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 Robin Hood's Bay

15:25 Research and Writing Process

19:07 Character Insights and Textiles

20:34 Cultural Elements in Writing

21:23 Applying Cognitive Psychology to Writing

23:40 Challenges in Writing Romance

27:03 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes

32:28 Author's Note and Personal Touch

34:46 Conclusion and Where to Find More

Find out more about Sri Savita: www.sri-savita.com

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