Step back into the roaring '20s with "Big Jack, Cowboy Aviator"! Meet Jack Ashcraft, a daring pilot who soared to fame with the Gates Flying Circus. From thrilling stunts to heartfelt friendships, his story is one of adventure and passion for the skies.

Happy July! Here’s what’s on our list for the best new historical fiction this month. What’s on your list?

Exciting News! History Through Fiction welcomes back NYT-bestselling author Alina Adams with her new novel "Go On Pretending"! Dive into a powerful story of three generations of women fighting for their dreams in times of turmoil. From the 1950s' TV studios to the USSR's last days, and onto the frontlines of Rojava - get ready for a journey through history and heartache.

Discover the tumultuous tale of George Sand and Frédéric Chopin through the eyes of a writer grappling with her characters. Nancy Burkhalter's journey in "Breaking up with my characters" reveals the struggle to stay impartial while crafting a story that does justice to its vibrant historical figures. Step into the past and witness how a writer reconciles personal bias with the demands of storytelling.

Publisher History Through Fiction, author Jillian Forsberg, and designer The Book Cover Whisperer, are proud to reveal the cover of The Rhino Keeper, coming October 22, 2024.

How about a little summer reading? We’ve picked our top five historical fiction novels coming out this June!

In this audio excerpt from the novel The Aziola's Cry, a young Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley announce their love for one another while seated at the gravestone Mary's mother, Mary Wollstonecraft.

Happy May! What’s on your TBR this month? Here are the top five historical novels on our TBR this May.

HTF Publishing, the hybrid arm of History Through Fiction, is proud to announce the signing of debut author J. E. Weiner. Inspired by real people and actual events, Weiner’s novel, The Wretched and Undone, is a sweeping Southern Gothic saga set in the Texas Hill Country, where history's silenced voices rise amidst an astonishing tale that defies expectations.

Discover the captivating world of Mary and Percy Shelley in "The Aziola’s Cry" by Ezra Harker Shaw. This upcoming novel from History Through Fiction is praised for its lyrical prose that captures the essence of the Shelleys' lives with brilliance. Learn what makes prose elegant and how authors like Shaw achieve such artistry in their writing.

In "From Ghostly Challenge to Literary Icon: The Evolution of Frankenstein," we peel back the layers of time to reveal how Mary Shelley's chilling challenge at Villa Diodati ignited a spark that would blaze into the literary masterpiece known as Frankenstein. Discover how an eerie contest among geniuses gave life to a story that transcends centuries, morphing from a ghostly dare into a cultural phenomenon. Witness the transformation of Shelley's creation from pages to stage, from whispers in the dark to screams on the silver screen. Join us on this electrifying journey through the evolution of one of literature's most iconic creatures—Frankenstein's monster.

Ready for your next historical adventure? Check out our list of the best five historical fiction novels coming out this April! Happy reading!

Historical fiction has the power to make history come alive. It takes us on a journey through time, introducing us to fascinating characters and pivotal moments that shaped our world. But writing this genre can be tricky—you need to balance factual accuracy with engaging storytelling. That's where our workshop comes in!