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The Historical Romance Sampler

The Historical Romance Sampler

Written 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
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  • Season 3 of the Historical Romance Sampler: What to Expect

    Season 3 of the Historical Romance Sampler: What to Expect
    Dec 31 2025

    As we head into the new year, I'm sharing a little of what you can expect from the Historical Romance Sampler! Look forward to new episodes starting in February, more updates on book bans in the USA, and a new game!

    Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to the podcast so far. I'm celebrating over 13,000 downloads on podcast apps and 36,000+ views on my YouTube channel!

    Looking ahead to Season 3, here are some ways to support the podcast:

    • Follow, subscribe, rate, and review to help spread the word about the show!
    • Listen to the programmatic ads that play before, during, and after the show!
    • Purchase books from your TBR via the podcast's affiliate links on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm! Check out the official shopping lists at www.linktr.ee/historicalromancesampler
    • Book a 60-second ad for an episode in Season 3!

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    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)

    Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)
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    4 mins
  • Charlie Lane Samples Naughty for Sir Nicholas

    Charlie Lane Samples Naughty for Sir Nicholas
    Dec 17 2025

    Charlie Lane returns to the podcast to finish out the year with a holiday romance, NAUGHTY FOR SIR NICHOLAS! We talk about why historical romance readers also love holiday romances, what Charlie likes about writing holiday romances, and her transition into gaslamp historical romantasy. Plus, she finally plays LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT?

    00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:25 Reading from 'Naughty for Sir Nicholas' 14:20 Interview with Charlie Lane: Holiday Romances 14:54 The Appeal of Holiday Romances 16:35 Magic in Holiday Historical Romances 17:39 Introducing Gas Lamp Romantasy 18:39 Exploring Victorian England's Gender Dynamics 23:31 Genre Blending: Historical Romance and Fantasy 28:09 Love it or Leave it: Romance Rules 34:26 Conclusion and Upcoming Releases Find out more about Charlie Lane at https://www.charlielaneauthor.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:

    Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance)

    TikTok (@katherinegrantromance)

    Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)

    Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant)

    Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

    Follow HRS on social media!

    Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

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    37 mins
  • TJ Alexander Talks Commercial Censorship of Queer Romances

    TJ Alexander Talks Commercial Censorship of Queer Romances
    Dec 10 2025

    Award-winning author TJ Alexander comes on the podcast today for a special edition about book bans and censorship. We take a look at how bookstores and payment processors are participating in commercial censorship to block romance book sales and how these actions specifically target queer creators. Then, TJ offers some ideas for how to fight back!

    Find out more about the Itch.io controversy:

    https://www.thegamer.com/itch-steam-censorship-payment-processors-collective-shout-delist-deindex/ https://www.polygon.com/visa-mastercard-steam-censorship-valve-itchio-gta/ Find out more about TJ Alexander: https://tjalexander.com/ 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler 00:33 Special Episode: Book Bans and Commercial Impact 00:50 Guest Introduction: TJ Alexander 02:43 Understanding Commercial Censorship 05:16 Digital Space and Payment Processors 24:45 Historical Context and Modern Parallels 27:09 Call to Action: Supporting Queer Authors 28:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    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)

    Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

    Follow HRS on social media!

    TikTok (@historicalromancesampler)

    Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

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    30 mins
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