Historical Bookworm

The Historical Bookworm Podcast is for lovers of history and fans of Inspirational Historical Fiction. It’s a unique interview show with a historical spin! Find out more at HistoricalBookworm.com

Historical Bookworm is a arts podcast hosted by KyLee Woodley and Darcy, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KyLee Woodley and Darcy hosts Historical Bookworm, a arts show with 25 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Historical Bookworm

  Episode 124 The Royal Artisan — Guest: Tessa Afshar

  Mar 29, 2026—S0

  <h2 >About the Author</h2> <p >Tessa Afshar’s award‑winning novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly and CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into thirteen languages. A recipient of the ECPA Bronze Milestone Award, the Christy Award, the INSPY Award, and the ECPA Christian Book Award for her Bible study The Way Home, Tessa holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she served as co‑chair of the Evangelical Fellowship.</p> <p >Born in the Middle East to a nominally Muslim family, Tessa came to faith in Christ in her twenties. She is a devoted wife, a self‑p...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Historical Bookworm

  Episode 123: Romance in the Midst of Disaster with Kelly Goshorn

  Mar 17, 202623 minS0

  <p >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 love for history, exploring battlefields and museums, which eventually led her to write inspirational historical romance. After earning degrees in social studies, education, and history, Kelly spent nearly two decades as a licensed childcare provider before returning to writing – a passion sparked by her youngest son. Her debut novel, A Love Restored, was published by Pelican Book Group in 2018, and her nonfiction piece, “Beautiful Words,” appeared in the Spoken Moments anthology. She lives in the foothi...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Historical Bookworm

  Episode 122: The American Revolution and Family Bonds with Laura Frantz

  Mar 9, 202628 minS0

  <p >Award-winning, bestselling author Laura Frantz is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century, and writes her manuscripts in longhand first. Her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying. Proud of her heritage, she is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.</p> <p></p> <h2 >Special Guest Co-Host Heather Tabers</h2> <p >Today we...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Historical Bookworm

  Crossover Episode with the Lit Ladies Podcast

  Dec 29, 2025—S0

  <p >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:</p> <p >We are three writers and moms exploring how to live out our faith in our literary lives. We span the country—from the coasts to the Midwest—and with different stages of life, careers, and favorite genres, we are sure to cover the literary landscape. In every episode, we’ll discuss books we love, reading life, and writing craft, using the Bible as our guide for beauty, goodness, and truth. New episodes drop e...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Historical Bookworm

  Holiday Treats, Jane Austen, and a Gothic Regency Mystery with Julie Klassen

  Dec 29, 2025—S0

  <p >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 latest Regency release.</p> <p >Key takeaways</p> Holiday traditions can be simple, and still feel special. Teachers and read-aloud stories can shape a reader and a writer for life. Julie Klassen weaves themes of grace, forgiveness, and second chances into her fiction. Real places and local legends can add weight and texture to historical novels. Whispers at Painswick Court blends romance with gothic atmosphere and a murder plot. Holiday baking, hot chocolate...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Historical Bookworm. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.