Ally Hudson joins the podcast to read from her latest release, THE SCOTTISH SCHEME. Hudson discusses her unique entry point to writing historical romance, transitioning from first to third person narrative, and her appetite for breaking traditional romance rules. Plus, we talk about our love of American Girl dolls!
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:16 Reading from 'The Scottish Scheme'
13:31 Interview with Ally Hudson
16:57 Exploring the Fantasy Elements in Historical Romance
17:35 Transition from Fantasy to Historical Romance
19:37 Influences and Inspirations in Writing
21:00 Research and Authenticity in Historical Romance
23:23 Breaking Romance Rules: Love It or Leave It?
29:19 Writing Diverse Characters and Breaking Publishing Norms
31:50 Conclusion and Where to Find More
Find out more about Ally Hudson at https://www.allyhudson.com/
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