UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS
Episode 36: The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
Bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist, Jo Piazza joins us to discuss her latest book. The Sicilian Inheritance is a multigenerational mystery and adventure about a woman who returns to Sicily to claim her family’s land and is threatened by the same forces that murdered her greta grandmother a hundred years earlier. It is an adventure filled with food, wine, gorgeous landscapes and just the right amount of kicking the patriarchy’s ass.
Episode 35: The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.
Episode 37: The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan
Join me and Jennifer Ryan to discuss her latest novel, The Underground Library. When the Blitz imperils the heart of a London neighborhood, three young women must use their fighting spirit to save the community’s beloved library in this heartwarming novel based on true events from Jennifer Ryan, the author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir.
Episode 38: The Golden Doves by Martha Kelly
Next on Historical Happy Hour is the great Martha Hall Kelly. We’ll discuss her latest novel, The Golden Doves. Two female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II—an extraordinary novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Episode 31: Goodnight from Paris by Jane Healey
Join me! In this webinar, I present an in-depth look at the story of Drue Leyton and her historic contributions to the end of WWII.
The Beantown Girls Webinar, Christmas Edition
In this webinar, I present an in-depth look at the experiences of some of the real Red Cross Clubmobile Girls in Europe in December 1944. I talk about the events before, during and after Christmas 1944, including Glen Miller’s secret concerts and heartbreaking disappearance. Finally, I also share the more details about the Battle of the Bulge, including more details about the incredible true story of the Christmas Eve dinner between German and American soldiers in a Belgian family’s cabin in the woods.
Bestselling Historical Fiction Authors Talk Inspiration – Webinar
I had the pleasure of joining this all-star historical fiction panel featuring bestselling authors Joy Jordan-Lake, Under a Gilded Moon; Fiona Davis, The Lions of Fifth Avenue; Ariel Lawhon, Code Name Hélène; and Lauren Willig, Band of Sisters. We discussed the history that isn’t taught to us in school–the forgotten people and events that inspire their hit novels.
The Beantown Girls UK Edition – Webinar
In this Webinar, I present an in-depth look at the experiences of the Red Cross Clubmobile Girls during WWII in England.
The Secret Stealers Sneak Peak – Webinar
My new book, The Secret Stealers, is coming and I can’t wait to tell you about it. No spoilers will be revealed, but I will share some of the fascinating history about the women of the Office of Strategic Services and the French Resistance during WWII.
I’ll share with you the inspiration behind my first novel. You’ll even see some of the actual pottery the Girls made.
HISTORICAL HAPPY HOUR
Hosted by Jane Healey, Historical Happy Hour is a live interview and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest novels.