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220. New Books and Deep Dives into History: An Interview With Loretta Chase

Sarah interviews New York Times bestselling historical romance author Loretta Chase and tries to keep her inner 13 year old under control. They discuss Chase’s new books, writing horrible, dreadful, men, and where she starts in her writing. They also talk about historical details and research, museum exhibits, and deep dives into rabbit holes in history – plus the books that live on her keeper shelf. Most of all, we learn the power of building smoochies.

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  1. M & M says:

    Loretta Chase will always have a special place in my heart because Lord of Scoundrels was my first romance book (it remains one of my favourite books).
    I’m almost certain that I picked up LOS because of a review I read on smart bitches. It was back in 2009? Maybe 2008? Anyhow, who knows what I was googling at the time, but I came across Smart Bitches and have been an avid romance reader ever since. So thank you Ms. Chase and Smart Bitches for introducing me to the wonderful world of romance books.

  2. SB Sarah says:

    M&M: That is so lovely to hear. Thank you, and a belated but deeply felt welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

  3. M & M says:

    Sarah, thank you! 🙂

  4. Karin says:

    I love Two Nerdy History Girls, such interesting things I learn from them! Likewise pretty sure I heard about LOS here. Before I had just passed it over because the cover looked like an old skool bodice ripper.

  5. Laura says:

    I’m so pleased to have the opportunity to listen to this interview with Loretta Chase. Lord of Scoundrels is one of my very favorite novels. Thank you!

  6. Lydia San Andres says:

    Omg, I went to the University of Salamanca for grad school! There were kids going to school there for centuries before Europeans reached America.

  7. Shower notepad. It’s a real thing that can be bought on Amazon. No more ideas lost down the drain!

    Lovely interview, now I want to reread all of the Loretta Chase. Starting with the Dressmakers.

    (Also: Loretta Chase + Kate Reading = Best. Audiobooks. Ever. Love love love!)

  8. Tiffany says:

    So the discussion of sewing pins and needles as artifacts hit very close to home for me. I’m an archaeologist and pins are one of my favorite artifacts to find on my sites. I’m actually working (or thinking about working) on a conference poster all about pins, buttons, corset busks and other objects associated with early 19th century women’s clothing.

    I highly recommend the book Findings by Mary Beaudry. She looks at the tools of sewing from the perspective of an archaeologist and not only discusses the artifacts, but the history of the technology as well.
    https://smile.amazon.com/Findings-Material-Culture-Needlework-Sewing/dp/0300110936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478984692&sr=8-1&keywords=findings+by+mary+beaudry

  9. Julie says:

    Great podcast!

    I’ve never thought about why authors write in certain genres and the challenges one would face in a contemporary novel with the advent of cell phones, internet, GPS, weather reports LOL etc etc 🙂

  10. Heather S says:

    Am I the only one who can never read the podcast transcripts on my phone? I click the “read transcript here” bit and nothing happens.

  11. Heather S says:

    I love the original cover art for LoS! Also really hoping Avon will publish a special anniversary hardcover edition for the 25th anniversary in a few years.

  12. Rebecca says:

    For those interested in dangerous waterways in London and the mechanics of being a boat on the Thames amidst perilous bridges, I HIGHLY recommend Geoffrey Trease’s YA Popinjay Stairs.. Contains highwaymen, political intrigue, a stage struck feminist heroine, a romance, and an adventure involving the Thames which I will not spoil.

  13. Kareni says:

    Thanks for both an enjoyable interview and the transcript.

  14. Katie C. says:

    Sarah and Loretta discussed automatons in the podcast and I wanted to mention an awesome historical mystery where automatons are a subplot of the book – Circle of Shadows by Imogen Robertson. I consider it one of the best books I read this year. It is her fourth book in the Westerman & Crowther series (taking place during the late 1700’s – the series is set mostly in England although the fourth book takes place in Europe). While it could be read as a standalone, I would suggest starting with the first book Instruments of Darkness and going from there because the whole series is great. I would warn that there are some graphic depictions of autopsies and a couple of experiments are performed in the series that most certainly not be considered ethical or moral today. It is not a cozy series, but neither would I consider it super super dark.

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