Parhaat Historical Fiction Podcastit (2023)

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Historical Fiction: Unpacked

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Téa Cooper—An Australian Twisty Historical Mystery 33:47

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Today’s show features a conversation with international bestselling author Téa Cooper about her latest novel to release in North America, The Butterfly Collector. Téa and I talked about her fascinating life story, how she comes upon her story ideas, as well as the themes and historically accurate events in this novel. These include the sinking of t…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 155 - Angela Couch Author Chat 24:52

5d ago24:52

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Angela Couch returns to the podcast this week to chat about her new release, Capturing Hope. We talk about if she planned out all the plot twists that are in …

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New Books in Historical Fiction

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Alice Simpson, "The Winthrop Agreement: A Novel" (Harper Paperbacks, 2023) 34:20

14d ago34:20

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Rivkah Milman is just one of the thousands of young women who fled their homes in Eastern Europe in the late nineteenth century, looking for better prospects in New York—where the streets, people said, would be paved with gold. In Rivkah’s case, she is sixteen and pregnant, sailing to join her husband, who doesn’t even bother to meet her at the doc…

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Historical Fiction Book Club

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Treasure Island: Chapter Two 14:14

22d ago14:14

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Today's reading is from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel, Treasure Island. You can listen to true historical tales at History Obscura!

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My Top Ten Reads of 2023—A Gift Guide! 23:13

12d ago23:13

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Hey friends, I’m coming to you solo this week (and about 12 hours early) because I want to share with you my favorite books of the year! Many of these books released this year, but all of them I read this year. Listen to the episode to hear detailed explanations of why I loved each novel and who they’d make great gifts for! Here are the affiliate l…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 154 - Denise Weimer Author Chat 31:30

12d ago31:30

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Denise Weimer is a first-time guest on the podcast, but she's a long-time author, and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. Her new book is…

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Henry O. Arnold—Bringing Old Testament Characters to Life 41:38

19d ago41:38

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Henry O. Arnold is an actor and audiobook narrator as well as an author. In this delightful episode, we talk about his new book, The Fugitive King. It’s the latest installment in his series “The Song of Prophets and Kings” and focuses on an exciting and trying time in the life of King David. We also discuss some of the other facets of Henry’s caree…

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Episode 153 - Amanda Barratt Author Chat 30:03

19d ago30:03

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Amanda Barratt is our guest on the podcast this week - finally! Such an oversight on my part to not have her join us before this. We chatted about her new boo…

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New Books in Historical Fiction

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Annie Dawid, "Paradise Undone: A Novel of Jonestown" (Inkspot, 2023) 26:36

21d ago26:36

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Paradise Undone: A Novel of Jonestown by Annie Dawid, (Inkspot Publishing 2023), opens long after 917 people died by drinking cyanide or by lethal injection on November 18, 1978. It’s 2008, and one of the survivors, who made it out earlier that day, is speaking to a reporter on the 30th anniversary of the “Jonestown Massacre.” When Jim Jones and hi…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episdoe 152 - Jennifer Lynn Cary Author Chat 27:29

25d ago27:29

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Jennifer Lynn Cary visits the podcast this week and chats about her book, Runaround Sue. We talk about cover design (you have to see the covers for all the bo…

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Historical Fiction: Unpacked

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Amanda Barratt—Ordinary Heroes 28:39

26d ago28:39

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Today’s episode features my conversation with bestselling, Christy Award winning author Amanda Barratt. Her latest novel, The Warsaw Sisters, released on Tuesday. Along with the new book, Amanda and I discussed the Polish Underground, the Warsaw Uprising, the Wola Massacre, and the network of women that worked together to rescue Jewish children in …

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New Books in Historical Fiction

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Kim Taylor Blakemore, "The Good Time Girls Get Famous" (Sycamore Creek Press, 2023) 24:51

28d ago24:51

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Today I talked to Kim Taylor Blakemore about her new book The Good Time Girls Get Famous (Sycamore Creek Press, 2023). Get ready for the latest rip-roaring "Good Time Girls" adventure with Ruby Calhoun and Pip Quinn, two accidental outlaws now on the run for too many crimes to count. As the silent film industry booms and Westerns steal the spotligh…

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Historical Fiction: Unpacked

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Tracie Peterson—Finding Peace With Who You Are 34:44

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Often called the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction,” Tracie Peterson is an ECPA, CBA and USA Today best-selling author of more than 110 books, most of those historical. Her work in historical fiction has earned her a myriad of awards. On today’s show, Tracie and I talk about her upcoming novel, Knowing You, which releases next week and is the …

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 151 - Hannah Linder Author Chat 25:30

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Hannah Linder is such a delightful young lady, and she joins us on the podcast again this week. We had a great time chatting about her new book, Garden of the…

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Carrie Turansky—Forgiveness and Healing in the Lake District of England 27:56

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Carrie Turansky is the award-winning author of more than twenty inspirational novels and novellas and a winner of the ACFW Carol Award, the International Digital Award, and the Holt Medallion. She loved traveling to England to research her latest Edwardian novels including the one we’re discussing today, The Legacy of Longdale Manor. Here’s a descr…

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Episode 150 - Jaime Jo Wright Author Chat 31:51

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Jaime Jo Wright is our guest on the podcast this week, which is always a thrill. Though she tells us about her two most recent books, we also chat how she jug…

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Episode 149 - Misty M. Beller Author Chat 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Misty M. Beller returns to the podcast this week to share with us a little about one of her latest releases, Healing the Mountain Man's Heart. We had a lovely…

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Patricia Raybon—Writing at the Intersection of Faith and Race 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Patricia Raybon was a journalist and journalism educator for most of her adult life. Now she writes historical mysteries! Her novel All That Is Secret won the Christy Award for Best First Novel in 2022. Patricia and I talked about the second in her mystery series, Double the Lies. We also discussed what it was like for her growing up under Jim Crow…

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Stephanie Cowell, "The Boy in the Rain" (Regal House Publishing, 2023) 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Robert Stillman, an eighteen-year-old Londoner, has few expectations when he travels to Nottingham to study with the Reverend George Langstaff. Life has not treated Robbie well recently: his mother’s death has left him in the custody of an uncle who has neither the patience to deal with nor the ability to appreciate a young man whose greatest pleas…

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Cindy K. Sproles—Promises to Keep 29:46

2M ago29:46

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Cindy K. Sproles is an author and speaker, a “mountain gal” who writes about her home country of rural Appalachia. She came on the show to talk about her latest novel, This Is Where It Ends, which was inspired both by her love of the Appalachian Mountains and by her love for the elderly. Here is a description of the novel from Revell: At only fourt…

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Sherif M. Meleka, "Suleiman's Ring" (Hoopoe, 2023) 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Today I talked to Sherif Meleka about his novel Suleiman’s Ring (Hoopoe, 2023) An enchanted ring brings good fortune to an Egyptian oud player in this compelling novel combining elements of magical realism with political history Can one man or a mere ring alter the events of one’s life and the history of a country? Combining elements of magical rea…

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Roseanna M. White—The Masks We Wear 34:39

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Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with bestselling, Christy Award winning author Roseanna M. White. We talked about her latest novel and the first in her Imposters series, A Beautiful Disguise. We also discussed the spy mania that took over England in the early 1900s and the creation of the United Kingdom’s Military Intelligence, Section 5. Ro…

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Historical Fiction Book Club

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Treasure Island: Chapter One 15:00

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Today's reading is from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel, Treasure Island. Music from Fesliyan Studios You can listen to true historical tales at History Obscura! Thanks!

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Alina Adams—The Jewish Autonomous Region 36:10

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I learned so much from this conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Alina Adams about her latest novel, My Mother’s Secret. We discussed the Jewish autonomous region of Birobidzhan established by Stalin in 1931 and Alina’s own childhood and immigration story as well as her long and winding road to writing books in her favorite genre. He…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 148 - Valerie Fraser Luesse Author Chat 36:46

2M ago36:46

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Valerie Fraser Luesse returns to the podcast this week to chat about her new book, Letters from My Sister. We had such a good time, and she's such a gracious …

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Gabrielle Meyer—Our Time in History 32:00

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There's been so much buzz about Gabrielle Meyer's new Timeless Series that I jumped at the chance to have her on the show! We had a great conversation about the first two installments of this series, When the Day Comes and In This Moment. We talked about God's sovereignty over our place in history, the fulfillment of Gabrielle's dream of writing fo…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 147 - Johanna Rojas Vann Author Chat 40:56

3M ago40:56

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Johanna Rojas Vann is a first-time guest to the podcast, and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. We chatted about her very first novel, A…

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Louise Hare, "Harlem After Midnight" (Berkley Books, 2023) 29:31

3M ago29:31

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After a tumultuous journey across the Atlantic (detailed in last year’s Miss Aldridge Regrets), Lena Aldridge has reached New York City only to discover that the Broadway show that lured her away from London will not run. While waiting to board a ship home, she accepts an invitation to stay with the Linfields, longtime friends of Will Goodman, the …

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Episode 146 - Shannon McNear Author Chat 37:35

3M ago37:35

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Shannon McNear joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her latest release, Rebecca. This is a fascinating look into the life of Pocahontas. She tells us …

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Historical Fiction: Unpacked

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Andrew Varga—Accuracy in Young Adult Historical Fiction 32:13

3M ago32:13

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Today's episode features Canadian author and historian Andrew Varga. His time hopping series is off to a smashing start with the first two installments, The Last Saxon King and The Celtic Deception. We talked about the importance of historical accuracy in books for young people and how pivotal the year 1066 (the setting for The Last Saxon King) was…

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A Better Way to Buy Books 34:29

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Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that donates more than 80% of its profits to independent bookstores. Launched in 2020, Bookshop.org has already raised more than $27,000,000. In this interview, Andy Hunter, founder and CEO discusses his journey to creating one of the most revolutionary new organizations in the book world. Bookshop has found …

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Valerie Fraser Luesse—the Lost Art of Community 37:33

3M ago37:33

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I'm back at long last with Season Six! Valerie Fraser Luesse joins me on the show today as we talk about her latest novel, Letters from My Sister.Here's the description from the publisher:Sisters Emmy and Callie Bullock are living a privileged life. As the only daughters of a wealthy Alabama cotton farmer, they are surrounded by a close-knit family…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 145 - Debby Lee Author Chat 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Debby Lee is a new-to-me author making her first appearance on the podcast this week. Her fascinating new book, Beneath a Peaceful Moon, is part of Barbour Pu…

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On the Secrets of Writing Historical Fiction with Burt Solomon, author of "The Murder of Andrew Johnson" 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

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The Murder of Andrew Johnson (Forge, 2023) is the third in Burt Solomon’s John Hay Mystery trilogy. Our conversation explores the art and craft of writing historical fiction. What licenses are taken? Solomon invented the murder of Johnson, who assumed the presidency on Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, became America’s first impeached president and …

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New Books in Historical Fiction

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Andrew Varga, "The Last Saxon King: A Jump in Time Novel (Book One)" (Imbrifex Books, 2023) 39:32

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Daniel Renfrew is a typical American sixteen-year-old. His main gripe when the story opens is that his dad insists on home schooling even though Daniel would much prefer attending the local high school with his friends. When we meet him, Daniel is at the local shopping mall, where a local cop is hassling him as a potential truant. After side-steppi…

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Jerome Charyn, "Ravage & Son" (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023) 39:33

3M ago39:33

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Ravage & Son (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023) by Jerome Charyn is a novel set in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early years of the twentieth century when it was America’s most crime-ridden and decadent neighborhood. Featuring an alluring cast of heroes, misfits, and monsters, Ravage & Son is part Jekyll and Hyde, part crime noir, part m…

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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Episode 144 - Susie Finkbeiner Author Chat 32:23

3M ago32:23

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. I'm so thrilled to have Susie Finkbeiner returning to the show this week. She's so much fun to chat with. We talked about her new book, The All American, what…

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Historical Fiction Book Club

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Seventeen 7:21

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the ⁠History Obscura⁠ podcast!…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Sixteen 8:25

3M ago8:25

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the ⁠History Obscura⁠ podcast!…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Fifteen 5:55

3M ago5:55

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the ⁠History Obscura⁠ podcast!…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Fourteen 17:47

3M ago17:47

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the ⁠History Obscura⁠ podcast!…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Thirteen 9:39

3M ago9:39

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the History Obscura podcast!…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Twelve 14:22

3M ago14:22

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the History Obscura podcast!…

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Episode 143 - Rachel Scott McDaniel Author Chat 31:34

3M ago31:34

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Rachel Scott McDaniel is back with us this week. We've had a little scheduling change, so these may be out of order, but thank you for bearing with me as life…

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The History Quill Podcast: Writing and Publishing Historical Fiction

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Elevate your writing: the power of critique groups, with Syd Young 53:23

3M ago53:23

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In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by Syd Young, an author, lawyer, and longstanding participant in The History Quill’s group coaching programme. Syd's debut novel is a biographical contemporary historical fiction piece, centered around Lady Bird Johnson in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination. Together with our hosts, she explo…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Eleven 12:24

4M ago12:24

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! Music from Fesliyan Studios. For some historical non-fiction, check out the History Obscura podcast!…

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New Books in Historical Fiction

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Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, "The Witch and the Tsar" (Ace Books, 2022) 36:32

4M ago36:32

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Any novel set in Russia during the reign of Ivan the Terrible (1533–1584) is an instant draw for me; that is, after all, the setting for most of my own fiction. Throw in Baba Yaga, the wicked witch of Russian folklore, and give her a makeover, and I am hooked. Throw out the warts and the cackle, the flying mortar and pestle, the human skulls lighte…

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Episode 142 - Gabrielle Meyer Author Chat 32:55

4M ago32:55

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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Gabrielle Meyer returns to the podcast this week, and I'm so excited to have her with us to talk about her latest book, In This Moment. It's one of my favorit…

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Lauren Willig, "The Summer Country" (William Morrow, 2019) 38:28

4M ago38:28

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When Emily Dawson inherits a plantation in Barbados from her grandfather, Jonathan Fenty, in 1854, she is not quite sure what to make of the bequest. Emily, an English vicar’s daughter, has long been the “poor relation” of her merchant family, but the bigger surprise is that her grandfather never once mentioned the existence of this property, Pever…

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Ten Days in a Mad House: Chapter Ten 5:32

4M ago5:32

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Ten Days in a Mad House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World, and as a book in 1887. This entry is a bit cheeky as, in fact, it was real and not a fictional account! For some historical non-fiction, check out the History Obscura podcast!…

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