Bonus Episode - Allegra O’Neill & Katie Wilson

This special bonus episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast features Allegra O’Neill and Katie Wilson, 2 of the 3 co-founders of Simily, a self-publishing platform that elevates creative writing. In this special episode, host Colin Mustful chats with the two co-founders about their groundbreaking online platform that connects writers with readers, democratizes the way stories gets seen, and pays writers for each unique view of their work. The co-founders also talk about the community-oriented features of the platform and their goals to make Simily the place to go for a personalized reading experience. If you’re a reader or a writer you don’t want to miss this episode!

About the Guests

Allegra O'Neill is one of the co-founders of Simily and is a passionate fiction writer and reader. Her background is in classroom education and education publishing. She received her undergraduate degrees in English and education from Penn State University and Villanova University, respectively, and a Master's degree in English Literature and Education from Columbia University.

Katie Wilson is one of the co-founders of Simily and is the dedicated editor of a nationally ranked literary magazine. Katie is a Master-level English teacher with her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and Master's degrees in Education and Leadership from Villanova and Boston College.

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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