There are plenty of articles on the Internet from psychology resources that state romance novels are bad for women.  Some say these books give women unrealistic expectations when it comes to romance and can damage real-life relationships. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/07/23/the-psychology-of-romance-novels-or-period-dramas/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/histromancebooks/support ..read more

Those of you who like the ability to read digital material rather than  smelling the scent of the printed page, source your eBooks from a variety of sources.  Authors and publishers make those eBooks available to readers on multiple platforms. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/07/20/sources-for-ebooks/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/histromancebooks/support ..read more

Understanding the centuries-long struggle is essential to understanding  true characterizations in historical fiction and romance. I remain  firmly in the ‘portray women within the restrictions of their times’  camp. Otherwise, we’re simply creating 21st century women in costume. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/07/08/a-womans-place-in-history-by-brita-addams-historical-tidbit/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/histromancebooks/support ..read more

Today while I was checking out the Amazon Best Seller list, I glanced at the book prices.  A few caught my eye, thinking they were outrageously high.  You might assume that books on sale would sell more copies and rise to the best seller list.  Apparently, that’s not the case, because many books in the top one hundred are priced far above a 99 cent price point.  How much are you willing to pay for an eBook?  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/05/20/the-price-of-an-e-book/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot ..read more

Find out what's behind the name of Red Brick Media?  There's a story about why I have a thing for bricks.  Follow the links below for further detail behind to podcast or visit the link to the original post to see more. Toil Under the Sun Manchester in the 19th Century Where Angels Wept: A Creepy History of Angel Meadow Elizabeth Gaskell's Home in Manchester This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/04/25/whats-up-with-red-brick-media/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/histromancebooks/support ..read more

Prostitution and brothels were at their heyday, and they served a  purpose to meet the needs of men both rich and poor. After all, marriage was an institution for producing children; prostitutes and mistresses were for pleasure. The brothel was a place of relaxation for men and accepted as normal practice in society. Visit our blog for genre news, author book promotions, historical tidbits, and everything else historical romance.  Sign up for our newsletter and get author promotions delivered directly to your email box.  https://historical-romances.com This episode is also avail ..read more

As an avid reader of historical romance, you are on the finished side of  creative work. Have you ever considered what it is like to be the creator of that story you hold?  Here are some brutally honest thoughts on what it’s like to write a book, and why it consists of a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.  Visit our blog for genre news, author book promotions, historical  tidbits, and everything else historical romance.  Sign up for our newsletter and get author promotions delivered directly to your email box.  https://historical-romances.com This episode is also ava ..read more

Book reviews are important to authors. From accolades to one star they serve a purpose beyond feedback of a story. Reviews are an essential means by which authors can promote their books.  Without them, they are lost in a digital sea of ebooks. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/03/31/reviews-important-authors/ Visit our blog for genre news, author book promotions, historical tidbits, and everything else historical romance.  Sign up for our newsletter and get author promotions delivered directly to your email box.  https://histori ..read more

What is it with this new trend from big house traditional publishers of cartoon-type covers?  Frankly, I cringe at the sight of them and wonder why they are pushing this change?  What are your thoughts?  Cartoons for historical romance or beautifully designed artwork with cover models?   Here are examples: The Duke of Undone - Amazon https://amzn.to/3vY5WOi To Love and to Loathe - Amazon https://amzn.to/31lYX3D This episode is also available as a blog post: https://historical-romances.com/2021/03/25/cover-trends/ Visit our blog for genre news, author book promotions, histor ..read more

Historical romance authors, if they follow the rules, end books in  similar ways giving a happily-ever-after ending to readers.  Who wants  to read about divorce in a romance novel?  However, I’m a diehard researcher that always looks at a situation from every angle, so I took  the time to discover the truth about marriage and divorce.  Visit our blog for genre news, author book promotions, historical tidbits, and everything else historical romance.  Sign up for our newsletter and get author promotions delivered directly to your email box.  https://histo ..read more