In this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler podcast, trailblazer, icon, and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins sits down for an interview. Jenkins shares her journey from her first book 'Nightsong' to her expansive career spanning 30 years. We talk about how she stays inspired to keep writing, the evolution of the genre, her research process, and future projects.

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:37 Special Guest: Beverly Jenkins

01:37 Beverly Jenkins' Journey to Becoming a Writer

04:37 The Evolution of Romance and Representation

09:28 Writing Process and Inspirations

18:25 Future Projects and Reflections

27:07 Fun Segment: Love it or Leave it

33:59 Closing Remarks

Find out more about Beverly Jenkins at https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/

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