Season 2, Episode 2 – Stephanie Landsem

Written By Colin Mustful

Next up on History Through Fiction: The Podcast is Stephanie Landsem, author of the stunning 1930s-era novel In a Far-Off Land. In this episode we talk with Landsem about some of the important social issues raised by her novel such as women’s rights and Mexican repatriation. Landsem also talks about the joy in watching old films to research 1930s Hollywood, the birth of celebrity, and her unique way of recreating the biblical parable of The Prodigal Son. You won’t want to miss this episode, it’s the cat’s pajamas!  

About the Author

Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction for women, about women. Her newest novel, In A Far-Off Land, is a story of murder, romance, and mercy set in the glamorous era of 1930s Hollywood. She is also the author of The Living Water Series, which are biblically authentic stories of women transformed by encounters with Jesus. Landsem makes her home in Minnesota but she loves to travel. When not writing historical fiction, she enjoys gardening, cooking, volunteering at church, and dreaming about her next adventure.

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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