HNS UK 2024
The Historical Novel Society UK conference
Dartington Hall, Devon
6-8 September 2024
The theme of the 2024 UK conference is historical fiction on film, tv, and stage
HNS UK 2024 presents an exciting programme of keynote speakers, parallel sessions, one-to-ones with agents and publishers, excursions, bookstall, podcasts, maps exhibition, and a gala dinner. You can get involved in the lead-up to the conference by joining us for the Pre-Conference Online sessions, sending us a Blogpost proposal, or taking part in the pre-conference conversation on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up to the quarterly conference newsletter for breaking news on the conference.
The onsite conference is sold out. You can join the waiting list here:
https://historicalnovelsocietyuk.regfox.com/hns-uk-2024
Alternatively, you can register for an online ticket here:
https://historicalnovelsocietyuk.regfox.com/online
We are also running a pre-conference online programme in May and June. If you book for one or more of the pre-conference sessions, you are eligible for a 15% discount on the HNS 2024 Online Conference Ticket.
HNS PRE-CONFERENCE ONLINE PROGRAMME
See the Pre-Conference Online Programme and book here: https://historicalnovelsocietyuk.regfox.com/hns-uk-2024-pre-conference-online-programme
Conference speakers include Bernard Cornwell, Kate Quinn, Diana Gabaldon and Chris Humphreys, Ian Mortimer, Elizabeth Chadwick, S.G. MacLean, David Gilman, Matthew Harffy, Jane Johnson, Michael Jecks, Anna Neima, Helen Steadman and Christine Mackie, Deborah Swift, Elizabeth Fremantle and more!
THE VENUE
Dartington Hall, Devon
A beautiful venue with medieval courtyard and Great Hall, listed gardens, deer park, modernist buildings, The White Hart pub and restaurant, The Green Table cafe, cinema, riverside walks, and a history that stretches back beyond the 1086 Domesday Book.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PREVIOUS UK CONFERENCE
‘I enjoyed meeting fellow readers of historical novels.’
‘I appreciated that indie writers were given as much time and credence as traditionally published authors. I liked that we had ample time between sessions to socialise. I loved the atmosphere of the venue. I liked the diverse range of authors included on the speakers’ list.’
‘I enjoyed meeting friends, new and old, and the incredible vibe my colleagues gave to this event. We were very friendly, inclusive, collegial and congenial. That was my favourite element, followed closely by the high quality talks and really great optional evening events.’
‘The excursions were excellent, as were the opportunities to mingle with fellow delegates.’
‘I always value the ‘in-between’ times when I can meet people either I don’t know already or that I have interacted with online. The agent & publisher session was good. The Friday night dinner was excellent. There was a very upbeat atmosphere about the event and delegates enjoyed each other’s company.’
The Historical Novel Society UK 2024 conference 