The New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society presents this recording from May 15, 2024. Loretta Goldberg moderated our Open Mic Night at the Jefferson Market Library. Ten members joined her in the intimate Mae West Room to read excerpts from their works in progress and published books. The historical times ranged from 5C Rome to 1960’s San Francisco. Here are the readers in order:
1. Andrew Kass reads from Distant Thunder (WIP)
2. Lisa Yarde reads from The Order of the Dragon (Book 2)
3. Helen Lundstrom Erwin reads from The Lure of Water and Wood
4. Diane Simmons reads from Kidnappers: A Love Story (WIP)
5. Christina Britton Conroy reads from His Majesty’s Theatre
6. Jeri Hilderley reads from Fire Dragon Street Theater 1962-1967
7. Kate Hornstein reads from A Little Amity (WIP),
8. Martha Hoffman reads from The Queen’s Nun (WIP),
9. Anne Marie Brumm reads from her untitled work in progress
10. Faith L. Justice reads from Becoming the Twilight Empress
Additional information:
HNS-NYC website: https://www.hnsnyc.org/
