Once Upon A Time It Was Now

Very readable and engaging. Experienced writers will not be surprised by anything here, but the book is a good summary of the importance of research, the value of historical accuracy, and the need to avoid anachronism (in its various shapes). Writers of other genres of fiction will also find value here. Thom is writing about a particular strain of historical fiction, one that is heavy on the history and light on the fiction. I read the book, though, because the book I'm writing is more fiction than history (with historical elements forming a backdrop, but without historical figures playing a part). Still, Thom's tips give the writer a great deal to think about.