37 episodes

Jane Healey is the bestselling author of several books of historical fiction and the host of Historical Happy Hour, a live interview and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest novels. “One of my favorite things as a writer is to talk to other writers. That’s why I am so excited to launch this  series, Historical Happy Hour. Each month, I will interview a historical fiction author with a brand new book coming out. We’ll talk all about their latest novel but also discuss their writing process and research, and their life beyond being an author.”

Historical Happy Hour Jane Healey

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    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Jane Healey is the bestselling author of several books of historical fiction and the host of Historical Happy Hour, a live interview and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest novels. “One of my favorite things as a writer is to talk to other writers. That’s why I am so excited to launch this  series, Historical Happy Hour. Each month, I will interview a historical fiction author with a brand new book coming out. We’ll talk all about their latest novel but also discuss their writing process and research, and their life beyond being an author.”

    The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan

    The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan

    Jane Healey  welcomes acclaimed author Jennifer Ryan to discuss her latest novel, The Underground Library. When the Blitz imperils the heart of a London neighborhood, three young women must use their fighting spirit to save the community’s beloved library in this heartwarming novel based on true events. 

    • 44 min
    The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang

    The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang

    Bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn join Jane Healey to discuss their new novel, The Phoenix Crown, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles. 

    • 45 min
    The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza

    The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza

    Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist, Jo Piazza to discuss her latest book. The Sicilian Inheritance is a multigenerational mystery and adventure about a woman who returns to Sicily to claim her family's land and is threatened by the same forces that murdered her greta grandmother a hundred years earlier. It is an adventure filled with food, wine, gorgeous landscapes and just the right amount of kicking the patriarchy's ass.

    • 44 min
    Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

    Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

    Jane Healey welcomes New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, Allison Pataki, is our guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, Finding Margaret Fuller. This is an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller—America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined a nation.

    • 42 min
    The Women by Kristin Hannah

    The Women by Kristin Hannah

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah  joins Jane Healey to talk about her new novel, The Women.
    From master storyteller Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds, comes the story of a turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. The Women is that rarest of novels—at once an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics, of a generation both fueled by dreams and lost on the battlefield.

    • 38 min
    The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham

    The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham

    Debut author Avery Cunningham  joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, The Mayor of Maxwell Street. This tells the story of an ambitious Black debutante and aspiring journalist enlists the help of a low-level speakeasy manager to identify the head of an underground crime syndicate in the dangerous world of Prohibition-era Chicago.

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Marxy511 ,

Great interviewer

Just finished listening to the zoom interview with Aimee K Runyon. Now I can’t wait to go back and listen to all her interviews!

kaisersparkles ,

Fantastic Show

A wonderful podcast featuring a variety of historical fiction authors. Jane is a gracious host who asks a variety of thoughtful, engaging questions. Highly recommend!

bostonu164 ,

Awesome idea

I’m a fan of Jane Healey‘s books but this is also a great idea. If you love historical fiction, you’ll love this podcast. This first episode with MJ Rose really kicks things off great.

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