History Through Fiction: The Podcast
Featuring Interviews with Historical Novelists Talking About Their Books and Their Craft
History Through Fiction: The Podcast
Where the past comes alive through story.
History Through Fiction: The Podcast explores the art, craft, and power of historical storytelling. Hosted by Colin Mustful—author, historian, and founder of History Through Fiction—this show features conversations with novelists, historians, and publishing professionals who are passionate about bringing the past to life.
Whether you're a writer, reader, or lifelong history enthusiast, this podcast offers insight into how stories illuminate the human experience across time.
About the Host
Colin Mustful is an author, historian, editor, and founder of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing compelling historical narratives. Through this podcast, he continues his mission of elevating historical fiction and the storytellers who shape our understanding of the past.
Want to Be a Guest?
Are you a historical novelist, historian, or publishing professional with a story to share? Please complete our Podcast Guest Request Form. We sincerely appreciate your interest, but because we recive a large number of requests, we will not be able to answer them all.
Season 9, Episode 9 - Katherine Reay
In this episode of History Through Fiction the podcast, host Colin Mustful welcomes back Jillian Forsberg to discuss her new novel, The Porcelain Menagerie, a companion to The Rhino Keeper. Jillian shares the real history behind her characters, the challenges of writing about dark truths, and the importance of artistic legacy.