Alt Hist, http://althistfiction.com, is the new magazine of Historical Fiction and Alternate History. Lovers of historical fiction for too long have been denied outlets for short pieces of fiction, as the number of print and online magazines for historical short fiction is very limited compared to the popularity of fiction set in past times. Alt Hist’s mission is to provide readers with entertaining and well-written short stories with a historical setting, whether portraying actual events or events that could have happened. If you read and enjoy historical fiction, alternate history or historical fantasy then we think you will like Alt Hist.
Alt Hist is published by Alt Hist Press.
So far we have published ten issues of Alt Hist. These can be ordered as either eBooks or Printed Books.
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I look forward to your second issue; suppose Adna R. Chaffee Jr.(the “Father” of America’s Armored Force), had not died in November, 1941 – what might his role in WW II had been?
I Charles. Glad you’re looking forward to the next issue. What’s your opinion regarding Chaffee?
Mark,
Good question; Marshall had a high regard of Chaffee, yet he also had a ‘list’ of “General Officers” that he wanted out of the service, if war did come to America. I would like to think that Chaffee would have ended up in the Pentagon, in logistical charge of the Army’s Armored Divisions, under Marshall. He died of cancer in November, 1941, so we’ll never know *what* might have been. Sounds like the ‘germ’ for a “What If?” book, yes?
I have written two short stories that fits your criteria, but I’d like to know if they are long enough. One is about 1,700 words and the other is about 2,500.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim
Yes that length is fine. We’re actually publishing a much shorter piece in the next issue – about 750 words I think.
Mark
Charles – sounds like a story idea worth following up – I’d go for it if I were you!
Sounds like you’re doing well and filling a much need space for readers of short historical fiction, Mark.
Stories look good from the samples. Best of luck on a noble project.
Cheers,
Bill
Thanks for your kind words Bill