Upcoming and Past Events
How to Write History Through Fiction
How to Write History Through Fiction is an intensive four-part workshop analyzing the craft elements of fiction used by the authors of History Through Fiction, and showing writers how to apply those techniques to their own historical narratives.
The Dual Timeline: How and Why?
Learn to craft two compelling narratives that enhance each other, connect protagonists, and illuminate past and present.
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Adriana Allegri, author of The Sunflower House
Monica Chenault-Kilgore, author of The Jewel of the Blues
Susan J. Morris, author of Strange Beasts
A.D. Rhine (Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson), authors of Daughters of Bronze
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence
Lynda Cohen Loigman, author of The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern
Rose Sutherland, author of A Sweet Sting of Salt
Jillian Forsberg, author of The Rhino Keeper
Use Reading to Level Up Your Writing
Enhance your writing by learning how to analyze great books for story structure, character development, and more!
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Brynn Barineau, author of Jaguars and Other Game
Kaia Alderson, author of In a League of Her Own
Donna Jones Alward, author of When the World Fell Silent
Shawntelle Madison, author of The Fallen Fruit
Mastering Voice in Historical Fiction
Join us for a deep dive into perfecting your voice in historical fiction - don't miss it!
Writing Your Historical Fiction Short Story
Join us for a hands-on workshop and writing sprint to craft your own historical fiction short story!
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Erika Robuck, author of The Last Twelve Miles
Erika Rummel, author of What They Said About Luisa
Judith Lindbergh, author of Akmaral
Brooke Lea Foster, author of All the Summers in Between
Crafting the Past: Advanced Research Skills for Historical Writers with Nancy Burkhalter
Join Nancy Burkhalter, PhD, and Colin Mustful for a workshop that will revolutionize your historical writing research.
What’s New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Donna Russo, author of Vincent's Women
Stephanie Dray, author of Becoming Madam Secretary
Jill George, author of A Hopeless Dawn
Ezra Harker Shaw, author of The Aziola's Cry
How to Write History Through Fiction
How to Write History Through Fiction is an intensive four-part workshop analyzing the craft elements of fiction used by the authors of History Through Fiction, and showing writers how to apply those techniques to their own historical narratives.
From Past to Press: The Evolution of a Historical Storyteller
Join historian and author Colin Mustful in a virtual event as he shares his journey from learning about a pivotal historical event in 2007 to establishing his own publishing house and releasing his latest novel, "Reclaiming Mni Sota."
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Jennifer Ryan, author of The Underground Library
K.D. Alden, author of Lady Codebreaker
Sara Donati, author of The Sweet Blue Distance
Lora Chilton, author of 1666
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Eric Z. Weintraub, author of South of Sepharad
Sara Ackerman, author of The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West
Robin Oliveira, author of A Wild and Heavenly Place
Tara Karr Roberts, author of Wild and Distant Seas
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Angie Elita Newell, author of All I See is Violence
Salina B. Baker, author of The Line of Splendor
Imogen Martin, author of To the Wild Horizon
Amanda Barratt, author of The Warsaw Sisters
A Historical Evening: Trivia, Prizes, and Q&A with the Authors of History Through Fiction
Join us for an exciting virtual event, "A Historical Evening: Trivia, Prizes, and Q&A with the Authors of History Through Fiction." This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into the minds of your favorite authors and learn about their creative process.
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by Colin Mustful, founder of History Through Fiction, this special panel includes:
Emily Bleeker, author of When We Were Enemies
Sean Lusk, author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley
Katherine Vaz, author of Above the Salt
Katherine Howe, author of A True Account
How to Write History Through Fiction
Learn how to seamlessly integrate real history with fictional narratives in this three-part virtual workshop.
24-Hour Live Fundraiser
To support fundraising efforts for the Reclaiming Mni Sota Indigenous Writers Grant, Colin Mustful and History Through Fiction are hosting a silent auction and live virtual event. The auction, which opens October 10 and ends November 4, includes dozens of books and services donated from authors, publishers, and editors. The live virtual fundraiser, which begins Friday, November 3, at 7pm US Central Time and ends Saturday, November 4, at 7pm US Central Time, includes more than 30 special guests that will be chatting with host Colin Mustful about their books and projects.
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a virtual panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Hosted by the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Allison Epstein, author of Let the Dead Bury the Dead
Teresa H. Janssen, author of The Ways of Water
Lucy E.M. Black, author of The Brickworks
Joie Davidow, author of Anything But Yes
How to Write History Through Fiction
SOLD OUT - Please consider registering for our November/December workshop.
From Subscribers to Superfans: Building an Engaged Newsletter Community
In this workshop for independent authors, learn how to gain and engage with newsletter subscribers, transforming them into loyal superfans.
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join us for What's New in Historical Fiction, a virtual panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Martha Engber, author of The Falcon, the Wolf, and the Hummingbird
Linda Kass, author of Bessie
Kerry Chaput, author of Chasing Eleanor
Kathleen B. Jones, author of Cities of Women
A Royal Rendezvous: Unveiling the Secrets of Windsor
Please join us for an enchanting virtual author event, A Royal Rendezvous: Unveiling the Secrets of Windsor, featuring acclaimed authors Christine Wells and Bryn Turnbull. Moderated by Colin Mustful, the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, this exclusive conversation will revolve around Christine's highly anticipated historical novel, The Royal Windsor Secret, a story that imagines the life of a young woman who believes she is the secret daughter of the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII. We’ll also discuss a second scandalous chapter in Edward VIII’s life through Bryn’s bestselling debut novel, The Woman Before Wallis, about the life of Viscountess Thelma Furness, Edward VIII’s mistress who fatefully introduced him to Wallis Simpson and lit the flame of the abdication crisis.
How to Write History Through Fiction: A Case Study of Booth by Karen Joy Fowler
In this virtual workshop, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful will teach writers how to write History Through Fiction by carefully examining the novel Booth, a historical novel that was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022. Plus, Booth author Karen Joy Fowler will join the event for a Q&A with the attendees!
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join History Through Fiction for What's New in Historical Fiction, a virtual panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by HTF founder and editor Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Madeline Martin, author of The Keeper of Hidden Books
Laura Morelli, author of The Last Masterpiece
Louise Hare, author of Miss Aldridge Regrets
Logan Steiner, author of After Anne
The Layer Cake Method of Revising Your Novel
Join HTF editor Colin Mustful and Certified Book Coach Robin Henry, for a virtual writing workshop that will make your manuscript from a random mess, to a beautiful and delicious five layer cake!
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join History Through Fiction for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by History Through Fiction editor, Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Susan Meissner author of Only the Beautiful
Brinda Charry author of The East Indian
Nancy Horan author of The House of Lincoln
Rita Chang-Eppig author of Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea
What's New in Historical Fiction
Please join History Through Fiction for What's New in Historical Fiction, a regular panel series featuring historical novelists with new and upcoming titles. Moderated by History Through Fiction editor, Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Amy Hill Hearth author of Silent Came the Monster
Alina Rubin author of No Job for a Woman
Lindsey S. Fera author of Muskets & Masquerades
Aaron Hamburger author of Hotel Cuba
You've Written Your Novel, Now What?
Writing a novel is hard enough. But what do you do when the manuscript is complete and you’re anxious to publish? If you plan to publish your novel independently, and you don’t understand the publishing process, your novel, which took years of passionate hard work to write, may never be discovered by readers. In this virtual workshop, Founder of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, and historical novelist, Lindsey Fera, will give you an easy-to-follow blueprint for publishing your novel. Join Colin and Lindsey as they provide the guidance and resources you need to publish a high-quality novel that meets industry standards and, most importantly, helps you reach your audience of soon-to-be loyal fans.
Preparing Your Query Package for Submission
You’ve spent years writing and perfecting your manuscript. Now it’s time to submit your work to agents and publishers. Frequently, pitching your manuscript can be a long, grueling process involving tedious requirements and an inbox full of rejection notices. Founder of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, and Certified Book Coach and Short Story Acquisitions Editor, Robin Henry, want to prepare you for the submission process and give your manuscript the best possible chance to succeed. Join Colin and Robin for a virtual workshop that will provide clear, practical advice for preparing your query package, help you avoid rookie mistakes, and include tips from inside the publishing industry.