Story Sleuthing: Theresa Tomlinson in conversation with Julie Noble

Award-winning historical fiction writers Theresa Tomlinson and Julie Noble discuss turning real history into fiction, with audience Q&A.

Whitby Lit Fest hosts a conversation between Theresa Tomlinson and Julie Noble on how writers act as historical detectives, digging through archives, records and local history to find details that inspire characters and plots. They will discuss balancing historical fact with creative storytelling and how blending real and fictional people can illuminate the past. The event includes an audience Q&A and lasts 90 minutes.