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The Jane Healey Happy Hour

Jane Healey
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Cold War
Fishbone Cinderella
Woodstock
Marie Laveau
United States Air Force
National Security Agency
Keeper Of Lost Children
Arthurian Legend
The Harvey Girls
Murder Your Darlings
Evelyn Nesbitt
The Book Of Forbidden Words
The Pilgrimage Of Primrose Honeychurch
The Book Witch
Kiss, Marry, Kill
The Half Life
Untamed Coast
New Orleans
Historical Fiction

Jane Healey is the bestselling author of several books of historical fiction and the host of Historical Happy Hour, a live interview and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest novels: “One of my favorite things as a writer is to talk to other writers. In each episode, I will interview a fiction author with a brand new book coming out. We’ll talk all about their late... more

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In this episode of The Jane Healey Happy Hour, Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author Jennifer Ryan back to discuss The Queen’s Coronation, a historical novel inspired by her mother’s memories of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation. Ryan explains h... more

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In this episode of The Jane Healey Happy Hour, Jane Healey talks with debut novelist Kevin C. Morris about Untamed Coast, an atmospheric mystery inspired by a real 1930s radio outpost he discovered while boating along the remote coast of Southeast Al... more

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In this episode of The Jane Healey Happy Hour, Jane Healey welcomes author Kitty Zeldis to discuss her historical novel One of Them, a story of friendship, identity, and belonging at Vassar College in the years following World War II. Kitty shares ho... more

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In this episode of The Jane Healey Happy Hour, Jane Healey talks with award-winning author Laura Jensen Walker about The Pilgrimage of Primrose Honeychurch, the story of a solitary 70-year-old book lover who sets out for the legendary Welsh book town... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin C. Morris
Debut novelist, engineer, journalist, boater, pilot, entrepreneur and deckhand
Episode: Untamed Coast by Kevin C. Morris
Kitty Zeldis
Author of historical and children's novels, and fiction editor of Lilith Magazine
Episode: One of Them by Kitty Zeldis
Laura Jensen Walker
Award-winning author of more than 25 books across genres
Episode: The Pilgrimage of Primrose Honeychurch by Laura Jensen Walker
Rachel Beanland
Author of The Half Life, The House Is on Fire, and Florence Adler Swims Forever
Episode: The Half Life by Rachel Beanland
Meg Shaffer
USA Today bestselling author of The Book Witch, The Lost Story and The Wishing Game
Episode: The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
Lori Gold
Author of Kiss, Marry, Kill and Romantic Friction; writing instructor and book coach
Episode: Kiss Marry Kill by Lori Gold
Elizabeth Lim
Bestselling author of fantasy novels and Fishbone Cinderella
Episode: Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim
Louise Fein
Bestselling historical fiction author and former lawyer and banker
Episode: Book of Forbidden Words by Louise Fein
Lyla Sage
Bestselling romance author of the Rebel Blue Ranch series and Sweetwater Peak duology
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Episode: Free Falling by Lyla Sage

Host

Jane Healey
Bestselling author of historical fiction

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Warm conversations with writers

    Listening to this podcast is like listening into a warm conversation between two authors. She explores how the writers did their research and their techniques and you learn what sparked the curiosity that led to writing the book. By the end of the interview, you feel like you got to know the author and want to read more written by them. Keep these coming Jane! As well as your next one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C’s view
    United Statesa year ago
  • Top notch

    Love these conversations with so many fascinating authors. If I haven’t read the book, it has been added to my ever growing TBR.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meow meow meow meow etc
    United States2 years ago
  • So fun!

    Such a fun podcast. I love hearing the background behind the books as well as the writing process. My TBR list just keeps getting longer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RunnerNC
    United States2 years ago
  • Great interviewer

    Just finished listening to the zoom interview with Aimee K Runyon. Now I can’t wait to go back and listen to all her interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marxy511
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic Show

    A wonderful podcast featuring a variety of historical fiction authors. Jane is a gracious host who asks a variety of thoughtful, engaging questions. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaisersparkles
    United States3 years ago

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Guests' research, inspirations and writing techniques are a major draw.
Conversations often leave listeners eager to read the featured books.
Listeners enjoy the warm, conversational interviews and feel they get to know the authors.
Jane is praised for thoughtful questions and a gracious interviewing style.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Free Falling by Lyla Sage
Q: What advice do you have for writers about writing and about getting published?
Sage advises writers to finish a manuscript before focusing on publication choices, then stay persistent and remember their personal reasons for writing through the challenges of traditional or independent publishing.
Free Falling by Lyla Sage
Q: So talk about the origins of this story and the premise of this second book.
Sage says the twins Clark and Collins came to her before either book, and she planned for their timelines to overlap. Clark's story grew from Sage's interest in antiques, circular economies, and rural communities.
Book of Forbidden Words by Louise Fein
Q: What advice do you have for writers out there who listen to the podcast about writing and about getting published?
Fein advises writers to revise beyond the first draft, seek honest feedback from trusted readers, and build a community of writer friends who can offer support and insight.
Book of Forbidden Words by Louise Fein
Q: Talk about your research. I mean, so you had to research the 1950s and the 1550s, very different time periods. So talk about what the research process was like and whether there was anything that surprised you.
Fein spent about six months researching before writing. She found the 1950s timeline unexpectedly difficult and wrote the two timelines separately so she could immerse herself in each era and make their echoes feel natural.
Untamed Coast by Kevin C. Morris
Q: What advice do you have for writers about writing and also about getting published?
Morris advises writers to develop a process that works for them, revise extensively, and keep querying without taking rejection personally. He says agent decisions often depend on fit, timing, and market opportunity rather than a simple judgment of quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jane Healey Happy Hour

What is The Jane Healey Happy Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Author Jane Healey leads warm, in-depth conversations with fiction writers about their latest books and the work behind them. Historical fiction is the mainstay, with interviews also covering romance, fantasy, thrillers and literary retellings. Guests discuss the research and personal experiences that shape their stories, along with character development, drafting, revision, publishing and the challenges of turning complex material into compelling fiction. Many are established or debut novelists, and some bring expertise in fields such as history, folklore, military intelligence or publishing. The relaxed interview format pairs discussion of a specific book with practical insight into an author's creative process and career, making these co... more

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1. Kevin C. Morris
2. Kitty Zeldis
3. Laura Jensen Walker
4. Rachel Beanland
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7. Elizabeth Lim
8. Louise Fein

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