There are many great ways to build your writing skills but there is nothing like putting the advice and feedback you get into action. Figuring out just how to do that can be challenging and that’s where Creative Roots Editorial comes in. Working with Shauna feels like a personalized masterclass in writing where you build the knowledge and tools you need to unearth your novel’s potential. From craft-focused coaching, manuscript critiques, and full developmental editing, Shauna offers tailored feedback that’s encouraging and honest to help you grow as a writer and create stories that appeal to historical fiction fans.

The Literary Assistant, led by strategist and storyteller Melissa, supports authors with compassionate, sustainable marketing and platform growth. With firsthand experience working behind the scenes with authors every day, Melissa understands the emotional realities of publishing — from drafts and doubts to the pressure of launch day. Her approach is rooted in clarity, kindness, and connection, helping authors build visibility through intuitive content strategies, meaningful storytelling, and newsletters and social media that truly resonate. The Literary Assistant offers more than a plan — it offers a partnership, guiding authors toward confidence, alignment, and a platform that feels both authentic and manageable.

Cathryn Huff is a seasoned creative director and designer known for brand-driven, thoughtful design that forges strong emotional connections. She brings strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and a sharp eye for typography, layout, and color to every project. Cathryn is the cover designer for History Through Fiction, where her work helps shape the visual identity of the press and its books.

U.S. Ghost Adventures offers historically grounded ghost tours across the nation, blending real hauntings with firsthand accounts and historic research. Their passionate guides deliver authentic, spine-tingling stories that make sense of the unexplainable—every day, year-round.

Writers who are serious about crafting compelling novels work with Robin to create stories that delight readers.  

Robin at Readerly coaches writers in planning, writing, revising, and querying their historical fiction and mystery novels, cozy mysteries, and women's fiction.  Her superpower is helping writers revise early drafts to get them reader ready.

Writers who want to elevate their novels work with her to create stories that readers crave about characters who make a difference.

The Narrative Guild is a collective of experienced editors, coaches, and publishing professionals dedicated to helping writers unlock their stories’ full potential. From developmental editing and manuscript critique to copyediting, proofreading, coaching, and publishing support, The Narrative Guild offers personalized guidance at every stage of the creative process. Whether refining structure, polishing prose, or navigating the publishing landscape, their team combines editorial expertise with a deep commitment to literary excellence and author success.

ManyPenny Press, founded by author and artist Dawn Marie Aerts, shares heartwarming stories and whimsical art that spark imagination for readers of all ages. Dawn is the author and illustrator of Felicette, the Cat Who Touched the Moon and the forthcoming historical novel Songs of the Red Dawn, which explores the stories, legends, and cultural transformations of Lake Superior County in 1855. ManyPenny Press celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

Jody Hadlock is an author and former television news reporter with experience in Texas and South Carolina, whose passion for storytelling is matched by her advocacy for people with special needs. Inspired by real events, her debut novel, The Lives of Diamond Bessie, follows sixteen-year-old Annie Moore as she navigates survival, betrayal, and redemption in 1860s America, set against the burgeoning women’s rights movement. Jody lives near Fort Worth with her husband and continues to write stories that illuminate resilience, courage, and the complexities of society.

Heritage Now, founded by Grace E. Turton, is dedicated to uncovering the past and informing the present through professional historical research services grounded in accuracy and credible storytelling. A historian with a Master’s Degree in Social History and a Bachelor’s Degree in History & Media from Leeds Beckett University, Grace serves as Historical Content Specialist for History Through Fiction, preparing in-depth research reports and supporting authors throughout the writing process. Heritage Now offers guided research sessions, structured research planning, full historical investigations, historical accuracy checking, proofreading, and brainstorming services—combining traditional archival methods with modern digital tools to ensure narratives are both authentic and compelling. Committed to historical truth and professional care, Heritage Now helps writers and creatives build their work on a foundation of rigorous, well-documented research.