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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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Articles
- 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.

Events

HNS Conference online and Durham, UK 2 – 4 September 2022

In-person historical fiction writing conference Our next in-person conference will be Friday 2 – Sunday 4 September 2022 in Durham, UK. For more details and to book ...Read More
Save the date – HNS Australasia Virtual Conference 22 – 24 Oct 2021

22nd October 2021

- 24th October 2021

Save the Date – HNSA2021 Virtual Conference 22 – 24 October 2021 After long deliberation, the HNSA committee have decided to go virtual for our HNSA 2021 conference. Unfortunately, ...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 Pacific NW Chapter

For members of the Historical Novel Society, who either live in the Pacific Northwest. Or just wish they did. Past events Setting goals ...Read More
A quick guide to Local Chapters

Check out our Local chapters page to find out how they work and who runs them.Read More
HNS North America Conference 2023

24th June 2021

- 26th June 2021

Dates: June 8th – 11th, 2023 Location: San Antonio, Texas (in person with a virtual element). The HNS North America Conference Board is excited to ...Read More
HNS UK Conference 2022

2nd September 2022

- 4th September 2022

Announcing our HNS UK Conference 2022 Booking link Date: September 2nd to 4th 2022 Place: Durham University. Durham lies in the heart of North East ...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