History Through Fiction with Colin Mustful
Colin Mustful, Jane Dietzel-Cairns, Melissa MakarewiczColin Mustful, author and founder of History Through Fiction, shares honest insights on writing, editing, and publishing historical fiction.
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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.
Author of historical fiction and local history stories. Board Member of the Andover Center for History & Culture. Debut novel “Exalted Objects” available on September 15, 2026
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.
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