Season 8, Episode 1 - Charlotte Whitney

Written By Colin Mustful

In Season 8, Episode 1 of "History Through Fiction: The Podcast," host Colin Mustful chats with author Charlotte Whitney about her novel "A Tiny Piece of Blue," set in 1934 Michigan. Whitney shares her inspiration from her family's Great Depression stories and explores themes like child trafficking. She describes her writing journey, including past works and her transition from nonfiction to historical fiction. Whitney also highlights her upcoming co-authored novel about a family's escape from slavery. The episode emphasizes the importance of community in writing and publishing.

About the Author

Award-winning author Charlotte Whitney grew up on a farm in Michigan and spent much of her career working at the University of Michigan, including the prestigious Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts Program. Researching, writing, and revising--she enjoys it all.  Living in Arizona with her husband and two Labrador retrievers, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, and yoga. Guilty pleasures: tiramisu, Netflix, and staring dreamily into space.

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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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