Angela Hunt Interview/Author of Historical Biblical Fiction

The Bookish Introverts Podcast

In this episode, Brett and Melanie interview author Biblical Fiction author Angela Hunt. They discuss Angela's background, her writing process, and her approach to historical and biblical fiction. Angela shares insights into her research methods and the challenges of writing in different genres. They also touch on the importance of accuracy in historical fiction and the role of editors in the publishing process. Angie also discusses the importance of writing authentic child characters, the plot of her books in 'The Emissary' series, the motivations of her villains, the historical accuracy of wedding traditions, the challenges of writing biblical fiction, and her newsletter for writers. She also shares her future plans for writing about the matriarchs of the faith.

00:00 Introduction and Background of Angela Hunt 05:46 Angela's Extensive Bibliography and Writing in Different Genres 07:33 The Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction 20:48 The Role of Editors in the Publishing Process 35:10 Staying True to Historical Context in Fiction 36:16 Angela's Writing Process and Collaboration with Publishers 40:36 Understanding the Justifications of Villains 42:54 Historical Traditions: Orange Veils and White Bridal Gowns 44:58 Filling in the Gaps: Bringing Biblical Times to Life 47:59 Navigating Criticism and Genre Preferences 49:45 Using Ancient Manuscripts in Fiction 01:08:44 Wrap-up 01:09:59 outro-vocal-1-music-1.mp3