As the spring blows in, I find myself getting super excited for conference season! There are a few I’m excited about, but my favorite happens in June–the Historical Novel Society. It alternates every other year between the U.S. and England. This year it’s going down in a beautiful coastal town in Florida.
So what’s all the fuss about? Who even attends?
READERS WHO LOVE…
**Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, His. Romance, or His. YA
**Meeting authors they love, plus books signings
**Late night sex readings by their favorite authors (Diana G abaldon and several others with juicy tales)
**Big names like C.W. Gortner, Susan Vreeland, Michelle Moran, She
rry Jones, Leslie Carroll, and SO MANY MORE)
**Era fashion show & contest
**Cool panels on things like women in history, weaponry,witchcraft, the ancient world, poison, et al.
**Cocktail hour and semi-formal dinners
**novels with swashbuckling, seafaring, warring, medieval, renaissance, regency, early 1900’s or even WWII adventure tales and more
WRITERS WHO…
**Write in any of those categories above
**Enjoy any of those things above
**Want to pitch to agents & editors
**Are interested in craft or agent panels
**Could use some peer inspiration and camaraderie
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**Want to meet their writing heroes
**Want to hit sunny Florida and stay in a hotel that overlooks the bay
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What about you? Do you have any conferences you’re really excited about?
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Heather’s historical novels have received national starred reviews, been featured in print media including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and have been chosen as a Goodreads Top Pick in 2015. To date, her books have sold in a dozen countries. She enjoys helping other writers and may often be found tweeting helpful links, writing craft articles, or speaking about the industry and her love of books at conferences and retreats. For more information, see her AUTHOR page.
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Late night sex readings? Holy moly!
LOL, Chris. There are some blazin’ scenes in historical novels.
I’m super excited to attend the HNS conference in June too! It’ll be my first time!
Yay! I’m so excited to hook up with everyone.
I’ll be there! They have workshops on weapons, witchcraft, and poison! Plus, there’s palm trees 🙂
Are you seriously coming, Kate? I’d love to meet you! 🙂
Hey! Yes, I’m coming, and I can’t wait to meet you too! I’ll probably book everything next week 🙂
Kate!!! OMG! Yay!!!!! Drinks on the patio for sure! I’m so excited to meet you.
WOOOT!! Absolutely 😀
Heather, I absolutely cannot wait for this conference! As a native Floridian, I am looking forward to welcoming many friends, fellow authors, and fans of historical fiction to the Sunshine State! It’s gonna be a blast!
Donna, I CAN’T WAIT! Especially to see you and the girls. It’s going to be so fun! xo