Discover the tumultuous tale of George Sand and Frédéric Chopin through the eyes of a writer grappling with her characters. Nancy Burkhalter's journey in "Breaking up with my characters" reveals the struggle to stay impartial while crafting a story that does justice to its vibrant historical figures. Step into the past and witness how a writer reconciles personal bias with the demands of storytelling.

Publisher History Through Fiction, author Jillian Forsberg, and designer The Book Cover Whisperer, are proud to reveal the cover of The Rhino Keeper, coming October 22, 2024.

How about a little summer reading? We’ve picked our top five historical fiction novels coming out this June!

In this audio excerpt from the novel The Aziola's Cry, a young Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley announce their love for one another while seated at the gravestone Mary's mother, Mary Wollstonecraft.

Happy May! What’s on your TBR this month? Here are the top five historical novels on our TBR this May.

HTF Publishing, the hybrid arm of History Through Fiction, is proud to announce the signing of debut author J. E. Weiner. Inspired by real people and actual events, Weiner’s novel, The Wretched and Undone, is a sweeping Southern Gothic saga set in the Texas Hill Country, where history's silenced voices rise amidst an astonishing tale that defies expectations.

Discover the captivating world of Mary and Percy Shelley in "The Aziola’s Cry" by Ezra Harker Shaw. This upcoming novel from History Through Fiction is praised for its lyrical prose that captures the essence of the Shelleys' lives with brilliance. Learn what makes prose elegant and how authors like Shaw achieve such artistry in their writing.

In "From Ghostly Challenge to Literary Icon: The Evolution of Frankenstein," we peel back the layers of time to reveal how Mary Shelley's chilling challenge at Villa Diodati ignited a spark that would blaze into the literary masterpiece known as Frankenstein. Discover how an eerie contest among geniuses gave life to a story that transcends centuries, morphing from a ghostly dare into a cultural phenomenon. Witness the transformation of Shelley's creation from pages to stage, from whispers in the dark to screams on the silver screen. Join us on this electrifying journey through the evolution of one of literature's most iconic creatures—Frankenstein's monster.

Ready for your next historical adventure? Check out our list of the best five historical fiction novels coming out this April! Happy reading!

Historical fiction has the power to make history come alive. It takes us on a journey through time, introducing us to fascinating characters and pivotal moments that shaped our world. But writing this genre can be tricky—you need to balance factual accuracy with engaging storytelling. That's where our workshop comes in!

The reign of Ferdinand and Isabella forever altered world history. Beyond Columbus' famed voyage, they launched the Granada War and issued the Alhambra Decree, reshaping Spain's religious landscape. Learn more about their story and its impact on a family's pivotal choice in our novel, South of Sepharad.

Please enjoy this audio excerpt from Chapter 3 of South of Sepharad by Eric Z. Weintraub. In it, Vidal, the patriarch of a Jewish family living in Granada shortly after it has been conquered by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, learns from his son-in-law about the Alhambra Decree. The Decree orders that all Jews must convert to Catholicism or permanently leave their homes to resettle somewhere outside of the Spanish Kingdoms. Vidal is shocked by the by the news and suddenly realizes his family is in peril.

Calling all historical fiction lovers! Check out our list of the best new historical novels coming out this March!