Historical Fiction: Unpacked

Bryan's latest book, The Conqueror, released this past Tuesday, October 13. It's set in the Roman Empire, in AD 312, and as you'll discover in this episode, no author is more qualified to write this novel. He and Alison talk about Bryan's research for this book, what pushed him to write fiction, and the books he's released in the past. 

Bryan Litfin is the author of the Chiveis Trilogy, as well as several works of nonfiction, including Early Christian Martyr Stories, After Acts, and Getting to Know the Church Fathers. A former professor of theology at the Moody Bible Institute, Litfin earned his PhD in religious studies from the University of Virginia and his ThM in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is currently an acquisitions editor for Moody Publishers. He and his wife have two adult children and live in Wheaton, Illinois. 

Bryan's website and Facebook.

Purchase The Conqueror on Amazon (affiliate link).

 

The Chiveis Trilogy 

Book One: The Sword (affiliate link)

Book Two: The Gift (affiliate link)

Book Three: The Kingdom (affiliate link)

Also mentioned:

The Book of Eli (affiliate link)

Steve Laube's Christian Market Guide (affiliate link)

Stephen Lawhead's Byzantium and Patrick (affiliate links)

James Michener's Centennial (affiliate link)

Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (affiliate link)

Alison's Instagram, Facebook, and website.

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In episode seven, Alison talks with Christian Regency romance author Kristi Ann Hunter about her latest book, Vying for the Viscount. We discuss the customs and etiquette of the Regency time period in England, the theme of horses and horse-racing in her new series, and what it means to be a successful author. 

Here's Kristi's bio: Award-winning author Kristi Ann Hunter has spun chocolate, faith, and diet lemonade into a dozen Christian Fiction Regency romances. When she isn't writing, she spends time with her family in Georgia playing board games, being a dance mom, and living her own happily ever after.

Buy Vying for the Viscount on Amazon (affliate link).

Connect with Kristi via her website and Instagram. 

Also mentioned:

The real round (or circular) house Ickworth.

The stone stables at Seaton Delaval Hall. 

Kimberly Duffy's book A Mosaic of Wings (affiliate link). I'll be talking to Kimberly in an upcoming episode of Historical Fiction: Unpacked.

Alison’s website, Facebook, Instagram.

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Alison talks with Miralee Ferrell about the history behind her historical novels, as well as following God's unexpected call to become a writer. They also discuss how several of Miralee's books came to be made into movies.

Miralee Ferrell is an award-winning, best-selling author of 26 novels in various genres. Her most recent novel, Follow Your Heart(affiliate), will air THIS SUNDAY, October 4, 2020 on The Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel! One of her other books, a historical romance, Finding Love in Bridal Veil, Oregon, (affiliate) was produced as a contemporary romance movie and renamed Finding Love in Mountain View. This will air in 2021 on the Hallmark Network. Miralee is the owner and founder of Mountain Brook Ink, a traditional publisher in its 7th year of business, with a number of award-winning and best-selling titles titles. Miralee lives in the Pacific N.W. with her husband, two black cats, sixteen chickens, and one very spoiled little dog. They have two children and four grandchildren, and she’s an avid horsewoman and gardener.

Also Mentioned:

Miralee's Finding Love books (Women of the West): Finding Love in Last Chance, California, Finding Love in Tombstone, Arizona, Outlaw Angel,  Finding Love in Bridal Veil, Oregon. (Affiliate Links)

Miralee's first novel, The Other Daughter (affiliate).

Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series (affiliate).

Miralee's website, Facebook Fan Group, and Instagram.

Alison's website, Facebook, Instagram.

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Bryan Davis is known for his science fiction and fantasy novels, but he's also written a historical fantasy entitled Let the Ghosts Speak. Alison talks to him about how he crafted this novel inspired by a dream. They discuss the ghosts of the martyrs that haunt the main character and the importance of the role justice plays in his book.

Order Let the Ghosts Speak (Affiliate Link)

Bryan's Website and Facebook.

Also mentioned:

Mark Twain's Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc (Affiliate Link)

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Affiliate Link)

Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis (Affiliate Link)

Alison's Website, Facebook, Instagram.

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This week, Alison talks with award-winning, multi-published author Naomi Musch. They discuss the history surrounding Naomi's books, many of which are set in her home state of Wisconsin during the 1800s. 

Order Naomi's latest release, The Black Rose (affiliate link).

Find out more about Naomi on her Website, Facebook, and BookBub.

Also mentioned:

Peshtigo Fire

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John & Stasi Eldredge (Affiliate Link)

The Highlanders A novella collection, including one by Naomi. (Affiliate Link)

Naomi's blog post about the Founding Fathers' opinions on the wise use of social media. 

Alison’s Website, Facebook, Instagram.

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Alison chats with Mesu Andrews, the Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah’s Daughter. They discuss Mesu's latest book, Isaiah's Legacy, and Mesu's love of writing Biblical Fiction, a sub-genre of Historical Fiction. 

Order Isaiah's Legacy on Amazon (affiliate link).

Find out more about Mesu on her website and Facebook.

Also mentioned: Chain Breaker by Zach Williams

Mesu's Bible Study based on Isaiah's Legacy on YouVersion.

Alison’s Website, Facebook, Instagram.

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Alison talks with author Barbara J. Taylor. Her first book, Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night, was a 2014 Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book/Book of the Week. It was also nominated for a 2014 Lime Award for Excellence in Fiction. Barbara's second book, All Waiting Is Long, continued the series in 2016. She's working on the conclusion of the trilogy now.

Order Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night or All Waiting is Long. (Affiliate Links)

Barb's Website, Facebook, Twitter.

Also mentioned:

Kaylie Jones Books

Alison's Website, Facebook, Instagram.

Alison's novel One Traveler. (Affiliate Link)

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In the first episode of "Historical Fiction: Unpacked," Alison chats with Bestselling, Christy Award-Nominated Author Roseanna M. White about her latest series, her research process, and why she writes historical fiction. A Portrait of Loyalty, the final installment in The Codebreakers Series, releases Tuesday, September 8. Preorder your copy today!

Roseanna's Website: https://www.roseannamwhite.com

Also mentioned:

WhiteFire Publishing: https://whitefire-publishing.com

Alison's Website: http://alisontreat.com

Who is this podcast for? Who is your host, Alison Treat? How often will episodes release? And what will they be like?

Learn the answers to all of these questions in this short trailer episode.

Links

My website: http://alisontreat.com

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Roseanna M. White (She'll be my guest in Episode 1): https://www.roseannamwhite.com