Clarifying His Message - The Author’s Note in Reclaiming Mni Sota
At History Through Fiction, we believe there is not quite so valuable as the Author’s Note. Similar to writing a letter to friend, the author’s note provides the author a direct connection to the reader. It allows the author to clarify their messsage while also providing transparency about their intentions and sources. In his author’s note for Reclaiming Mni Sota, author Colin Mustful, a white American writing about Minnesota and Native American history, describes the goals he has for his novel while being honest about who he is and the process he used to create his story.
About the Author
Colin Mustful is an independent historian, author, and publisher. His work, which includes five historical novels, focuses on the tumultuous and complicated periods of settler-colonialism and Native displacement in American history. He has a Master of Arts degree in history and a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. He is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press that publishes compelling historical novels that are based on real events and people. As a traditional publisher, he works with authors who want to share important historical stories with the world. Mustful is an avid runner and soccer player who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He believes that learning history is vital to understanding our world today and finding just, long-lasting solutions for the future.
