Alt Hist

30/04/2024

Apart from the 1st issue Alt Hist Issue 3 is the bestselling issue out of the 10:

‘The second issue of Alt Hist magazine builds on the solid basis of the first issue, bringing a collection of historical fiction and alternate histories from a broad cross-section of history. There are some wonderful stories among them.’ SFCrowsnest, www.sfcrowsnest.com ‘engaging and well-writ...

04/12/2020

My wife works for a fantastic local charity who provide support for people living with the disabling and life-limiting condition Ataxia-Telangiectasia. Please consider purchasing a ticket if you would like to support this worthwhile cause.
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The VIRTUAL SPARKLE RAFFLE is now OPEN!
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Please support us this Christmas - ⭐️GOOD LUCK everyone!⭐️
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05/08/2020

http://althistfiction.com/2020/08/05/alt-hist-issue-5-flashback/

While you’re all waiting for Alt Hist Issue 11 let’s have a blast from the past in the shape of Alt Hist Issue 5! Issue 5 was published back in 2013, and featured a number of great stories. Take a look below for more! Alt Hist Issue 5 You can purchase eBook and Print copies ... Read more Alt His...

25/06/2020

http://althistfiction.com/2020/06/25/alt-hist-issue-2-flashback/

Today it’s time to have a look back at the second issue of Alt Hist. The cover story was from World War 1 – Son of Flanders by William Knight. This issue also featured some book reviews – which we occasionally ran in the magazine (but not any more). Alt Hist Issue 2 Issue 2 ... Read more Alt H...

17/06/2020

Another flashback - this time from 2016.

Flashback to Issue 9 of Alt Hist, The Magazine of Historical Fiction and Alternate History. Alt Hist Issue 9 is packed full of great short stories.

11/06/2020

Alt Hist Issue 1 Flashback!

I thought it would be nice to look back at some of the old issues of Alt Hist. Here’s a reminder of Alt Hist Issue 1 – where it all began!! Alt Hist Issue 1 Alt Hist is the new magazine…

09/06/2020

Some of our greatest hits!

Having restarted Alt Hist I thought it would be interesting to look back at the history of what we have published on this site and see what the most popular posts were. I have taken out hits for st…

08/06/2020

Spent some time updating the website this morning

As part of the process of getting Alt Hist back on the road, I took a look at the site to see if there were any updates needed. To my surprise I had neglected updating the How to Get Your Alt Hist …

05/06/2020

Some important news!

After a long break (since 2017) we are open again for submissions. We will be publishing two issues per year as previously. The next issue will appear in December 2020. Please go to our Submissions…

08/04/2020

I have just published an Oldhammer influenced novella called Holiday with the Orcs. Full of bad puns and heroic and not so heroic action. It's currently free for a day or two on Amazon. So if you want a copy head over there to get one! Here's the link for the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holiday-Orcs-Mark-Lord-ebook/dp/B086SBSYHK and also for the US version: https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Orcs-Mark-Lord-ebook/dp/B086SBSYHK. But it's on all the different Amazon sites.

Holiday with the Orcs eBook: Lord, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

16/04/2019

2019 Walter Scott Prize Shortlist announced

The Walter Scott Prize for Historical History has announced the shortlist for 2019: A Long Way From Home Peter Carey (Faber) After The Party Cressida Connolly (Viking) The Western Wind Samantha Harvey (Jonathan Cape) Now We Shall Be Entirely Free Andrew Miller (Sceptre) Warlight Michael Ondaatje(Jonathan Cape) The Long Take Robin Robertson (Picador) The winner will be announced on 15th June.
http://althistfiction.com/2019/04/16/2019-walter-scott-prize-shortlist-announced/

The Walter Scott Prize for Historical History has announced the shortlist for 2019: A Long Way From Home Peter Carey (Faber) After The Party Cressida Connolly (Viking) The Weste…

15/04/2019

Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan

Will be interesting to see how this new alternate history from literary writer Ian McEwan pans out. Published in the UK on 18th April. Sounds a bit like the TV series Humans? Available to preorder from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com Machines Like Me takes place in an alternative 1980s London. Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret. [ 77 more words ]
http://althistfiction.com/2019/04/15/machines-like-me-by-ian-mcewan/

Will be interesting to see how this new alternate history from literary writer Ian McEwan pans out. Published in the UK on 18th April. Sounds a bit like the TV series Humans? Available to preorder …

10/04/2019

New Eric Flint Alternate History Book Released: 1637: The Polish Maelstrom (Ring of Fire Book 26)

Alt Hist readers might like to know that there's a new book out by Eric Flint in the popular Ring of Fire series: 1637: The Polish Maelstrom (Ring of Fire Book 26) You can purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk The Ottoman Empire has captured Vienna and is now laying siege to the Austrian government-in-exile established in the city of Linz. Both the United States of Europe and the Kingdom of Bohemia have come to Austria’s assistance, but everyone knows this is going to be a long and brutal struggle. [ 445 more words ]
http://althistfiction.com/2019/04/10/new-eric-flint-alternate-history-book-released-1637-the-polish-maelstrom-ring-of-fire-book-26/

Alt Hist readers might like to know that there’s a new book out by Eric Flint in the popular Ring of Fire series: 1637: The Polish Maelstrom (Ring of Fire Book 26) You can purchase at Amazon.…

12/12/2018

The Best Historical Fiction of All Time – What’s Your Opinion?

The Best Historical Fiction of All Time – What’s Your Opinion? http://bit.ly/2QMzcpf

I was doing some research recently into which historical fiction novels are recognized as being the best of all time – the books that every budding historical fiction author and reader should have …

07/12/2018

In Search of Historical Fantasy

In Search of Historical Fantasy http://bit.ly/2BVjrnK

I think that I may have a problem as a writer. Hopefully not in the quality of what I do, but in the choice of one of the genres that I like to write in. I do write mostly historical or fantasy fic…

05/12/2018

Mark Lord is creating Writing | Patreon

Quick reminder that I have a patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/markjlord

Become a patron of Mark Lord today: Read 12 posts by Mark Lord and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

05/12/2018

Hot New Releases in Historical Fiction – Really Amazon?

Hot New Releases in Historical Fiction – Really Amazon? – Alt Hist: Historical Fiction and Alternate History http://bit.ly/2KUeRJh

I found this quite amusing – it seems Amazon has embraced the idea of alternate history completely! According to their UK site George RR Martin’s books about Westeros now rate as histor…

17/10/2018

By the Sword’s Edge (Stonehearted 1) Free eBook

By the Sword's Edge (Stonehearted 1) Free eBook | Mark Lord's - Historical Fiction, Fantasy and Science Fiction http://bit.ly/2RSLMBn

As the Stonehearted series nears completion I have decided to make the first book in the series free to download as an eBook. If you haven’t read it yet, you can now get this in Kindle or ePu…