Season 8, Episode 4 - Hilary Coyne
In Season 8, Episode 4 of "History Through Fiction: The Podcast," host Colin Mustful interviews Hilary Coyne, author of "An End of Troubles," the winning entry in the History Through Fiction short story contest and the story for which History Through Fiction’s upcoming anthology gets its namesake. The story centers on Mary, Queen of Scots, exploring her historical significance and personal struggles through the fictional lens of a servant girl named Agnes. Coyne discusses the blend of history and fiction, the themes of power and captivity, and her writing journey. She also shares insights into her upcoming novel set in Oxford and the historical context of Castle Campbell.
About the Author
Hilary Coyne is a Scottish writer who lives in Oxford. After 20 years working in the public sector in Edinburgh and at Oxford University, Hilary began writing fiction in 2020. Her short stories and flash fiction have been published by The Scottish Arts Trust, Cranked Anvil, Swoop Books, Glittery Literary, Soor Ploom Press and Fudoki Magazine. She won the History Through Fiction Short Story Contest 2024 and in 2023 she was a finalist in the Edinburgh Short Story Award and the Retreat West Flash Mentoring Prize and was longlisted in the Historical Writers’ Association Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition.
History Through Fiction’s new anthology arrives 3/1!
Step into a world where history and fiction intertwine in An End of Troubles, an anthology featuring ten captivating stories, each a winner of our short story contest, showcasing the power of storytelling to illuminate the past.
