by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 3, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature
This review does not contain spoilers. Not all books grab you immediately. Some take time to win you over, but once they have, you’ll have no choice but to adore. The Tolstoy Estate by Australian author Steven Conte starts off rather plain, but the subject...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 1, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, History, literature
Why are most female characters in contemporary media… dull? The average female character is ‘empowered’ and ‘takes no crap from anyone.’ But she’s as rich as a sponge soaked in mud. There are no intricate flaws, and any danger she’s in: don’t worry, she can get...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Nov 2, 2020 | History, literature, Writing Tips
Here is a guide to writing historical fiction, that will hopefully inspire or guide you in creating a narrative about the past. Need A Word Processor? I recommend Scrivener, which is what I use to write historical fiction. It’s great for compiling large word...