativity and fulfillment as I achieved many dreams: publishing not one but four books. Each project was a labor of love, born from personal…