Welcome to A Spot of Story Podcast
with host and 1930s historical romance author Danielle Grandinetti.
Join award-winning 1930s historical romance author Danielle Grandinetti as she chats with fellow authors, explores the rich culture of the 1930s, and shares about the craft of writing.
Latest Episodes & Show Notes
A Spot of Story Episode 16 | Echoes of History: The Setting Inspiration of Eyewitness Sketch
Step back into the 1930s as Danielle explores the treacherous waters of “Death’s Door” and the history of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. Discover how real-life shipwrecks, “dry” towns, and Icelandic heritage inspired the fictional Heima Island in her romantic mystery, …
A Spot of Story Episode 15 | Behind the Book: Misshelved Magic with S. R. Crickard
Danielle Grandinetti chats with author S. R. Crickard about her debut novel, Misshelved Magic. Discover the inspiration behind this Edwardian-era “liminal library” fantasy, the fascinating history of Edwardian fashion, and why a stubborn spellbook led to a story about t…
A Spot of Story Episode 14 | Echoes of History: The Origins of a Reverse Aladdin (Part 2)
Discover how Danielle Grandinetti subverted 18th-century Aladdin stereotypes in her 1892 Chicago retelling, Undercover Wish. Explore Gilded Age power dynamics and the birth of the Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency in this historical deep-dive.
Podcast Schedule
Set your dial to A Spot of Story, where books, history, and the writing life come alive over a steaming cup of tea.
Each month, join author Danielle Grandinetti for these recurring series:
Behind the Book – In-depth conversations with fellow authors, sharing their tales, inspirations, and the craft behind the stories (20–30 minutes the 1st Saturday of the month).
Echoes of History – Quick journeys into the real history behind the stories, settings, and characters in my novels (8-10 minutes the 3rd Saturday of the month).
Whether you’re here for author insights, quick history tales, or a glimpse into the creative process, A Spot of Story invites you to slow down, listen, and enjoy a cup of tea.
Listen to All the Episodes
Other Places to Follow the Podcast
Support A Spot of Story
A Spot of Story is free to listen, and always will be. If you’d like to support the show, you can “buy me a tea,” which is my cozy name for the Buy Me a Coffee program. It’s a safe, simple way to give a one-time tip or set up a monthly contribution, helping to me keep sharing interviews, history posts, and reflections with you