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It's 2019! If you are new to the group, please introduce yourself. If you haven't introduced yourself in a while, go ahead and re-introduce yourself to the group.

Hi! I’m Annia, I’m in the UK.

I have no idea what to write here. I love Bernard Cornwell and Manda Scott and I’m trying to branch out and read other historical fiction authors.

Okay, Gretchen, I will re-introduce myself. I've been around since 2011. I am the author of two historical novels. I enjoy reading the comments of members of various historical groups. To the authors of new releases, I wish you success in your endeavors of promotion and actual sales.

Hey! I'm Aqsa. I just joined.

Hoping to know ya'll and read lots with you :)

Hello All, I'm Maureen and I'm a new member. This is my first "virtual" book club and I'm looking forward to contributing both as an avid reader and a history major and enthusiast! Cheers!

Welcome, new members! This is an active and interesting group.

Abigail wrote: "Welcome, new members! This is an active and interesting group."

Thanks, Abigail :)

Hello everyone, I'm Amy and I have just joined the group. It's my first group and my first comment so I'm shiny and new in many ways (although sadly not physically ha ha).

I'm somewhat new to reading HF but seem to have developed a bit of an obsession with it, so I'm very much looking forward to getting some recommendations and chatting with everyone.

I'm Julia! I'm from the Northeastern US. I'm a theatre major and a Holocaust studies minor. I love history and historical fiction, obviously, I have a soft spot for 20th century, but I want to read some earlier stuff as well!

Hello! I am Anna (another A name ha!).

My husband is in the US Army and we move way too much. I currently reside in beautiful interior Alaska.

I LOVE Ken Follet. I, for the most part, only read historical fiction and love a multiple perspective book! I just started the Zion Covenant series and am hooked!

Anna wrote: "Hello! I am Anna (another A name ha!).

My husband is in the US Army and we move way too much. I currently reside in beautiful interior Alaska.

I LOVE Ken Follet. I, for the most part, only read h..." I too am a huge historical fiction fan and love Ken Follett. I've not heard of the Zion Covenant series, but will look it up. I'll have to look into it and possibly add it to my TBR list.

hello! I'm Charlie. I am a huge historical fiction reader. I also am a writer and just published my first book, a memoir in Nov. I am a singer in a metalcore band, a mom, and I run a small etsy business. I am in Las Vegas. I'm excited to discover new titles in this group and share thoughts on the books we read.

Hello! My name is Jack. I love to read and watch period works. I am finding myself thoroughly enjoying my latest historical fiction reads, so I thought this group might be a great place for some recommendations. I have recently added a bunch of books that I obtained to read (book hoarder). My favorites are the true stories, but I love the fictions too. I look forward to following this group and participating when I can.

Hi, all!
My name is Becca! I'm from sunny San Diego, California. I honestly haven't read enough books recently, and I am making it a goal to read more this year. I hate to think of it as a "resolution", but I suppose that's what it is.

I am a part time Costume Designer for theatre in my area, and historical fashion has always fascinated me. I almost got my degree in history, but decided I'd rather go with costume design since I could get my favorite part of history in more depth. The fashion! That's a lot of why historical fiction has always been my favorite book genre. I can be a part of that time, in some way, and feel as though I am really there. It's inspirational for me.

The more variety, the better, honestly! I am excited to see what kind of exciting books we can explore together!

Welcome Jack and Becca! My brother lives in San Diego. It’s a great town!

I’m Margaret from South Africa. I’ve been a keen member of this group for a while. I was a marine biologist turned librarian and documentalist. Before I retired I ran NISC In South Africa (an academic publishing company). All my life reading has been part of my work. Now I am free to read whatever I like and I love ŷ������, historical fiction and this group.

I have a niece in San Diego she lectures Spanish at the University.

I'm in a similar case to yours, Margaret, being a retired editor now reading mostly for pleasure and research.

Hello! I'm Sandy, a native Texan who has lived in Minneapolis since 2001. I love reading and HF is my favorite genre. I am determined to be more active in this group!

Hello all! I'm Naomi. I'm currently in College for my BA in English. I love reading, writing, music, and video games. I mostly read historical fiction, which is why I'm glad to have found this group! I also enjoy Fantasy and Science Fiction. Feel free to add me if we have similar tastes!

Welcome, Sandy and Naomi! This is a good, active group.

Hi, I just joined the group. I have written an historical fiction novel titled Between the Sword and the Wall. Here's the link:


Also here is a link of a review of the book by the Historical Novel Society:

I look forward to being a part of the group.

Hi - Just joined the group. I'm working on a historical thriller based in 1400s France. So, really looking forward to conversing with others about historicals. Thanks!

Hi. I joined this group ages ago to connect with other time-travelers, then life got in the way. I'm a stay-at-home mom currently living in Virginia. I love my family, art, tapas, traveling, crunching numbers (I know...weird, right?), and writing. I've published a couple of things, but won't be advertising here.

This is my first reading group. "A Gentleman in Moscow" seemed like a good starting place.

Welcome back, P.K.!

Hi I just joined your group. I am looking forward to joining your reads and discussions.

Hello everyone! I’ve been lurking for a few months but want to be more active here...what better way than to officially say “Hi!�� I’m Kate 🤗 Looking forward to making great Bookish friends. Added a Twitter a few days ago—please let’s connect there too @Authentikate1

Hi everyone,

I've been a member of GR for 10 years but haven't been active for a few years. Life kept me too busy to participate in groups or even to read for fun very often. Now I'm back. I'm a Psychologist in private practice in Boulder, CO. But I was raised in Los Angeles and spent 20 years in NYC. I am an avid reader of historical fiction.
I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with all of you. :))

Welcome, newbies!

Anne, it’s great that you’re finding a path to more balance in your life so you can read more.

Abigail wrote: "Welcome, newbies!

Anne, it’s great that you’re finding a path to more balance in your life so you can read more."

Agreed!

Hello everyone, I'm a retired Registered Nurse, who is discovering more and more how much I enjoy reading historical fiction. I also enjoy reading other genres. I'm looking forward to discussing HF books.

Hello all, I am Zsofi, completely new to this group and fairly new to ŷ������. Have been a lifetime, a long life time, devotee of HF. It is my favorite type of book. I am also a recently published author, a memoir. Currently I am working on an HF story about life in Hungary during the great upheavals of the 20th century.
I look forward to reading and commenting with everyone.

Libby wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm a retired Registered Nurse, who is discovering more and more how much I enjoy reading historical fiction. I also enjoy reading other genres. I'm looking forward to discussing HF..."

Welcome Libby from another retired from clinical practice RN. So much more time to read, its wonderful. HF & mysteries are probably my go-to genres, but I like quite a variety in my reading.

Chris wrote: "Libby wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm a retired Registered Nurse, who is discovering more and more how much I enjoy reading historical fiction. I also enjoy reading other genres. I'm looking forward to..."

Thanks Chris.

One series you might enjoy is the the Bess Crawford series of Charles Todd that features battleground nurse

Carrie wrote: "One series you might enjoy is the the Bess Crawford series of Charles Todd that features battleground nurse"

I’ll try and check that one out Carrie. Thanks for the tip.

My name is Susan and this is the first time I've joined an online book club here or anywhere. I am an avid fan of historical fiction and I am looking forward to sharing with other historical fiction fans!

Welcome, Susan!

Jan wrote: "Welcome, Susan!"
Thanks!

Chris wrote: "Libby wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm a retired Registered Nurse, who is discovering more and more how much I enjoy reading historical fiction. I also enjoy reading other genres. I'm looking forward to..."

Also newly retired from public education....more time to read!

Hi! I'm Saga, I live in Sweden, and my second historical novel will be published this summer. I love writing, reading, cooking, listening to podcasts, and laughing :)

Hello,
I am Rick DeStefanis. I am an author and live in Mississippi. I write historical fiction. I seldom post, but read the Historical Fictionistas discussions quite often.

Susan wrote: "Chris wrote: "Libby wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm a retired Registered Nurse, who is discovering more and more how much I enjoy reading historical fiction. I also enjoy reading other genres. I'm look..."

Yay Susan! What could be better than more time to read? I've not discovered it yet.

Hello everyone, I am a retired disabled veteran who loves historical fiction and history related books as well as other genres. I live in Mississippi. I also have a Masters in Social Work so sappy books with emotional characters get me right in the heart.

Hello out there! By way of re-introduction, I'm a lover of fiction but mostly historical fiction as I love to get lost in another time and place. My preference is Civil War, Reconstruction Era and World War II for some reason. Go figure. But I'll read other eras, too. Happy reading!

Hi everyone. I’m an avid reader of many genres, but historical fiction is one of my favorite. I love exploring history through The lens of a well written mystery, adventure, romance or pseudo biography. I live in Australia and besides reading, I love playing in an orchestra, cooking and caring for my children, family and friends.

Hey everybody!! I’m an avid reader (of everything), an author (of historical fiction) and am really glad to be here. I’m in Golden, Colorado, where I currently stay home with my identical twin infants and pretend I still have time to read! I also love skiing, hiking, and the gym 😄

Shaylin wrote: "Hey everybody!! I’m an avid reader (of everything), an author (of historical fiction) and am really glad to be here. I’m in Golden, Colorado, where I currently stay home with my identical twin infa..."

Hello! Fellow identical twin mom here!

Hi, I'm from New Zealand but spent a year in France, where I started writing my first historical fiction book. I read, write and blog about the past and I'm looking forward to getting some great recommendations from the group.

Hello, I'm Jeanie from Texas. I love historical fiction. I prefer European history, especially anything set in the middle ages. I'll read anything up to the mid-1800s.

I finally took the plunge and have written two books, both self-published.

Hope to connect with like-minded readers and fill my library with great books to read.