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Best New Historical Fiction - August 2024
Happy August! Here’s what’s on our list for the best new historical fiction this month. What’s on your list?
Discovering Voice in Historical Fiction - A blog post (and workshop) by Eric Z. Weintraub
Eric Z. Weintraub, Author of South of Sepharad, shares how he developed his characters voices and speech patterns. Sign up for his upcoming masterclass to learn more.
Exploring Timeless Love and Rebellion: An Interview with Orna Ross on Her Novel "A Life Before"
Discover "A Life Before," where history and fiction collide in the lives of Maud Gonne, WB Yeats, and a fictional narrator. Dive into 1880s bohemia with Orna Ross's epic biographical series—a tale of love, struggle, and identity.
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.
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!
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.
Best New Historical Fiction - July 2024
Happy July! Here’s what’s on our list for the best new historical fiction this month. What’s on your list?
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.
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.
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.
Cover Reveal! The Rhino Keeper by Jillian Forsberg
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.
Best New Historical Fiction - June 2024
How about a little summer reading? We’ve picked our top five historical fiction novels coming out this June!
Anne of Brittany - The Formidable Heiress of a Vanishing Duchy
Discover the remarkable tale of Anne of Brittany, a young heiress thrust into the tumultuous world of 15th-century politics. Keira Morgan's guest post unveils Anne's journey from a child heir to a formidable duchess fighting for her duchy's survival.
Fonda Lee's Timeless Inspiration - A Conversation on History, Research, and Writing
Dive into the creative mind of Fonda Lee in our exclusive interview, where she reveals how historical research shaped her "Asian gangster family saga," the Green Bone Saga. Discover her approach to blending fact with fiction, and why certain historical moments made the cut in her epic fantasy world.
The Passionate World of The Aziola's Cry - An Audio Excerpt
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.
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.
Best New Historical Fiction - May 2024
Happy May! What’s on your TBR this month? Here are the top five historical novels on our TBR this May.
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.
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.
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.