Guides
Forthcoming historical novels for 2021
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press historical titles up to the early 1970s. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard (US, ...Read Guide
Forthcoming children’s and YA historical novels for 2021
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles for readers aged 4 – 18. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard using publisher descriptions and ...Read Guide
Historical Fiction Book Cover Designers
Here are some of the choices that HNS members have made. To find the designer, click on our hover over the cover image. ...Read Guide
How to find a literary agent for historical fiction
Finding a literary agent who can sell your work, win you commissions, and look after your author journey is like finding the Holy ...Read Guide
Defining the historical fiction genre
There are problems with defining the historical fiction genre, as with defining any genre. When does ‘contemporary’ end, and ‘historical’ begin? What about ...Read Guide
The Philosophical Historical Novel
The Ancients Philosophers of the past so aroused the societies they lived in that they were often persecuted, executed, or hired to teach ...Read Guide
Alternate History
As a big alternate history fan, I get asked often to recommend a good alternate history books, but that is like asking me ...Read Guide
Christian Historical Fiction
I first came to appreciate Christian Historical fiction because I felt I couldn’t read one more novel about yet another King, Queen, ...Read Guide
The English Civil Wars
The English Civil Wars is a period rich in opportunities for the author. There is the breakdown of political society culminating of the ...Read Guide
Forthcoming Historical Novels
The Historical Novel Society has been providing annual guides to historical novels for many years. These lists are based on publishers’ catalogs, publisher ...Read Guide