FEATURES, COLUMNS & GUIDES
The Historical Novel Society publishes original articles and interviews in its members-only print magazine, the Historical Novels Review. In addition to six features per issue (along with 300+ book reviews), this quarterly publication also contains columns on debut authors, historical fiction market news, agent Q&As, historical film and television, and more. The Society previously published a magazine with longer-form HF content, called Solander. Some of the content from these print publications is available through the HNS website, but access to complete content is available only to members, so we welcome you to join us. The Society also publishes original web features -- articles/interviews commissioned specifically for this site.
In general, features are commissioned by HNS editors and authored by members on their features teams, who are unpaid volunteers. If you are a member interested in joining the features team, print or web, please Contact Us.
In addition to its regular print and web features, the Society also offers sponsored launch interviews, timed to coincide with book launches. If you're an author or publisher interested in these interviews, please see the Request an Author Interview form.
At home with the Boleyns: The House of Boleyn by Tracy Borman
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BY KATE BRAITHWAITE When we think of the ‘House’ of a great family, what comes to mind? Lineage, dynasty, coats of arms, family trees, vast wealth? Take away the capitalization, however, and the house in question becomes a family home:... Read More
Launch: Marilyn Ball Carvin’s ¡Viva California!
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19th CenturyAdventureEarly United StatesInterview
INTERVIEWED BY J. K. KNAUSS Marilyn Ball Carvin, a California native, holds a B.A. from Mount St. Mary’s College in Brentwood (now a university). She and her husband raised four children plus a variety of cats who found them. She... Read More
Launch: Kathleen Shoop’s The Fern Flower
INTERVIEWED BY KAREN DRURY Bestselling, award-winning author Kathleen Shoop, PhD, writes historical fiction, women’s fiction, and romance. Kathleen also teaches and co-coordinates Mindful Writers Retreats and writing conferences. Join her as she brings the past to life! How would you... Read More
New books by Historical Novel Society members, August 2026
Congrats to all HNS members with new books out! If you’ve written a historical novel or nonfiction work published (or to be published) in March 2026 or after, send the following details in via our contact form by October 7:... Read More
Global Reach, Sensory Detail: The Stargazer of Nantucket
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19th CenturyEarly United StatesHistorical Novels ReviewInterviewNautical
WRITTEN BY JANICE DERR Reimagining the overlooked stories of Nantucket’s maritime history Julie Gerstenblatt obviously has a deep love for Nantucket. Her website includes a video tour of historic sites that feature in her novels, family photos taken on the... Read More
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