HFCN #06: What I’ve Learned From Teaching 8+ Historical Fiction Workshops
Aug 04, 2023
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Jenny Bhatt on HFCN #06: What I’ve Learned From Teaching 8+ Historical Fiction Workshops: “Hi Lois. Thanks for responding. Sorry for my delay. Been…” Aug 27, 2023
on HFCN #06: What I’ve Learned From Teaching 8+ Historical Fiction Workshops: “Reflecting contemporary terms is my focus as I dive into…” Aug 13, 2023 on HFCN #06: What I’ve Learned From Teaching 8+ Historical Fiction Workshops: “Thanks, Melissa. I’m drawn to historical fiction in similar ways…” Aug 11, 2023
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