The Historical Romance Sampler

Award-winning and international bestselling author Eliana Piers joins the podcast to read from her Regency romance, GOOD DUKE GONE WILD. She talks aboutthe importance of life experiences in writing, the influence of ethical philosophy, and the balance between historical accuracy and creative freedom.

00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler

01:31 Reading from 'Good Duke Gone Wild'

15:01 Eliana's Special Connection to Her Story

21:02 Writing Inspirations and Series Planning

24:35 Love It or Leave It: A Fun Game

26:33 Where to Find Eliana Piers' Works

Find out more about Eliana Piers: www.elianapiers.com

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Ellie St. Clair joins the podcast to read a sample of HER RUNAWAY DUKE, a Beauty and the Beast-inspired historical romance. Ellie shares her approach to writing across different historical periods and her thoughts on incorporating strong, unconventional heroines. Find out why Ellie loves Julie Garwood, her research process, and her views on common romance tropes.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:39 Meet Ellie St. Clair

02:10 Reading from 'Her Runaway Duke'

18:03 Discussion on Beauty and the Beast Inspirations

20:26 Ellie St. Clair's Writing Process

28:21 Game: Love It or Leave It

32:53 Where to Find Ellie St. Clair

34:10 Closing Remarks

Find out more about Ellie St Clair at www.elliestclair.com

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USA Today Bestselling Author Julie Johnstone reads a sample of THE HEART OF THE HIGHLANDER and we discuss the inspiration behind her writing, her research process, and her career in the world of historical romance. Don't miss out on Julie's insights into Scottish legends, fairy tales, and the evolving landscape of indie romance.

00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler

01:33 Reading from 'The Heart of a Highlander'

15:26 Interview with Julie Johnstone

19:46 The Evolution of Historical Romance Writing

27:12 Love It or Leave It: Romance Rules

29:19 Where to Find Julie Johnstone's Books

29:57 Closing Remarks

Find out more about Julie Johnstone at https://juliejohnstoneauthor.com/

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USA Today bestselling author Emily EK Murdoch joins the podcast to read from her humorous Regency romance, A FIGHTING CHANCE. We discuss the craft of writing, her multiple personas, and her nonfiction work 'Regina.' Learn about her unique approach to creating romance, humor in writing, and the enriching research process for both her fiction and nonfiction works.

00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler

00:35 Meet Emily E. K. Murdoch

01:54 A Fighting Chance: A Dramatic Reading

13:23 Interview with Emily E. K. Murdoch

26:26 Love It or Leave It: Romance Rules

30:23 Where to Find Emily E. K. Murdoch

31:12 Closing Remarks

Find out more about Emily: https://emilyekmurdoch.com/

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Louise Mayberry joins the podcast to read from her latest release, THE SONG OF THE MAGPIE, set in early industrial-age Australia. She discuss the nuances of blending historical fiction with romance, the complexities of redemption stories, and the challenges of writing characters with realistic flaws. Louise also talks about her research process and the inspiration behind her captivating tales. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more great content and author interviews!

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler

00:34 Meet Louise Mayberry

01:30 The Song of the Magpie Excerpt

15:39 Interview with Louise Mayberry

27:46 Love It or Leave It Game

30:35 Conclusion and Where to Find Louise's Books

Find out more about Louise Mayberry at https://louisemayberry.com/

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Annabelle Anders joins the podcast to read a sample of her RITA-nominated novel, HELL'S BELLES! A prolific Regency romance author who began her publishing journey in 2017, Annabelle shares insights into her writing journey, the inspiration behind her characters, and the themes that show up in her work. The discussion also touches on her transition from a day job to full-time writing, her favorite authors, and how she approaches historical romance. Tune in for a captivating glimpse into the world of Regency romance.

00:00 Introduction to Annabelle Anders

01:33 Reading from Hell's Belles

08:25 Writing Process and Inspirations

26:38 Game Time: Love It or Leave It

33:54 Conclusion and Farewell

Find out more about Annabelle Anders at https://www.annabelleanders.com/

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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

Find out more about Annie R McEwen: https://www.anniermcewen.com/

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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

Find out more about Christina Diane: https://christinadianebooks.com/

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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

Find out more about KATE BATEMAN: https://www.kcbateman.com/

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