Historical Fiction
AI-Generated Illustrations for Historical Fiction: A Visual Experiment
Can AI create compelling images for historical fiction? A visual experiment using 16th-century prompts, pirates, and Francis Drake.
Book Review: Historical Fiction Novel Wall of Tears by David Kerr
A fantastic piece of Historical Fiction blending Holocaust legacy, forbidden love, and biblical echoes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read the review.
Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution By Paul Jariabek
In Retribution, young Francis Drake joins a cut-out raid in 1557, shaping his path to piracy. Read this vivid naval historical fiction tale.
Book Review: Historical Fiction Novel Airy Nothing by Clarissa Pattern
A tender historical fiction YA novel set in Tudor England—Airy Nothing follows John, a gay teen who finds hope, theatre, and love.
Researching Francis Drake's Ship the Tiger
Explore the Tiger and other ships tied to young Francis Drake's adventures—where piracy, trade, and research come alive in historical fiction.
Book Review: Historical Fiction Novel The Heretic Wind by Judith Arnopp
Discover a Tudor queen's torment in The Heretic Wind, a Historical Fiction novel that imparts emotion and huanting depth to "Bloody" Mary Tudor.
The Art in Retribution: Illustrating a Historical Fiction Short Story about Francis Drake
Discover how historical art and illustration bring the short story Retribution—a 16th-century sea raid with Francis Drake—to life.
Paul Jariabek's Historical Fiction Blog
Explore historical fiction essays and immersive articles for history enthusiasts.
Paul Jariabek's Historical Fiction Blog
Explore historical fiction essays and immersive articles for history enthusiasts.
Historical Fiction Series Adventures of Francis Drake by Paul Jariabek
The boy fled by torchlight. The man returned with fire. Learn more about Sir Francis Drake in this historical fiction series by Paul Jariabek
Historical Fiction of Paul Jariabek
Blood-soaked battles, political intrigue, and history's forgotten voices. Historical fiction that resurrects the untold stories of the past.
Historical Fiction Book Reviews
Dive into historical fiction book reviews rich with intrigue, drama, and historical insight—perfect for readers who crave immersive, time-spanning tales.