# Meg Hamand On Writing Historical Fiction

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Podcast: [On Writing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-writing-7086240)
Published: 2026-04-06T19:19:29+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-witzel0/episodes/Meg-Hamand-On-Writing-Historical-Fiction-e3hh25l
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## Resource

On this episode of On Writing , Meg Hamand returns to the show to take a deeper dive into her book Diamonds in Auschwitz. She shares her process of balancing history and fiction, the struggles between getting an agent and landing a book deal, and more! For more information on Meg and to purchase her book, head over to MegHamandAuthor.com and make sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram ! The 2026 Super Penguin Tour is underway! Check out all the stops HERE! Music from Uppbeat "Hometown" by Northwestern License code: IRZBZOVAIWHHCUXO

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