tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post4803935687001589094..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Back from the Historical Novel Society conferenceSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-83007433821889528152013-07-03T20:11:40.710-05:002013-07-03T20:11:40.710-05:00That's a lot of conferencing. I'm plannin...That's a lot of conferencing. I'm planning on going to the Public Library Association conference next March, which will make three in 9 months - but library events are different from writers' conferences. I hope the editor meeting will prove fruitful!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-28715892898981336392013-07-03T10:56:13.676-05:002013-07-03T10:56:13.676-05:00Good rundown! The Conference was my 3rd in 8 month...Good rundown! The Conference was my 3rd in 8 months--the largest one by far. I didn't know a venue like this even existed for Historical Fiction writers before this year. I just completed the first of my 19th century historical trilogy, The Calling Stone, and was happy to connect with an editor at the Conference. The tapes were a great solution to "Which session do I attend?" So many choices! Check out my blog on the Conference on cjfosdick.comCj Fosdickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457098163924964181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78585402918910371762013-06-29T19:40:58.920-05:002013-06-29T19:40:58.920-05:00I'm eager to start reading all of the books me...I'm eager to start reading all of the books mentioned on those panels. They were calling the mystery one "three Jesuits, a Jew, and a Mormon" in jest because, interestingly, Judith Rock, Susan Spann, and Annamaria Alfieri all had Jesuits in their novels (Frederick Ramsay and Anne Perry round out the group with the other categories). The recordings are a big plus.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-86376246685660248292013-06-29T09:48:00.540-05:002013-06-29T09:48:00.540-05:00It was great to see you again, too, Sarah. All th...It was great to see you again, too, Sarah. All the sessions I went to were wonderful, and I had such a good time at the conference. Thanks for posting about the historical mystery and "off the beaten path" panels. Those were two that I wish I'd been able to go to. I'm so glad that recordings are available.Vicki Kondelikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02609232129894659045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-55372934996007545902013-06-28T13:17:50.479-05:002013-06-28T13:17:50.479-05:00HF about well-known historical figures were the bi...HF about well-known historical figures were the big thing then (and still are), but then sagas by authors like Kate Morton, who are writing about fictional or lesser-known characters, became hugely popular. Sourcebooks is great. I'm glad I bought a copy of Firebird before I left for HNS because I didn't see copies there, but three of her earlier books were on sale.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-6706693492498163062013-06-28T12:15:38.193-05:002013-06-28T12:15:38.193-05:00Re publishers' comments to Susanna Kearsley in...Re publishers' comments to Susanna Kearsley in 2008 - I don't think they truly felt the zeitgeist (or what would be the zeitgeist after the financial events of 2008) in that people WOULD want "quieter", well-written titles. Thankfully publishers like Sourcebooks are around to ferret them out!<br /><br />Sarah OLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-32953027050981182942013-06-28T12:02:16.400-05:002013-06-28T12:02:16.400-05:00It took a minute to realize (1) she was speaking w...It took a minute to realize (1) she was speaking with just a mike and no podium and (2) she had no notes. And her speech went flawlessly. I do library tours and teach classes all the time and speak off the cuff, but giving a one-time keynote speech in front of 300 people with no notes? I'd never dare do that.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-34243891950700853072013-06-28T12:00:28.470-05:002013-06-28T12:00:28.470-05:00Thanks! It was great to see you again, Erika! Thanks! It was great to see you again, Erika! Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-59567004893517687412013-06-28T09:52:39.852-05:002013-06-28T09:52:39.852-05:00Re Anne Perry: As a writer, I'm in awe of anyo...Re Anne Perry: As a writer, I'm in awe of anyone daring enough to stand in front of an audience and speak with no notes.<br /><br />I'd never do it.Shelleyhttp://dustbowlstory.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-17349144867615858692013-06-27T23:58:14.694-05:002013-06-27T23:58:14.694-05:00This was a great rundown, Sarah. Thanks! This was a great rundown, Sarah. Thanks! Erika Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614971210603661902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-49914855787835055092013-06-27T21:07:14.547-05:002013-06-27T21:07:14.547-05:00I've tried to capture some of the main points ...I've tried to capture some of the main points as best I could, though my memory being what it is, I know there's quite a lot I missed. There's even more on twitter under the #hns2013 hashtag.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-66691281795476967452013-06-27T20:51:36.604-05:002013-06-27T20:51:36.604-05:00It was great to hang out with you too, and your St...It was great to hang out with you too, and your Storify site is amazing. Thanks for taking the time to pull together everything!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-7179324250438995022013-06-27T20:43:24.830-05:002013-06-27T20:43:24.830-05:00Yes! The dates have been announced. Sept 5-7, 20...Yes! The dates have been announced. Sept 5-7, 2014 in London.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-37656062309610845862013-06-27T20:42:05.985-05:002013-06-27T20:42:05.985-05:00The UK and US conferences have a slightly differen...The UK and US conferences have a slightly different vibe, but it's hard to explain exactly how. Some overlapping authors, but not a significant number.<br /><br />There were many attendees there that I didn't see outside of the formal sessions and didn't get to speak to, and Susanna Kearsley was one of them.<br /><br />You're right, of course - I reviewed Annamaria Alfieri's City of Silver here a few years ago. The later two were emphasized more in this panel. I have a copy of Blood Tango at home and am eager to get to it!<br /><br />I'm at ALA since it's in Chicago... I don't know if I would have gotten on another airplane so quickly if it was elsewhere! PLA's just, what, nine months away? I should be recovered from all my travel by then!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-14700491331414505892013-06-27T20:37:25.420-05:002013-06-27T20:37:25.420-05:00Thank you!
Anne Perry's presence was a bit co...Thank you!<br /><br />Anne Perry's presence was a bit controversial; not everyone there knew her backstory, either. Margaret and Stephanie are both very gracious and eloquent speakers. In the intro to the History Police panel, it was mentioned that Margaret's working on a novel about Nero.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-10644447197912856452013-06-27T20:30:51.721-05:002013-06-27T20:30:51.721-05:00The agents seemed open to a variety of HF settings...The agents seemed open to a variety of HF settings (well, most of them; there were a number of other agents besides the ones at the early Saturday panel). I'm hoping to take better notes at ALA!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-43495082182053702902013-06-27T20:21:28.769-05:002013-06-27T20:21:28.769-05:00Thank you for your informative -- and succinct -- ...Thank you for your informative -- and succinct -- <i>content</i>, running down the conference.<br /><br /><br /><br />Foxessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754083123669916994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-51494966835944642352013-06-27T15:59:14.189-05:002013-06-27T15:59:14.189-05:00I had SUCH a good time -- it was awesome meeting y...I had SUCH a good time -- it was awesome meeting you and getting to hang out! Can't wait for 2015 (I'm not sure I can swing next year) -- am still floating from the awesomeness!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-60027484387776370102013-06-27T12:07:03.451-05:002013-06-27T12:07:03.451-05:00OK, confirmation that 2014 WILL be in London . . ....OK, confirmation that 2014 WILL be in London . . .!<br /><br />Sarah OLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-80170049275731618872013-06-27T11:48:01.830-05:002013-06-27T11:48:01.830-05:00Wow, this sounds great! I'm contemplating att...Wow, this sounds great! I'm contemplating attending some year when it is in the UK, but I suppose I shouldn't sell the US short!<br /><br />Did you have time to speak with Susanna Kearsley?<br /><br />Also, Anamaria Alfieri has a new book set in 1950s S. America, but her first one was set in 17th century Peru . . . <br /><br />And have a great time at ALA! I thought of it but it's too big for me. See you at PLA!<br /><br />Sarah OLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-90268188180766937502013-06-27T11:28:29.147-05:002013-06-27T11:28:29.147-05:00Wonderful coverage of the conference and I enjoyed...Wonderful coverage of the conference and I enjoyed it all with the exception of Anne Perry.<br />I refuse to put any money in her pockets and do not<br />read her books.<br />Would have loved to have heard Margaret George and<br />Stephanie Cowell speak.<br />Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-65112016734271135192013-06-27T10:21:50.324-05:002013-06-27T10:21:50.324-05:00The panels sounded really interesting, Sarah, and ...The panels sounded really interesting, Sarah, and I'm glad you had a lovely time. It's nice to read that agents are looking outside the established boundaries for story ideas. Although my favorite settings are medieval and renaissance Europe, I enjoy and will read historical fiction based in any time and setting. <br />And now, a library conference! Please tell us about that one too, Sarah. KimHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603177166825769666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-7728447943602281532013-06-26T22:54:52.870-05:002013-06-26T22:54:52.870-05:00We were spoiled for choice, for sure. When I was ...We were spoiled for choice, for sure. When I was writing this up, I was wishing I'd taken more notes! Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-33887520086603186922013-06-26T22:52:54.254-05:002013-06-26T22:52:54.254-05:00It definitely was, and I hope so too. Heather Dom...It definitely was, and I hope so too. Heather Domin is collecting summaries of the conference at her LJ site if you want to check any others out. <a href="http://teacake421.livejournal.com/132005.html" rel="nofollow">Heather's writeup</a> is pretty awesome in itself.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-39896395601532189402013-06-26T20:28:18.118-05:002013-06-26T20:28:18.118-05:00Great wrap up, and I enjoyed reading about some of...Great wrap up, and I enjoyed reading about some of the sessions I was unable to attend. It was difficult choosing.V.E. Uletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16281722775885368688noreply@blogger.com