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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

If you have registered for the HNS 2026 conference you can now book a on-to-one slot with an agent or publisher: hns2026.com/agents-and-p...

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Agents and Publishers | HNS 2026 Conference, Maynooth Campus

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Category shortlists for the HNS 2026 First Chapters competition are up: hns2026.com/competition Ten historical fiction categories include CYA, romance, crime, fantasy, and more, with 15 writers; from Ireland, Canada, France, Italy, Puerto Rico, Spain, the UK, and the USA. Congratulations to all!

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

A shout out to Tracey Warr, who has also been inundated with HNS 2026 admin, including helping to finalise results of the HNS 2026 First Chapters Competition, Round 1: hns2026.com/competition She's keeping her head above water with superhuman resolve

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Matthew Harffy @matthewharffy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We had a great conversation last night with Sophie Perinot. I've just finished editing the episode and it will be live on the 6th of March. Like us Sophie will also be at the Historical Novel Society conference in August. Looking forward to that immensely.

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Passion. Obsession. Atmosphere you can feel in your bones. This is your sign to read #Catherine: A Retelling of #WutheringHeights by @essiefox.bsky.social this #ValentinesDay💙 OUT NOW🙌 ✨AVAILABLE NOW✨ Hardback: 🔗https://geni.us/hdV1 Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/79FJv #TeamOrenda

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Katherine Mezzacappa @katmezzacappa.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

My #bookreview Richard Dennis's Rumbling of the Waters @histnovsoc.bsky.social #historicalfiction #1920s 'an absorbing historical and psychological thriller... warning of what happens in a democracy when the rule of law is subverted and instrumentalised.' historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-...

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Matthew Harffy @matthewharffy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Throwback Thursday with an interview all about the book that started my writing career. Mary Anne asked some insighful questions and I enjoyed answering them. Feels good to take a step back and consider the road I've travelled. maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2026/02/thro... #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Katherine Mezzacappa @katmezzacappa.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

My #bookreview of Martin Campbell's The Insanity Inspectors for @histnovsoc.bsky.social 'Individual case notes are heartrending, taking the reader into a world remote in time and geography' #historicalfiction #scottishhistory #insanity historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-... #victorian

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Looking forward to hearing from Vaseem, Justin, and Matthew at HNS 2026

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Informative, interesting and inspiring presentations are at the core of any great conference. We are delighted to announce the HNS 2026 programme on our website: hns2026.com/programme Daily schedules: Saturday: hns2026.com/programme#sa... Sunday: hns2026.com/programme#su... Friday: excursions TBA

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Matthew Harffy @matthewharffy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Gothic fiction, Wuthering Heights, unreliable narrators, and writing from a ghost’s point of view. We’re joined by @essiefox.bsky.social on the latest Rock Paper Swords episode. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3F5f... 📺 youtu.be/42EkcxvnV1I #WritingLife #GothicFiction

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Maynooth Campus offers HNS2026 conference guests reasonably priced accommodation with good public transport and free parking during our conference. For more information: hns2026.com/maynooth-cam...

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

HNS 2026 'Print The Legend' will explore how we create and curate legends, navigating between authenticity and creativity. Amazing speakers and a welcoming atmosphere will create an unmissable event for anyone who loves historical fiction: readers and writers alike. Register now at hns2026.com

HNS 2026 Print the Legend 21-23 August 2026 at Maynooth Campus Ireland. A view of South Campus lawns in summer time.

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HNS 2026 @hns2026.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The HNS 2026 First Chapters Competition is now open until 17 November 2025, both to HNS members and to non-members, and to unpublished and previously published authors. Send in the opening plus synopsis of a previously unpublished full-length historical novel. See more: hns2026.com/competition

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Maybelle Wallis @histwriter.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

A beautiful day in Maynooth today sorting out some things for #HNS2026 conference with @katmezzacappa.bsky.social . More to come on HNS2026.com

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