Season 3, Episode 2 – K.M. Butler
In Season 3, Episode 2 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful chats with K.M. Butler, author of the historical Viking Normandy novel The Raven and the Dove. During the conversation, Butler talks about the Norse settlement of Francia during the late 9th century which is the setting featured in his novel. He also talks about the opening scenes of his novel, his fascination with transitional moments in history, and the important lessons history has for us today. Finally, Butler shares his insight about the publishing process. Don’t miss it!
About the Author
K.M. Butler is an author of historical novels that seek to highlight the similarities—not the differences—shared by modern readers and their ancestors. He believes good historical fiction transports readers out of the 21st century to understand that people in the past acted as they did for eminently sensible reasons, based on the extent of their knowledge. Butler’s debut novel, The Raven and the Dove, depicts the struggles of identity, culture, and religion in the very first days when Norse settlers and the Christians of northern France began living side-by-side.
