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The HWA members' newsletter is on its way to your inbox! This month: awards news, what books sold well (and badly) last year, and a somewhat unusual writing competition. Hope it's interesting!

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@anniehistory.bsky.social, author of Murder in Anglo-Saxon England, describes how she went about researching her new book. Were there laws that dealt with murder, justice & compensation? She also looks at some of the surprising cases she found. More at historiamag.com/murder-law-anglo-saxon-england

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Over the moon about being Editor's Choice in the latest issue of the Historical Novel Society's journal historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-... #theballadofmarykearney #historicalfiction #Ireland #writingcommunity @historia-hwa.bsky.social

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Fancy a five-minute history binge? Historia's February newsletter is in your inbox! With a round-up of top features and a look ahead at what's coming up over the next month or so. Goes well with a morning cuppa or a bite of lunch

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Books 2025 – on sale today – 'Scotland’s Medieval Queens: From Saint Margaret to Margaret of Denmark' 'by Sharon Bennett Connolly @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @thehistorybits.bsky.social ladyjanegrey.info?p=18759

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Sharon Bennett Connolly writes about Scotland's medieval queens - peacemakers, diplomats, mothers, widows, prisoners, a saint, a queen in her own right - whose roles have too often been glossed over. They're all in her new book! Find out more at: historiamag.com/inspired-scotlands-medieval-queens

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For Historia, Carolyn Kirby interviews Luke Pepera about his book Motherland, a ground-breaking exploration of Africa’s uniquely long history and diverse cultures. It's informed by Luke’s experiences of growing up in a Ghanaian family. Find out more at historiamag.com/historia-interview-luke-pepera

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@kateagriffin.bsky.social writes about discovering the history of the St Giles rookery, London's most notorious slum and the backdrop to her and @mhut25.bsky.social's new book. Why was the area left in a state of shocking poverty for two centuries? Find out at: historiamag.com/st-giles-rookery

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'I believe books and reading are the best way for young minds to explore and experience the world' 🚀 Award-winning YA & children's author @catwrote.bsky.social shares her writing insights and what she loves about teaching for us.

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Did you know that authors get paid every time you borrow one of their books from the library? Well they do! (11.76p per time 🤗) And this can really add up. Given that the median author income per year is about £7000, this is an incredibly important revenue stream for authors. Go get borrowing! 📚📚📚

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Some exciting professional news…

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In which I am possibly too honest about publishing.

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The Kindertransport rescue programme was a huge achievement — but not a complete success, says Catherine Hokin. She tells Historia about this and other responses to the refugee crisis before and during WWII. Find out more at historiamag.com/kindertransport-other-responses @cathokin.bsky.social

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Very happy to see Madame Matisse included in @historia-hwa.bsky.social's roundup of historical books to look out for in 2025, alongside some other beauties from writers I admire! Thank you @francesowen.bsky.social 🌸🌸🌸 www.historiamag.com/historical-b...

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I am featured in #author showcase this week in @historia-hwa.bsky.social magazine with #TheBalladofMaryKearney @historicalwriters.bsky.social historicalwriters.org (scroll down) #historicalfiction #Irishwriting

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Tickets available now to hear me and @lisamedvedauthor.bsky.social on writing about women silenced by history #TheMaidenofFlorence @historia-hwa.bsky.social @oundlefestoflit.bsky.social @karenrustwriter.bsky.social #writingcommunity #historicalfiction #author www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/pet...

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I read a lot of manuscripts for review, in mentoring, for editing & proofing. I'm a teacher and mentor +PhD in Creative writing & 10 books published. I've been edited a lot. In tandem, my secondary English experience and marking thousands of GCSEs plus EAL & adult literacy work. #writingcommunity 💙📚

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New in Historia: The Dunkirkers, almost forgotten now, were the most feared pirates of the early 17th century. @emswifthook.bsky.social, author of the Lord's Learning series, thinks it's time we remembered these Flemish sea-wolves. Find out more at historiamag.com/dunkirkers-17th-century-pirates.

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Joined @societyofauthors.bsky.social and rejoined @historia-hwa.bsky.social which had lapsed because I want to be more connected to other authors next year 💚

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Gobsmacked. Thank you @patrickkincaid.bsky.social for such a heartfelt endorsement. #HistoricalFiction #Renaissance @historia-hwa.bsky.social #Fairlight #Bookrecommendation This makes my day and many days to come.

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For all the best news and updates on all things to do with writing and publishing historical novels, follow: @historia-hwa.bsky.social

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Have you looked at your emails this morning? Historia's first newsletter of the year is waiting for you. Our monthly 5-minute read tells you about recent Historia features and has a subscribers-only look at what's coming up. I hope you enjoy it!

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📚📚It's here!📚📚 Historia's mega-feature summarising every book by HWA authors (that I know of) published in 2025. 114 books, fiction and non-fiction, to take you through the year. Have a browse at historiamag.com/historical-b... Happy New Reading Year!

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“God has given women beautiful minds," said Christine de Pizan. James Burge reviews the BL's Medieval Women exhibition, which features Christine among many other women, and finds that "this exhibition makes a powerful case in her support." historiamag.com/review-medieval-women-bl

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In Historia now: Alec Marsh writes about the licensed brothels used by British troops in France during the First World War. They're part of the background to his new novel, Cut and Run. historiamag.com/licensed-bro...

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New in Historia: Carolyn Kirby reviews The Mare by Angharad Hampshire, an “astonishingly good” debut novel which tells the true story of the first woman to be extradited from the US for Nazi war crimes. Read her review: historiamag.com/review-mare-...

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Historia's closing down fpr Christmas this afternoon, so I want to catch up with messages (it's been a mad few weeks). But first, have a wonderful holiday, you lovely book and history people! Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and a Happy New Year! See you on the other side

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The last HWA members' newsletter is on its way to your inbox just in time for lunch! Featuring a look back at this year's successes and a message from our chair, Imogen, to mark the HWA's 10th anniversary🎂🎈🎈🥳

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Happy 10th anniversary to the Historical Writers' Association @historia-hwa.bsky.social. I'm very proud to be a member 😊

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Oh! Love this #Bookreview in La Nazione of the #translation of #TheMaidenofFlorence #historicalfiction #Irishwriting @historia-hwa.bsky.social 'a meticulous reconstruction of Renaissance Florence... with a contemporary resonance of the abuse of power and violence towards women.'

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I haven't been around much lately - happily snowed under with information about books by HWA authors coming out in 2025! Next year we'll be here much more often. Yippee!

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New Writer Beware blog post: Royalty language in publishing contracts may seem straightforward, but recent complaints to Writer Beware suggest that you may need to demand more clarity. A look at why there's a concern, and what questions to ask writerbeware.blog/2024/12/06/w...

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Yesterday's #VikingLunch. It's like herding cats getting them all to look in the same direction at the same time. Thankfully, no fishy cat farts (as far as I know) @jcduncanauthor.bsky.social @matthewharffy.bsky.social

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