HNSA holds an annual calendar of satellite events in addition to the biennial conference.
2017 Meet the Author Events
Hear local authors talk about their works and shared themes in historical fiction writing. These events are intended to showcase aspiring, emerging and established literary talent.
The 2017 Program includes events in:
Brisbane events
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Tuesday 29 August 2017 – Brisbane
| Time | 1.00pm – 2.00pm(Please arrive 15 minutes early) |
| Venue | Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Street, Grange |
| Theme | History from the Archives |
| Participating Authors | Cheryl Hayden: A Christmas Game (2012)Duncan Richardson: Jason Chen and the Time Banana (2012) |
| Tickets | Free eventPhone The Grange Library on 07 3407 2523 to reserve your place. |
Melbourne events
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Sunday 20 August 2017 – Melbourne
| Time | 2.30pm – 4.30pm(Please arrive 15 minutes early) |
| Venue | Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| Theme | War & Romance Historical Fiction**Door Prize**
Free ticket to HNSA 2017 Workshop – ‘Medieval, Regency and So Much More: Writing Historical Romance for the International Market’ Refer to HNSA 2017 Programme for workshop details. (Note: Prize winner must have a ticket to attend HNSA 2017) |
| Participating Authors | Gabrielle Gardner, Sweetmans Road (forthcoming)Sylvia Karakaltsas: A Perfect Stone (forthcoming)
Elise McCune: Castle of Dreams (2016) Gabrielle Ryan (Chair): Hush Little Baby (in progress), Twitter @Gabagail Alison Stuart: And Then Mine Enemy (2016) |
| Tickets | $15.00 pp (plus online booking fee)Afternoon tea included
(Bookings now closed) |
Sunday 18 June 2017 – Melbourne
| Time | 2.30pm – 4.30pm(Please arrive 15 minutes early) |
| Venue | Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| Theme | Ancient & Medieval Historical Fiction |
| Participating Authors | Lindy CameronBarbara Gaskell Denvil: The Flame Eater (2016)
Rachel Nightingale: Harlequin’s Riddle (2017) Paul Hansen, The Dragon Throne (forthcoming, Bk 3 of Last War of Gods and Men series) Linda Weste (Chair): Nothing Sacred (2016) |
| Tickets | $15.00 pp (plus online booking fee)Afternoon tea included
(Bookings now closed) |
Sunday 9 April 2017 – Melbourne
| Time | 2.30pm – 4.30pm(Please arrive 15 minutes early) |
| Venue | Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| Theme | Children & Young Adult Historical Fiction |
| Participating Authors | Goldie Alexander: That Stranger Next Door (2014)Robyn Bavati: Within these Walls (2016)
Elizabeth Jane Corbett (Chair): The Tides Between (forthcoming, 2017) Pamela Rushby: Lizzie and Margaret Rose (2016) |
| Tickets | $15.00 pp (plus online booking fee)Afternoon tea included
Tickets available from here (Bookings now closed) |
Sunday 19 February 2017 – Melbourne
| Official Melbourne Launch of the HNSA 2017 Conference Program | |
| Time | 2.30pm – 4.30pm(Please arrive 15 minutes early) |
| Venue | Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| Theme | Australian Historical Fiction |
| Participating Authors | Ella Carey: Secret Shores (forthcoming)Kali Napier: An Emu War (forthcoming)
Greg Pyers: The Unfortunate Victim (2017) Gabrielle Ryan (Chair): Hush Little Baby (in progress), Twitter @Gabagail Dorothy Simmons: Living Like a Kelly (2015) |
| Tickets | $15.00 pp (plus online booking fee)Afternoon tea included
(Bookings now closed) |
Sydney events
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Wednesday 26 July – Sydney
| Time | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Venue | Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon |
| Theme/Title | Wings into History: how the past inspires historical fiction |
| Participating Authors | Justin Sheedy : No Greater Love (2016)Kim Kelly: This Red Earth (New edition 2017)
Michelle Morgan: Flying Through Clouds (2017) Winton Higgins: The Rule of Law (2017) |
| Tickets | $5.00 pp.Bookings essential
Light refreshments provided Tickets available from Gordon Library here. |
Monday 29 May – Sydney
| Time | 6.30pm-8.30pm |
| Venue | Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont St, Sutherland |
| Theme/Title | Follow that Horse! All you ever wanted to know about researching, writing and publishing historical fiction |
| Participating Authors | Elisabeth Storrs: Tales of Ancient Rome: Call to Juno (2016)Isolde Martyn: Troubadour (2017)
Debbie Robson: Tomaree (2016) Julianne Miles-Brown: Misadventure (forthcoming) Di Murray (Chair): Printer’s Ink (forthcoming, 2017) |
| Tickets | Free event. Bookings essentialLight refreshments provided
(Bookings now closed) |
Wednesday 29 March – Sydney
| Official Sydney Launch of the HNSA 2017 Conference Program | |
| Time | 7.00pm – 9.00pm |
| Venue | Mosman Library, 600 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney |
| Theme/Title | Fossicking through the Gems of History: Recreating the Past in Fiction |
| Participating Authors | Elisabeth Storrs: Tales of Ancient Rome: Call to Juno (2016)Belinda Murrell: The Lost Sapphire (2016)
Felicity Pulman: I, Morgana & The Once and Future Camelot (2016) Lauren Chater: The Lace Weaver (2018) Lynette McDermott: The Garth Trilogy (in progress) |
| Tickets | Free event. Bookings essentialLight refreshments provided
Tickets available from Mosman Library: [Bookings now closed] |
Local Chapters
Local chapters enable writers and readers to gather for informal face-to-face gatherings.
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