Combining Fiction and Fact: The Day the World Burned – Jan. 24

Nonfiction writers demand historical accuracy and fidelity to the past. Fiction writers play in a sandbox of imagination and creativity. But what about historical fiction writers? How do they combine fiction and fact?

Join local author Kristina Shuey as she discusses her writing process, especially the historical research that went into The Day the World Burned, a novel set during the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894. You will learn which characters were real people, what scenes mirror reality, and how you can do your own research on the history of the fire. The class fee includes a companion booklet to The Day the World Burned outlining the facts within the fiction. THIS BOOKLET IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS CLASS.

Spoiler Alert! Please finish reading The Day the World Burned before the start of this class. You can bring your copy if you’d like it signed. There will also be more paperback copies to purchase.

Class Date: January 24, 2025 

Class Time: 6:30pm

Class Fee: $35 per person (includes one booklet per participant)*

*I will have additional booklets to purchase for $12 each.