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Press Release - HTF Publishing Signs Author Chad Towarnicki
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Press Release - HTF Publishing Signs Author Chad Towarnicki

HTF Publishing, the hybrid arm of History Through Fiction, is proud to announce the signing of debut author Chad Towarnicki. Based on surviving accounts, Towarnicki’s short story cycle Notes from a Deserter chronicles the harrowing odyssey of William Henry Howe, a Civil War soldier whose perilous escape from service ends in a historic execution, told through snapshots of 1860s America.

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Indigo Author Diversity Scholarship
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Indigo Author Diversity Scholarship

Indigo Editing, Design, and More has opened their 2024 Author Diversity Scholarship. Send them a sample of your working manuscript, a synopsis, and a short essay for a chance to get all of the editing services you need!

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Big Jack, Cowboy Aviator
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Big Jack, Cowboy Aviator

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.

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Press Release - History Through Fiction Re-Signs Author Alina Adams
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Press Release - History Through Fiction Re-Signs Author Alina Adams

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.

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Meet the Intern: Violet McCann
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Meet the Intern: Violet McCann

Violet McCann, summer intern at History Through Fiction, is a passionate advocate for dinosaur accuracy. A biology, geology, and English major at Macalester College, Violet aspires to be a scientist and writer. In her free time, she’s a shoegaze musician and museum enthusiast.

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Breaking up with my characters - A Blog Post by Nancy Burkhalter
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Breaking up with my characters - A Blog Post by Nancy Burkhalter

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.

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Love & Tragedy - The Stirring Saga of Mary and Percy Shelley
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Love & Tragedy - The Stirring Saga of Mary and Percy Shelley

In the The Aziola’s Cry, author Ezra Harker Shaw provides a fictional glimpse into the lives of Mary and Percy Shelley, two great literary artists. But what were their lives actually like? From aristocratic privilege to radical philosophies, their journey was marked by passion, scandal, and tragedy. Check out our blog to discover the truth behind two literary giants who lived as intensely as they wrote.

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Press Release - HTF Publishing Signs Author J. E. Weiner
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Press Release - HTF Publishing Signs Author J. E. Weiner

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.

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Crafting Beauty in Words: The Elegant Prose of The Aziola’s Cry
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Crafting Beauty in Words: The Elegant Prose of The Aziola’s Cry

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.

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The Second Annual Short Story Contest is HERE!
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The Second Annual Short Story Contest is HERE!

📣 BIG NEWS! We are hosting the Second Annual Short Story Contest THIS SUMMER! Submissions are open from June 15th - August 15th. If you like to write historical short fiction, this contest is for you. Check out or blog to learn more.

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