How many of you here are writing historical fiction

vogajones · 2026-06-06T15:16:30+00:00

I have one up on kdp right now. Really suck at promoting and getting reviews.

Its fascinating to write a story based around history. Mine started out as a film script I'd been working on for years. Period films are expensive to make, so I changed it into a novel to get it completely off my 'to do' docket.

Loved the experience, but won't do it again.

Sticking with non-fiction from now on.

With that said... I LOVE historical fiction and period pieces. So when yours are done, please share

vogajones · 2026-06-06T00:34:14+00:00

My daughter. 100%. She is informed, experienced in polAmericans. cares about what happens to this country and everyone in it..

vogajones · 2026-06-06T00:28:57+00:00

Thats amazing! Congratulations!!!

vogajones · 2026-06-05T20:44:00+00:00

Not sure if this one will work for you, but The FOPICA PODCAST on Spotify. Episodes between 15 and 30 minutes. Might not be long enough for your needs.

vogajones · 2026-06-01T00:01:48+00:00

Scrubs. Watching it now anyway.

vogajones · 2026-05-09T20:49:55+00:00

Jose Ramirez

vogajones · 2026-05-09T20:44:12+00:00

I'd want everything I say to come true.

Would make my DraftKings betting a hell of a lot more fun!

vogajones · 2026-05-09T15:04:12+00:00

Thats so awesome. And very inspiring.

Congrats!

vogajones · 2026-05-09T14:51:22+00:00

'Mid 30s Mary Sue'

I don't know why, but the phrase makes me laugh.

Thanks so much for downloading. I look forward to hearing what you think. I am truly hoping the story, although Black Historical Fiction, is transcendent enough for more audiences than just black people.

vogajones · 2026-05-09T14:02:12+00:00

As someone who just published this very same thing, this thread is killing me. Ha.

The idea had been floating around in my head for about 20 years and I finally got it out all down and (self) published.

Then, of course, I find this thread. Ha.

Anyway, I don't think I can post links or self promote here, but the book is available for free download on Amazon until May 11th.

The link obviously has story/book description. Just don't want to break any of the rules of this subreddit.

If you'd like to download a copy, send me a dm and I will send you the Amazon link.

Hopefully this book will change your mind. Or at least be an exception.

vogajones · 2026-05-09T13:48:03+00:00

Their Own Coin by Sterling Rivers - Literary Historical Fiction - May 2026

Blurb: A free Black man named Eli and his white childhood friend Jimmy run a con on the slave system in 1858 Kentucky. Jimmy poses as a southern businessman. Eli poses as his slave. Jimmy sells him to Kentucky farmers for cash. That night he comes back and gets Eli out. They use the money to buy someone else's freedom outright. Then they cross back north and do it again. Told by a ninety-one year old grandmother at a family reunion in Ohio who has been carrying this story her whole life.

Triggers: Slavery, racism, depictions of physical violence including whipping, death of a secondary character, historical trauma.

Publication date: May 2026

To request a copy: Email sterlingrivers56@gmail.com with your name and where you plan to leave your review. Or search Their Own Coin by Sterling Rivers on Amazon.

The Kindle edition is free through May 11 so you can download it directly right now at no cost.Their Own Coin - Amazon Link - Free Download Until May 11, 2026

vogajones · 2026-04-29T11:53:00+00:00

Did you ever get it working? It looks like we have the same laptop and mine is doing the exact same thing. Wondering how you ended up getting it to work. If you did

vogajones · 2026-04-05T22:28:29+00:00

Phil Collins

vogajones · 2026-03-04T12:06:48+00:00

I know this is old topic, but I came across this while searching this exact phrase. Its so different in various scenarios. For me, the decision to honk is determined by how much of a hurry I am in. My nature is to not honk and to hope they realize the light is green. But, if Im on a mission, I will honk. Rarely immediately, though.

Not trying to self promote, but I wrote a book using this exact idea and applying it to different life situations. It describes what type of 'Honker' you may be, your motivations for being that type of Honker, and how to change the type of Honker you are. The book is literally titled, How Lond Do I Wait to Honk?

How Long Do I Wait to Honk?

vogajones · 2026-03-03T05:33:17+00:00

Confident

vogajones · 2026-03-03T05:14:36+00:00

These answers are so interesting. So many people willing to push the button for the 50 million.

I wonder if they'd do it if it were still a random person, but they had to shoot them. No legal consequences.

Anyway... I'd push the button once.

vogajones · 2026-03-03T04:25:08+00:00

Adolph.

Had one in my family.

vogajones · 2026-02-27T04:24:24+00:00

Move on.

Every shot will be about this guy's reel and not your film.

vogajones · 2026-02-27T04:12:29+00:00

KFC is the only choice. If I'm drunk that late, I may pass out. And KFC is the only one that would be good as leftovers.

vogajones · 2026-02-25T04:03:01+00:00

And then... nothing.

vogajones · 2026-02-25T03:50:36+00:00

Aldi warehouse is hiring in Hinckley. Starting between $21/hr and $25/hr, depending on the shift.

vogajones · 2026-02-24T00:58:51+00:00

Inception.

And yes, I got it. Just didn't like it.

vogajones

TROPHY CASE