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Award-winning author Annie R. McEwen joins the podcast to read her holiday novella, THE CHELSEA MILLINER. Then she shares about the Twelfth Night tradition in Britain, her research process and how it intersects with her career as a historian, and why she is committed to writing romance.

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet Annie R McEwen: Historian and Award-Winning Author

02:08 A Reading from 'The Chelsea Milliner'

14:53 Discussion on Regency Holiday Traditions

17:42 Annie's Writing Process and Inspirations

28:40 Love It or Leave It: Romance Conventions

34:09 Where to Find Annie R McEwen's Books

35:56 Conclusion and Farewell

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Christina Diane joins the podcast with THE EARL AND THE VIXEN! She reads a scene from this second-chance romance, and then we discuss her vision for the Unlikely Betrothal series, the inspiration behind the characters, and Christina's approach to writing Regency fiction. Discover new historical romance reads and get an insider's look into the creative processes of your favorite authors.

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet Christina Diane

02:00 Reading from 'The Earl and the Vixen'

18:48 Interview with Christina Diane

30:11 Game: Love it or Leave it?

32:35 Conclusion and Farewell

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Bestselling author Kate Bateman joins the podcast to read from SECOND DUKE'S THE CHARM, which kicks off her new series inspired by Charlie's Angels. We talk about Kate's love for adventure in romance novels, her background in antiques informing her writing, and her multi-era storytelling approach, including her experiences with Italian Renaissance and French Revolution settings.

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet Kate Bateman: Bestselling Author

02:26 Reading from 'Second Duke's The Charm'

21:18 Discussion on Romance and Adventure

29:00 Love It or Leave It: Game Segment

34:33 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Kate Bateman

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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

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Kelsey Painter takes us aboard the Titanic with a reading from her historical romance novel, SHIP OF DREAMS. Then we chat about the challenge of writing a Titanic inspiration, how the movie did or did *not* inspire her, the difference between fan fiction and commercial romance fiction, and more!

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet the Guest: Kelsey Painter

01:45 Reading from 'Ship of Dreams'

11:51 Back to the Episode: More on 'Ship of Dreams'

15:50 Writing Fanfiction vs. Commercial Romance

20:03 Transitioning from Contemporary to Historical Romance

22:37 Exploring Different Historical Eras

24:43 Game Time: Love It or Leave It

28:45 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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In this special episode, I am joined by my copyeditor, Sara Israel of Thimble Editorial, to celebrate the release of my latest novel, THE MISS WITHOUT A MISTER! Sara and I discuss the role of families in happily ever afters, the dynamics of power and privilege in Regency England, and how we aim for accuracy in my language for historical romance novels.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:45 Meet Sara Israel: The Copy Editor

01:35 Prologue Reading: The Miss Without a Mister

13:40 Sara's Questions: Themes and Tensions

17:56 Exploring Power and Privilege

21:59 Family Dynamics and Lord Preston's Role

23:26 Character Development and Seeds Planted

24:18 Exploring Parental Conflict

26:14 Parenting Choices and Control

27:05 Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships

30:22 Maturing Love Stories

32:14 Writing Craft and Metaphors

35:22 Historical Language Choices

37:26 Editing Process and Vulnerability

40:16 Fun 'Would You Rather' Questions

42:24 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Felicity Niven, known for her Bed Me Books series and the Love Locks of London series, reads an excerpt from VOLUPTUOUS, a novella from the multi-author Curves and Cravats series. Then we chat about age-gap romances, healing through characters, emotional depth in characters, and how her career in acting influences her writing.

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet Felicity Niven: A Hopeful Romantic

01:22 Diving into 'Voluptuous': A Steamy Regency Romance

12:11 Discussing the Prologue and Character Dynamics

14:11 Felicity's Writing Journey and Inspirations

17:44 The Influence of Acting on Writing

19:42 Transition from Acting to Writing

20:45 Discovering the Joy of Writing Historical Romance

21:49 Finding Inspiration and Voice

23:02 Navigating the Historical Romance Genre

26:05 Designing Book Covers

28:29 Game: Love It or Leave It

29:54 Breaking Romance Rules

31:34 Where to Find Felicity Niven's Books

32:42 Conclusion and Farewell

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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

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Britt Belle joins the podcast to read a sample of her regency romance, THE EARL WAS WRONG! We talk about her experience writing historical versus contemporary romance, the importance of character development, and the influence of historical romance giants like Julie Garwood and Judith McNaught. Britt talks about balancing historical accuracy with creative liberty and how her background in history and sports informs her writing and discipline. The episode also includes a fun 'Love It or Leave It' game about romance rules and Britt's personal writing journey.

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

01:18 Reading from 'The Earl Was Wrong'

09:20 Discussion on Character Dynamics and Themes

10:40 Exploring Writing Styles and Influences

16:07 Research and Historical Accuracy in Writing

21:05 The Writing Process and Personal Journey

25:55 Love It or Leave It: Game Time

30:26 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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