Historical Novel Malpractice

Historical Novel Malpractice

Listed here are a range of medical conditions that were historically common.

I'm a 2nd generation medical practitioner

Check out what prompted my to write about historical medicine below.

My medical "scrapbook"
09.01.2024

Writing about the Caduceus

Writing About the Caduceus: The Confused Caduceus   Are there two caduceuses? Well, technically no. There are two ancient pagan symbols with either one or two snakes wrapped around a pole or…
08.22.2024

Writing about a Plague Doctor

Are you writing about a plague doctor in your medieval or time travel novel? You've come to a good place. No plague here other than the occasional grammar mistake. I’ve always been…
08.22.2024

Welcome to Historical Novel Malpractice!

Hello and welcome to the newest section of NOVEL MALPRACTICE. Are you writing about historical medical fiction? After reading a NYT bestseller, I spotted a title mentioned by the author as being…