#HNSLondon14 ‘My Era is Better than Yours’ Video
Oct06

#HNSLondon14 ‘My Era is Better than Yours’ Video

We are delighted to present the (shortened) video of the fabulous #HNSLondon14 panel session, ‘My Era is Better than Yours’, featuring Antonia Hodgson (Georgian), Suzannah Dunn (Tudor), Philip Stevens (Chair), Giles Kristian (Viking and Civil War), Harry Sidebottom (Ancient Rome) and Angus Donald (Medieval). Who could have anticipated that Angus Donald would plead the case for ‘love’ to such hilarious effect?...

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Conn Iggulden Keynote Address HNSLondon14
Oct01

Conn Iggulden Keynote Address HNSLondon14

Conn Iggulden delighted all of us with his entertaining Key Note Address at HNSLondon14. We present a short excerpt here. The full version is available on the HNS YouTube Channel. More videos follow. All videos by Johnny Yates for the Historical Novel Society. Please feel free to share the love @Conn_Iggulden, @YatesJohnny, @histnovsoc,...

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#HNSLondon14 Experience Video
Sep10

#HNSLondon14 Experience Video

Teaser film of #HNSLondon14. More Conference videos by Johnny Yates to follow.

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Congratulations to Lorna Fergusson Winner of the #HNSLondon14 Short Story Award
Sep09

Congratulations to Lorna Fergusson Winner of the #HNSLondon14 Short Story Award

The results of the contest were revealed by judge Ian Skillicorn, founder of Short Story Week, on Saturday 6th September at #HNSLondon14. It gives us great pleasure to publish the full results here. Our grateful thanks go to the reading panel: Charlotte Betts, Carol McGrath and Ouida Taafe who diligently read all the entries, even though we extended the deadline. Ladies you are real troopers! Congratulations go to the writers of all...

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Historical Novel Society Conference: LONDON, UK, 5th to 7th September, 2014
Jun19

Historical Novel Society Conference: LONDON, UK, 5th to 7th September, 2014

The Historical Novel Society Conference alternates each year between the UK and America. Last year the Conference was in Florida. The previous London Conference was in 2012 and we have archived our site for information about the wonderful speakers and networking opportunities that make this event such a success.  

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#HNSLondon14 Short Story Award – submissions invited
May19

#HNSLondon14 Short Story Award – submissions invited

We would like to invite submissions for the 2014 Historical Novel Society Conference Short Story Award. This prestigious competition is open to all delegates at #HNSLondon14 and the closing date: 15th August 2014 extended to 31st August 2014. Up to 2500 words : historical set : open theme : e-submissions only Prizes: £100 and the HNSLondon14 Short Story Cup Please CLICK HERE to submit your entry via the Short Story Award Submission...

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