Season 7, Episode 11 - A.D. Rhine
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. With insights into blending myth and history, the authors reveal how their military upbringing and academic backgrounds in medieval history and law shaped their storytelling. Discover the emotional depth and character development that bring this classic tale to life, and learn about the challenges and joys of their collaborative writing journey.
See this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Vv8yrvhZrU
About the Author
A. D. Rhine is the pseudonym and debut venture of Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson. The authors, previously published in the YA space (by S&S and Macmillan, respectively), are united by their military "brat" upbringing, childhood friendship spanning two decades, and love of classical literature. Ashlee holds graduate degrees in Ethics of War and Peace from Duke University and history from the University of St. Andrews. Danielle holds a master's degree in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts. Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze are the books they have always dreamt of writing together.
