The Historical Romance Sampler

In this special edition of the Historical Romance Sampler, Meg and Laine from Plot Trysts read an excerpt from 'Mr. Impossible' by Loretta Chase and discuss the book's setting, characters, and unique elements. The episode features an in-depth conversation about the evolution of historical romance, the impact of the genre's conventions, and the roles that adventure and progressive themes play in mo...

Award-winning and international bestselling author Eliana Piers joins the podcast to read from her Regency romance, GOOD DUKE GONE WILD. She talks aboutthe importance of life experiences in writing, the influence of ethical philosophy, and the balance between historical accuracy and creative freedom.  00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler  01:31 Reading from 'Good Duke Gone Wild'  15:01...

Ellie St. Clair joins the podcast to read a sample of HER RUNAWAY DUKE, a Beauty and the Beast-inspired historical romance. Ellie shares her approach to writing across different historical periods and her thoughts on incorporating strong, unconventional heroines. Find out why Ellie loves Julie Garwood, her research process, and her views on common romance tropes.   00:00 Introduction and Disclaime...

USA Today Bestselling Author Julie Johnstone reads a sample of THE HEART OF THE HIGHLANDER and we discuss the inspiration behind her writing, her research process, and her career in the world of historical romance. Don't miss out on Julie's insights into Scottish legends, fairy tales, and the evolving landscape of indie romance. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler 01:33 Reading from 'T...

USA Today bestselling author Emily EK Murdoch joins the podcast to read from her humorous Regency romance, A FIGHTING CHANCE. We discuss the craft of writing, her multiple personas, and her nonfiction work 'Regina.' Learn about her unique approach to creating romance, humor in writing, and the enriching research process for both her fiction and nonfiction works.   00:00 Welcome to the Historical R...

Louise Mayberry joins the podcast to read from her latest release, THE SONG OF THE MAGPIE, set in early industrial-age Australia. She discuss the nuances of blending historical fiction with romance, the complexities of redemption stories, and the challenges of writing characters with realistic flaws. Louise also talks about her research process and the inspiration behind her captivating tales. Sub...

Annabelle Anders joins the podcast to read a sample of her RITA-nominated novel, HELL'S BELLES! A prolific Regency romance author who began her publishing journey in 2017, Annabelle shares insights into her writing journey, the inspiration behind her characters, and the themes that show up in her work. The discussion also touches on her transition from a day job to full-time writing, her favorite...

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Award-winning author Annie R. McEwen joins the podcast to read her holiday novella, THE CHELSEA MILLINER. Then she shares about the Twelfth Night tradition in Britain, her research process and how it intersects with her career as a historian, and why she is committed to writing romance.   00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:41 Meet Annie R McEwen: Historian and Award-Wi...

Christina Diane joins the podcast with THE EARL AND THE VIXEN! She reads a scene from this second-chance romance, and then we discuss her vision for the Unlikely Betrothal series, the inspiration behind the characters, and Christina's approach to writing Regency fiction. Discover new historical romance reads and get an insider's look into the creative processes of your favorite authors.   00:00 In...

Bestselling author Kate Bateman joins the podcast to read from SECOND DUKE'S THE CHARM, which kicks off her new series inspired by Charlie's Angels. We talk about Kate's love for adventure in romance novels, her background in antiques informing her writing, and her multi-era storytelling approach, including her experiences with Italian Renaissance and French Revolution settings.   00:00 Introducti...

Steffy Smith joins the podcast to read from her latest release, HIS REGENCY GODDESS, part of the Curves and Cravats series. She discusses the themes of vanity and beauty in this book, the inspiration behind her romances, and her journey as a multi-era author. She also talks historical accuracy, research techniques, and favorite romance authors! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler...

Kelsey Painter takes us aboard the Titanic with a reading from her historical romance novel, SHIP OF DREAMS. Then we chat about the challenge of writing a Titanic inspiration, how the movie did or did *not* inspire her, the difference between fan fiction and commercial romance fiction, and more!   00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:41 Meet the Guest: Kelsey Painter 01:...

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 Announ...

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 Me...

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...

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...

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...

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.  JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance...

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!  JUMP TO YOU...

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 I...

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. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 00:00 Introductio...

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!   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:41 Meet Kelse...

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.   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 00:00 Introducti...

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 'Seas...