A live virtual reading and celebration with the authors of The Blood of Englishmen, exploring hidden histories through short fiction.

Celebrate the launch of The Blood of Englishmen, a historical fiction anthology featuring the winners of the History Through Fiction Short Story Contest.

Spanning continents and centuries, these stories uncover hidden histories that shape us all—illuminating lives lived at the margins of official history. From earthquakes and wars to revolutions of faith, art, and survival, the anthology brings moments of resilience, courage, and quiet transformation into sharp focus.

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Featured Stories

San Francisco Is Buckled, San Francisco Is Burning — Rachel Henderson
Lucky — Zena Ryder
Body #311 — Christopher DeWitt
The Violinist — Ezra Harker Shaw
The Blood of Englishmen — Cecil Beckett
No Shelter — Nicole M. Babb
The Presbyterian Settee — Rob Hardy
The God of Sight — Morgan Want
The Bright Leaf Legacy — Jacqueline Van Hoewyk
Diary of an Empire — Shay Galloway

Event Highlights

Live readings from anthology authors
Mini Q&A following each reading
Open audience Q&A
A celebration of storytelling and hidden histories
Announcement of the Fourth Annual Short Story Contest (June 15–August 15, 2026)

Free Admission + Pre-Order Option

This virtual event is free to attend.
Attendees are invited to support the authors and History Through Fiction by pre-ordering The Blood of Englishmen directly from our online store.

🎉 Registered attendees receive 20% off with code ANTHOLOGY
👉 https://www.historythroughfiction.com/store/p/the-blood-of-englishmen-paperback