The Historical Romance Sampler

Hillary Bowen joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, OUT WITH LANTERNS. She shares why she decided to write a WWI story, her research into Britain Women's Land Army and how British attitudes towards women's work differed from other European countries, and the authors who inspired her to read and write historical romance. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Meet Hillary Bowen and Her Work 01:26 Reading from 'Out with Lanterns' 13:26 Interview with Hillary Bowen 17:26 Hillary's Creative Process and Inspirations 24:37 Love It or Leave It: A Fun Game 27:03 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Find out more about Hillary Bowen at https://hillarybowen.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Debra Parmley joins the podcast to read from her flapper romance, TRAPPING THE BUTTERFLY. She shares about writing a story at the hotel Al Capone actually visited, her journey to publishing a 1920s historical romance, and how she draws inspiration from sharing Prince's birthday. 00:33 Meet Debra Parmley: A Multi-Genre Author 01:37 Reading from 'Trapping the Butterfly' 15:05 Discussion on the 1920s Setting and Inspiration 20:20 Debra's Writing Process and Genre Exploration 23:03 LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? 29:23 Where to Find Debra Parmley and Conclusion Find out more about Debra Parmley at https://debraparmley.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Abigail Aaronson joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, LAVENDER & GIN! She talks about her inspiration for setting the story in Prohibition-era Detroit and how she approaches writing queer characters in historical settings. Then, we play LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? and she reveals all the rules she loves to break! 00:33 Meet Abigail Aaronson: Sapphic Historical Romance Author 01:58 Reading from 'Lavender and Gin' 18:04 In-Depth Interview with Abigail Aaronson 26:25 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes Discussion 31:01 Wrapping Up and Where to Find More Find out more about Abigail Aaronson: https://abigailaaronson.com/ Follow Queer Historical Romance on Instagram! @queerhistoricalromance HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Addy Du Lac joins the podcast to read a sample from MISS MASON'S SECRET BARON. She shares how Bollywood and Asian dramas influence her, her approach to matching creative hypotheses with historical research, and writing the immigrant experience in the Victorian era. Plus, she shares the historical romance rule she is happy to break! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler 01:48 Reading from Miss Mason's Secret Baron 17:24 In-Depth Discussion: Themes and Inspirations 26:46 Love It or Leave It: Rapid-Fire Questions 30:32 Conclusion and Where to Find More Find out more about Addy Du Lac at https://www.addydulacauthor.net/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

In this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler, we return to the topic of book bans with guest Anne Knight. Anne gives an overview of library defunding happening in her home state of Arkansas and opens up about growing up in a Christian fundamentalist community that censored her reading. Plus, we talk about ways for average people (like you, listeners of this podcast!) to get involved in defending libraries and fighting book bans. 00:44 Meet Anne Knight: Author and Advocate 02:00 Defining Book Bans and Library Defunding 07:23 Anne's Personal Experience with Censorship 15:31 Impact of Censorship on Education and Personal Growth 23:38 Fighting Back Against Book Bans 29:13 Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about fighting book bans at: Authors Against Book Bans (https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/) EveryLibrary.org (https://www.everylibrary.org/) American Library Association (https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries) Learn more about Anne Knight at https://www.anneknightbooks.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Annie R McEwen returns to the podcast to read from her latest release, THE CORSET GIRLS: UNBOUND. We talk about why romance goes so well with suspense, the fertile relationship between France and England, and an unlocked childhood memory that helps explain why Annie loves writing epilogues! 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Introducing Annie R McEwen 01:51 The Corset Girls: Unbound - A Reading 18:27 Discussion on Historical Suspense Romance 22:38 The Appeal of England-France Relationships 25:08 Would You Rather? - A Fun Game 29:53 Where to Find The Corset Girls Find out more about Annie R McEwen: https://www.anniermcewen.com/about HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler) HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Ella Dawson, host of REBEL EVER AFTER podcast and author of BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY, joins the podcast to sample one of her favorite historical romances! After reading from Maya Rodale's WHAT A WALLFLOWER WANTS, Ella talks about why this book helped change her perspective on historical romances, why mass market paperbacks are so lovely, and why romance in general is a great place to explore progressive themes. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Special Guest: Ella Dawson 01:30 Reading from 'What A Wallflower Wants' by Maya Rodale 09:19 Discussion on the Selected Passage 13:01 Ella Dawson's Journey into Romance 20:22 Exploring Progressive Romance 25:04 Love It or Leave It: Rapid Fire Questions 28:18 Conclusion and Farewell Find out more about Ella Dawson: https://elladawson.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Alivia Fleur returns to the podcast to read a sample of her latest Victorian romance, BLUEPRINTS, BATTLELINES AND BALLROOMS. We talk about how her background in architecture inspired the occupation of the heroes of this novel, plus how she uses architecture to explore gender dynamics and class in her series about neighbors on a London street. She also shares her inspiration for Historical Romance Book Deals and why readers should be sure to subscribe to the free newsletter! 00:35 Meet Alivia Fleur: Award-Winning Author 01:34 Reading from 'Blueprints, Battle Lines, and Ballrooms' 12:56 In-Depth Analysis of the Scene 13:31 Exploring Architecture in Historical Romance 18:46 The Creative Process Behind Honeysuckle Street 23:40 Historical Romance Book Deals Initiative 29:34 Fun Game: Would You Rather? Find out more about Alivia Fleur at https://aliviafleurbooks.com/ Sign up for Historical Romance Book Deals! https://historicalromancebookdeals.com/ Authors, use code HRBDFREE to try out a promotion for free. HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Ava Bond reads from her upcoming Regency romance, THE LADY! We talk about her love of class differences, the momentum created by a meet cute, and how she approaches writing historical romance series. Plus, Ava reveals a surprising trope she enjoys in LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? 00:00 Introduction 02:43 Reading from The Lady 13:56 Discussion on Class Differences 15:55 Writing Process and Inspirations 17:33 Research and Upcoming Projects 22:24 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes 25:50 Where to Find Ava Bond Find out more about Ava Bond at https://avabond.co.uk/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Alison Mckenzie joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, THE BLACKSMITH'S BRIDE! We talk about her inspiration for the book (a role playing game based off a Robinhood TV show), why she is fascinated by eras like 1380s in England when change is in the air, and how relationship dynamics can work as great metaphors for political systems. Plus, she shares the romance rule she broke when she decided to publish this book! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:32 Reading from 'The Blacksmith's Bride' 13:18 Discussion on the Scene and Tropes 14:01 Origins and Inspirations Behind the Story 17:56 Historical Context and World-Building 20:44 Influences and Favorite Authors 22:37 Love It or Leave It? 28:24 Breaking Romance Rules and Self-Publishing 30:05 Where to Find 'The Blacksmith's Bride' Find out more about Alison Mckeznie at alisonmckenziewrites.wordpress.com HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)