Show Notes
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.
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