Networking & Social
Delegates will have many opportunities to network and socialise with speakers, industry professionals and friends – old and new – and to enjoy some delicious catering. We hope that HNS Conference 2014 will be great fun, as well as rewarding and informative.
#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? The others fought their corner with equal aplomb, however it was put to a very vocal audience vote to decide the winner….but all the panellists delighted with their...
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,...
#HNSLondon14 Experience Video
Teaser film of #HNSLondon14. More Conference videos by Johnny Yates to follow.
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 the stories listed, but especially to Lorna Fergusson for a very accomplished piece of writing! Well done everyone!...
#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 not! If you have already booked and paid for either the Friday or Saturday Supper, then...
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....
#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 page. Full rules and guidance available...
Dining at Hardy’s Brasserie
On Friday and Saturday evening we have asked Hardy’s Brasserie to concoct some special historical menus for us – and we invite some delegates to join us in relaxed surroundings to make merry into the small hours. Hardy’s is a short walk from the Marylebone campus. It is known for its literary dinners. We have the whole place to ourselves on both nights – and there is a paying bar for those who are not dining, or wish to join us at any time. Numbers are limited, so if...
