The Historical Romance Sampler

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 inspira...

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...

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 addressi...

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...

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 Viscoun...

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 Ramon...

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 guardia...

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 Cros...

Maggie Sims joins the podcast to discuss steamy romance and complex characters. Maggie reads a sample of her latest release, "Charlotte's Control,"and opens up about her unique take on historical romance, age gaps, and spicy dynamics. Plus, hear about her journey from reader to writer and her favorite authors. Don't miss out—and bring a fan for this steamy sample!   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 00:0...

Debut historical romance author Evelin Laczi joins the podcast to read from her Victorian novel, THE ROSE OF GRANBOROUGH PARK. Then we chat about how her characters were inspired by her own family history, why she decided to write in English instead of her native Hungarian, and how her experience as a film editor influences her creative writing. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:57 - Evelin reads from...

Heba Helmy reads from her debut novel, THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HEIRESS, and teases her second novel, A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESS. Plus, we discuss her journey from dystopian YA to historical romance, how much fun she had researching Victorian-era Cairo, and why she is such a trailblazer for future historical romance writers.   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:45 - Heba reads from The Earl's Egyp...

Liana De la Rosa joins the podcast to read from her latest release, Isabel and the Rogue, the second book in the Luna Sisters series! Plus, we discuss her approach to sisterhood, how and why she began writing Mexican characters into the British historical romance world, and whether she follows the rules of the romance genre!   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 2:30 - Liana reads from Isabel and the Rogu...

Award-winning author Alivia Fleur joins the podcast to read a sample of her free Victorian romance, A Song and a Snowflake! Then, we chat about the Australian perspective in historical romance, Alivia's tricks for accessing her creativity, and the joy of happy endings in historical fiction.  JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 2:57 - Alivia reads from A Song and a Snowflake 16:01 - The interview 29:39 - Lo...

Misty Urban reads a sample of her Georgian romance, THE FORGER AND THE DUKE, and we chat about medieval romances, overcoming the shame of writing romance, and whether romance readers are ready for a fairy snake heroine. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:15 - Misty Urban reads The Forger and The Duke 14:30 - The interview 28:15 - Love It or Leave It?   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MISTY URBAN: Read The Forger a...

Matilda Madison joins the podcast to read a sample of her latest regency romance, A Duke Makes A Deal! Then we discuss mental health in the regency period, how romance books fit into Matilda's self care, and her undying devotion to Lisa Kleypas. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:21 - Matilda reads A DUKE MAKES A DEAL 13:21 - The interview 29:11 - Is Matilda Madison a romantic?   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MA...

Isabella Kamal joins the podcast to read from her debut novel, The Temple of Persephone. Then, she chats with me about why she chose to write a regency romance based on Greek mythology, our mutual love of Meg Cabot, and why romance novels are so important from Isabella's perspective of growing up in a conservative society. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 1:26 - Isabella reads The Temple of Persephone 1...

USA Today Bestselling author Bianca Blythe joins the podcast to read a sample of her comedic Regency romance, All You Need Is A Duke! Plus, she shares a little bit about her research process, her journey to reading romance (which surprisingly begins with her babysitter's Christian romance collection), and her experience working in a castle!   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 2:15 - Bianca reads from Al...

To celebrate the release of my latest novel, The Sailor Without a Sweetheart, my big sister Sarah joins the podcast as a special guest host!   In this abbreviated episode, we discuss family dynamics in historical romance, worldbuilding, creativity, writers' block, and community as a theme in my books versus my life. Plus, Sarah asks if I'll ever write in her favorite genre: fantasy-based romance a...

USA Today Bestselling author Caroline Lee stops by to read a sample from her latest Scottish historical romance novel, Kilty By Association. Plus, we discuss Disney in historical romance, why historical fiction is just applied social history, and how Caroline uses generative AI to assist her research.   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:15 - Caroline reads Kilty By Association 10:30 - The interview 30...

USA Today-Bestselling Author Rebecca Paula joins the podcast to read a sample from her marriage-advertisement Regency romance, In Want of a Wife. Plus, we chat about how her journalism experience helps her write romances, her strategy for getting in the mood to write her characters, and the real-life inspiration behind this book.    JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 2:00 - Rebecca samples In Want of a W...

Tabetha Waite joins the podcast to read a sample from her seaside holiday regency romance: A Duke, Love, and Sunshine.  Plus, we discuss why it is so delicious to get details of how characters dress, the way Tabetha builds characters (as if they were Sims), and more about the real-life setting of Burnham-On-Sea!  JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:00 - Tabetha's excerpt 10:38 - The interview 22:00 - Is...

Bestselling author Lisa Rayne joins the podcast to read a sample from Never Cross a Highlander, her Scottish historical romance featuring (at last) a Black highlander hero. Plus, we discuss power dynamics in romance scenes, writing across different eras, and incorporating tropes into the writing process. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:08 - Lisa reads her sample 21:12 - The interview   READ Never Cr...

Andie James joins me to read a sample of Bequeathed, the first book in the Beaumonts series and a new release this week! Plus, we talk about how she connects historical romances to our contemporary life, the delight of being a "late in life" romance reader, and the Ted Lasso motto that Andie lives by. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:28 - Andie reads her sample 16:06 - The interview 28:41 - Is Andie...

USA Today-Bestselling Author Meara Platt joins the podcast to read a sample of Marigold and the Marquess. Plus, we chat about how her writing has changed over 60 books, how she sustains an interest while writing super long series, and whether she'll ever return to romantasy...   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 2:40 - Meara reads her sample 10:31 - The interview 28:44 - Is Meara Platt a romantic?   Thi...

Ramona Elmes joins the podcast to read a sample of her Victorian romance, The Questionable Acts of an American Gentleman. Plus, we chat about how she plots her multi-book series, her research process, and what hooks her into a romance story. Find out more about Ramona Elmes: Read The Questionable Acts of An American Gentleman: https://www.amazon.com/Questionable-American-Gentleman-Nouveau-Riche-eb...