The New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society presents this recording from May 15, 2024. Loretta Goldberg moderated our Open Mic Night at the Jefferson Market Library. Ten members joined her in the intimate Mae West Room to read excerpts from their works in progress and published books. The historical times ranged from 5C Rome to 1960’s San Francisco. Here are the readers in order:

1. Andrew Kass reads from Distant Thunder (WIP)

2. Lisa Yarde reads from The Order of the Dragon (Book 2)

3. Helen Lundstrom Erwin reads from The Lure of Water and Wood

4. Diane Simmons reads from Kidnappers: A Love Story (WIP)

5. Christina Britton Conroy reads from His Majesty’s Theatre

6. Jeri Hilderley reads from Fire Dragon Street Theater 1962-1967

7. Kate Hornstein reads from A Little Amity (WIP),

8. Martha Hoffman reads from The Queen’s Nun (WIP),

9. Anne Marie Brumm reads from her untitled work in progress

10. Faith L. Justice reads from Becoming the Twilight Empress

Additional information:

HNS-NYC website: https://hnsnyc.wixsite.com/hnsnyc

The New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society presents this recording from April 10, 2024 "Two Authors, One Novel or How to Collaborate on a Novel While Remaining Friends." Stephanie Cowell (The Boy in the Rain) is in conversation with Kate Quinn and Janie Chang about their experience in co-writing their novel The Phoenix Crown set during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. They cover what made them decide to work together, what was it about that time period that sparked their interest, how they created a process that allowed them to work remotely on the same book, and—of course!—their extensive historical research. A fascinating discussion for our writer and reader members alike.

HNS-NYC website: https://hnsnyc.wixsite.com/hnsnyc

The New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society presents this recording from February 2, 2024 where our presenters discuss new ways to market historical fiction. Using her experience with podcasting as an example, Libby Hawker advises authors to ignore the conventional musts of marketing. She suggests we be our authentic selves in a chosen medium we love as a better and more enjoyable path to finding readers. Helen Lundstrom Erwin reinforces that advice with a demonstration and discussion of her trailblazing digital marketing set in virtual reality. A fascinating presentation for our writer members.

The video of this program can be found on our website: https://hnsnyc.wixsite.com/hnsnyc

Presenters:

Libby Hawker https://www.hawkerbooks.com/

October in the Earth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW1GFPV3

Helen Lundstrom Erwin https://helenerwin.com/

The Lure of Water and Wood https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKXW59YV

Host:

Loretta Goldberg https://lorettagoldberg.com/

The Reversible Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5W4Z85/