HNS Indie Award 2014 Presentation at HNSLondon14

Prize giving will take place on Friday 5th September at HNSLondon14. Elizabeth Chadwick will make the presentation to the winner. HNS Indie Award Short List 2014: judging by Orna Ross: bestselling literary novelist and Director of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) 1. The Sower of the Seeds of Dreams by Bill Page 2. Blackmore’s Treasure by Derek Rogers (withdrawn, author deceased) 3. Jacobites’ Apprentice by David...

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Annamaria Alfieri
Aug29

Annamaria Alfieri

Annamaria Alfieri is the author of Strange Gods, set in the burgeoning British East African town of Nairobi in 1911. Kirkus said of it, “Alfieri aims for the audience who loved Out of Africa, with heartbreaking romance married to a complex mystery.” Her previous historical mysteries, which are all set in South America, have garnered critical acclaim. The Christian Science Monitor chose her Blood Tango as one of ten must-read...

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#HNSLondon14 – Hardy’s Historical Suppers opened!
Aug22

#HNSLondon14 – Hardy’s Historical Suppers opened!

In order to allow the chance to dine and to join in the networking opportunities to as many people as possible, until now we have asked delegates to book one, rather than both, of our fabulous Historical Suppers. We have held delegates back from booking both nights of Hardy’s Historical Suppers, however as  the Conference is nearly upon us we are pleased to open up the Historical Suppers to new bookings on both nights! So panic...

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#HNSLondon14 Short Story Award deadline extended to Sunday 31st August!
Aug08

#HNSLondon14 Short Story Award deadline extended to Sunday 31st August!

Great news for conference goers, the deadline for entry to the Short Story Award has been extended to Sunday 31st August! Delegates of the Historical Novel Society Conference 2014 are invited to enter the Short Story Award. Historical short stories set no later than 1960 must be a maximum 2500 words (no minimum).  Open theme. The winner will be awarded the HNS London14 Short Story Cup and receive a prize of £100. Please ensure you...

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Charlie Farrow
Jul24

Charlie Farrow

Charlie Farrow is HNSLondo14 Coference Co-ordinator and Webmaster. She was amongst the first cohort of marketers in the UK to be awarded Chartered status. She has worked with big brands and small businesses, both agency and client-side. She currently specialises in helping writers bring their work to market, providing a full range of literary, technical and marketing services – editing, cover art, e-book production, marketing...

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