Hi Sandra and everyone, Thanks for pointing out the Globe & Mail article. I enjoyed reading it myself. The reporter phoned me one afternoon and asked if he...
... Though less well informed about RWA (Romance Writers of America) - if that's what he meant by Romance Writers Association. I was less than thrilled with...
Hi Pam, The May Review usually ships towards the end of May. This year it is a little late, but I believe it's being posted today. Best, Richard Richard Lee ...
I couldn't get to the article through this link. Diane ... From: Sandra G-N To: HistoricalNovelSociety@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 2:49 PM ...
Hi All Can anyone tell me more about this award from the Romantic Novelists Association? From the RNA website, it appears to have been previously given for a...
Hi Sarah, I judged the Elizabeth Goudge in 2000 - and awarded the prize to Gwen Kirkwood. That year it was a silver cup, and was awarded for the best short...
The Elizabeth Goudge Trophy used to be awarded for the best Historical Novel each year, along with the Major Novel of the Year Award. In years when an...
I think others have answered many of your queries re the Elizabeth Goudge, Sarah. Knowing that it was once for historical fiction has kind of cheesed me off...
When I was judging it did have to be historical... Richard Lee Founder/Publisher The Historical Novel Society www.historicalnovelsociety.org Marine Cottage,...
This year the Elizabeth Goudge Award is for 'A romantic short story, not more than 2,000 words entitled 'Seascape'. The trophy is to be presented at the RNA...
Hi all, As you may have seen, earlier this week the latest version of the HNS website went live. We listened to feedback, getting rid of the frames interface...
... Sarah, The redesigned site looks great :-) And wow, what a lot of member links! A nice touch. Teresa -- http://www3.sympatico.ca/eckford/Reviews.htm ...
HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE! Want to find out the latest plans for the first annual Historical Novel Society...
Claire Morris
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Jun 30, 2004 4:38 am
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Can anyone help me? I am currently editing a manuscript set in the mid-fourteenth century, in which the hero is captured 'by an Egyptian captain' on his way...
J Dixon
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Jul 5, 2004 7:27 am
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Jay ... Barbary pirates were still slave raiding the coasts of England & Ireland in the time of Charles I (hence his excuse for imposing Ship Money). ... Don't...
This rings a vague bell. I don't know about the 14thC but there's a factual book just come out about white slavers in the ummm.... oh dear, 18th or 19thC....
Aha! Found it! It's called White Gold by Giles Milton. Here's the url to a review http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/thereview.cfm?id=700392004 Susan ... ...
This is a little outside my area of expertise but it sounds rather questionable. The Barbary pirates were active from the end of the 15th Century (following...
Many thanks to everyone who answerd my qyery about slaves in the 14th century - I think I'll have to do some more research - especially as hero is returning...
J Dixon
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Jul 6, 2004 7:24 am
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Hi, Willow here, a fanatical historical fiction fan from northern Canada. I confess, I was ruined by a librarian. As a young child, I loved books. My history...
For those interested in a great conference AND a great writing organization, check out Women Writing the West! Each year WWW sponsors the Willa (in honor of...
For those interested in a great conference AND a great writing organization, check out Women Writing the West! Each year WWW sponsors the Willa (in honor of...
Ooops! Sorry for the double message on WWW's conference! My announcement bounced back so I thought it hadn't made it through at all. Gail -- Gail L. Jenner ...
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