
First Encounter is a podcast exploring both the foundations, and the future, of Historical Romance. Hosted by Andie James, Historical Romance author and enthusiast.
There will be two episodes per month:
Second Wednesday of each month: These episodes are an interview with an Indie Historical Romance author discussing topics related to the genre, and hopefully helping you discover a new author to ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||

Join us this week as I discuss a HistRom classic with our guest, Jen Prokop of Fated Mates fame, The Bride, by Julie Garwood!
Jen and I talk about how tense and POV has shifted over the years, how the pacing of love scenes has shifted as well as whe... more
This week’s episode features hybrid historical romance author, Harper St. George! Harper just released the final book in her Doves of New York series (which I LOVED!), The Dove and the Rogue, and we talk all things Gilded Age, Western romances, and t... more
I had an amazing time talking Sherry Thomas with my guest, Seth, this week as we broke down what makes Private Arrangements such a standout in the Historical Romance genre. Listen in as we discuss his own first encounter with HistRom (and how Sherry ... more
Guess what? I'm trying to start a publishing company for historical romance—Besotted Books!
I’m so grateful to my friend and fellow historical romance author, Misty Urban, for agreeing to chat with me about Besotted Books today! You can learn more a... more
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