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.
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
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.
Mastering Voice in Historical Fiction
Join us for a deep dive into perfecting your voice in historical fiction - don't miss it!
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.
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 History Through Fiction editor, Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Erika Robuck author of Sisters of Night and Fog
Patricia Bernstein author of A Noble Cunning
Edie Cay author of A Viscount's Vengeance
Stephanie Marie Thornton author of Her Lost Words
In-Person Book Launch
Celebrate the book launch of Patricia’s Bernstein’s debut novel, A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower at Brazos Bookstore in Houston, Texas.
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 History Through Fiction editor, Colin Mustful, this special panel features:
Janie Chang author of The Porcelain Moon
Ciera Horton McElroy author of Atomic Family
Heinz Insu Fenkl author of Skull Water
Dora Levy Mossanen author of Love and War in the Jewish Quarter
Masha Rumer & Alina Adams
Join award-winning authors Alina Adams and Masha Rumor for a virtual event to present their latest works, writing history as it happens.
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:
Gabriella Saab author of Daughters of Victory
Brynn Barineau author of Jaguars and Other Game
Peter Blauner author of Picture in the Sand
What's New in Historical Fiction
On November 16, please join us 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:
Alina Adams author of My Mother's Secret
Dora Levy Mossanen author of Love and War in the Jewish Quarter
Tessa Afshar author of The Hidden Prince
Richard Zimler author of The Incandescent Threads (Because of time zone differences, Richard Zimler will not be live and his interview will be shared as a recording)
Blog Tour: My Mother's Secret
Hosted by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours, My Mother’s Secret by Alina Adams will be featured as a review, excerpt, or author interview starting on November 15 and ending December 9.
Visit the Blog Tour Event Page.
In-Person Book Launch
UJA FSU Kick-Off With NYT Best-Selling Author Alina Adams
Please join the UJA-Federation of New York for the book launch of Alina Adams historical novel, My Mother’s Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region. Ticket purchase includes a paperback copy of the novel.
Where: UJA-Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street, New York, NY
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 5:30pm Eastern Time
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 edition of our panel features all three co-authors of the novel When We Had Wings
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:
Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of The Deception
Kimberly Garrett Brown, author of Cora's Kitchen
Martha Conway, author of The Physician's Daughter