Join the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Women's National Book Association (WNBA) as we speak with three writers of historical fiction about inspiration, research, and getting published.

We're thrilled to be joined by Mariah Fredericks, Diana Giovinazzo, and Sherri L. Smith.

Mariah Fredericks was born and raised in New York City, where she still lives today with her family. She is a graduate of Vassar College with a BA in history. She has written several novels for young adults; her novel Crunch Time was nominated for an Edgar in 2007. A Death of No Importance was her first mystery for adults. Her latest novel, Death of an American Beauty, is the third novel to feature ladies' maid Jane Prescott.

Diana Giovinazzo is the co-creator of Wine, Women and Words, a weekly literary podcast featuring interviews with authors over a glass of wine. Diana is active within her local literary community as the president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Women’s National Book Association. The Woman in Red is her debut novel.

Sherri L. Smith is the author of seven award-winning young adult novels, including the 2009 California Book Awards Gold Medalist, Flygirl, the cli-fi adventure Orleans, and Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?, part of the New York Times bestselling Who HQ series. Her books appear on multiple state lists and have been named Amelia Bloomer and American Library Association Best Books for Young People selections. She teaches in the MFA Writing program at Goddard College in Vermont. She returns to WWII with her newest novel, The Blossom and the Firefly. Learn more at www.sherrilsmith.com.

Let's Get Historical: Writing Historical Fiction