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 Ella León: Writing Pirates and Historical Fantasy

27:25 Love It or Leave It: Rapid Fire Questions

30:00 Conclusion and Where to Find More

Find out more about Ella Leon: www.ellaleon.weebly.com

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