Announcing Season 8 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, hosted by the founder of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful! This season is packed with engaging stories and fascinating insights from a diverse group of authors.

In Season 7, Episode 11 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews A.D. Rhine, the dynamic duo of Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson. They discuss their epic duology, "Horses of Fire & Daughters of Bronze," which reimagines the Trojan War through the eyes of its women.

In Season 7, Episode 10 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Sian Ann Bessey about her novel "A Kingdom to Claim." Set in Wessex in AD 878, the story explores the lives of Aisley and Brecc amidst political turmoil. Bessey discusses her passion for historical storytelling, the challenges of weaving romance into her narratives, and the intricacies of capturing authentic historical details. She also shares insights into her writing journey and the lessons learned along the way.

In Season 7, Episode 9 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful sits down with renowned author Bernard Cornwell to explore his fascination with the Peninsular War and the art of weaving fictional characters into historical events.

In Season 7, Episode 8 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Stephen E. Yoch, author of Becoming Benedict Arnold.

In season 7, episode 7 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful talks with Emily Bleeker, author of When We Chased the Light. During the interview, Bleeker talks about Vivian Snow, the main character in her new novel and a character readers met in her previous novel When We Were Enemies. Bleeker also discusses her own family history, her success and growth as an author, and her background as an actor. Don’t miss it!

In this bonus episode of "History Through Fiction: The Podcast," host Colin Mustful chats with Alison Haselden, author of Wicked Dames.

In season 7, episode 6 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful talks with Jillian Forsberg about her debut novel The Rhino Keeper. During the interview, Mustful chats with Forsberg about her love of animals and how it inspired her to write a novel about an 18th century rhino named Clara. They also discuss Forsberg’s fascination with the 18th century, her long journey to publication, and her life outside of writing as the owner of a bridal store. Don’t miss it!

In Season 7, Episode 5 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Laura C. Rader, author of Hatfield 1677.

In the fourth episode of Season 7 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Kimberly Brock, author of The Fabled Earth.

Host Colin Mustful interviews Alix Rickloff about "The Last Light Over Oslo," discussing WWII, Florence Harriman, Cleo Jaffray, and themes of resilience and courage.

In the second episode of Season 7 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful engages with author Aurélie Thiele, discussing her novel, The Paris Understudy, set in 1938 Paris and inspired by opera singer Germaine Lubin.

In the Season 7 premiere of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful chats with Madeline Martin, author of "The Booklover's Library."

Season 7 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast kicks off on September 16th! Join us for weekly episodes featuring authors who mix history with fiction. Madeline Martin starts the season, followed by Aurélie Thiele, Alix Rickloff, Kimberly Brock, and others. Catch our special episode with Jillian Forsberg too. Subscribe to your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss out. Let's uncover history's secrets together, one story at a time!

In this special bonus episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, we dive into the world of literature, business, and entertainment with the multi-talented Ciera Horton McElroy. As the CEO of Clover & Bee Communications and author of "Atomic Family," Ciera shares the intriguing literary reference that inspired her company's name and her journey from freelance writer to successful business owner.

The final episode of season 6 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast features Jill George, author of the novel A Hopeless Dawn. During the interview, host Colin Mustful chats with George about the painting that inspired her novel, what life was like for the people of Cornwall—the 19th century fishing village featured in her novel—, and the character profiles she creates before starting any novel. Don’t miss it!

Season 6, Episode 12 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast features our very own Ezra Harker Shaw, author of the novel The Aziola’s Cry: A Novel of the Shelleys. During the interview, host Colin Mustful chats with Harker Shaw about the values and ideals extolled by Mary and Percy Shelley during their lifetimes, the influence of Lord Byron on the lives and writings of the Shelleys, and the story behind the title of The Aziola’s Cry. Don’t miss it!