Historical fiction is fiction which is set in the past, and that past is usually drawn from history and historically accurate, or at least historically plausible. Historical fiction authors work to capture the social conditions and ambiance of the time in which the story is set.
Regular Blogs
A frustrated writer of historical fiction posts about writing the genre as well as answering questions about it.
http://alexbordessa.blogspot.com/
A self-confessed historical fiction fanatic reviews such books here, interviews HF authors, and conducts giveaways.
http://allthingshistoricalfiction.blogspot.com/
The blogger, who writes historical fiction novels about ancient Greece, writes about that very thing in this blog.
http://spartanqueen.blogspot.com/
Maintained by author Sandra Gulland, who wrote the Josephine B Trilogy, among others, is about anything which has to do with 17th century France.
http://www.sandragulland.com/research/baroque-explorations/
Carla Nayland Historical Fiction
Ms. Nayland blogs about researching and writing historical fiction. Her specialty is fifth- through tenth-century Britain, which is the period of time between the fall of Rome and the Norman invasion.
http://www.carlanayland.blogspot.com/
Shares book reviews, news releases, book news, and guest posts by authors, including Victoria Holt.
http://historical-fiction.com/
This blog, maintained by historical novelist Michelle Moran, shares news items which involve history. Some of the topics include Blackbeard's anchor being recovered off the North Carolina coast and when ancient man learned to use fire.
http://michellemoran.blogspot.com/
The blogger, a reference librarian, write about her passion for reading historical fiction. Now and then she has guest bloggers.
http://readingthepast.blogspot.com/
The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader
Provides insights and thoughts from an avid reader, mostly of historical fiction. Topics include history, specific books, and reading challenges.
http://readingadventures.blogspot.com/
There are eight authors who keep up this blog, which focuses on writing historical fiction. Items include writing tips, history, and life in general.
http://wordwenches.typepad.com/
