Season 6, Episode 10 - Marthese Fenech

Written By Colin Mustful

Season 6, Episode 10 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast features Marthese Fenech, bestselling author of historical novels set in 16th-century Malta and Turkey. During the interview, host Colin Mustful chats with Fenech about the rich history of the island country of Malta, her dedication to her craft, and the inspiration that led her to write her Knights of Malta series. Don’t miss it!

See this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_dMl55U5c14

About the Author

Marthese Fenech is the bestselling author of historical novels set in 16th-century Malta and Turkey, and has written a TV pilot based on her novels. Her research adventures have taken her worldwide, inspiring her writing. Born in Toronto to Maltese parents, she's lived in Malta and has a Master’s in Education, and is a former high school English teacher. Fluent in Maltese and French, she also enjoys archery, kickboxing, and various extreme sports. Mar lives near Toronto with her husband and their musically talented Siberian husky.

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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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