Steffy Smith joins the podcast to read from her latest release, HIS REGENCY GODDESS, part of the Curves and Cravats series. She discusses the themes of vanity and beauty in this book, the inspiration behind her romances, and her journey as a multi-era author. She also talks historical accuracy, research techniques, and favorite romance authors!

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet Steffy Smith: Author from Australia

02:11 Reading from 'His Regency Goddess'

12:58 Discussion on Vanity and Beauty in Writing

15:49 Steffy's Writing Process and Inspirations

17:24 Challenges of Writing Across Different Eras

21:18 Influential Authors and Favorite Reads

28:23 Love it or Leave it: Romance Conventions Game

31:00 Conclusion and Where to Find Steffy's Books

Find out more about Steffy Smith: https://steffysmithbooks.com/

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