Hi, I’m Jillianne Hamilton. I write historical fiction with rebellious ladies and happy endings. Learn more about my books.

The Lazy Historian is a history blog featuring stories from the past with sass. With a focus on Western European and women’s history, I delve into anything fascinating. Learn more about TLH.
Feature: Into Enemy Waters

Feature: Into Enemy Waters

New Book Tells the Untold True Story of the World War II Frogmen Who Gave Rise to the Navy SEALs LOS ANGELES, California – With echoes of  Unbroken, the derring-do and bravado of The Right Stuff; and the battle-forged camaraderie of  Band of Brothers, Into Enemy...

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The Mystery of Hart Island, New York

The Mystery of Hart Island, New York

Author and podcast host Michael T. Keene has spent a lot of time thinking about a barrier island located off the east coast of The Bronx, NY. Hart Island is far from the first NYC adjacent island with a macabre past—Nellie Bly spent some time at Blackwell's Island...

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REVIEW: Make, Sew and Mend

REVIEW: Make, Sew and Mend

When I previously blogged about historybounding (the creation and wearing of historical garments in everyday wear), I featured the lovely and talented Bernadette Banner. Banner, a YouTube personality, is beloved within the online historybounding community so I jumped...

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Review: Ambition – A Minuet in Power

Review: Ambition – A Minuet in Power

Ambition: A Minuet in Power just released on Steam last week and I’m happy to say the game is an incredible triumph. Produced by indie game studio Joy Manufacturing Co., Ambition is a bit like a choose-your-own-adventure “visual novel” that takes place during the...

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Hiatus

Hiatus

You may have noticed it's been pretty quiet around here lately. I've been pretty jammed working on my new novel. I recently decided to self-publish my fourth novel (and my first historical fiction book) so life just became a little more hectic I'm afraid. I plan to be...

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