In this Book & Author Spotlight, we explore Victor’s Blessing by Barbara Sontheimer—an award-recognized saga featuring an unforgettable hero—and talk with the author about research, sacrifice, and why some endings can’t be changed.

We’re thrilled to announce that HTF Publishing has signed Tim Schooley, author of The Wool Translator, for his highly anticipated second novel, The Circus of the Vanishing Elephant, releasing September 15, 2026. Drawing on his own early years as a circus clown and set against the vibrant yet turbulent backdrop of 1974 America, Schooley’s new novel promises a captivating journey of family, loyalty, and adventure—featuring an elephant at the heart of the story. Learn more about Tim, the novel, and the shared launch with Jane D. Cairns’ Exalted Objects in our latest blog post.

As 2025 comes to a close, History Through Fiction enters a new chapter. In this post, Founder and Editor Colin Mustful reflects on the growth of the press, shares key milestones from the past year, and outlines a clear, sustainable vision for 2026. From expanded publishing programs and reader initiatives to new workshops, events, and the inaugural History Through Fiction Conference, this statement offers a transparent look at where HTF is headed—and why historically grounded storytelling remains at the heart of everything we do.

We are thrilled by the incredible response to our first-ever conference, taking place March 28–29 in Beverly, MA. While in-person registration has reached capacity, virtual attendees can still access all panels, workshops, and keynotes from the comfort of home. Plus, you’ll have the chance to participate in agent pitch sessions and receive manuscript or query critiques from experienced editors. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Writing Revolution—register for virtual attendance today!

Forgotten by history, the women of La Mutine survived chains, hurricanes, and isolation to become the Gulf Coast’s pioneering businesswomen, landowners, and matriarchs. Their story finally takes center stage.

History Through Fiction is excited to announce the upcoming 15th-anniversary edition of Jessica McCann’s award-winning novel, All Different Kinds of Free. This powerful story of Margaret Morgan, a free woman of color kidnapped and sold into slavery, sheds light on a pivotal moment in U.S. history. With significant updates, the revised edition will be released on November 10, 2026. Don’t miss this compelling blend of historical integrity and storytelling!

Discover the best new historical fiction of December 2025! From the mystical streets of 13th-century Bruges in Canticle to the battlefields of Napoleonic France in Sharpe’s Storm, the romantic intrigue of Camelot in The Once and Future Queen, the tender mysteries of 19th-century Vermont in Asa James, and the generational horrors of Dark Sisters, these five novels transport readers to vividly imagined worlds where courage, love, and danger collide.