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The Historical Romance Sampler

The Historical Romance Sampler

By: Katherine Grant
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 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 Grant2023 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Hillary Bowen Samples Out With Lanterns

    Hillary Bowen Samples Out With Lanterns
    Oct 8 2025

    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

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    29 mins
  • Debra Parmley Samples Trapping the Butterfly

    Debra Parmley Samples Trapping the Butterfly
    Oct 1 2025

    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:

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    Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)

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    31 mins
  • Abigail Aaronson Samples Lavender & Gin

    Abigail Aaronson Samples Lavender & Gin
    Sep 24 2025

    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)

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    33 mins
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