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Society of History Writers Directories | w/c 9th September 2024
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A reminder that we are still open for submissions for articles to be shared on the Society. We are entirely submission-based, meaning that only articles submitted by writers are posted (i.e., it won’t be my writing! That’s all shared on my own Substack,
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Entries in the Directory are alphabeticalised by publication name. Inclusion in the Directory does not indicate endorsement of all views held by the author(s). The Directory is updated periodically.
New additions to the Directory w/c 9th September 2024
Non Fiction | Ancient History
. I write about niche and charming glimpses of humanity from Classical Antiquity. My articles cover anything including beautiful Bronze Age vases, Greek myth in Roman Poetry, Pompeiian Graffiti, and snacks at the Ancient Olympics. 
Non Fiction | Medieval History
. I want to show how historians do their work behind the scenes, as well as showing how the medieval past is both unusual and relevant at the same time. History doesn't need to be boring! 
Non Fiction | Modern History
. A collection of compelling stories from diaries, oral histories and other sources about the record Ohio River deluge that devastated my family and an entire region. Neil’s work outside of Substack includes authoring The Longest Shot, Draw in the Dunes, and HO! HO! HO!
Curing Crime Substack by Christian Orlic. Exploring the use of science and medicine to curtail crime in the 19th and 20th centuries.
FOCUS! A Reader In Animation History, Theory, and Practice by
. A study of historical and contemporary issues related to animation, from a published scholar of the art. You can find more of David’s work at the following link: . Reflections on how the past meets the present in the twenty-first century. Featuring articles on American history, local history, public history, museums and historic sites, digital history, and AI.
Irish Caribbean Lives with Jennifer McLaren by
. Writing about several women form an Irish family and their evolving involvement in transatlantic slavery.. Learning about history and songs and the people who made both.
Non Fiction | Thematic History
. For me food is about so much more than eating. It’s about memory, childhood, culture and celebration. So I write about history and food and books – but really I just make connections between what I read, the time of year, what I feel like cooking, or what I spy when I go to market. It’s personal. You can read more of Liz’s work in her book Cornish Feasts and Festivals (2013), which is available on Amazon. . A new commentary on Jewish music, arts, and culture. Plus real-time excerpts from my PhD dissertation on music and cantors in early modern Europe. Outside of Substack, Matt is a scholar-in-residence and cantor. . A nostalgic and compassionate perspective regarding how Americans have fed their loved ones and communities over the past century, focusing primarily on community cookbooks and personal recipe collections. . Making sense of a puzzling world with quality history & literature. I am currently doing a series on all 120 winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature as a window onto the history of the modern world. I am developing a 'read-along' model focussed on quality world history and historical fiction for next year. I offer history courses and will be refining them over next few months (currently at courses.jeffrichwriter.com) and have published three books: Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Bureaucrat; From the Burning Archive; and Gathering Flowers of the Mind. 
I also have a YouTube channel.
Historical Fiction
Both Sides of the Same Coin by Michael Weiner. Join the journey of four immigrant families as they chase their dreams and navigate to trials and tribulations of life during the mid-20th century. Witnessed the power of perseverance and determination as these four families come together to build a business empire, overcome personal struggle, tragedy, and give back to the community. Michael’s book can be bought from Amazon.
. Serialized speculative and historical fiction about second chances and doing things the hard way. Mostly 20th/21st century settings. . Journey into the world of ancient Scythian nomads—fierce warriors, mystic traditions, and power struggles—in The Steppe Saga, a historical fiction series paired with bold indie fiction and essays exploring ancient cultures, myths, and more. You can dive into more of J. M. Elliott’s work, specifically around book editing, at the link below.
Roman Skullduggery by Fiona Forsyth by Fiona Forsyth. Writing about writing about Ancient Rome. Fiona has five historical novels set in Ancient Rome, available outside of Substack.
Thank you, Holly. I’m glad to be a part of your society. 🙂
Thanks for including me, Holly!