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!
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
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!
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
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!
on June 23, 2025
on June 20, 2025
SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday October 11th I’ll be at the Great Valley Bookfest! Come on by the Paper Lantern Writers table to meet the Northern California lanterns, swipe some swag, and talk (and purchase!) books. SEE YOU THERE!
on June 20, 2025
If you’ve been yearning to connect with the great, the bad, and the ugly of historical Las Vegas, yearn no more! DESERT OF DREAMS, featuring my short story Millie and Loretta at the Desert Oasis in now available! Here’s the short story lineup, directly from the anthology sponsors, the Historical Novel Society North America: “In… Read More
on June 13, 2025
Do you love fashion? (I DO!) And do you also love historical fiction? (ME TOO!) Then you’ll want to read today’s PLW List Link…A VERY Fashionable Historical Fiction List Link.
on June 7, 2025
Here’s a little promo I put together for PLW’s recently-release Crafting Stories from the Past: A How-to Guide to Writing Historical Fiction. This piece recently appeared in the Sisters in Crime NorCal newsletter, an incredible quarterly edited by Margie Bunting. I love a good reference book and have lots of them on my bookshelves…. Read More