The Historical Romance Sampler

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 Grant

  1. 2h ago

    First Kisses from Holidays at Northfield Hall

    In this very special hour-long episode, we celebrate HOLIDAYS AT NORTHFIELD HALL with not one, not two, but three special guests! Isabella Kamal, Charlie Lane, and Sri Savita join me in reading first kiss scenes from our stories in HOLIDAYS AT NORTHFIELD HALL. (Beware: some of these first kiss scenes include spoilers!) Then we talk about the inspiration behind this multi-author anthology, what it was like for them to write into my world of Northfield Hall, and what we love about the holidays!   FIND OUT MORE:   Isabella Kamal - https://isabellakamal.wordpress.com/ Charlie Lane - https://www.charlielaneauthor.com/  Sri Savita - https://www.sri-savita.com/    READ HOLIDAYS AT NORTHFIELD HALL If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it via the Bookshop.org affiliate link:   https://bookshop.org/a/86554/9798235925366    Or pick it up wherever you prefer to get your ebooks!   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Rebel Ever After podacst - stream now wherever you listen to podcasts or find out more at https://rebeleverafterpod.com/   Shop the official HRS bookshelves on Bookshop.org to support authors, independent bookstores, and this podcast! Check it out at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/katherinegrantromance   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

  2. Oct 5

    Writing Romance in a Climate of Censorship with Kit Caelsto

    It is Banned Books Week here in the USA, so author Kit Caelsto joins me to talk about writing romance in a climate of censorship. Kit shares about their 20-year career as a romance author and how a new law in Missouri is forcing them to reconsider their publishing future.    Find out more about the law in Missouri: https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-08-28/age-verification-law-for-porn-sites-now-in-effect-in-missouri    Call your federal representatives to tell them to vote NO to HR 7661, HR 2616, and HR 8705. Find out more here: https://5calls.org/issue/federal-book-ban-hr7661/    Find out more about Kit Caelsto: https:/kitauthor.com/ and https://authoryogi.eponaauthorsolutions.com/   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

  3. Sep 28

    Rachel Griffiths Samples Just For The Season

    Rachel Griffiths joins the podcast to read from her Regency romance, JUST FOR THE SEASON. We talk about her English heritage, how her experience as a successful children's book editor prepared her (or not) to write romances, and her perspective on: is historical romance dead?  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Rachel Griffiths at rachelgriffithswrites.com   READ JUST FOR THE SEASON If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it via these affiliate links: Paperback or Ebook from Bookshop.org Audiobook from Libro.fm Or pick it up wherever you prefer to get your books!   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU!   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

  4. Sep 21

    E. H. Lupton Samples Dionysus in Wisconsin

    E. H. Lupton joins the podcast to read a sample from their fantastical romance, DIONYSUS IN WISCONSIN. We talk about world-building, the class dynamics behind the myth of Dionysus, and why 1969 is such an interesting year. Then E. H. takes Katherine's Quick Questions to reveal why she writes "rom com where the 'com' is communism"! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT E. H. Lupton at www.ehlupton.com READ DIONYSUS IN WISCONSIN If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it via these affiliate links: Ebook or Paperback on Bookshop.org Audiobook on Libro.fm   Or pick it up wherever you prefer to get your books!   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU!   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

  5. Sep 14

    Zen Cho Samples the Perilous Life of Jade Yeo

    Zen Cho reads from her 20th-century novella, THE PERILOUS LIFE OF JADE YEO. We talk about how she was inspired by Virginia Woolf's lifestyle to write this epistolary story, how H.G. Wells was a "horndog", and writing cross-culturally into different time periods. Then Zen takes my quiz, Katherine's Quick Questions!   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Zen Cho at https://zencho.org/   READ THE PERILOUS LIFE OF JADE YEO If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it from the publisher: https://www.homewardbooks.com/books/the-perilous-life-of-jade-yeo   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3R3TDCB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/Otters-Obstacles-Scandalous-Avondales-Book-ebook/dp/B0GK7ZTRZG   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

  6. Sep 7

    Lauren M. Hayworth Samples Favors From A Gentleman

    Lauren M. Hayworth samples her Regency romance, FAVORS FROM A GENTLEMAN. We talk about the museum exhibit that Jane Austen visited which inspired this scene, her journey to historical romance after writing mysteries, and why she loves historical romance no matter the era. then she takes my quiz, Katherine's Quick Questions! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Lauren M. Hayworth at https://laurenmhayworth.com/  READ FAVORS FROM A GENTLEMAN from your preferred bookstore: https://books2read.com/favorsfromagentleman If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it via these affiliate links: THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3R3TDCB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/Otters-Obstacles-Scandalous-Avondales-Book-ebook/dp/B0GK7ZTRZG Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)  Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

  7. Aug 10 ·  Bonus

    Podcast Update: New Episodes Starting September 7!

    I'm thrilled to report that Season 3 will resume starting on Monday, September 7th! Get ready for new weekly episodes featuring historical romance stories of all kinds. In the meantime, here are some ideas for how to keep up with Historical Romance Sampler: Catch up on my episode backlist Learn more about how book bans impact romance readers in my episodes with Olivia Waite, Anne Knight, and TJ Alexander Shop my official playlists on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org! Shop Libro.fm Shop Bookshop.org  Thanks to everyone for your patience. I can't wait to talk historical romance with you soon!

  8. Mar 18 ·  Video

    Update: The Historical Romance Sampler is Going on Hiatus

    Samplers, I'm here to share that I have to put the podcast on hiatus for the foreseeable future while I recover my health. Picture me like a Regency heroine taking the waters in Bath, and don't worry too much, because I'm very confident I'll be better soon...perhaps even in time for a summer house party! In the meantime, here are some ways to keep up with me and historical romance: Catch up on past episodes! Check out the podcast on your preferred app, or go to YouTube for curated playlists. (https://www.youtube.com/@HistoricalRomanceSampler) Check out my interview with Andie James on First Encounters - A Historical Romance Podcast. (And for that matter, check out all of Andie's interviews and book discussions!)  Bid on a stack of queer historical romances featured on the Historical Romance Sampler for the Trans Rights Readathon auction! Now through March 31, 2026. Check it out here. Call your US House of Representatives congressperson to tell them to vote NO to HR 7661! Find out more here. Join me and Ella Dawson in NYC on April 29 for a Romance Read In to benefit Authors Against Book Bans! Get your tickets here.   And as always, here are some ways to support the podcast and find me on the Internet!   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    Shop the official HRS bookshelves on Bookshop.org to support authors, independent bookstores, and this podcast! Check it out at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/katherinegrantromance   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/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 Grant

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