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- Established in 1997, the Historical Novel Society is an international literary society devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
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- Historical Novel Society members include authors, readers, librarians, editors and industry professionals – membership is entirely open, and anyone enthusiastic about the genre is welcome.
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- We publish articles in our members-only print magazine, Historical Novels Review, as well as web features exclusive to this site. All are original pieces, commissioned by our Features Editors based on topics of interest to members – interviews with historical fiction authors, publishers, and agents; explorations of novels and subgenres; guides, and regular columns on historical fiction market news, debut authors, and more. Articles are written by vetted contributors, most of whom are Society members. If you’re a member interested in joining the team, Contact Us.
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- HNS Awards have helped discover authors and launch their careers (e.g., Michel Faber, Ruth Downie, Nikki Marmery, Hilary Green, Elizabeth Macneal, and many more) and provided vital support for others. Our ARA Award is one of the most generous of all literary prizes. If you’d like to partner to sponsor an award, Contact Us.
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Edward Massey

Forever Sheriff (The High Mountain Sheriff Series)

By Edward Massey - Published 2022

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In 1905, 18-year-old Mark Willford Simms follows his sheriff father and grandfather to become deputy sheriff of Coalville, Utah. Over the next 20 years, riding ...Read Review

Founding Sheriff (Five Star Western: High Mountain Sheriffs)

By Edward Massey - Published 2021

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Western

In 1865, Luke Simms is the sheriff in Coalville, located in Summit County of Utah Territory. At a nearby ranch, Fisk Scales murders his ...Read Review

Fugitive Sheriff

By Edward Massey - Published 2019

Genres:

Western

In July 1883, during the celebration of Pioneer Day in Coalville in Summit County, Utah Territory, the Sheriff is killed in a shoot-out. Arriving ...Read Review

Edward Massey

Forever Sheriff (The High Mountain Sheriff Series)

Founding Sheriff (Five Star Western: High Mountain Sheriffs)

Fugitive Sheriff

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