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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Sharon Lynn Fisher

Tea & Alchemy

By Sharon Lynn Fisher - Published 2025

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In 1854 Cornwall, Mina Penrose takes comfort in her job at The Magpie, the village tearoom. Her days are spent away from the loneliness ...Read Review

Grimm Curiosities

By Sharon Lynn Fisher - Published 2024

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

Lizzie Grimm understands loneliness. With her father dead and her mother no longer communicating or engaging, she toils alone in their antiques and ...Read Review

Salt & Broom

By Sharon Lynn Fisher - Published 2023

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

This is a fantasy romance version of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, Jane Eyre. The heroine is Jane Aire, a teacher at Lowood ...Read Review

The Absinthe Earl: The Faery Rehistory Series, Book 1

By Sharon Lynn Fisher - Published 2019

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

Dublin, Ireland, 1882: Miss Ada Quicksilver, “a quiet and unimportant English woman,” has just a touch of an Irish and mystical heritage in her ...Read Review

Sharon Lynn Fisher

Tea & Alchemy

Grimm Curiosities

Salt & Broom

The Absinthe Earl: The Faery Rehistory Series, Book 1

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