Welcome to the RWA® Historical Chapter Online: Hearts Through History. Chapter #189

Through this chapter we gather and discuss different aspects of historical romance, how they fit into the genre and how we, as writers, can further perfect and promote romance fiction.

We are a tight-knit community of writers, both published and non-published, and we welcome new members of like mind and like passion to join us here.

You will also find news of our chapter and its members, classes offered through our chapter and other pertinent information needed to get along in the fast paced world of romance publishing.

Learn more about the chapter on the Hearts Through History Myspace site and our Seduced by History Blog. Also visit us on Twitter.

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Additional information about the romance genre can be found at the Romance Writers of America® website.

Finalists announced in the Romance Through the Ages Contest

Romance Through the Ages Published Contest now accepting entries

Upcoming Classes

Steampunk: Find Your Niche

Scottish Clans and Families

Writing Realistic Native Americans

Crafting Compelling Characters Through the Power of GMC

Register by: June 06, 2012
Class Dates: 06/04/12 - 06/29/12

Come aboard the airship! Cuppa tea or a shot of whiskey suit you best? If you haven’t brought your own goggles, not to worry. You might not need a pair. After all, this workshop is about figuring out which of the various styles of Steampunk suit you best, and if you won’t be airborne or strapped to the cowcatcher of a rocketing train, well, goggles would be nothing more than an unnecessary accessory. Best to spend your guinea or gold dollar on what you need most, be it a satchel of tools and spare parts for your automaton or a steel boned corset.

Register by: June 07, 2012
Class Dates: 06/04/12 - 07/15/12

This six-week class will explore five periods (listed below) of Scottish History and the families and clans who were significant players. Whether you decide to use a real clan or family as a basis for your characters or you just want one to base a fictional this class will help you to understand the significance of their role in Scottish history: they might be barons or peers or landed gentry each has a history tied to the identity of Scotland. As is typical of one of my classes there are two lessons a week and every chance to discuss, ask question and to add to the subject matter.

Register by: June 28, 2012
Class Dates: 06/25/12 - 07/20/12

Do you want to write about Native American characters? Stumped by how to make your Native American characters

as realistic as possible? Then you’ve come to the right place! Bestselling Native American romance author Regina

Paul will teach you how to make your Native American characters stand out.

Register by: June 28, 2012
Class Dates: 06/25/12 - 07/20/12

Do you find yourself confused by GMC (Goals, Motivation, Conflict)? Is it a challenge to create gripping goals, motivations and conflicts for your characters? Do you have a hard time determining the difference between internal and external GMC? Do you want to kick up the tension and conflict in your story? Then it’s time to learn the ins and outs of GMC.

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From the Blog

Banished to the Far Country

By Angelyn Schmid On May 14 2012, 1:01 am in Captain Fawlkner, Elizabeth Rennie Dundas, James Erskine, Lady Grange, Lord Grange, Lord Henry Dundas, Rachel Chiesley, St. Kilda, Viscountess Melville

Banishment was best for the disposal of unwanted wives. 

In the eighteenth century, divorce and separation were scandalous matters for men with ambition in the British Isles.  The next best thing, for the husband who discovered something objectionable in his wife, was banishment.  

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