Ladies of Lore

This week on Ladies of Lore, I’m joined by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Saint to discuss her latest novel, This Immortal Heart, a VERY beautiful reimagining of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.
We sat down and talked all about the Aphrodite behind the familiar image of beauty and romance, examining her power, complexity, and enduring influence across mythology. We discuss her legendary relationship with Ares, the fascinating connection between love and war and why ancient stories continue to resonate with modern readers.
Jennifer also shares insights into her writing process, the challenges (puppies) and joys (Taylor Swift) of retelling mythology for contemporary audiences, and what drew her to one of the most iconic and misunderstood figures in the Greek pantheon.
This Immortal Heart is available from June 4, 2026 anywhere you can buy books!
Connect with Jennifer Saint:
https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.saint.author/
This Immortal Heart Book Description: 

From the moment Aphrodite emerges fully formed from the sea, she is devastatingly beautiful and imbued with ancient power. Driven by passion yet strategic in how she moves through the halls of Olympus and the earthly realm alike, the free-willed goddess wields unparalleled influence over every living being.

When fate brings her face to face with Ares, she bristles at this surly, hot-tempered warrior who’s seemingly her opposite: disliked by everyone and devoted to stirring up conflict. Yet these gods are no more immune to the dizzying highs and lows of love and loss than anyone else, and soon, they are irresistibly drawn to one another.

As their love affair spans mortal lifetimes, Aphrodite begins to question the gods’ games and her role in them. But there’s only so much room for fire and passion in Zeus’s kingdom. Before long, she must test her devotion to her own divine purpose—and to a love that can only lead to ruin.

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This week I sat down with Matthew and Matteo, hosts of The Lost Roman Heroes podcast, to talk about 3 incredible women from Ancient Rome. 
You can find The Lost Roman Heroes here: 
https://lostromanheroes.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lost-roman-heroes/id1702422822
https://open.spotify.com/show/6fl1eyQcV7OygaNooun66Q
https://www.instagram.com/lostromanheroes
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Today I am joined by New York Times best selling author Ayana Gray to talk about her book I, Medusa and the power of reclaiming one of the mythology's most well known women. 
Ayana is the author of the bestselling Beasts of Prey series, known for its richly imagined worlds and powerful young heroines shaped by myth and folklore. Her latest novel, I Medusa, turns to Greek Mytholgoy to retell the story of the infamous Gorgon from Medusa's own perspective.
In this conversation we discuss the power of retellings, the cultural legacy of Medusa and the ways stories about 'monstrous' women have shaped how we understand power, punishment and transformation. 
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I’m delighted to be featured as part of History Daily’s Saturday Matinee series. To celebrate, today I’m sharing a special double feature from History Daily, hosted by Lindsay Graham. Known for its engaging, research-driven storytelling, the show brings pivotal moments from world history vividly to life in an accessible and compelling way.
In this featured episode, we explore Rosa Parks’ historic act of resistance and the final days of Queen Elizabeth I, two moments that left a lasting mark on the historical record.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out History Daily wherever you get your podcasts.
About History Daily:
On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.
Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.
So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.
A co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser.
You can find History Daily on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you can get podcasts!

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Before she ever fell in love, Deirdre was promised to a king. Before she ever made a choice, her fate had already been written. Known as Deirdre of the Sorrows, her story is one of prophecy, exile and doomed love. 
This week we jump back into the Ulster Cycle to hear her story and learn about its lasting impact, explore the warrior society that shaped her fate, and trace the lasting cultural impact of one of Ireland’s most haunting tragic heroines.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://celt.ucc.ie
https://www.dib.ie
https://libguides.ucc.ie/earlymedievalirish
https://bardmythologies.com/deirdre-of-the-sorrows/
https://www.poetryireland.ie/publications/poetry-ireland-review/online-archive/view/the-oral-tradition1
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/legendary-deirdre-sorrows
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