Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

691. Romantic Times Memories with Heather Graham

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

Show Notes

After mentioning Heather Graham, one of the Grande Dames of RT, so many times while recapping issues of Romantic Times, I got to sit down with her to talk about her career, the way the industry has changed, and of course, her memories of Romantic Times, both the magazine and the convention.

We talk about… Her memories of meeting Kathryn Falk The earliest Romantic Times Conventions Her incredible RT parties The work of hosting conferences.

Heather has had one of the most interesting career paths, and this is a guest with whom I could just turn on the mic and say, “Please, tell me everything.”

TW/CW: At 48:40, there is a discussion of groping, and if you’d like to avoid it, please skip ahead one minute.

You can find Heather Graham at her website, TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com, and find all her short stories under “For My Readers.” You can also sign up for her newsletter.

We also mentioned: JR Ward meets Wrath The full collection of JR Ward meeting the different actors in full hair and makeup – please note she is really overcome and crying at one point BoucherCon, the World Mystery Convention

Music:Purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More from Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

Oct 16, 2026

By listener request! My guest today is author and professor Jodi McAlister. You might remember Jodi from her appearance in episode 626 when we talked about her Marry Me Juliet trilogy, set within a fictional version of The Bachelor.

Oct 9, 2026

We’re going back to 2007 to take a look at the new releases in Romantic Times Magazine, and we’re so glad you’re joining us! We’ve got kooky books, taxidermy, chick lit, and a new entry into the character name hall of fame. Strap in, it’s getting weird.

Oct 2, 2026

Adib Khorram’s new book, Isn’t He Romantic, is out this week, so of course I wanted to ask many questions about it.

Sep 25, 2026

We’re back in the time machine to check out the ads and features from the February 2012 issue of Romantic Times.

Sep 18, 2026

My guest this week is Dylan Allen, and Lucy Wilson-Tagoe, who are conveniently the same person. Dylan Allen is a bestselling author of contemporary romance, while Lucy Wilson-Tagoe’s newest book To Catch a Sinner, is out now.

See all episodes →