In the next episode of Imagining the Past, the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize winning author, Gail Jones, chats with Greg Johnston about her complex novel, Salonika Burning. It’s a book that tells a greater truth about WW1 history through the braided narratives of historical figures, artists and storytellers. About the book Greece, 1917. The
Time for a giveaway for our HNSA newsletter subscribers! Thanks to Echo Publishing, there are 5 copies on offer of Bernice Barry’s debut novel, Sarah Evans, which explores a woman’s struggle in the pitiless streets of C18th London, and her quest to overcome brutal challenges by finding her own value and fighting for her rights.
Time for a giveaway for our HNSA newsletter subscribers! Thanks to Penguin Random House, there are 5 copies on offer of Amanda Willimot’s novel, Winter of the Wolf. Inspired by a notorious werewolf trial, blending history with paranormal and feminist themes, and with a moving queer romance at its core, Winter of the Wolf is
In our next episode of Imagining the Past, Suzanne Leal chats with Greg Johnston about her 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize, CYA shortlisted novel, Running with Ivan, some of the differences between writing CYA and Adult fiction, and her interesting methods of research. Suzanne Leal’s debut novel for middle-grade readers, Running with Ivan, is a time
The next episode in our 2024 season of Imagining the Past features Melissa Lucashenko discussing with Greg Johnston the research and writing of her novel, Edenglassie – a brilliant story that boldly reclaims and reframes the colonial narrative.
In the next episode of our 2024 season, Fiona Kelly McGregor discusses with Kelly Gardiner the many intricacies of writing her novel, Iris, shortlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category. The Imagining the Past podcast series features authors appearing at the Historical Novel Society Australasia biennial conferences or have been recognised in our
The next episode in our 2024 season of Imagining the Past features Robbie Arnott discussing with Greg Johnston the many intricacies of writing the novel Limberlost, based on his family folklore and longlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category. Robbie Arnott’s acclaimed debut, Flames (2018), won a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist
Inspired by McKinnon’s own family history, To Sing of War is a rich, compelling and intricately woven novel of love, war, and friendship, perfect for readers of Anthony Doerr, Richard Flanagan, Shirley Hazzard and Barbara Kingsolver. December 1944: In New Guinea, a young Australian nurse, Lotte Wyld, chances upon her first love, Virgil Nicholson, there
Time for another giveaway! Echo Publishing is very kindly offering 5 copies of Free by Meg Keneally. Inspired by historical figures and actual events, Free shines a light on the indomitable figure who rose from horse thief to the merchant queen of Sydney Cove. In a story told with warmth and compassion for those who
Time for a giveaway for our HNSA newsletter subscribers! Thanks to Harper Collins Publishers, there are 5 copies of Siobhan O’Brien’s debut release, All the Golden Light. The novel is a sweeping work of historical fiction, exploring First World War Australia and how we find connection, meaning and beauty in a time of darkness. Perfect
