Show Notes
S1 E16—Devilish by Jo Beverley with Sri Savita
Devilish, by Jo Beverley, explores themes of power and control while looking at gender roles in Georgian society, and I loved discussing it all with Sri Savita
S1 E15—Closed Door and Low Spice Historical Romance with Nichole Van
Author Nichole Van and I discuss her new release, A LASS BELOVED, as well as spice levels in romance
Bonus Episode—AI in Historical Romance Publishing with Nichole Van
Fellow Historical Romance author Nichole Van and I discuss the rapidly changing landscape of Ai and it’s use within the publishing sphere, especially historical romance
S1 E14—Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins with Krista and Eleanor
For Jenkins July we discuss Night Hawk and why Ms. Bev is so important to the Historical Romance genre
S1 E13—Life During the Medieval Period in Historical Romance with Alison McKenzie
Alison McKenzie and I discuss writing about people and a period not seen in current historical romances as frequently, and the Medieval mindset and cultural norms surrounding motherhood and sexuality
S1 E12—The Bride by Julie Garwood with Jen Prokop
Discussion on the historical romance classic, The Bride, by Julie Garwood. This week I chat with Jen Prokop of Fated Mates about why this book endures!
S1 E11—The Gilded Age in Historical Romance with Harper St. George
Our guest, Harper St. George discusses writing in the Gilded Age and the future of HR publishing
S1 E10—Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas with Seth (@dramakingbooks)
Talking all things Sherry Thomas with Seth (@dramakingbooks) as we dive deep into Private Arrangements!
Bonus Ep.—All About Besotted Books! with Misty Urban
Guess what? I'm trying to start a publishing company for historical romance—Besotted Books!
S1 E9—Exploring Joy in Historical Romance with Jane Hadley
Jane Hadley joins me to talk about including more recent history in the genre, historical detail, and joy in the face of oppression in HR
Bonus Ep.—What makes Historical Romance, Historical Romance? with Olivia (@nottheolivia)
I chat with Olivia (@nottheolivia on Instagram) about some of her thoughts on what makes Historical Romance a unique genre within Romance
S1 E8—An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole with Angelique Prince
What a book! I had a fantastic discussion with Angelique about Alyssa Cole’s Civil War set romance that works despite the layers of stakes involved. A great read even if a it paints a hard picture of the reality for Black women
S1 E7—Expanding the World of Historical Romance with Jenna Bigelow
Ancient Roman historical romance writer, Jenna Bigelow, and I discuss her books and why her setting works so well for the classic HR stories we love as well as how HR can and should expand
S1 E6—Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas with Devan (@diagnosedromantic)
I finally understand what Derek Craven day is all about as we dive into Lisa Kleypas’s, Dreaming of You with the lovely Devan!
Bonus Ep.—Romancelandia University with Emily and Kelsey
Learn all about Romancelandia University as they kick off their Spring session!
S1 E5—Reform and Representation in Historical Romance with Katherine Grant
Listen to learn why Katherine Grants stories surrounding Northfield Hall are perfect reads for the changing and tumultuous times we are in as they tackle issues of social justice and how to create change head on
S1 E4—In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath with Pam
In this deep dive into In Bed with the Devil, we’re talking all things that make Lorraine Heath, well—Lorraine Heath, and a queen of the genre.
S1 E3—What we love about Historical Romance with Colleen Kelly
Why has Colleen Kelly loved Historical Romance since she was twelve? Find out in this weeks episode!
S1 E2—Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase with Meg of Plot Trysts
It’s our first HR classic Deep Dive, and we’re starting with Jessica Trent!
S1 E1—Future of Historical Romance with Alexandra Vasti and Felicity Niven
Discussion on the changing market for Historical Romance and where it might be headed with authors Alexandra Vasti and Felicity Niven
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