The Historical Romance Sampler

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

Find out more about Felicity Niven: https://felicityniven.com/

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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

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BRITT BELLE: www.brittbellebooks.com

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Andrea Martucci, host of the Shelf Love podcast, joins the podcast for a deep dive into the world of historical romance through a close reading of 'Secrets of a Summer Night' by Lisa Kleypas. We discuss a specific passage between Simon Hunt and Annabelle, the evolution of romance genres over the decades, and reader expectations from historical versus modern romances. We also play Love It or Leave It to find out Andrea's preferences in romance narratives.

00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler

00:06 Introducing Andrea Martucci and Shelf Love

01:14 Close Reading: Secrets of a Summer Night

02:13 Overview of Secrets of a Summer Night

04:20 Analyzing Annabelle and Simon's Relationship

19:14 Historical Romance and Reader Expectations

23:37 The Role of Tension in Fiction

25:46 Trends in Romance Literature

28:04 The Power of Curation

30:15 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success

34:45 Game: Love It or Leave It

40:11 Conclusion and Guest Plugs

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Award-winning author Bliss Bennett reads from NOT QUITE A MARRIAGE, introducing us to the intriguing world of the Audacious Ladies of Audley series. Then we discuss the inspiration and research behind the novel, including historical accuracy and themes of empowerment, and how historical romance engages (or not) in feminism.

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00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:36 Meet Award-Winning Author Bliss Bennett

01:35 Bliss Bennett Reads from 'Not Quite a Marriage'

16:18 Sponsor Break: Support Your Local Bookstore with Libro.fm

17:10 In-Depth Discussion with Bliss Bennett

32:49 Game Time: Love It or Leave It

36:41 Where to Find Bliss Bennett and Her Books

37:44 Closing Remarks and Farewell

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Giovanna Siniscalchi joins the podcast to read a tantalizing excerpt from her second novel, THE TASTE OF LIGHT. We discuss what inspired her to write historical romance, why she decided to set her series in Victorian-era Portugal, and how her past as an economist prepared her for the histrom author life. Plus, she breaks down her love of dual POV, the third-act breakup, and epilogues!

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00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet Giovanna Siniscalchi 01:26 Reading from 'The Taste of Light'

17:40 Sponsor Break

18:36 Interview with Giovanna Siniscalchi

26:48 Love It or Leave It Game

36:16 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Giovanna

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Rose Prendeville joins the podcast to read an excerpt from her latest release, MAGGIE AND THE PIRATE'S SON. We talk about Rose's inspiration for writing a pirate romance, her research process, and the importance of found families in her stories. Rose also opens up about overcoming personal struggles and her journey into writing historical romance. Stick around for a fun game of 'Love It or Leave It' and discover new books to add to your reading list!

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00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:41 Meet the Guest: Rose Prendeville

01:50 Reading from 'Maggie and the Pirate Son'

11:14 Discussion on Pirate Lore and Writing Process

27:22 Fun Game: Love It or Leave It

29:04 Conclusion and Where to Find More

Find out more about Rose Prendeville at www.roseprendeville.com

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