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Meet the Intern: Tamera Coston
We’ve got a new intern! Her name is Tamera and she is a lifeguard who also loves reading, writing, and storytelling. Check out the blog to learn more about her!
A New Gastonia Novel - Prosperity Mill by Mary Anna Barbey
In the early 1930s, six strike novels were written in quick succession, each one acting as a symbol of "the strength, courage, and tenacity" of workers in America. Known as the Gastonia novels, these stories were written in response to one of the most notable strikes in American history: The Loray Mill Strike in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Cover Reveal! A Noble Cunning by Patricia Bernstein
We have a new title! A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower is based on the true story of one woman’s tremendous courage and incomparable wit in trying to rescue her husband from the Tower of London the night before he is to be executed. Check out the amazing cover.
5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by”
You may think you know the meaning of the line, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,” but you’ve probably misinterpreted it. In this guest blog post, Bex Roden explains the actual origin and meaning of this famous literary quote.
5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained: “‘Tis Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”
You probably know, and perhaps can relate to the line, “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” Find out where the line originates in this guest blog post by Bex Roden.
5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained: “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”
Penned in or around the year 1711, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” has made its way into popular culture. But where did it actually come from, and what is its original meaning? In this blog post, Bex Roden explains.
5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained: “No man is an island.”
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “No man is an island.” In our 5-part series on famous literary quotes, our volunteer contributor Bex Roden tells you where the phrase originated.
5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained: “To be, or not to be, that is the question.”
Authored by volunteer contributor Bex Roden, History Through Fiction is proud to release a weekly blog series titled 5 Famous Literary Quotes Explained. Each post, released Wednesdays during the month of August, will examine and explain a famous literary quote you’ve probably heard, but aren’t certain of its origin or meaning. We begin the series with the quote, “To be, or not to be, that is the question.”
Moving Beyond Acknowledgment: The Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report
In May of this year, the U.S. Department of the Interior released the first volume of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report. Just what did it reveal and what promises did it make about the future of Federal Indian policy? Read this blog post to learn more.
An Individual Account of a Universal Tragedy: Thoughts on The Teacher of Warsaw, a blog post by HTF author Alina Adams
The numbers of those systematically murdered during WWII is inconceivable. But among the statistics are individual stories. In this blog post, HTF author Alina Adams examines the importance of stories like The Teacher of Warsaw by Mario Escobar to humanize history in a way that numbers cannot.
Co. A – Illustrated Absurdities of the Civil War
Created by Civil War reenactor Greg Sweatt, Co. A. is a panel of illustrations about the humorous side of the Civil War soldier: the mis-steps, absurdities, and impossibilities of their daily lives.
Fact and Fiction: How ‘True’ Should Your Historical Novel Be?
Writers know there is a fine line between fiction and research. But where is that line? In this guest blog post, Hannah Jade Aubrey helps writers understand the importance of research while staying true to their fictional narrative.
Cover Reveal! My Mother’s Secret by Alina Adams
It’s here! The cover for My Mother’s Secret by New York Times bestselling author Alina Adams.
Magic in the Cracks: The Challenges and Rewards of Historical Fantasy
In this guest blog post, Rebecca E. Treasure argues that there's real wonder in telling a story about the history of humanity exactly as we would learn in a classroom, but making it magical. Readers learn about the ebb and flow of history while being entertained. What do you think?
History Through Fiction Joins the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association
History Through Fiction, an independent press in Minnesota, is proud to announce that they have become a Book Industry Member of the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association.
The History of Historical Fiction, in brief
Ever wonder the history of historical fiction? We have! In this guest blog post, Bex Roden examines how historical fiction became a genre by looking at some classic texts that helped influence the authors and novels we love today.
Character Development: Identifying Flat Characters and Making them Round
As a first-time author it can be difficult to identify your flat and round characters. But once you identify them, you can work on developing your characters from flat to round.
Press Release: History Through Fiction adds writer, historian, and publicist Patricia Bernstein to its lineup of authors
Patricia Bernstein is the fifth author signed by History Through Fiction. Her upcoming debut novel, A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower, is based on the true story of a persecuted Catholic noblewoman who rescued her husband from the Tower of London the night before his scheduled execution by carrying out an elaborate plan with the help of a group of devoted women friends.
Now Open! Member-only Content Area
History Through Fiction is proud to announce the publication of five historical fiction short stories and one novel excerpt available only in our new Member-only Content Area.
Doing Internet Research for your Historical Novel? Author Beware!
The internet is fast, convenient, and filled with information. But it’s not always right! Before researching your next historical novel, read this blog post to learn why it’s so important to verify what you read.