Creating Historical Fiction from History with Local Author Jenn James Wheeling
Durango Public Library
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Ever wonder how an author gets the spark to build an entire story around?
Join Jenn James Wheeling, award-winning author of the Zephyr Western series, to learn about how she finds historical inspiration for her western series. The Zephyr Western series begins in 1849 with the California Goldrush and focuses on historical events west of the Rocky Mountains before concluding in the Red Mountain Mining District of the San Juan Mountains in 1893. Intrigued by the grit and determination of the unknown characters of our region, Wheeling will share some of the historical tidbits she has used to create full-fledged historical fiction novels.
Join Jenn James Wheeling, award-winning author of the Zephyr Western series, to learn about how she finds historical inspiration for her western series. The Zephyr Western series begins in 1849 with the California Goldrush and focuses on historical events west of the Rocky Mountains before concluding in the Red Mountain Mining District of the San Juan Mountains in 1893. Intrigued by the grit and determination of the unknown characters of our region, Wheeling will share some of the historical tidbits she has used to create full-fledged historical fiction novels.