Category Archives: Historical

Historical fiction and mystery and romance, oh my

Posted on July 27, 2014 by crhodges

As part of an ongoing occasional series of interviews, here is my interview with UK based novelist Diana Jackson. *** Hi Diana, Thanks for appearing as a guest on my blog, all the way from the UK.  I know that you … Continue reading →

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Excerpts of the week: two versions of The Cavalryman’s Saber

Posted on August 14, 2013 by crhodges

Fortunately we writers rewrite. A lot.  Otherwise readers would have to consume the drivel we spew out in our early drafts.  As an example, here is an early draft from the work that eventually became “The Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber.” The … Continue reading →

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Excerpt of the week: Faro

Posted on July 8, 2013 by crhodges

I polished up and submitted three short stores this week, including my first submission of a new yet old short story, “Faro.”  It’s a story I started years ago after chatting with a local history buff who had described to … Continue reading →

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The Hindenburg

Posted on May 20, 2013 by crhodges

A 75th anniversary photo history of the Hindenburg. http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/05/75-years-since-the-hindenburg-disaster/100292 Impressive CR Hodges PS–for my fictional take on the Hindenburg, check out “The Steamer Trunk” at Metro Fiction, http://metromoms.net/2013/04/28/the-steamer-trunk-by-chuck-hodges/

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“Three-Quarters Martian” is now available at Smashwords

Posted on April 16, 2013 by crhodges

“Three-Quarters Martian” is now available as an eBook in multiple formats at Smashwords. Enjoy. CR Hodges

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“The Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber” is now available at Smashwords

Posted on April 14, 2013 by crhodges

“The Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber” is now available as an eBook in multiple formats at Smashwords. Enjoy. CR Hodges

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A three-fer

Posted on April 1, 2013 by crhodges

Yup, I’ve got a three-fer coming. As in three-for-April.  As in three short stories to be published during the month of April. Coming soon: “Walking with Great Uncle,” an urban fantasy / ghost story (a reprint in an anthology) “Along Sand … Continue reading →

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The Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber is now an eBook

Posted on March 11, 2013 by crhodges

Hooah!  My first eBook, “The Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber,” a historical fantasy set in the Civil War, is now available for Kindle at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/The-Confederate-Cavalrymans-Saber-ebook/dp/B00BRPHGIQ/ref=la_B00BKFT32K_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362966789&sr=1-2 Will work on SmashWords next (tried yesterday and the formating bombed). CR Hodges

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“Along Sand Creek” is coming in April.

Posted on March 7, 2013 by crhodges

Just reviewed the galley proofs for “Along Sand Creek.”  Looks great. Due out in April 2013. More soon. CR Hodges

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Coming soon to eBook

Posted on February 24, 2013 by crhodges

I will be publishing a few of my short stories to eBook in the coming months.  First two will be “Three Quarters Martian” and “The Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber.” Draft cover art below.      Details to follow in a week or … Continue reading →

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