Historia’s early October giveaway is the second of three Crowns shortlist specials. Win all six books shortlisted for the 2018 HWA Non-fiction Crown Award, showcasing the best in historical writing. Just follow the instructions below to enter. You’ve got four chances to win and can enter using any or all of the options: 1. Sign up to the Historia […]
2018 HWA Crowns: the shortlists
The Historical Writers’ Association (HWA) is delighted to announce the shortlisted books for the 2018 Gold, Non-Fiction and Debut HWA Crown Awards. Each shortlist category contains six outstanding books, ranging across centuries and continents and proving, once again, the richness, variety and vigour of historical writing currently being published in the UK. From all of […]
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So, What Exactly IS Historical Fiction?
Marianne Kavanagh ponders the definitions applied to fiction set in the past. What is historical fiction? It might seem a strange question to raise with readers of Historia, rather than, say, members of the AA or Greenpeace. Surely we are exactly the people who should know. But sometimes it feels as if we’re working with other […]
History by the River
History by the River is a monthly panel event with a social buzz for lovers of books, history and good beer. It’s a chance to get together with fellow readers and authors to hear about the best new historical writing, then discuss it all over a drink afterwards. BUT IN MAY WE ARE HISTORY IN […]
HWA Christmas Reads 2017
We asked members of the Historical Writers’ Association which books are on their Christmas list, and which they are giving to others. The results include some sparkling fiction and non-fiction, from prize-winning novels to hidden gems. Clare Mulley I am very lucky that as a judge for the 2017 HWA non-fiction prize I have already received 55 excellent history […]
HWA Award Winners Announced!
On a typically wet November evening, the historical literati gathered at Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London to award the 2017 Crowns for the best historical writing of the last year. The rain didn’t dampen spirits – over 100 publishers, agents, authors and fans were in attendance to see the winners take home the […]
HWA Crowns Longlists announced!
The Historical Writers’ Association announces the longlists for its 2017 Gold, Debut and Non-Fiction Crowns. It has been an exciting year in the wonderfully diverse world of historical publishing, and The Historical Writers’ Association (HWA) are delighted to announce the books that have been longlisted for their 2017 Gold, Debut and Non-Fiction Crowns. “I’m absolutely thrilled […]