This episode of Author Spotlight is sponsored by D.G. Schulman, author of the novel Anna’s Promise - A journey of rebellion and transformation threatens the bonds of love and family. In the final episode of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, chats with Lauren Belfer, author of the novel Ashton Hall. During the interview, Belfer talks about how we go about rediscovering the past, using authentic historical details to create and maintain trust with her readers, and the challenges and importance of writing a neurodivergent character. Don’t m ..read more

In episode 13 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, chats with Nicola Matthews, author of the novel Kitty Canham. During the interview, Matthews talks about the local lore of the real Kitty Canham, the rhythm of the seasons she experiences living in North Essex, and her journey from theater acting to fiction writing in her forties. She also talks about the challenges of overcoming dyslexia to become a successful fiction novelist. Don’t miss it! About the Author Nicola Matthews lives on the ragged coastline of North Essex. In 1720 Kitty C ..read more

In episode 12 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, chats with Robert Bruton, author of the Double Edged Sword Series: Empire Resurgent, Empire in Apocalypse, and Empire in Twilight. During the interview, Bruton talks about the life of Byzantine Military Commander Belisarius, the reason he writes fiction instead of nonfiction, and how 6th century history relates to us today. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Robert Bruton was born in Detroit but grew up in Minnesota. In college he studied Greek and Roman history and spent a year at t ..read more

This episode of Author Spotlight is sponsored by D.G. Schulman, author of the novel Anna’s Promise - A journey of rebellion and transformation threatens the bonds of love and family. In episode 11 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, chats with Stephanie Landsem, author of the novel Code Name Edelweiss. During the interview, Landsem talks about the rise of facism in the 1930s, the life and heroism of Leon Lewis, and the way she defines success as an author. Don’t miss it! About the Author Stephanie Landsem writes about women in history ..read more

In episode 7 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Edie Cay, author of A Viscount’s Vengeance. During the interview, Cay talks about her decision to write regency romances, some of the famous female boxers that have inspired her stories, her route to indie publishing, and the author marketing collective she belongs to, Paper Lantern Writers. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Edie Cay writes hard-hitting Feminist Pugilist Regency Romances. Her debut, A Lady’s Revenge won the Golden Leaf Best First Book in 2020. The next in he ..read more

In episode 6 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Wanda M. Morris, author of Anywhere You Run. During the interview, Morris talks about the historical background of the novel, her decision to alternate between third and first-person points of view, using her writing to highlight important civil rights issues, and the Spotify playlist she created for the novel. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Wanda M. Morris is the acclaimed author of All Her Little Secrets, which won the 2022 Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery Novel, was ..read more

In episode 5 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Gail S. Fraser, author of the novel Song for the Widowmaker. During the interview, Fraser talks about the history of jute spinning, the value of fiction to fill in historical gaps, travel research she did for the novel, and the way she incorporated authentic music into the story. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Gail S. Fraser is a professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, Toronto, Ontario and conducts interdisciplinary research on extra ..read more

In episode 4 of our Author Spotlight Series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Ciera Horton McElroy, author of the novel Atomic Family. During the interview, McElroy talks about her process of revising first drafts, how her own family history relates to her new novel, and the connections that the Cold War era has with political and social issues of today. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Ciera Horton McElroy is a shamelessly multi-passionate creative: she’s worked as a collegiate writing instructor, a consultant for film campaigns, a journalist on Cap ..read more

In episode 3 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Joanna Davidson Politano, author of the novel The Lost Melody. During the interview, Joanna talks about the science behind music therapy, the asylum system during the Victorian era, and where she gets the ideas for her novels. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Joanna Davidson Politano is an author and freelancer who spends much of her time spinning tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist fo ..read more

In episode 2 of our Author Spotlight podcast series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Alina Rubin, author of the novel A Girl With A Knife. During the interview, Alina talks about her inspiration to begin writing after years of working in IT, the historical women who inspired her main character Ella Parker, and some important advice she received from an editor that helped propel her forward. Don’t miss it!  About the Author Alina Rubin is an IT professional and a mom, who, during the pandemic, used the time and energy saved on the commute to write he ..read more