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PODCAST

The Historical Romance Sampler

Katherine Grant

Find your next historical romance obsession while getting to know the author, too! Each guest author reads an excerpt of their book, then chats with host Katherine Grant. In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can find a new author for your reading list! Hosted by award-winning historical romance author Katherine Grant

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34:51

Misty Urban Samples Miss Gregoire's Beginning

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2025/06/04

Misty Urban returns to the podcast to read from MISS GREGOIRE'S BEGINNING, her entry in the SUFFRAGETTE UPRISING series. We talk about themes of independence, feminism, and the historical context behind her characters. Misty also takes on the challenges of integrating feminist narratives into historical romance. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 02:18 Miss Gregoire's Beginning: A Reading by Misty Urban 15:32 In-Depth Discussion with Misty Urban 27:41 Fun and Games: Would You

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32:39

Ally Hudson Samples The Scottish Scheme

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2025/05/28

Ally Hudson joins the podcast to read from her latest release, THE SCOTTISH SCHEME. Hudson discusses her unique entry point to writing historical romance, transitioning from first to third person narrative, and her appetite for breaking traditional romance rules. Plus, we talk about our love of American Girl dolls! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:16 Reading from 'The Scottish Scheme' 13:31 Interview with Ally Hudson 16:57 Exploring the Fantasy Elements in Historical Romance 17:35 Transition

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31:47

Faye Delacour Samples A Lady's Guide to London

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2025/05/21

Faye Delacour joins the podcast to read from A LADY'S GUIDE TO LONDON, her latest Regency romance! We talk about the themes of passion versus money, the pressure to want it all, and the reality of divorce in Regency Britain. Plus, we fangirl over some of our favorite authors and their "unlikeable heroines"! 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:14 A Lady's Guide to London: Book Reading 14:51 Interview with Faye Delacour: Themes and Inspirations 26:32 Love It or Leave It: Rapid

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35:01

Alice Murphy Samples A Showgirl's Rules For Falling...

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2025/05/14

Alice Murphy joins the podcast to read from her hot new release, 'A Showgirl’s Rules for Falling in Love.' We talk about the book's dual timeline narrative intertwining a historical romance with a contemporary framework, the importance of the happily ever after, and body image over time. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 03:47 Reading from A Showgirl's Rules for Falling In Love 15:56 Interview with Alice Murphy: Writing Process and Inspirations 21:24 Discussion on

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29:08

Katherine Grant Samples In The Wide Open Light with...

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2025/05/07

Welcome to this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler podcast! This week, I (Katherine Grant) celebrate my latest release, IN THE WIDE OPEN LIGHT, with guest host Andrea Jenelle. We talk about themes of long-term relationships, working-class struggles, and the fight for civil liberties in historical contexts. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler 00:34 Special Episode: Celebrating 'In the Wide Open Light' 03:01 Reading Excerpt from 'In the Wide Open Light' 14:01 Discussion

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34:54

Sebastian Nothwell Samples Mr. Warren's Profession

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2025/04/30

Sebastian Nothwell, author and co-host of the Right Here, Write Queer podcast, joins the podcast to read from MR. WARREN'S PROFESSION! Sebastian talks about the challenges of writing class difference romances, his hands-on research process, and his approach to sharing work and receiving feedback. Plus, he tells us the joys of Right Here, Write Queer podcast! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Meet Sebastian Northwell: Queer Romance Author 01:10 Reading from 'Mr

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34:58

Golden Angel Samples A Season For Treason

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2025/04/23

USA Today Bestselling Author Golden Angel joins the podcast to read a sample from A SEASON FOR TREASON! She talks about writing power dynamics in historical vs contemporary romances, how she approaches historical accuracy, and a fun research rabbit hole that inspired a subplot in this series. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:49 A Season for Treason 12:55 Interview with Golden Angel: Inspirations and Themes 18:03 Writing Historical Romance: Challenges and Joys 26:12

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33:37

Kat Sterling Samples Winnie West Has An Agenda

The Historical Romance Sampler ·

2025/04/16

Kat Sterling joins the podcast to sample WINNIE WEST HAS AN AGENDA. She shares the inspiration behind setting her historical romances in early 20th century Seattle and the inspirations behind Kat's writing and the balance between authenticity and fiction, and what makes a compelling hero. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:07 Reading from 'Winnie West Has an Agenda' 14:11 Interview with Kat Sterling: Inspiration and Historical Context 27:31 Love It or Leave It: Fun Game

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32:14

Andrea Jenelle Samples Spine of Steel

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2025/04/09

Andrea Jenelle, HRS's first-ever returning guest, comes on to sample SPINE OF STEEL, the first installment of the Suffragette Uprising series. Andrea talks about her inspiration for the series, her writing process, and historical research. Learn about her connection to women's rights, her favorite writing techniques, and what makes her historical romances unique. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Introducing Returning Guest Andrea Jenelle 02:20 Andrea Jenelle's New

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29:18

Carol Coventry Samples Counting On Love

The Historical Romance Sampler ·

2025/04/02

Carol Coventry joins the podcast to read from COUNTING ON LOVE. Carol, who transitioned from a career in the medical field to writing historical fiction as Susan Coventry and romance as Carol Coventry, shares her insights on writing historical fiction vs historical romance. Plus, we talk about her research process, her approach to ‘low steam’ romance, and her favorite romance rules to break. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:32 COUNTING ON LOVE by Carol Coventry 13:55

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30:08

Ella Leon Samples The Sapphire Heiress

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2025/03/26

Ella Leon joins the podcast to read from her first novel, THE SAPPHIRE HEIRESS. Ella talks about the intricacies of writing historical romantasy filled with pirates, treasure hunts, and supernatural elements. Plus, she talks about the significance of including a Filipina heroine and the balance between historical facts and lore, followed by a fun game of Love It or Leave It. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:53 Reading from 'The Sapphire Heiress' 14:47 Interview with

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29:19

Anastasia Hayward Samples Sophia White and Her Seven...

The Historical Romance Sampler ·

2025/03/19

Anastasia Hayward joins the podcast to sample SOPHIA WHITE AND HER SEVEN PROMISES, a unique Regency-era retelling of 'Snow White.' Anastasia shares the inspiration behind the story, her writing journey, and her approach to incorporating psychological insights into her characters. Plus, she plays LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT and reveals the rule she breaks in romance novels! 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:16 Sophia White and Her Seven Promises Excerpt 14:09 Interview with

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35:46

An Interview With Beverly Jenkins

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2025/03/12

In this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler podcast, trailblazer, icon, and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins sits down for an interview. Jenkins shares her journey from her first book 'Nightsong' to her expansive career spanning 30 years. We talk about how she stays inspired to keep writing, the evolution of the genre, her research process, and future projects. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:37 Special Guest: Beverly Jenkins 01:37 Beverly Jenkins'

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Jenna Bigelow Samples The Tribune Temptation

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2025/03/05

Debut author Jenna Bigelow joins the podcast to sample THE TRIBUNE TEMPTATION, set during the Roman Republic. Hear an excerpt of this marriage of convenience historical romance, and then find out what inspired Jenna to set her stories in Ancient Rome, her research, and the particular scenes she loves to write. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:11 Reading from 'The Tribune Temptation' 11:54 Discussion on Ancient Rome Setting 17:25 Exploring Historical Romance Tropes

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Sylvie Sinclair Samples This Marquess of Mine

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2025/02/26

Sylvie Sinclair joins the podcast to read a sample of her Regency romance, THIS MARQUESS OF MINE. We talk about Sylvie's writing process, her love for Regency accessories, grounding scenes in physical objects, and her approach to dialogue and subtext. Plus, Sylvie shares insights into her favorite authors, research practices, and the importance of emotional depth in romance. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler 01:52 This Marquess of Mine 15:23 Crafting Dialogue and Characters 19:48 The

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Plot Trysts Reads Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

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2025/02/19

In this special edition of the Historical Romance Sampler, Meg and Laine from Plot Trysts read an excerpt from 'Mr. Impossible' by Loretta Chase and discuss the book's setting, characters, and unique elements. The episode features an in-depth conversation about the evolution of historical romance, the impact of the genre's conventions, and the roles that adventure and progressive themes play in modern historical romance. Later, they play a fun 'Love It or Leave It' game, sharing their personal

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28:17

Eliana Piers Samples Good Duke Gone Wild

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2025/02/12

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

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34:29

Ellie St. Clair Samples Her Runaway Duke

The Historical Romance Sampler ·

2025/02/05

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

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30:16

Julie Johnstone Samples The Heart of the Highlander

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2025/01/29

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

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31:31

Emily EK Murdoch Samples A Fighting Chance

The Historical Romance Sampler ·

2025/01/22

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

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