First Encounter—A Historical Romance Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Andie James
Podcast Overview
<p>First Encounter is a podcast exploring both the foundations, and the future, of Historical Romance. Hosted by Andie James, Historical Romance author and enthusiast.</p><p></p><p>There will be two episodes per month:</p><p></p><p><b>Second Wednesday of each month: </b>These episodes are an interview with an Indie Historical Romance author discussing topics related to the genre, and hopefully helping you discover a new author to love!</p><p></p><p><b>Fourth Wednesday of each month: </b>These episodes are a deep dive in to a Historical Romance 'classic' Andie has never read. Andie will discuss the book with a fellow Historical Romance enthusiast who knows and loves the book.</p>
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12/8/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
S1 E12—The Bride by Julie Garwood with Jen Prokop
<p>Join us this week as I discuss a HistRom classic with our guest, Jen Prokop of Fated Mates fame, The Bride, by Julie Garwood!</p><p></p><p>Jen and I talk about how tense and POV has shifted over the years, how the pacing of love scenes has shifted as well as whether the focus is on the falling in love or the steam, the comfort of a great Scottish Highland romance, and Garwood’s skill at writing humor, allowing her to lean into archetypes.</p><p></p><p>Listen to the Fated Mates episode all about The Bride <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2023/7/4/s0542-remembering-julie-garwood" target="_blank">here</a></p><p></p><p>And visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jenreadsromance.com/" target="_blank">Jen’s website</a> to learn more about her superior editing services</p><hr /><p>First Encounter is a podcast exploring both the foundations, and the future, of Historical Romance. Hosted by Andie James, Historical Romance enthusiast and author.</p><p></p><p>Support First Encounter:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/first_encounter_hr_pod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><p></p><p>Follow First Encounter:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/firstencounterpod" target="_blank">https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/firstencounterpod</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/first_encounter_hr_pod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/first_encounter_hr_pod/" target="_blank">@first_encounter_hr_pod</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="TikTok" target="_blank">TikTok</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@first_encounter_hr_pod" target="_blank">@first_encounter_hr_pod</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Andie James:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/" target="_blank">https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andiejamesauthor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andiejamesauthor/" target="_blank">@andiejamesauthor</a></p><p> </p><p>Logo designed by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.booksandmoods.com/" target="_blank">Books and Moods</a></p><p>Theme Music by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://depositphotos.com/music-track/positive-successful-cinematic-vibes-used-movie-soundtrack-764901870.html" target="_blank">TheJayMan</a></p>
June 10, 2026
S1 E11—The Gilded Age in Historical Romance with Harper St. George
<p>This week’s episode features hybrid historical romance author, Harper St. George! Harper just released the final book in her Doves of New York series (which I LOVED!), <i>The Dove and the Rogue</i>, and we talk all things Gilded Age, Western romances, and the state of publishing in historical romance (what’s next?)</p><p></p><p>You can find information on Harper and all of her books on her <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.harperstgeorge.com/" target="_blank">website</a></p><p></p><p>And the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andiejamesauthor/besotted-books" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> for Besotted Books is now Live! Please consider backing this project so the genre we love can continue to thrive!</p><hr /><p>First Encounter is a podcast exploring both the foundations, and the future, of Historical Romance. Hosted by Andie James, Historical Romance enthusiast and author.</p><p>Support First Encounter:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/first_encounter_hr_pod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><p>Follow First Encounter:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/firstencounterpod" target="_blank">https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/firstencounterpod</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/first_encounter_hr_pod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/first_encounter_hr_pod/" target="_blank">@first_encounter_hr_pod</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="TikTok" target="_blank">TikTok</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@first_encounter_hr_pod" target="_blank">@first_encounter_hr_pod</a></p><p>Follow Andie James:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/" target="_blank">https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andiejamesauthor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andiejamesauthor/" target="_blank">@andiejamesauthor</a></p><p> </p><p>Logo designed by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.booksandmoods.com/" target="_blank">Books and Moods</a></p><p>Theme Music by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://depositphotos.com/music-track/positive-successful-cinematic-vibes-used-movie-soundtrack-764901870.html" target="_blank">TheJayMan</a></p>
May 27, 2026
S1 E10—Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas with Seth (@dramakingbooks)
<p>I had an amazing time talking Sherry Thomas with my guest, Seth, this week as we broke down what makes <i>Private Arrangements </i>such a standout in the Historical Romance genre. Listen in as we discuss his own first encounter with HistRom (and how Sherry set him up to love the genre!), emotional stakes, insights gained through a dual timeline, and how Sherry Thomas is like Taylor Swift!</p><p></p><p>You can find more from Seth, including his thoughts on romance books and encounters with authors we love, on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dramakingbooks/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dramakingbooks" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@dramakingbooks" target="_blank">Threads</a> where he is @dramakingbooks</p><p></p><p>And check out when Seth met Sherry Thomas at the Libby Awards and she signed his copy of Private Arrangements! <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVuHtpYjhvt/?img_index=5" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DVuHtpYjhvt/?img_index=5</a></p><p></p><p>Read <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/private-arrangements-sherry-thomas/d75d3d10fb127813?ean=9780440244318&next=t" target="_blank">Private Arrangements</a> yourself, and check out what we’re trying to do with <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/besotted-books" target="_blank">Besotted Books</a> !</p><hr /><p>First Encounter is a podcast exploring both the foundations, and the future, of Historical Romance. Hosted by Andie James, Historical Romance enthusiast and author.</p><p></p><p>Support First Encounter:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/first_encounter_hr_pod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p><p></p><p>Follow First Encounter:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/firstencounterpod" target="_blank">https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/firstencounterpod</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/first_encounter_hr_pod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/first_encounter_hr_pod/" target="_blank">@first_encounter_hr_pod</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="TikTok" target="_blank">TikTok</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@first_encounter_hr_pod" target="_blank">@first_encounter_hr_pod</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Andie James:</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/" target="_blank">https://www.andiejamesauthor.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andiejamesauthor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andiejamesauthor/" target="_blank">@andiejamesauthor</a></p><p> </p><p>Logo designed by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.booksandmoods.com/" target="_blank">Books and Moods</a></p><p>Theme Music by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://depositphotos.com/music-track/positive-successful-cinematic-vibes-used-movie-soundtrack-764901870.html" target="_blank">TheJayMan</a></p>
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- What is First Encounter—A Historical Romance Podcast?
<p>First Encounter is a podcast exploring both the foundations, and the future, of Historical Romance. Hosted by Andie James, Historical Romance author and enthusiast.</p><p></p><p>There will be two episodes per month:</p><p></p><p><b>Second Wednesday of each month: </b>These episodes are an interview with an Indie Historical Romance author discussing topics related to the genre, and hopefully helping you discover a new author to love!</p><p></p><p><b>Fourth Wednesday of each month: </b>These episodes are a deep dive in to a Historical Romance 'classic' Andie has never read. Andie will discuss the book with a fellow Historical Romance enthusiast who knows and loves the book.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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