Historical Fiction uncovered

Who is your agent/ publisher?

How do you describe the genre of your work?

Who buys your books?

Who reads them?

Does your work cross into other genres?

How far do you keep your target readership in mind when you write?

What rules (if any) did you adopt in using a historical figure for your main protagonist?

How important is it to be true to the original character?

Why use a historical or real character?

What do readers expect if they recognise a character as real?