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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Mark Warren

Nate the Wyoming Story (Nate Champion Duology)

By Mark Warren - Published 2024

Genres:

By 1885, twenty-year-old Nathan Champion has left Round Rock, Texas behind and struck out for the new Wyoming Territory. He takes with him his ...Read Review

Nate the Texas Story (Nate Champion Duology)

By Mark Warren - Published 2024

Genres:

Western

Round Rock, Texas, 1871. Nathan Champion may be the fourth-oldest of former sheriff Jack Champion’s ten offspring, but he is the most memorable. ...Read Review

A Last Serenade for Billy Bonney

By Mark Warren - Published 2023

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Western

Before every novel or film about Billy the Kid, a decision of good or evil, hero or villain, must be settled. For Western ...Read Review

Librarians of the West: A Quartet

By Candace Simar - By Charlotte Hinger - By Mark Warren - By RANDI SAMUELSON-BROWN - Published 2021

Genres:

Western

This quartet of novellas is perfect for bibliophiles and those that hanker for the lore of the Old West. Too Much Dancing Going ...Read Review

Promised Land (Wyatt Earp: An American Odyssey)

By Mark Warren - Published 2019

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Western

The final book in this trilogy of biographical novels on Wyatt Earp begins with the Earp wagon train arriving in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, ...Read Review