I’m making slow progress, learning as I write. But this is also happening (see photo) and I’m also working on a new historical novel. #AmWriting #HNS2026 #HistoricalFiction

A banner image that reads: Historical Novel Society, 2026 First Chapters Competition, Congratulations to COMMITTED by Zena Ryder, 17th to 19th Century Short List.

📚 Thrilled that my novel, COMMITTED, has shortlisted in this contest (17th-19th century category) 🎉

My main character, Anna, is a fighter and I'm fighting to get her story in front of readers' eyeballs!

#historicalfiction #histfic #hns2026 #hnsfirstchapterscompetition #historicalnovelsociety

Delighted & honoured by this, particularly given the quality of the field. Huge thanks to the judges and all at HNS. #hns2026 #historicalfiction #timetravel #cornwall #writer #historicalnovelsociety #firstchapterscompetition #angarrack

Very excited that my novel is shortlisted in the Adventure Category of The First Chapters Competition organised by @histnovsoc.bsky.social.

Congratulations to all those on the shortlists. And good luck in the next stages.

#hns2026 #histfic #historicalfiction #amwriting

Certificate showing Dido, Fugitive Queen by Marianne Holmes shortlisted for the Historical Novel Society 2026 First Chapters Competition in the Ancient to 10th Century Short List

So excited that my Dido story has been shortlisted in the Historical Novel Society's 2026 First Chapters Competition in the Ancient to 10th Century category.

Thank you @hns2026.bsky.social and congratulations to all listed authors.

#HistoricalFiction #BookSky #HNS2026 #HistoricalNovelSociety

Thrilled my work-in-progress is shortlisted, in the 'Biographical Historical Fiction' category, for HNS's 2026 First Chapters Competition. Many thanks to the judges & organisers - and congratulations to everyone shortlisted!💫🎉 #hns2026 #historicalfiction #hnsfirstchapterscompetition

Certificate from Historical Novel Society for A Murder of Crows being on the 2026 First Chapters competition 17th to 19th century shortlist

So thrilled to be shortlisted in the prestigious #hns2026 competition. I couldn't be happier to have A Murder of Crows recognised by the #historicalnovelsociety. Thank you @histnovsoc.bsky.social #historicalfiction💙📚 #booksky

My story Un|Common Thread has been shortlisted in the Historical Novel Society (17th to 19th century category) First Pages Competition. I’m so thrilled that this story has reached the judge’s hearts

#hns2026 #historicalfiction #hnsfirstchapterscompetition #historicalnovelsociety

A little bit about my historical novel in progress, #Manumission.

#HNS2026 #HNSFirstChaptersCompetition #AmWriting #HistoricalFiction.

Thanks so much to the judges who have selected my novel in progress for the Historical Adventure category in the #HNSFirstChaptersCompetition.

#Manumission is set in the years following the global pandemic that ancient historians call the Antonine pandemic.

#HNS2026 #AmWriting #HistoricalFiction

HNS 2026 Conference: Print the Legend | HNS 2026 Conference, Maynooth Campus Join us in vibrant Maynooth for the HNS 2026 Conference. Hear keynote speakers, meet agents, enter our competition, and enjoy our social programme. We explore finding, defining and authoring legends…

The HNS 2026 First Chapters Competition is now OPEN for submissions!
Find full details at hns2026.com
We're cannot wait to read your pages!
Best of luck to all!
#hns2026 #firstchapterscompetion #WritingCommunity #writingcompetition #writers

A beautiful day in Maynooth today sorting out some things for #HNS2026 conference with @katmezzacappa.bsky.social . More to come on HNS2026.com