Elizabeth Everett joins the podcast to read a sample of THE LOVE REMEDY and discuss her approach to writing feminist history into the romance genre!

Maggie Sims reads a sample of CHARLOTTE’S CONTROL and discusses why she writes super steamy Regency romances, her love of the age gap trope, and the authors who influenced her as a reader and writer.

Debut historical romance author Evelin Laczi joins the podcast to read from her Victorian novel, THE ROSE OF GRANBOROUGH PARK. Then we chat about how her characters were inspired by her own family history, why she decided to write in English instead of her native Hungarian, and how her experience as a film editor influences her creative writing.

Heba Helmy reads from her debut novel, THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HEIRESS, and teases her second novel, A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESS. Plus, we discuss her journey from dystopian YA to historical romance, how much fun she had researching Victorian-era Cairo, and why she is such a trailblazer for future historical romance writers.

Liana De la Rosa reads from Isabel and the Rogue, then chats with me about the Luna Sisters and how she decided to write Mexican history into the British historical romance world!

Award-winning author Alivia Fleur joins the podcast to read a sample of her free Victorian romance, A Song and a Snowflake! Then, we chat about the Australian perspective in historical romance, Alivia's tricks for accessing her creativity, and the joy of happy endings in historical fiction. 

Misty Urban reads a sample of her Georgian romance, THE FORGER AND THE DUKE, and we chat about medieval romances, overcoming the shame of writing romance, and whether romance readers are ready for a fairy snake heroine.

Matilda Madison joins the podcast to read a sample of her latest regency romance, A Duke Makes A Deal! Then we discuss mental health in the regency period, how romance books fit into Matilda's self care, and her undying devotion to Lisa Kleypas.

Isabella Kamal reads from her Greek-mythology-inspired regency romance, The Temple of Persephone, then chats with me about her journey to romance, Meg Cabot, and more!

USA Today Bestselling Author Bianca Blythe joins the podcast to read a sample of her comedic Regency romance and share stories from her journey to romance books and working in a castle.

My sister Sarah joins as guest host to grill me on family dynamics in historical romance, worldbuilding craft, the theme of community, and more. Plus, I read a sample of The Sailor Without a Sweetheart!

USA Today Bestselling author Caroline Lee stops by to read a sample from her latest Scottish historical romance novel, Kilty By Association. Plus, we discuss Disney in historical romance, why historical fiction is just applied social history, and how Caroline uses generative AI to assist her research.

USA Today Bestselling author Rebecca Paula reads a sample from her Regency romance, In Want of a Wife, and chats about her writing process!

Tabetha Waite joins the podcast to read a sample from her regency romance, plus to discuss how she builds her characters, her love of sartorial details, and more!

Bestselling author Lisa Rayne joins the podcast to sample Never Cross a Highlander and to chat with me about power dynamics, tropes, and the research behind her Black Highlander.

Andie James joins me to read a sample of Bequeathed, the first book in the Beaumonts series and a new release this week!

Plus, we talk about how she connects historical romances to our contemporary life, the delight of being a "late in life" romance reader, and the Ted Lasso motto that Andie lives by.

USA Today-Bestselling Author Meara Platt joins the podcast to read a sample of Marigold and the Marquess. Plus, we chat about how her writing has changed over 60 books, how she sustains an interest while writing super long series, and whether she'll ever return to romantasy...

Ramona Elmes joins the podcast to read a sample from her Victorian romance novel and chat about how she researches the Victorian period, how she plots her series, and the themes that hook her into romance novels.

Andrea Jenelle joins me to read from her brand-new release, How Frances Wainwright Learned to Love!

Plus, we talk about how she researched Florence Nightingale for this book, why she writes in so many romance subgenres, and misconceptions about historical attitudes towards steamy encounters. 

Celeste Barclay joins the podcast to read a sample from her brand-new Scottish historical, Highland Love Comes Calling!

Plus, we discuss how she writes steam into historicals, how she keeps track of all her series intersecting in a giant world, and what all her books have in common (across Viking, Scottish, Regency, and even kinky Mafia eras!)