Best Alba Audio Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #166: The October Film Haunt with Michael Wehunt 1:01:32

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Author Michael Wehunt comes on to talk about his debut novel, The October Film Haunt (out September 30, 2025 from St. Martin's Press). With Trevor, he dives into his complicated relationship with fandom, his disdain for online spaces turned into propaganda, and how art and community can be sometimes wonderful and sometimes terrifying. You can find …

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Abigail Aaronson Samples Lavender & Gin 32:36

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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…

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Episode #165: This Is My Body with Lindsay King-Miller 50:57

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Lindsay King-Miller, author of This Is My Body (now available from Quirk Books), comes on to talk with Trevor about the book, religious trauma, the struggle to be enough for one's self and one's family, about conviction and values, and a whole lot more. You can find more about Lindsay King-Miller at www.lindsaykingmiller.com and you can get the boo…

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Episode #164: Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave with Ally Russell 1:02:49

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Ally Russell, author of It Came from the Trees, is back to talk about her newest book, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave. She breaks down the book's origins in New England cemeteries, and talks with host Trevor about the book's big themes, including how horror helps address the worst scenarios in our heads and can contribute to making sense and comm…

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Addy Du Lac Samples Miss Mason's Secret Baron 31:34

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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 Introducti…

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Episode #163: Fiend with Alma Katsu 57:12

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Alma Katsu, award-winning and best-selling writer, is back to talk about her latest novel Fiend. She and Trevor break into the book's big ideas, spoil parts of it to dive into how it frames evil and complicity, talk about the book as metaphor for power, and talk all about the book's central monsters (who maybe aren't who you expect). You can find A…

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Chapter 10: The Journal 56:28

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📖 One final entry. One final reckoning. The season finale delivers heartbreak, hope, and a haunting message from the past. What Oakbridge learns may change its future forever.By 97toNow Productions

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Anne Knight Talks Book Bans and Growing Up With Censorship 30:03

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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 …

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Episode #162: Coffin Moon with Keith Rosson 41:32

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Keith Rosson, author of Fever House and The Devil By Name, joins with Trevor to talk about his latest novel, Coffin Moon. Together, they talk about vampirism, horror noir, and the emotional complexity of the novel. You can find Keith Rosson online at www.keithrosson.com, and you can get Coffin Moon from your favorite book retailer or your local lib…

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8hrs - Forest Nature Sounds Birds Singing for Relaxation Mindfulness & Meditation 8:00:02

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Relax to the calming sound of a natural forest surrounding Bothwell Castle in Scotland. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help relax the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more balanced and productive state. Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to 4-hour ad-free episodes, perfect for deep sleep, …

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Chapter 9: Ad Manes Fratrum 41:42

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🚨 The truth is out. And it’s worse than you imagined. A deadly discovery inside Plant Albatross unravels the web of lies—but with every revelation comes a new, more terrifying question.By 97toNow Productions

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Annie R McEwen Samples The Corset Girls: Unbound 31:02

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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…

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Episode #161: Breathe In, Bleed Out with Brian McAuley 50:42

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Brian McAuley, slasher writer extraordinaire (and film professor), returns to talk about his latest book Breathe In, Bleed Out, now available from Poisoned Pen Press. Alongside Trevor, he breaks down the book's ideas about wellness culture, cultural appropriation, and more, plus reflects on the place and purpose of the slasher in our literary diets…

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Chapter 8: Night of the Flayed Walkers 35:13

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🧟 The streets won’t be safe tonight. An unholy ritual nears completion as madness spreads. With terror on the rise, even the most faithful begin to doubt what’s real... and who to trust.By 97toNow Productions

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Ella Dawson Samples What A Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale 29:33

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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 rom…

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Episode #160: Lucky Day with Chuck Tingle 51:14

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Award-winning author Chuck Tingle comes on to talk about his new novel Lucky Day, available now from Tor Nightfire. With Trevor, he talks about love being real, about gratitude and its effect on living love, about the probabilities of anything happening and how we think about meaninglessness and meaningfulness in our lives, plus more. You can find …

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Chapter 7: The Turncoat 54:17

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🎭 Every betrayal has a tipping point. As Oakbridge throws a festival to mask its fear, someone steps forward with information that could blow it all open. But at what cost?By 97toNow Productions

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Alivia Fleur Samples Blueprints, Battlelines and Ballrooms 32:11

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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 a…

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Episode #159: The Possession of Alba Díaz with Isabel Cañas 51:27

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Trevor is joined by author Isabel Cañas to talk about her new novel The Possession of Alba Díaz, available on August 19 from Berkley. Cañas dives deep into the conception of the novel, its historical backdrop, and how her books deal with issues over women's independence and control over their bodies, as well as more about why she writes. You can fi…

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8 hours - Rain on the Tin Roof of a Remote Cabin Sound for Sleep & Relaxation 8:00:00

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Relax to the calming sound of heavy rainfall on the tin roof of a remote Scottish cabin. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help relax the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more balanced and productive state. Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to ad-free episodes, perfect for deep sleep, medita…

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Episode #158: The Bone Raiders with Jackson Ford 57:08

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Jackson Ford joins in to talk about his new fantasy novel The Bone Raiders, now available from Orbit Books. Alongside Trevor, he talks about his process for writing fantasy as a relative latecomer to the genre, the challenges of writing authentically to your voice and also of worldbuilding, and more. You can find more Jackson Ford at jacksonfordaut…

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Chapter 6: Mayday, Mayday 49:01

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⚖️ What’s justice when the enemy is untouchable? As the investigation heats up, doubt spreads like wildfire. Heroes question themselves. Villains tighten their grip. And one conversation could change everything.By 97toNow Productions

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8-Hour Submerged River Sounds: Underwater Flow for Deep Relaxation 8:00:00

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Dive into a world of profound calm with the unique sounds of a river flowing from under the water. This one-hour episode captures the rhythmic gurgling, gentle ripples, and steady undercurrent of a submerged river, creating a deep, soothing soundscape unlike any other. Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to 4-hour a…

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Ava Bond Samples The Lady 27:36

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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 Diffe…

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Episode #157: House of Monstrous Women with Daphne Fama 52:03

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This week on the show, we welcome Daphne Fama, the author of House of Monstrous Women, her debut novel from Berkley. Alongside Trevor, Daphne explores metabolizing feelings through art, how her book handles generational expectations and conflict, the bearing of the history of the Philippines on her novel, issues of colonialism and self-determinatio…

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Chapter 5: Revelations 55:35

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🔍 Loyalty is tested. Lines are crossed. And a sacrifice is prepared. Inside the lab, something sinister is taking shape. Outside, a quiet resistance begins—but is it already too late?By 97toNow Productions

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Alison Mckenzie Samples The Blacksmith's Bride 31:23

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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 sy…

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Episode #156: Interview with Lio Min 57:30

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Trevor is joined by author Lio Min to talk about their new novel The L.O.V.E. Club, available August 5, 2025 from Flatiron Books. Together, they dive into the novel-length metaphor of the book, talk about what it means for fiction to be properly representative of the core of another medium, about narrative-making and agency and choice in life and i…

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Old House Wind: Howling, Whistling, & Creaking for Relaxing Sleep 1:00:00

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Drift into a night of peaceful sleep with the uniquely soothing sounds of wind blowing through an old house. This 1-hour immersive soundscape captures every nuance of the vintage home—the gentle whistling through a window pane, the low howling in the chimney, and the subtle creaking of old floorboards and timbers as they settle against the wind's r…

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Chapter 4: The Horde 48:54

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🌒 When night falls, they rise. Strange occurrences sweep the town and push relationships to the edge. Someone’s pulling strings... and the town is running out of time.By 97toNow Productions

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Kasia Alba Samples The Bride Goes Rogue by Joanna Shupe 30:57

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It's a special episode on the Historical Romance Sampler this week! Kasia Alba, host of the Raising Baby Authors podcast, joins me to read from Joanna Shupe's THE BRIDE GOES ROGUE and talk all things historical romance. We discuss why Kasia loves the meet cute in Shupe's novel, how Bridgerton hooked her into historical romance, and theorize on why …

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Episode #155: Angel Down with Daniel Kraus 54:57

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Award-winning and best-selling author Daniel Kraus is back to talk about his new novel Angel Down, out July 29, 2025 from Atria books. Alongside Trevor, he talks about the book's craft, its big and terrifying ideas, and about what it means to live for joy in a world of challenge and loss. You can find Daniel Kraus at danielkraus.com and get all of …

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8 Hour City Thunderstorm: Deep Sleep, Relaxation & Urban Rain Sounds 8:00:02

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Immerse yourself in the captivating power of an urban thunderstorm, delivered straight to your ears. This 8-hour episode captures every rumble of distant thunder, the mesmerising rhythm of rain hitting city streets, and the subtle ambient hum of a bustling metropolis at rest. Whether you're looking for the perfect deep sleep aid, a powerful way to …

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Chapter 3: The Houdini Act 49:48

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📰 Graves disturbed. Panic rising. No answers in sight. As Oakbridge descends into chaos, the sheriff’s department faces media pressure—and a confrontation with a familiar face who’s playing their own long game.By 97toNow Productions

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Episode #154: Interview with Cassandra Khaw 47:54

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Trevor is joined by award-winning author Cassandra Khaw to talk about their new book The Library at Hellebore, now available from Tor Nightfire. Together, they talk about the book's rage at institutions, about how it presents a bleak critique of the world and its many hungers, but also reflect on the importance of hope and how rageful art can still…

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Lindsay Barrett Samples Savannah Royals 30:58

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Lindsay Barrett comes on to read SAVANNAH ROYALS, her debut historical romance inspired by the fantasy novel Six of Crows. She shares how was inspired to set her story in Savannah, writing morally gray heroes, and why it was so important to her to explore a polyamorous relationship on the page. Plus, she plays LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT so we can find out…

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Episode #153: Interview with Seth Haddon 1:18:58

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Welcome to the show Seth Haddon, the author of Volatile Memory, out July 22 from Tordotcom, a book all about rage and empathy. Seth talks with Trevor about what prompted him to write the novella, about the poison of capitalism, about the limits of empathy, and goes wide and deep with Trevor about their most valiant hopes and their most frustrated s…

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Sleeping Kitten & Cozy Fireplace - Gentle Ambiance for Relaxation & Stress Relief 1:00:01

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Sink into ultimate comfort with the soothing sounds of a content kitten purring gently beside a warm, crackling fireplace. This unique soundscape is your perfect companion for unwinding after a long day, drifting into peaceful sleep, or finding a moment of calm focus. Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to 4-hour ad…

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Chapter 2: Alba 53:03

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🧪 Something is waking up... and it's not human. Inside the walls of Plant Albatross, a groundbreaking project begins—and it could change everything. But when science meets secrecy, who really holds the power?By 97toNow Productions

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Cathy Maxwell Samples A Touch of Steele 34:37

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The legendary Cathy Maxwell joins the podcast to read from her latest Regency romance, A Touch of Steele! We talk about her journey to writing books, why she considers romance novels to be adventure novels, and what she has learned writing 41+ books. To wrap things up, she plays Love It or Leave It? and reveals why rules are meant to be broken! 00:…

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Episode #152: Interview with Wendy N. Wagner 52:39

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Wendy N. Wagner is here to talk about her latest book Girl in the Creek, available from Tor Nightfire on July 15, 2025. We talk about nature and horror, mycological fiction, the forest as memento mori, and a whole lot more. You can find more Wendy N. Wagner online at winniewoohoo.com or online @wendy.n.wagner. Find Girl in the Creek at your favorit…

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7 Hours of Ocean Waves & Seabirds for Peace & Contemplation 8:00:31

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Discover a sanctuary for your mind and spirit in this 8-hour soundscape. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the ocean's waves and the vibrant life of God's coastal creatures, finding solace and a moment for deep reflection. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help with Prayer, relaxing the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more …

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Chapter 1: The Gold Foil 1:04:23

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💥 A tranquilizer. A jet. A secret buried in the desert. The Season 2 premiere kicks off with a bang as a high-stakes operation sets a chilling new mystery in motion. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous it gets…By 97toNow Productions

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Edie Cay Samples Into The Breach With You 34:27

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Edie Cay joins the podcast to read from INTO THE BREACH WITH YOU. Edie tells us more about 'Golden Age of Mountaineering', what inspired her to write about women climbing mountains in the 19th century, and what historical romance can do that historical fiction can't (and vice versa). 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler 00:33 Meet E…

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Episode #151: Interview with CJ Leede 47:16

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In this lost episode of the show, Trevor and Katelyn sit down to talk with author CJ Leede about her book American Rapture. Together, they explore religious trauma, how purity culture and religious teachings contribute to struggles with body image and sexuality, and more. You can find more about CJ Leede by following her @ceejthemoment on most soci…

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Rainforest Ambience - Deep Focus & Relaxation 1:00:00

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Relax to the calming sound of frogs and cicadas singing in a Thailand rainforest. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help relax the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more balanced and productive state. Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to 4-hour ad-free episodes, perfect for deep sleep, medita…

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Jane Hadley Samples A Fine Looking Soldier 35:05

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Jane Hadley joins the podcast to read from A FINE LOOKING SOLDIER (Volume 1 of her serialized SECRET SOLDIER series)! We talk about the real-life inspiration of women fighting in the Civil War, writing about gender identity in a historically accurate manner, and what makes something historical romance. Plus, Jane reveals how much she hates rules in…

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Episode #150: Crypt of the Moon Spider with Nathan Ballingrud 46:49

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Join in on this lost episode of the podcast, where Trevor interviews author Nathan Ballingrud about his book Crypt of the Moon Spider! Together, they talk about writing with authenticity, about building a voice in fiction that is reflective not of trends but of ideas, about the book's roots in pulp, and a whole lot more. You can find Nathan Balling…

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Harper St. George Samples Eliza and The Duke 28:35

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Harper St. George joins the podcast to read from her new release, ELIZA AND THE DUKE! Hear about Harper’s inspiration, her research adventures in London, and her interest in themes like the intersection of class and money in historical romance. Plus, she talks about writing in various historical eras as well as the historical romance rule she loves…

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Episode #149: Interview with Nicholas Belardes 1:00:02

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