George Orwell’s 1984 states, “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” So who does control the past and why is it important to think about? Learn more by reading this amazing blog post by History Through Fiction intern Ellie Clennon.

Susan Perabo’s short story “The Third Match” was the runner up in History Through Fiction’s first annual short story contest. In this interview, we asked the author what inspired her story, how being a teacher helps her become a better writer, and more!

From June through December, History Through Fiction and author Colin Mustful are fundraising for the Reclaiming Mni Sota Indigenous Writers Grant, a literary diversity initiative to raise $10,000 for one Indigenous Writer from Minnesota. Learn more and check up on our progress with this monthly update!

As winter approaches, it’s time to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a good book! Why not pick up one of these brand new historical fiction titles?

Little Crow and Hole-in-the-Day were two influential Native American leaders that played key roles in diplomacy between the U.S. government and their respective tribes. Both also met tragic ends but left behind lasting legacies.

At History Through Fiction, we believe there is not quite so valuable as the Author’s Note. In this audio excerpt from the author’s note in Reclaiming Mni Sota, author Colin Mustful describes the goals he has for his novel while being honest about who he is and the process he used to create his story.

History Through Fiction is proud to announce the winners of our first annual short story contest!

On Indigenous People’s Day we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples. With that in mind, we’d like to recommend five amazing books by Indigenous authors.

Between 1850 and 1860, the white settler population grew from 6,077 to 172,023, all of them encroaching on the homelands of Indigenous populations. But were the settlers to blame for the resulting genocide caused by settler-colonialism, or were they simply innocent people in pursuit of their dreams?

We’re inching closer to our goal of raising $10,000 for one Indigenous writer from Minnesota. Learn more about this important literary diversity initiative by checking out this monthly update.

There’s a lot of new historical fiction out there. Let us tell you about the five best new historical fiction titles this October!

Growing up in Minnesota, I was surprised that it wasn’t until I was in graduate school in Mankato that I first learned of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862. Although I’ve learned much about it since then, I’ve discovered that there are still many Americans who know little or nothing about the events of this tragic conflict.

After earning my Master of Arts degree in history, I never imagined I’d be writing fiction, let alone alternate history. Check out this blog post to find out why I decided to write an alternate history novel and all of the steps that got me there.

Author Colin Mustful and Publisher History Through Fiction are fundraising for the Reclaiming Mni Sota Indigenous Writers Grant, a literary diversity initiative to raise $10,000 for one Indigenous writer. Check on the progress of the grant with this monthly update.

Want to know what we’re reading? Find out by reading our list of the best new historical fiction coming out this month!

Colin Mustful, the founder of History Through Fiction, is proud to announce the launch of HTF Publishing, a new hybrid publishing imprint that promises to give authors the same high-quality publishing experience as its parent imprint.

In November, 1862, 303 Dakota men were sentenced to death by hanging. In a chapter that was cut from the novel, Reclaiming Mni Sota, author Colin Mustful attempts to recreate the trials that condemned the Dakota men from a completely different perspective.