Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, an acclaimed author of various historical romances, including Scottish Highlanders and ancient Roman Celtic tales, joins the podcast! Michelle shares an excerpt from her book MAIDEN OF THE STORM and chats with me about her extensive research process, balancing multiple series and writing dark, immersive historical romances.
Tune in to discover Michelle’s unique take on historical and villain retelling romances and gain insights on her writing journey.
00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast
00:41 Meet Michelle Deerwester Dalrymple
01:29 Reading from 'Maiden of the Storm'
08:44 Discussion on Historical Accuracy and Research
11:04 Exploring Different Historical Eras
12:35 Inspiration Behind the Celtic Highland Maiden Series
16:38 Balancing Modern Sensibilities with Historical Realities
18:45 Historical Romance and Dark Themes
21:28 Fairy Tale Villain Retellings
27:49 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes
30:08 Tall Girl Representation and Personal Touches
33:28 Where to Find Michelle's Books
35:16 Conclusion and Farewell
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