Always Remembering: Researching Historical Fiction
Schedule
Sun Jul 30 2023 at 01:30 pm
Location
City of Williamsburg Libraries Public; Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA
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Always Remembering: Researching Historical FictionDate: July 30
Time: 1:30 pm
Williamsburg Library
515 Scotland St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 United States
Join local author Kathy Kasunich as she discusses the process of researching for her novel, which was based on the World War II experiences of both her parents. Trace the 42nd Rainbow Division as they arrive in France and fight battles along the Rhine, cross the Siegfried line, and continue the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp.
Although classified as a historical fiction romance, Always Remembering is based on a real-life couple and is historically accurate. It is told through both of their perspectives, from Helen's point of view being stateside and Mike's experiences as a medic from the 42nd Rainbow division, during boot camp, and in the European Theatre.
The program is an in-depth look at the story behind the story, why I wrote it, the research involved, and the history of the 42nd Rainbow Division. The 42nd Rainbow Division arrived in France and fought battles along the Rhine below the Battle of the Bulge, crossed the Siegfried line, and continued the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp. The book was culled from a war diary, letters, extensive research at many libraries including the Library of Congress, memorabilia, service records, interviews, and a trip to France, Germany, and Austria following the trail of the 42nd Rainbow Division. Hopefully, my talk will help others who want to write a historical fiction book. I also talk about my parents' (the real-life couple) romantic journey described in the novel. The program consists of a slide presentation, a display of World War II items and a Q & A at the end.
Athough classified as a historical fiction romance, Always Remembering is based on a real life couple and is historically accurate. It is told through both of their perspectives, from Helen's point of view being stateside and Mike's experiences as a medic from the 42nd Rainbow division, during boot camp, and in the European Theatre.
The program is an in-depth look at the story behind the story, why I wrote it, the research involved, and the history of the 42nd Rainbow Division. The 42nd Rainbow Division arrived in France and fought battles along the Rhine below the Battle of the Bulge, crossed the Siegfried line, and continued the fight throughout many cities in Germany, eventually liberating the Dachau Concentration camp. The book was culled from a war diary, letters, extensive research at many libraries including the Library of Congress, memorabilia, service records, interviews, and a trip to France, Germany, and Austria following the trail of the 42nd Rainbow Division. Hopefully, my talk will help others who want to write a historical fiction book. I also talk about my parents' (the real-life couple) romantic journey described in the novel. The program consists of a slide presentation, a display of World War II items and a Q & A at the end.
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