About
- Established in 1997, the Historical Novel Society is an international literary society devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
Membership
- Historical Novel Society members include authors, readers, librarians, editors and industry professionals – membership is entirely open, and anyone enthusiastic about the genre is welcome.
Events
- Our worldwide membership loves to meet. Many travel thousands of miles to attend our conferences in person; many more enjoy our virtual options from home. Others form member connections in their area through regular Local Chapter meet-ups. Discover what’s on with conferences, Local and Virtual Chapters, and more.
Book Reviews
- Our exclusive, members-only print magazine, the Historical Novels Review, publishes reviews of hundreds of historical fiction books each quarter, in addition to features and columns. Become a member to receive the magazine and enjoy all our other benefits.
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Articles
- 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.
Awards
- 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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Jean Gill

FATE: Tales of History, Mystery and Magic

By Annie Whitehead - By Debbie Young - By Helen Hollick - By Jean Gill - Published 2025

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A short story makes me think of haiku, those short pithy poems of nature. Here is mine for this anthology of short stories: ...Read Review

Hunting The Sun (The Midwinter Dragon)

By Jean Gill - Published 2025

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Adventure

Third in Gill’s The Midwinter Dragon series of Viking adventures set in 12th-century Orkney and beyond, this volume takes us far beyond: ...Read Review

Among Sea Wolves

By Jean Gill - Published 2024

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Adventure Nautical

Adventure abounds in this exuberantly entertaining tale of seafaring Vikings from the Orkney Islands on their way to Jerusalem in the 12th century. ...Read Review

The Ring Breaker

By Jean Gill - Published 2022

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Adventure

This story is set in the 12th century, when Viking and Christian culture overlapped in the Norse world, some of it based on ...Read Review

We All Fall Down

By David Blixt - By Deborah Swift - By J. K. Knauss - By Jean Gill - By Katherine Pym - By Kristin Gleeson - By Laura Morelli - By Lisa J. Yarde - By Melodie Winawer - Published 2020

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Short Stories

In these pandemic times, readers of historical fiction will find deep resonance with stories of the Black Death and other pandemics. In this ...Read Review