Season 1, Episode 5 – Nancy Burkhalter

Written By Colin Mustful

Episode five of History Through Fiction: The Podcast features our own Nancy Burkhalter, author of the novel, The Education of Delhomme: Chopin, Sand, & La France. With Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, as intro and outro music, listeners will enjoy some great music along with great literary conversation. In this episode, Nancy Burkhalter talks about writing fiction as therapy, the unique symbiosis that exists between tuner and musician, and the craft elements she used to bring to life famed composer Frédéric Chopin as well as many other famous and infamous historical figures.

About the Author

Dr. Nancy Burkhalter is a prolific educator and writer. A former journalist who has published and edited numerous academic and nonfiction essays and books, Burkhalter now tutors students in writing, test prep, and college admission applications. She has master’s degrees in English Education and Journalism and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. As an educator overseas through the State Department, Burkhalter gained an interest in comparative education which led to her book and blog, Critical Thinking Now. Today, Burkhalter will discuss her debut novel, The Education of Delhomme: Chopin, Sand, & La France.

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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