Historical Romance Books by Red Brick Media
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Who Are the Frequent Best Sellers in Historical Romance?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every day I look at the best seller list for Historical Romance on Amazon – the hopeful rank for authors. This episode is also available as a blog ...
The Psychology of Romance Novels or Period Dramas
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of articles on the Internet from psychology resources that state romance novels are bad for women. Some say these books give wo...
Sources for eBooks
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who like the ability to read digital material rather than smelling the scent of the printed page, source your eBooks from a variety...
A Woman’s Place in History by Brita Addams (Historical Tidbit!)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the centuries-long struggle is essential to understanding true characterizations in historical fiction and romance. I remain  ...
The Price of an E-Book
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today while I was checking out the Amazon Best Seller list, I glanced at the book prices. A few caught my eye, thinking they were outrageously h...
What’s Up With Red Brick Media?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what's behind the name of Red Brick Media? There's a story about why I have a thing for bricks. Follow the links below for furthe...
Historical Tidbit on Parisian Morality (Historical Tidbit Episode)
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prostitution and brothels were at their heyday, and they served a purpose to meet the needs of men both rich and poor. After all, marriage was a...
Blood, Sweat & Tears – What it’s like to write a book.
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As an avid reader of historical romance, you are on the finished side of creative work. Have you ever considered what it is like to be the creat...
Why Reviews Are Important to Authors
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Book reviews are important to authors. From accolades to one star they serve a purpose beyond feedback of a story. Reviews are an essential means by w...
Cover Trends - Yea? Nay? Ugh?
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is it with this new trend from big house traditional publishers of cartoon-type covers? Frankly, I cringe at the sight of them and wonder w...
And They Lived Happily Ever After (Historical Tidbit Episode)
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Historical romance authors, if they follow the rules, end books in similar ways giving a happily-ever-after ending to readers. Who wants &...
The Victorian Wedding (Historical Tidbit Episode)
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everything in the Victorian era seemed to be dictated by proper etiquette. Weddings were no different. There were rules about fashion, the time to wed...
Judging a Book by the Cover
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you judge a book by its cover? Historical romance covers have been works of art in decades past, but new trends are emerging among publishers...
Heat Indexes in Historical Romance
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We rate our author promotions with heat level indexes to help readers choose a book. Some like kisses and hugs. Some like it much hotter. ...
Historical Romance via Time Travel
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For historical romance readers, we now have the chance to travel back in time to find romance and love between the pages. How we get there can b...
Author Promotion Recap for Week of March 1, 2021
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a busy week for author promotions. Here is a recap of what you may have missed on our website. Make sure to follow the l...
Breach of Promise of Marriage (Historical Tidbit Episode)
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage was big business, and both parties had much to lose if one broke the engagement. Losses did not involve mere matters of the heart but the pro...
The Dashwood Sisters in Sense & Sensibility
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dashwood Sisters. Could there be anything more entertaining than these two women? They are as different as night and day and both on a...
Strike a Pose for Covers
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Historical romance covers can be beautiful artwork. I've seen some that take my breath away. When you look at the older covers from the bo...
Feminine Accomplishments (Historical Tidbit Episode)
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“An English lady without her piano, or her pencil, or her fancy work, or her favorite French authors and German poets, is an object of wonder, and p...
Category Confusion on Amazon Best Seller Lists
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reader complaints abound. Why are historical romance books in the top one-hundred bestseller list of historical fiction? The same can be said ab...
Welcome to our Podcasts!
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Vicki Hopkins, your host of historical romance books. Well, it’s really not me because this post is being voiced by the computer at Anchor P...
Balls in the Victorian Era (Historical Tidbit Episode)
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The advantage of the ball in the upper classes is, that it brings young people together for a sensible and innocent recreation, and takes them away f...
Global Settings for Historical Romance
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It appears the sun never sets on the British Empire of historical romance. Setting books outside of England can be risky business, and as t...
Dancing the Waltz in 1872 (Historical Tidbit Episode)
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I enjoy watching period dramas with romantic scenes of waltzes. Some of my favorites are from The Young Victoria, War & Peace, Cinderella the movi...
Victorian Women and The Unromantic Reality (Historical Tidbit Episode)
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a historical tidbit! Historical romance books often go beyond the reality of the times. What was it like being a woman in the V...
The Perfect Heroine
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we so critical of heroines? What is it about women who are harsh on other women – even if it’s just a make-believe character with no flesh...
The Historical Romance Genre
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A genre is a category of artistic composition such as writing. Historical romance is a popular genre that has been the mainstream of romance nov...
The Dark Side of Historical Romance
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a dark side to the historical romance genre. It’s Gothic romance, which doesn’t always give the reader a happily-ever-after ending....
Let's Duke it Out!
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it, ladies. We are drowning in dukes! Is there a hidden code that only best-selling romance novels must be duke-focused? ...
The Perfect Hero
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect hero in historical romance. Is there one? What fantasy do readers want? In reality, as much as we are filled with fanciful and romantic th...
What Makes a Great Historical Romance?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First Published in December of 2017, I asked myself this question. If you ever get to know me personally, you will soon find out that I lo...