# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 am – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 am
- **Event Description**: Historical fiction writer Jenny Pattrick, in conversation with local historian Chris McLean.   ​

History tends to focus on "great men" and leaders while historical fiction has the power to highlight the lives of women, ordinary people or other marginalised groups.​
Discuss the challenge of writing characters that are relatable to 2025 readers while remaining true to the mindsets of their own era.
How do novelists use "plausible fiction" to fill in missing details where the historical record is silent. What do historians do to fill these gaps in their writing?
Listen to a robust discussion about some of these statements and others along with a chat about jewellery.

After a tea break  Mandy Hager gives a talk that breaks down the research and process she  undertook to write Heloise, as a practical example.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikanae/the-place-of-the-past-in-writing-history-and-historical-fiction/200029908496202
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waikanae
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish
- **lat**: -40.87522
- **long**: 175.0600399
- **full address**: Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish, 43 Ngaio Rd,Waikanae, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction being held?
  - **A:** The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 am to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 am at Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish, 43 Ngaio Rd,Waikanae, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction?
  - **A:** The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction is organized by Bookmark Kāpiti.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waikanae, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The place of the past in writing history and historical fiction sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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