Our question this week is not actually connected to a “work in progress”, but I decided to go ahead with it, as the answer might be surprising. A reader asks: What is the difference between regime and regimen? I hear people use “regime” to describe a program, like diet or exercise, all the time. However, … Continue reading DEFINITIONS: Traditional vs Modern
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Anachronism in Historical Fiction
No matter how careful a writer is, or how much research s/he does, there’s always the possibility of anachronism showing up in historical fiction. What’s an anachronism? It something that doesn’t fit into the time period you’re writing about. King Tut would not have worn a Stetson, nor could Marie Antoinette have worn nylon stockings. … Continue reading Anachronism in Historical Fiction
Gifford MacShane, Author 