Discover the origins of Lynn Downey’s award-winning western novel series. As a historian for Levi Strauss & Co., Downey unearthed a treasure trove of inspiration from blue jeans to dude ranches. Check out her guest blog post to learn more about her journey through history, mystery, and the magic of storytelling.

In 1492, Isabella and Ferdinand issued the Alhambra Decree, an edict requiring the exile or conversion of all Jews from Spain. Many Jews faced a grim choice: abandon their beliefs or their homes. Eric Weintraub's novel captures this struggle through Vidal, a Jewish physician facing exile or conversion.

From June through December, History Through Fiction and author Colin Mustful are fundraising for the Reclaiming Mni Sota Indigenous Writers Grant, a literary diversity initiative to raise $10,000 for one Indigenous Writer from Minnesota. Learn more and check up on our progress with this monthly update!

History Through Fiction, author Ezra Harker Shaw, and cover designer Christine Horner of The Book Cover Whisperer, are proud to share with you the cover design for our forthcoming title, The Aziola’s Cry: A Novel of the Shelleys (May 7, 2024).

Looking to start the new year with some new books? We’ve got you covered! Check out our list of the best new historical fiction this January.

Jo Carthage is the debut author of Nuclear Sunrise, a historical romance / atomic age historical fiction about two queer men at working at a top-secret atomic energy research facility in Idaho in 1951. We talked with Carthage about her craft, her genre, and about the value of sharing queer histories.

History Through Fiction is proud to announce the signing of debut author Jillian Forsberg, whose novel, The Rhino Keeper, is the true story of a Dutch sea captain who traveled with an Indian rhinoceros named Clara across 18th century Europe.

From June through December, History Through Fiction and author Colin Mustful are fundraising for the Reclaiming Mni Sota Indigenous Writers Grant, a literary diversity initiative to raise $10,000 for one Indigenous Writer from Minnesota. Learn more and check up on our progress with this monthly update!

Looking for some great December reads? Look no further! We’ve got five best new historical fiction titles right here.

Underprivileged and underrepresented writers have a much harder time breaking into the publishing scene, so literary diversity initiatives are not only helpful, but necessary. Ultimately, diversity initiatives assist in making publishing and storytelling a more empathetic and compassionate space. That’s why we’d like to share diversity grants and initiatives that have made a positive impact on writing and storytelling.

I came to historical fiction as an academic historian. It took many years and many hard lessons to transition from history to fiction. In this blog post, I share one very important lesson from my writing journey.

George Orwell’s 1984 states, “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” So who does control the past and why is it important to think about? Learn more by reading this amazing blog post by History Through Fiction intern Ellie Clennon.

Susan Perabo’s short story “The Third Match” was the runner up in History Through Fiction’s first annual short story contest. In this interview, we asked the author what inspired her story, how being a teacher helps her become a better writer, and more!

From June through December, History Through Fiction and author Colin Mustful are fundraising for the Reclaiming Mni Sota Indigenous Writers Grant, a literary diversity initiative to raise $10,000 for one Indigenous Writer from Minnesota. Learn more and check up on our progress with this monthly update!

As winter approaches, it’s time to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a good book! Why not pick up one of these brand new historical fiction titles?

Little Crow and Hole-in-the-Day were two influential Native American leaders that played key roles in diplomacy between the U.S. government and their respective tribes. Both also met tragic ends but left behind lasting legacies.

At History Through Fiction, we believe there is not quite so valuable as the Author’s Note. In this audio excerpt from the author’s note in Reclaiming Mni Sota, author Colin Mustful describes the goals he has for his novel while being honest about who he is and the process he used to create his story.

History Through Fiction is proud to announce the winners of our first annual short story contest!