History Through Fiction - The Podcast

History Through Fiction founder and editor Colin Mustful talks with historical novelists about their craft of weaving history and fiction to create engaging, historically detailed stories.

History Through Fiction - The Podcast is a fiction podcast hosted by History Through Fiction, with 172 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

History Through Fiction hosts History Through Fiction - The Podcast, a fiction show with 172 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Cecil Beckett

  Mar 2, 202612 minS10

  In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Cecil Beckett, winner of the 3rd Annual Short Story Contest and author of The Blood of Englishmen. The story delves into the life of the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, focusing on the final year of his life during World War I. Cecil shares his inspiration for the story, the unique challenges of early aviation, and the Red Baron's internal struggles following a life-changing head injury. The conversation explores the craft of writing, including Cecil's minimalist approach to storytelling and his journey from medicine to creative writing...

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  Episode #7

  Carol M. Cram

  Feb 23, 202625 minS10

  In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful sits down with Carol M. Cram, author of The Choir. Set in 1890s Victorian England, this compelling novel explores the lives of two estranged friends, Eliza Kingwill and Ruth, against the backdrop of a fictional mill town and the vibrant world of choir competitions. Carol shares the inspiration behind the story, rooted in her own family history, and delves into the challenges faced by working-class women like Eliza, who dreams of escaping an abusive marriage. Meanwhile, Ruth, a once-famous singer, grapples with a fall from grace as she...

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  Episode #6

  Mirta Ojito

  Feb 16, 202626 minS10

  In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful talks with Mirta Ojito, author of Deeper Than the Ocean. Mirta shares the real-life shipwreck that inspired her novel and discusses the dual timelines of her story, following Catalina, an early 20th-century immigrant, and Mara, a modern journalist. The conversation explores themes of migration, family secrets, and the enduring impact of history, blending personal experience with historical research to bring forgotten stories to light. History Through Fiction is more than a podcast — it's a home for stories, community, and craft. Explore our growing catalog of historical novels, attend wo...

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  Episode #5

  Loretta Ellsworth

  Feb 9, 202623 minS10

  In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful talks with Loretta Ellsworth about her novel, The Jilted Countess. Inspired by a true story, the book follows a Hungarian countess who, after World War II, travels to Minnesota to marry a soldier—only to discover he has wed someone else. Facing deportation, she becomes the subject of a newspaper appeal and receives nearly 1,800 marriage proposals. Ellsworth discusses her research, the blend of fact and fiction, and the resilience of her unforgettable heroine. History Through Fiction is more than a podcast — it's a home for stories, community, and craf...

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  Episode #4

  Deepa Anappara

  Feb 2, 202627 minS10

  In this episode of History Through Fiction, host Colin Mustful interviews Deepa Anappara, author of "The Last of Earth." Anappara discusses her historical novel set in 19th-century Tibet, exploring themes of colonialism, cartography, and identity through the perspectives of Balram, an Indian schoolteacher turned explorer, and Catherine, a determined female adventurer. The conversation delves into the novel’s historical context, the challenges of writing overlooked voices, and the enduring impact of imperialism on personal and national identity. History Through Fiction is more than a podcast — it's a home for stories, community, and craft. Explore our growing catalog of historical novels, atte...

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