Season 7, Episode 4 - Kimberly Brock

In the fourth episode of Season 7 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Kimberly Brock, author of The Fabled Earth. They explore the enchanting setting of Cumberland Island and the historic Dungeness mansion, delving into the inspiration behind the story. Brock discusses the development of her characters, the dual timelines of 1932 and 1959, and the challenges of intertwining these narratives. She also highlights the importance of myths and folklore in storytelling, and how her background as an actor and special needs educator influences her writing. Tune in for an insightful conversation on evocative storytelling and Southern landscapes.

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f3L4pDF-wVI

About the Author

Kimberly Brock is the bestselling author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare and the award-winning The River Witch. Her work has graced bestseller lists and won the Georgia Author of the Year Award. Beyond writing, Kimberly is the founder of Tinderbox Writer’s Workshop and a passionate speaker at literary events. A native of North Georgia, she now lives near Atlanta, Georgia. 

Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing historical narratives rooted in factual events and compelling characters. A celebrated author and historian whose novel “Reclaiming Mni Sota” recently won the Midwest Book Award for Literary/Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Mustful has penned five historical novels that delve into the complex eras of settler-colonialism and Native American displacement. Combining his interests in history and writing, Mustful holds a Master of Arts in history and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and believes deeply in the power of understanding history to shape a just and sustainable future.

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