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Battle of Agincourt
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Stella Fosse mentions her vampire character Vivienne fights in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, making this medieval English victory over France directly relevant to understanding her novel's historical setting
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Joan of Arc
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The author explicitly states her character Vivienne 'falls in love with Joan of Arc' in her vampire novel, making the historical figure's life and military campaigns essential context for readers
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National Novel Writing Month
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Stella Fosse mentions mourning 'the death of National Novel Writing Month' as a binge writer, and the article discusses November writing celebrations - understanding NaNoWriMo's history and impact provides context for the indie author community
“In love with words, her lover was a ghost; But silence was the one she loved the most.” ~ Stella Fosse
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Happy November, Indie Authors, Book Lovers, and Curious Creatives
November is National Life Writing Month.
November 1st is National Authors’ Day and National Family Literacy Day.
November 12th is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day.
November 29th is Small Business Saturday.
Fun ways to celebrate:
Read a book by your favorite author or a new release (see below).
Support an author: Purchase a book from a favorite author or a new one you’ve been meaning to read. You can find some books on the Substack Bookstore!
Connect with authors: Send a thank you note or message to an author.
Share your love for reading: Post on social media about your favorite books or authors using the hashtag #NationalAuthorsDay.
Inspire new writers: Encourage aspiring authors in your life to start writing their own stories.
Shop at your local bookstore or support them on Bookshop.org. I ordered Julia Cameron’s (one of my favorite authors) new book from there which was a few dollars cheaper than on Amazon and a percentage of my purchase went to the local bookstore Ink Drinkers Anonymous.
Submit a story to Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Locally, I will be celebrating National Writing Month at the Marion Public Library for their Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from
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