In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Dennard Tyler Dayle, author of How to Dodge a Cannonball. Dayle shares an excerpt and discusses his satirical take on the Civil War through the eyes of Anders, a teenage flag twirler. They explore the novel’s humor, unique structure, and the complexities of loyalty and survival. Dayle also reflects on his research, character development, and publishing journey, offering insight into the importance of staying sane amid chaos.
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In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Dennard Tyler Dayle, author of How to Dodge a Cannonball. Dayle shares an excerpt and discusses his satirical take on the Civil War through the eyes of Anders, a teenage flag twirler. They explore the novel’s humor, unique structure, and the complexities of loyalty and survival. Dayle also reflects on his research, character development, and publishing journey, offering insight into the importance of staying sane amid chaos.
Announcing Season 9 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast
History Through Fiction - The Podcast
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Announcing Season 9 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast
Welcome to Season 9 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast—where the past comes alive through extraordinary stories and unforgettable characters.
This season, we travel from the opulent courts of 18th-century Dresden to the battlefields of the American Civil War, from haunted mansions in 1950s Hong Kong to the heart of ancient Egypt. You’ll meet daring aristocrats, courageous performers, trailblazing artists, and extraordinary women and men who defied expectation, risked everything, and reshaped their worlds.
Each week, bestselling and acclaimed authors guide us through tales of love, loss, ambition, and resilience—stories that illuminate the human spirit across time and place. From sweeping historical epics to intimate personal journeys, Season 9 invites you to witness history in motion and to discover the lives behind the legends.
Join us, listen closely, and experience the adventure, the intrigue, and the enduring power of storytelling—only on History Through Fiction: The Podcast.
History Through Fiction - The Podcast
In this episode of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Dennard Tyler Dayle, author of How to Dodge a Cannonball. Dayle shares an excerpt and discusses his satirical take on the Civil War through the eyes of Anders, a teenage flag twirler. They explore the novel’s humor, unique structure, and the complexities of loyalty and survival. Dayle also reflects on his research, character development, and publishing journey, offering insight into the importance of staying sane amid chaos.
