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Well Hello Michiel Huisman!
We're always looking for hero inspiration at the PHS and Nicole Locke has brought us a winner in the form of her Current Crush, Michiel
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Viva La Difference: Gaps in History
Are we avoiding difficult periods in history when writing historical romances? Is it a hard sell to set a story in times of Slavery, when be
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From Vikings to Flappers
This month's PHS Poll looks at historical settings, from the traditionally popular regency, to vikings, flappers and the early 20th cent
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TV Couples to Spend Halloween With
Join PHS Editor Ali Williams as she talks about her favorite fantasy, horror and sci-fi TV Couples.
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Of Vampires and Waitresses
Continuing our series looking at romance novels which have inspired and influenced writers, Rachel Dove talks about the book that introduced
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#TalkingPoint: When Bad Boys Cross The Line
Today on PHS #TalkingPoint are two Medieval Historical authors, Elisabeth Hobbes and Nicole Locke discussing when does a bad boy hero crosse