Burning Issues in Historical Fiction: Historical vs. Period Fiction

The topic this time is the difference between historical and period fiction.

Go to

Burning Issues Facebook page

to share your responses to some or all of these questions.

1.  Define historical fiction as opposed to period fiction.

2.  What must a novel be to be termed historical fiction?  Period fiction?

3.  Offer some examples of each type and explain why the book falls into one or the other category.

4.  Do you like historical novels or period novels better?  If yes, why?  Be specific.

Remember, you need to go to   and use the Discussions tab to make your response:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burning-Issues-in-Historical-Fiction/145825782113525?v=app_2373072738&ref=ts

Thanks you!

P.S.  Please also suggest other Burning Issues when you bisit the page.