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Giveaway – THE FROZEN RIVER BY ARIEL LAWHON

  Here’s a wonderful way to cap off 2023! Simon & Schuster Australia is very kindly offering a giveaway of 10 copies of Ariel Lawhon’s new release, The Frozen River. The first 10 commenters will be the lucky winners of The Frozen River. From the bestselling author of Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical

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HNSA 2023

POST CONFERENCE RECORDINGS ON SALE

Missed the HNSA 2023 Conference? Here’s your chance to catch up with post conference recordings. You can access 20 fabulous sessions across our two stream program. These will be available to view on demand until midnight on 29 February 2023. You can find full program details here. Online and In-Person conference attendees can view the sessions via their existing ticket at no

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HNSA 2023

hnsa 2023 conference -that’s a wrap!

Two years in the planning. Two days of celebration! The HNSA Conference was a blast and a terrific time was had by all. We’re so glad our community could finally catch up again in person and the ether. We’re proud to have brought you a hybrid conference with all sessions livestreamed to an online audience.

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ARA Historical Novel Prize

2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize Winners Announced

Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA), in partnership with Australia’s leading essential building and infrastructure services provider ARA Group, is excited to announce the winners of the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize. The winner of the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize – Adult Category is Salonika Burning – Gail Jones (Text Publishing). The winner of the

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ARA Historical Novel Prize

2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize Shortlists Announced

Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA), in partnership with Australia’s leading essential building and infrastructure services provider ARA Group, is excited to announce the Shortlists for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize. This year’s shortlisted titles weave a rich tapestry of narratives, transporting readers across different times and places, exploring the depths of human spirit, resilience,

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ARA Historical Novel Prize

2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize Longlists Announced

Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA), in partnership with Australia’s leading essential building and infrastructure services provider ARA Group, is excited to announce the Longlists for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize. This year’s Longlists traverse a vast tapestry of settings and eras, delving into tales of love against prejudice, the resilience in the face of

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Pitching Appointments
HNSA 2023

announcing our pitching appointments

HNSA is committed to assisting aspiring writers to reach their potential. With this in mind, we’re delighted to introduce pitching appointments to our 2023 conference program. Here’s your chance to pitch your manuscript to a stellar list of industry professionals. Our pitch takers include Annette Barlow (Allen & Unwin), Tara Wynne (Curtis Brown Australia), Meredith

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conference dinner

EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR HNSA 2023 ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for our 2023 HNSA Conference to be held on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October 2023 at the Southern Sydney Event Centre at Hurstville, conveniently located close to Sydney Airport and Hurstville Station. Take advantage of our early bird registration discount which ends on 20 September 2023. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS We’ve decided

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Podcast

imagining the past latest podcast

Our latest catch up podcast from selected sessions of the 2021 HNSA Conference features our 2023 Winter Online Program tutor, Paula Morris, in conversation with Julie Janson and Cassandra Pybus. They discuss how history is written by the victors, but when such accounts are challenged, who then gets to define history in the context of

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2023 HNSA Conference
HNSA 2023

HNSA 2023 CONFERENCE – SAVE THE DATE 21-22 october 2023

  Drum roll… our 2023 HNSA Conference will be held on 21-22 October at the Southern Sydney Event Centre at Hurstville, conveniently located close to Sydney Airport and Hurstville Station. Early bird tickets will go on sale in July. Make sure you save the date!   THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS We’ve decided to offer

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