**Content warning: There is a mention of an ethnic slur in the episode, as well as some discussion of historical racism (including slavery).**

KJ Charles joins THR for episode eight, "Boy Meets Earl". Author of historical fiction and historical fantasy, and an editor, KJ describes her methods of research, discloses fun facts about Victorian and Edwardian body modification, and discusses not wanting to belabor period-accurate racism, sexism, homophobia, and anti-Semitism.

The group talks about why sidelining queer romance and other so-called 'niche' romance categories is unacceptable—and makes poor money sense on the part of publishers and distributors.

Also, Amanda asks pervy-minded questions about the *Society of Gentlemen* series and reads aloud embarrassing texts about her and Daria's excitement for the upcoming conclusion to the trilogy.

[KJ Charles' website][1]
KJ Charles on twitter: [@kj_charles][2]

The Hopeless Romantic is on [Patreon][3]!

## Retweet to enter to win [Rag and Bone][4]!##

RT for a chance to win an ebook copy of KJ Charles' newest, "Rag and Bone"! @kj_charles @theHRpodcast— Hopeless Romantic (@theHRpodcast) March 8, 2016



[1]: http://kjcharleswriter.com/
[2]: http://twitter.com/kj_charles
[3]: https://www.patreon.com/thehopelessromantic
[4]: https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/5753/rag-and-bone