Historical romances have been and continue to be big sellers. Readers love to escape to different times and places and experience people and events from the past. But nothing can kill a writer's chances for success faster than sloppy research and incorrect details. So if you're interested in telling tales from the past, first read How to Write and Sell Historical Fiction. Learn how to research your chosen time period, weave real historical events into your story, and assure the accuracy of your described time, people, and places.