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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