Season 6, Episode 5 - Candace Simar

Written By Colin Mustful

This episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast is sponsored by Brock Meier, author of the novel The Stone Cutter. A doomed quest of love and ambition, awash in the glories of the Nabataean Kingdom.

Season 6, Episode 5 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast has Candace Simar, the author of Sister Lumberjack. During the interview, host Colin Mustful talks with Simar about how her own family history inspires her stories, what life was like for 19th century lumberjacks, and the history behind the Benedictine Health System. Don't miss this great chat!

See this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4VqZmWdcE70

About the Author

Candace Simar is a celebrated author who blends her Scandinavian roots with a passion for history in her novels about Minnesota and North Dakota's early days. She has won the Spur Award and been a finalist for her Abercrombie Trail series, and her work extends to award-winning short stories and poetry. Candace's books include historical novels like Escape to Fort Abercrombie and collections such as Dear Homefolks. Her writing has earned accolades from various contests, including the Bob Dylan Creative Writing Contest. She loves discussing her work with book clubs and groups around the country.

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Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing historical narratives rooted in factual events and compelling characters. A celebrated author and historian whose novel “Reclaiming Mni Sota” recently won the Midwest Book Award for Literary/Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Mustful has penned five historical novels that delve into the complex eras of settler-colonialism and Native American displacement. Combining his interests in history and writing, Mustful holds a Master of Arts in history and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and believes deeply in the power of understanding history to shape a just and sustainable future.

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