Historical Bookworm
Episodes
Episode 124 The Royal Artisan — Guest: Tessa Afshar
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About the Author Tessa Afshar’s award‑winning novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly and CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into thi...
Episode 123: Romance in the Midst of Disaster with Kelly Goshorn
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Goshorn is an old-fashioned girl at heart who loves Jesus, her family, and all things historical. A native Virginian, she developed a deep ...
Episode 122: The American Revolution and Family Bonds with Laura Frantz
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning, bestselling author Laura Frantz is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscrip...
Crossover Episode with the Lit Ladies Podcast
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the pleasure of sharing an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, the Lit Ladies Podcast. Here is more about their show: We are thre...
Holiday Treats, Jane Austen, and a Gothic Regency Mystery with Julie Klassen
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, KyLee and Darcy share a few holiday highlights, then KyLee sits down with author Julie Klassen to talk about research, faith, and her...
Episode 119 | Jewels of Kalispell — Behind the Pages
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by two guests to chat about the latest book they have co-written, An Unexpected Grace Book 3 in the Jewels of Kalispell series. ...
Episode 118 To Kiss a Knight: A Regency Romp with Grace Hitchcock
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Hitchcock is the author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English...
Country Girl and Lifelong Writer Ann H. Gabhart
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A country girl, born and raised on a farm in the Outer Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of many novels, inc...
From Farm to Fiction: The Path of Christine Hill Suntz
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine knew she wanted to write the day she finished Anne of Green Gables and she’s been lost in her imagination ever since. Winner of the A...
Exploring Biblical Legends: Dana McNeely’s Journey through Fiction
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dana McNeely, a passionate writer of biblical fiction, invites readers into a world where ancient Bible stories come alive with adventure, danger...
Navigating New Stories: A Conversation with Jane Kirkpatrick
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can listen to Jane’s chat about her book Beneath the Bending Sky from when she was on the show in 2022 by following this link. Jane Kirkpatri...
From Colonial Virginia to Scotland: Courageous Women in History with Laura Frantz
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Historical Bookworm Show is delighted to once again welcome Laura Frantz for a chat about her inspiration to write historical fiction, a coup...
A Wild Heart Authors Round Robin
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a discussion with four authors from Wild Heart Books, including KyLee Woodley, Lorri Dudley, Megan Soja, and Sherry Shindelar. ...
Beauty from Ashes in Life and Fiction: Diving Deep with Liz Tolsma
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With her passion for life, history, and story, Liz Tolsma is the author of several novels ranging from World War II to Amish fiction. While she t...
Writing Through Life’s Seasons: Conversations with Lorraine Snelling
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating interview on the Historical Bookworm Show, hosts KyLee and Darcy delve into the remarkable career of Lauraine Snelling, an award-w...
Storytelling and Surprises with Joanna Davidson Politano
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Darcy and KyLee in welcoming Joanna Davidson Politano back to The Historical Bookworm Show! You can listen to previous episodes featuring Joanna ...
Episode 108: Rebuilding after World War II with Australian Author Jennifer Mistmorgan
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selah Award finalist and winner of the 2024 Caleb Award, Jennifer Mistmorgan is a must-read author of WWII historical romance. She writes imperfe...
Finding True Freedom: World War II Scotland with Sarah Sundin
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest chat on the Historical Bookworm Show, bestselling and Christy-award winning author Sarah Sundin returns to share about her newest rel...
Episode 106: Discover the Dangerously Good Stories of Historical Romance Author Crystal Caudill
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s exciting spotlight on the Historical Bookworm Show, we welcome back Crystal Caudill, a gifted author known for her signature “Danger...
Exploring History and Faith with Author Traci Peterson
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Constant Love: An Interview with Best-Selling Author Tracie Peterson In this episode of the Historical Bookworm Show, best-selling author Tracy Pete...
Exploring the Depths of Faith: Jill Eileen Smith’s Journey Through Biblical Fiction
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we had the pleasure of conversing with Jill Eileen Smith, an esteemed best-selling author known for her biblical novels. Jill has enth...
Meet KyLee Woodley: From Preschool Teacher to Debut Novelist and Co-Host of the Historical Bookworm Show
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Historical Bookworm Show, co-host KyLee Woodley is interviewed about her debut novel ‘The Bandit’s Redemption.R...
Whispers of Fortune with Mary Connealy: A Glimpse Behind the Story
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Historical Bookworm Show blog post, where we dive into the captivating interview with Mary Connealy, bestselling author known for her r...
A Bookchat about Heart of the Glen with Jennifer Deibel
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Deibel joins us for a chat about living in Europe, her love for The Lord of the Rings, Irish traditions, and her latest release, Heart of the...
A Bookchat about Cloaked in Beauty with Karen Witemeyer
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Witemeyer joins us for a chat about naming horses, writer quirks, fairytales, and her latest release Cloaked in Beauty. Don’t forget to enter ...
A Bookchat about Into the Sunset with Mary Connealy
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Connealy joins us for a chat about her life living on a ranch, parenting daughters, humor in writing, and her latest release Into the Sunset. Don...
A Bookchat about Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor with Roseanna M. White.
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roseanna joins us for a chat about Christmas traditions, the joys of email, completing her chemo treatments, and her latest release Christmas at Sugar...
A Bookchat about Of Gold and Shadows with Michelle Greip
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Greip joins us for a chat about gardening under duress, being present for loved ones while maintaining a career, the history of Egyptology, a...
A Bookchat about A Token of Love with Carrie Turansky
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Turansky joins us for a chat about traveling to England, writing split-time novels, how themes of one’s life often come through in one’s wr...
A Bookchat about The Winged Tiara with J’nell Ciesielski
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
J’nell Ciesielski joins us for a chat about traveling to Scotland, writers/books that inspire her, the elements of a beautiful romance, and he...