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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Viking

Viking Girl

By Pauline Chandler - Published 2007

Genres:

This is the story of a young woman, Berengeria—a Viking queen who comes with her people to live on the coast of ...Read Review

Erinsong

By Diana Groe - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

A fresh new voice in historical romance sets her pen to a star-crossed love story featuring a daughter of an Irish chieftain and ...Read Review

Maidensong

By Diana Groe - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

Maidensong is a romance novel that sweeps the reader across the Viking world. Rika, the adopted daughter of a skald (Viking poet), and ...Read Review

Viking Warrior

By Judson Roberts - Published 2006

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

In this first book of the Strongbow Saga, fifteen-year-old Halfdan has been a slave in his father’s household until his Irish mother ...Read Review

The Jaguar and the Wolf

By Leah R. Cutter - Published 2005

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

Having escaped arrow-shooting skraelings and “the damn monks from Eire,” a boatload of Iselanders (Vikings) blows ashore among the Itza (Maya), in a ...Read Review

Come Back To Me

By Josie Litton - Published 2001

Genres:

Romance

Dragon Hakonson, one of the most feared Vikings to come of out the Northlands, has made his peace with Saxon England’s King ...Read Review

Dream Of Me and Believe In Me

By Josie Litton - Published 2001

Genres:

Romance

These two engaging historical romances (the first two in a trilogy) take place in the late 9th century, and involve efforts by Norse ...Read Review

The Soul Thief

By Cecelia Holland - Published 2002

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Holland has done it again. Spanning centuries and ages in her twenty-three historical novels, Holland here meets the tenth century head-on in this ...Read Review

Danegeld

By Susan Squires - Published 2001

Genres:

Romance

In this debut historical romance set in late 7th century Britain, the Saxon witch Britta and Viking warrior Karn ally themselves against the ...Read Review