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  • In this special episode, I am joined by my copyeditor, Sara Israel of Thimble Editorial, to celebrate the release of my latest novel, THE MISS WITHOUT A MISTER! Sara and I discuss the role of families in happily ever afters, the dynamics of power and privilege in Regency England, and how we aim for accuracy in my language for historical romance novels.

    00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

    00:45 Meet Sara Israel: The Copy Editor

    01:35 Prologue Reading: The Miss Without a Mister

    13:40 Sara's Questions: Themes and Tensions

    17:56 Exploring Power and Privilege

    21:59 Family Dynamics and Lord Preston's Role

    23:26 Character Development and Seeds Planted

    24:18 Exploring Parental Conflict

    26:14 Parenting Choices and Control

    27:05 Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships

    30:22 Maturing Love Stories

    32:14 Writing Craft and Metaphors

    35:22 Historical Language Choices

    37:26 Editing Process and Vulnerability

    40:16 Fun 'Would You Rather' Questions

    42:24 Conclusion and Contact Information

    Find out more about Sara Israel and Thimble Editorial at www.thimbleeditorial.com

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  • Felicity Niven, known for her Bed Me Books series and the Love Locks of London series, reads an excerpt from VOLUPTUOUS, a novella from the multi-author Curves and Cravats series. Then we chat about age-gap romances, healing through characters, emotional depth in characters, and how her career in acting influences her writing.

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Felicity Niven: A Hopeful Romantic

    01:22 Diving into 'Voluptuous': A Steamy Regency Romance

    12:11 Discussing the Prologue and Character Dynamics

    14:11 Felicity's Writing Journey and Inspirations

    17:44 The Influence of Acting on Writing

    19:42 Transition from Acting to Writing

    20:45 Discovering the Joy of Writing Historical Romance

    21:49 Finding Inspiration and Voice

    23:02 Navigating the Historical Romance Genre

    26:05 Designing Book Covers

    28:29 Game: Love It or Leave It

    29:54 Breaking Romance Rules

    31:34 Where to Find Felicity Niven's Books

    32:42 Conclusion and Farewell

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  • Sri Savita joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, THE DEED WITH THE DUKE. Then we talk about how Sri develops her characters, her approach to writing Indian culture authentically, and how her background as a cognitive psychologist informs her writing.

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    01:14 Reading from 'The Deed with the Duke'

    12:41 Discussion of Robin Hood's Bay

    15:25 Research and Writing Process

    19:07 Character Insights and Textiles

    20:34 Cultural Elements in Writing

    21:23 Applying Cognitive Psychology to Writing

    23:40 Challenges in Writing Romance

    27:03 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes

    32:28 Author's Note and Personal Touch

    34:46 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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  • Britt Belle joins the podcast to read a sample of her regency romance, THE EARL WAS WRONG! We talk about her experience writing historical versus contemporary romance, the importance of character development, and the influence of historical romance giants like Julie Garwood and Judith McNaught. Britt talks about balancing historical accuracy with creative liberty and how her background in history and sports informs her writing and discipline. The episode also includes a fun 'Love It or Leave It' game about romance rules and Britt's personal writing journey.

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    01:18 Reading from 'The Earl Was Wrong'

    09:20 Discussion on Character Dynamics and Themes

    10:40 Exploring Writing Styles and Influences

    16:07 Research and Historical Accuracy in Writing

    21:05 The Writing Process and Personal Journey

    25:55 Love It or Leave It: Game Time

    30:26 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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  • Andrea Martucci, host of the Shelf Love podcast, joins the podcast for a deep dive into the world of historical romance through a close reading of 'Secrets of a Summer Night' by Lisa Kleypas. We discuss a specific passage between Simon Hunt and Annabelle, the evolution of romance genres over the decades, and reader expectations from historical versus modern romances. We also play Love It or Leave It to find out Andrea's preferences in romance narratives.

    00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler

    00:06 Introducing Andrea Martucci and Shelf Love

    01:14 Close Reading: Secrets of a Summer Night

    02:13 Overview of Secrets of a Summer Night

    04:20 Analyzing Annabelle and Simon's Relationship

    19:14 Historical Romance and Reader Expectations

    23:37 The Role of Tension in Fiction

    25:46 Trends in Romance Literature

    28:04 The Power of Curation

    30:15 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success

    34:45 Game: Love It or Leave It

    40:11 Conclusion and Guest Plugs

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  • Award-winning author Bliss Bennett reads from NOT QUITE A MARRIAGE, introducing us to the intriguing world of the Audacious Ladies of Audley series. Then we discuss the inspiration and research behind the novel, including historical accuracy and themes of empowerment, and how historical romance engages (or not) in feminism.

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    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:36 Meet Award-Winning Author Bliss Bennett

    01:35 Bliss Bennett Reads from 'Not Quite a Marriage'

    16:18 Sponsor Break: Support Your Local Bookstore with Libro.fm

    17:10 In-Depth Discussion with Bliss Bennett

    32:49 Game Time: Love It or Leave It

    36:41 Where to Find Bliss Bennett and Her Books

    37:44 Closing Remarks and Farewell

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  • Giovanna Siniscalchi joins the podcast to read a tantalizing excerpt from her second novel, THE TASTE OF LIGHT. We discuss what inspired her to write historical romance, why she decided to set her series in Victorian-era Portugal, and how her past as an economist prepared her for the histrom author life. Plus, she breaks down her love of dual POV, the third-act breakup, and epilogues!

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    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Giovanna Siniscalchi 01:26 Reading from 'The Taste of Light'

    17:40 Sponsor Break

    18:36 Interview with Giovanna Siniscalchi

    26:48 Love It or Leave It Game

    36:16 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Giovanna

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  • Rose Prendeville joins the podcast to read an excerpt from her latest release, MAGGIE AND THE PIRATE'S SON. We talk about Rose's inspiration for writing a pirate romance, her research process, and the importance of found families in her stories. Rose also opens up about overcoming personal struggles and her journey into writing historical romance. Stick around for a fun game of 'Love It or Leave It' and discover new books to add to your reading list!

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    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet the Guest: Rose Prendeville

    01:50 Reading from 'Maggie and the Pirate Son'

    11:14 Discussion on Pirate Lore and Writing Process

    27:22 Fun Game: Love It or Leave It

    29:04 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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  • Nicki Pascarella reads from her upcoming book 'Charlotte's Kisses,' part of her new series 'Rakes, Rogues, and Scoundrels.' We talk about the fairy tale influences in this story, her transition from contemporary to historical romance, and her passion for creativity, including her background as an award-winning belly dancer and special education teacher.

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    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Nicki Pascarella: Author and Belly Dancer

    01:39 Reading from 'Charlotte's Kisses'

    12:34 Discussion on Fairy Tale Influences and Series Themes

    17:08 Exploring Creative Processes and Inspirations

    23:07 Transitioning from Contemporary to Historical Romance

    25:56 Fun Game: Love It or Leave It

    28:18 Conclusion and Where to

    Find More Find out more about Nicki Pascarella at www.nickipascarella.com

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  • Kelsey Swanson samples a steamy scene from her latest release, A MOST UNSUITABLE LOVER, and shares how the story is inspired by her own childhood illness as well as the Scottish history she studied in college. Plus, we talk about the joy of epilogues and finding new layers to favorite tropes!

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    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Kelsey Swanson: Author Introduction

    02:04 Reading from 'A Most Unsuitable Lover'

    15:52 Steamy Scene Analysis and Author Insights

    16:39 Exploring Themes and Stereotypes in Historical Romance

    20:20 Character-Driven Writing and Creative Process

    25:11 Love It or Leave It: Fun Segment

    29:13 Where to Find Kelsey's Books

    30:22 Conclusion and Farewell

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  • Daria Vernon joins the podcast to read a scintillating scene from her British Georgian-era romance, THE ROGUE'S LAST LETTER. Then we chat about balancing subplots with the overarching romance, following plot bunnies over sticking to a single era, and the surprising way Daria discovered she far prefers third person past tense over first person present.

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    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:41 Meet Daria Vernon: Author of Romance that Flirts with Adventure 02:00 Excerpt from The Rogue's Last Letter 17:30 Interview with Daria Vernon: Writing Style and Inspirations 28:13 Love It or Leave It: Romance Rule Breaker 31:08 Where to Find Daria Vernon's Books 32:37 Conclusion and Farewell

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  • Emmaline Warden joins the podcast with a sample from THE SEASONAL HABITS OF HUSBANDS AND HONEYBEES, a part of The Genus of Gentlemen series. We discuss Emmaline's inspiration, writing process, and the neurodivergent characteristics of her heroine, Phoebe.

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Emmaline Warden: Romance Author and Gardener

    01:06 Reading from 'Seasonal Habits of Husbands and Honeybees'

    13:12 Discussion: Creating the Character of Phoebe

    15:58 Exploring Marriage of Convenience and Character Development

    19:12 Research and Writing Process for Historical Romance

    25:35 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes and Preferences

    30:28 Conclusion and Where to Find Emmaline Warden's Books

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  • Ginny B. Moore joins the podcast to share her steamy historical romance that celebrates neurodiversity.

    Ginny reads an excerpt from her latest release, 'RUIN ME BY MIDNIGHT,' and discusses her approach to writing, balancing emotional depth and humor, and the importance of mental health in her stories. The episode also explores the unique ways Ginny twists traditional romance tropes and the inspirations behind her characters and settings.

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Ginny B. Moore: Steamy Historical Romance and Neurodiversity

    01:32 Reading from 'Ruin Me by Midnight'

    16:29 Exploring Neurodiversity in Historical Romance

    27:36 Love It or Leave It: Romance Rules

    35:53 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Ginny B Moore

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  • Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, an acclaimed author of various historical romances, including Scottish Highlanders and ancient Roman Celtic tales, joins the podcast! Michelle shares an excerpt from her book MAIDEN OF THE STORM and chats with me about her extensive research process, balancing multiple series and writing dark, immersive historical romances.

    Tune in to discover Michelle’s unique take on historical and villain retelling romances and gain insights on her writing journey.

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Michelle Deerwester Dalrymple

    01:29 Reading from 'Maiden of the Storm'

    08:44 Discussion on Historical Accuracy and Research

    11:04 Exploring Different Historical Eras

    12:35 Inspiration Behind the Celtic Highland Maiden Series

    16:38 Balancing Modern Sensibilities with Historical Realities

    18:45 Historical Romance and Dark Themes

    21:28 Fairy Tale Villain Retellings

    27:49 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes

    30:08 Tall Girl Representation and Personal Touches

    33:28 Where to Find Michelle's Books

    35:16 Conclusion and Farewell

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  • USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Everett shares an engaging excerpt from her latest book, The Love Remedy, the first in her Damsels of Discovery series.

    Get a peek into the world of a Victorian-era woman apothecary, Lucy, who faces personal and professional challenges. Then hear about Elizabeth's research process on apothecaries and her thoughts on balancing historical accuracy with addressing contemporary issues in her work. Elizabeth also discusses the intersection of feminism and romance, providing insights on breaking stereotypes.

    Tune in to explore new reads and authors in the world of historical romance!

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

    00:41 Meet Elizabeth Everett: USA Today Bestselling Author

    01:19 Reading from 'The Love Remedy'

    13:40 Discussion on Apothecaries and Research

    16:57 Balancing Historical Accuracy and Modern Issues

    25:18 Feminism and Romance: A Two-Part Question

    30:32 Love it or Leave it: Romance Rules

    39:16 Where to Find Elizabeth Everett's Books

    40:54 Conclusion and Farewell

    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH EVERETT

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  • It's our final summer vacation episode! Enjoy this last round-up of Regency romances, including sweet stories from Isabella Kamal and Bianca Blythe and steamy stories from Cecilia Rene and Maggie Sims!

    00:00 Introduction

    01:08 The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal

    14:02 In Want of a Wife by Rebecca Paula

    17:27 A Duke, Love, and Sunshine by Tabetha Waite

    23:06 All You Need Is a Duke by Bianca Blythe

    24:25 A Scandal With a Scoundrel by Cecilia Rene

    30:17 Charlotte's Control by Maggie Sims

    37:59 The Sailor Without a Sweetheart by Katherine Grant

  • It's summer vacation, but you can keep enjoying historical romance with this round-up of Regency Romance story samples!

    This week, I've rounded up stories from Erica Ridley, Courtney McCaskill, Charlie Lane, Matilda Madison, Meara Platt, and yours truly. Tune back in next week for even more regency romances!

    00:00 Introduction

    01:48 Hot Earl Summer by Erica Ridley

    13:33 How to Train Your Viscount by Courtney McCaskill

    32:17 Portraits, Passions, and Other Pastimes by Charlie Lane

    50:25 A Duke Makes a Deal by Matilda Madison

    57:37 Marigold and the Marquess by Meara Platt

    01:05:11 Letters to Her Love by Katherine Grant

  • In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host

    You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi.

    00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement
    00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa
    11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James
    24:17 The Questionable Acts of an American Gentleman by Ramona Elmes
    36:29 How Frances Wainwright Learned to Love by Andrea Jenelle
    49:03 A Song and a Snowflake by Alivia Fleur
    01:03:28 The Earl's Egyptian Heiress by Heba Helmy
    01:10:12 The Rose of Granborough Park by Evelin Laczi

  • In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty Urban, featuring Malden Gray's struggle for guardianship and the mysterious, capable Amaranthe Illingworth.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    00:39 For a Scot's Heart Only - Reading by Gina Conkle

    14:02 The Forger and the Duke - Reading by Misty Urban

  • Katherine Grant is on vacation, so enjoy a compilation of Scottish historical romance samples this week!

    Hear from authors Lisa Rayne, Caroline Lee, Heather McCollum, and Celeste Barclay reading stories that are passionate and dramatic tales of fierce Highland warriors, cunning heroines, and medieval romantic escapades.

    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Announcement

    00:37 Excerpt from 'Never Cross a Highlander' by Lisa Rayne

    18:32 Excerpt from 'Kilty by Association' by Caroline Lee

    26:08 Excerpt from 'Highland Conquest' by Heather McCollum

    37:36 Excerpt from 'Highland Love Comes Calling' by Celeste Barclay