In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful offers a wide-ranging behind-the-scenes update on what’s happening at History Through Fiction and HTF Publishing. He shares where several upcoming titles stand in the publishing pipeline—from books already in their marketing phase to manuscripts still waiting on blurbs, revisions, and final quality checks—and gives listeners an honest look at how many moving pieces it takes to bring books into the world.
Along the way, Colin talks about ARCs, NetGalley outreach, giveaway strategy, developmental editing, and the careful pacing required to support each author well. He also reflects on the broader work surrounding the books themselves: planning a virtual book festival, building The Working Writer community, reviewing internship applications, running the short story contest, and helping shape a nonfiction genealogy project.
If you’ve ever wondered what independent publishing looks like between announcement and release—or how a small press balances editorial care, marketing, community-building, and long-term growth—this episode offers a candid snapshot of the work in motion.
