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Book Reviews
- Over the last 20 years The Historical Novels Review (the society’s print magazine for our members) has published reviews of some 18,000 historical fiction books. Become a member to get exclusive early access to our latest reviews too!
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- Our features are original articles from our print magazines (these will say where they were originally published) or original articles commissioned for this site. If you would like to contribute an article for the magazine and/or site, please contact us.
What's On
- Our worldwide membership loves to meet up. Many travel thousands of miles to do so. Discover more about our conferences, local chapters and more.
Member Directory
- Our online member directory allows visitors to view members’ profiles, their latest website/blog posts and links to their Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads accounts. It is also where our staff first look for news and features for the site.
Awards
- HNS Awards have helped discover and launch the author careers of Michel Faber, Ruth Downie, Hilary Green, Martin Sutton, Kelleigh Greenberg-Jephcott, Nikki Marmery, Margaret Skea, Warwick Cairns, Katherine Mezzacappa and Elizabeth Macneal. Our ARA and Saudi awards are amongst the most generous of all literary prizes.

Chapter Meetings

HNS Arizona Chapter

Contact: Judith Starkston Facebook Past events Meeting at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale. Location: Poisoned Pen Bookstore 4014 N Goldwater Blvd #101 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Read More
HNS London UK Chapter

The London chapter launched monthly meetups in 2010. The group primarily supports the monthly meetings of the London (UK) chapter of the Historical Novel ...Read More
HNS Devon UK Chapter

Promoting the enjoyment of historical fiction. For keen readers and writers who like to get in touch with fellow enthusiasts. Past events Book ...Read More
HNS Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter

- 16th February 2019

Contact: Meg Wessell Facebook Latest plans – We’re sticking with the DC metro area because it’s still the best midpoint for everyone. ...Read More
HNS New York City Chapter

- 26th February 2019

Contact: Faith L. Justice (URL: https://hnsnyc.wixsite.com/hnsnyc/contact) Find us on: Facebook (URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/631473066981339/) Instagram (URL: ...Read More
HNS Irish Chapter

- 9th March 2019

Contact: Catherine Kullmann or Dianne Ascroft Facebook group Past events Meeting at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast on 9th March, 2pm. Everyone is welcome ...Read More
HNS Texas Chapter

- 13th March 2019

Contact: Anna Castle Facebook Group Past events Meeting at Panera Bread, Austin on 13th March, 7 pm At Panera Bread, 9901 North Capital of Texas ...Read More
HNS Southern California Chapter

- 17th March 2019

Members of the So Cal Chapter include aspiring and achieving, traditionally published and indie historical novelists. Bi-monthly meetings host speakers to develop craft ...Read More
HNS Midsouth USA Chapter (TN, KY, GA)

- 7th April 2019

HNS Midsouth Chapter meets quarterly on Sunday afternoons in Nashville for several hours with two people reading from their work (if they wish) ...Read More
HNS North California Chapter

- 13th April 2019

We have more than 200 members throughout Northern California, consisting of a range of authors from “working on the first draft” to “published many ...Read More