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History Through Fiction with Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful, Jane Dietzel-Cairns, Melissa Makarewicz, Lisa E Oakley, Elle Reads Library Books
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Colin Mustful, author and founder of History Through Fiction, shares honest insights on writing, editing, and publishing historical fiction.

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  • Colin Mustful

    Colin Mustful is founder and publisher of History Through Fiction and HTF Publishing. Author of five novels, freelance editor, and independent publisher, Mustful shares insights into writing, publishing, and entrepreneurship.

  • Jane Dietzel-Cairns

    Author of historical fiction and local history stories. Board Member of the Andover Center for History & Culture. Debut novel “Exalted Objects” NOW from wherever you buy books

  • Melissa Makarewicz

    Sharing my life as a busy mom, wife, author assistant and Barre/Pilates instructor. This space is about simple habits, realistic routines, reading, and finding a rhythm that actually works in real life.

  • Lisa E Oakley

    Where genealogy meets storytelling. I write historical fiction woven through the lives of real people, uncovering their forgotten stories.

  • Elle Reads Library Books

    Hi! I’m Elle. If you’re looking for the friend who reads everything, judges nothing about your tastes, and will absolutely blow up your TBR, you’ve come to the right place.

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