Big Gay Fiction Podcast
494 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThe Big Gay Fiction Podcast is for avid readers and passionate fans of queer romance fiction. Each week we bring you exclusive author interviews, book recommendations and explore the latest in queer pop culture.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Ep 451: "Accidentally Undercover" with Layla Reyne, Allison Temple, and Cari Z
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.8 MBJeff welcomes authors Layla Reyne, Allison Temple, and Cari Z to discuss the new "Accidentally Undercover" romantic suspense series. We talk about the origin of the series (which includes secret message chicken wings), and what it was like for Allison and Cari to write their first solo romantic suspense books. Plus, they talk about their own books in the series, and give the details about the other books. Cari, Allison, and Layla also have some great reading and watching recommendations. C...
Ep 450: Steven Salvatore Talks About His Very Gay Take on "Pretty Woman"
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBJeff & Will welcome Steven Salvatore to discuss his new book "The Boyfriend Subscription," which is a queer retelling of "Pretty Woman." Steven talks about the inspirations he took from the Julia Roberts film, why he's started writing adult romance after several young adult titles, plus we get some hints about what's coming in the sequel. Steven also shares some reading recommendations to add to your TBR. Complete show notes for episode 450 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGa...
Ep 449: Brad Gooch Discusses His "Radiant" Biography of Artist Keith Haring
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBJeff & Will kick off this episode discussing books that Jeff's recently read including "A Different Kind of Brave" by Lee Wind, "Mona of the Manor" by Armistead Maupin, and "Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring" by Brad Gooch. Brad then joins Jeff to discuss "Radiant," a biography that explores the life of artist Keith Haring from his earliest drawings through his death in 1990 at age 31. Brad talks about why he wanted to write this book, the fascinating research and interviews that ...
Ep 448: Revisiting a Favorite: "Romancing the Rough Diamond" by Clare London
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBJeff & Will begin by recommending "Most Ardently" by Gabe Cole Novoa, which is a retelling of "Pride & Prejudice." To wrap up Valentine's month, the guys take a deep dive on one of their all-time favorite romances, "Romancing the Rough Diamond" by Clare London. Complete show notes for episode 448 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, March 11. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic ...
Ep 447: Gregory Ashe Creates the Advanced Ashochism Reader Community
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBJeff & Will kick off this episode with details on the "Box of Hearts: Sweet to Spicy Tales of LGBTQIA+ Love" available from authors on Ream. Jeff also reviews "The Invention of Wings" by Robin Knight. Gregory Ashe discusses how subscription communities can engage readers on a deeper level. He shares insights from launching his own community, along with the early access and perks that his readers receive. Greg also talks about the first author he ever subscribed to and why he did it. Plus, ...
Ep 446: Charlie Cochet & Victoria Sue on Connecting with Readers Through Subscriptions
January 29, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBJeff & Will kick off this episode discussing the comments they got from members of the Big Gay Fiction Podcast community about authors offering subscriptions. Authors Charlie Cochet and Victoria Sue discuss the creative freedoms and community engagement that they have found since beginning their subscriptions. They also share details on upcoming projects, and offer book recommendations. Complete show notes for episode 446 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.c...
Ep 445: Empowering Readers and Storytellers with Subscriptions
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBJeff and Will kick off the show with a review of "The (Fake) Dating Game" by Timothy Janovsky. Michael Evans, an author and co-founder of the subscription platform Ream, discusses the rising trend of author subscription programs and Ream's role in bringing readers and storytellers together. Michael shares the inspiration behind Ream, and the valuable resources available for readers looking to support their favorite writers, and for authors considering building their own communities. He al...
Ep 444: Enemies to Lovers in Hollywood with Kacen Callender
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 55.4 MBJeff and Will share some favorite reads of 2023 from Big Gay Fiction patrons. Jeff also reviews "Heartstopper Volume 5" by Alice Oseman. Kacen Callender discusses their first adult romance novel "Stars in Your Eyes." They talk about writing and researching the enemies-to-lovers romance between two actors, and incorporating themes of mental health and social media culture. They also share insights about drawing from personal experiences to shape Logan and Mattie's story. Plus, Kacen offers ...
Ep 443: "Time to Shine" with Rachel Reid
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.9 MBJeff and Will talk about their favorite reads of 2023, including books by Ari Baran, Leta Blake, Sarina Bowen, Sarah Rees Brennan, Kacen Callender, Slade James, LaQuette, Sher Lee, Dominic Lim, C.S. Pacat, David Valdes, N.R. Walker, and M.A. Wardell. Jeff reviews "Time to Shine" by Rachel Reid and then talks to Rachel about this hockey romance that is set during the holiday season. Rachel talks about the inspiration for Landon and Casey and this opposites attract, forced proximity story. R...
Ep 442: Elves, Cookies and Holiday Romance with David Valdes
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MBJeff and Will share news about a holiday hockey romance anthology that features a new short story from Jeff. They also review books by Sarina Bowen, Keira Andrews, and David Valdes. David also discusses his new adult holiday rom-com "Finding My Elf." He talks about drawing from his own love of Christmas traditions in creating Cam and Marco's story. He also shares some of his favorite holiday traditions, offers up some reading recommendations and details on what he's working on next. Comp...
Ep 441: M.A. Wardell Adds Spice to a Holiday Rom-Com
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBJeff and Will review books they've read recently, including "Manhandled" by Lauren Blakely, "The Billionaire's Assistant" by Silvia Violet, and two books by M.A. Wardell, "Teacher of the Year" and "Mistletoe & Mishigas." M.A. Wardell discusses the "Teachers in Love" series, the inspiration he drew from his teaching career, and how "Teacher of the Year" went quickly from a standalone book into a series. He also talks about the latest installment, "Mistletoe & Mishigas," and how Christmas an...
Ep 440: A Christmas Full of Romance and Family with LaQuette
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBJeff and Will celebrate Big Gay Fiction Podcast's 8th Anniversary! Jeff shares reviews of recent books he's read, including "Stars in Your Eyes" by Kacen Callender, "Tempted by the Bollywood Star" by Sophia Singh Sasson, and the holiday romance from this week's guest LaQuette, "Secret Heir for Christmas." LaQuette then discusses "Secret Heir for Christmas" and the "Dynasty"-inspired family romance/drama series "Devereux Inc." She talks about the inspiration for Stephan and Carter's roman...
Ep 439: Prank Wars, Demons and Gothic Tales for Your Seasonal Reading
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBJeff and Will discuss some of their favorite reads for the Halloween season, including "The Rivals of Casper Road" by Roan Parrish, and "This is not a Horror Movie" by Sara Dobie Bauer. They also recommend the "Reformed Rakes" podcast and their recent discussion of the gay gothic classic "Gaywyck" by Vincent Virga. The guys revisit the Big Gay Fiction Book Club episode from October 2020 to talk about one of their favorite gay gothic tales, "The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall" by Gillian St. K...
Ep 438: Viewing Recommendations for a Very Queer Halloween
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 69 MBJeff and Will kick off the show talking about two movies they've recently seen: the film adaptation of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" and the Hallmark Channel original "Notes of Autumn." They also have recommendations perfect for your Halloween viewing, including "Dante's Cove," "Chucky," "Interview with the Vampire," "Out of Body," "The Paul Lynde Halloween Special," "Midnight Kiss," "Hellbent," "The Covenant," "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge," a...
Ep 437: Into the "Hazardverse" with Gregory Ashe
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBGregory Ashe talks about his new crossover series "Iron on Iron" uniting characters from the four series that make up the "Hazardverse." He also shares his strategies for balancing the large cast, and why he decided to do a Kickstarter. In addition, Greg discusses his day job as a high school librarian and the book bans he's dealt with first hand. Complete show notes for episode 437 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Ga...
Ep 436: In Conversation with Gregory Ashe, Josh Lanyon, Layla Reyne & Felice Stevens
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBJeff & Will kick off the episode reviewing two YA books, "Lion's Legacy" by L.C. Rosen and "Fake Dates and Mooncakes" by Sher Lee. Then they bring you a panel discussion that Jeff hosted for a Barnes and Noble NOOKEvent Live featuring authors Gregory Ashe, Josh Lanyon, Layla Reyne, and Felice Stevens. The authors discuss their careers writing queer fiction, as well as how their characters and plots often surprise them as the writing unfolds. They also discussed the joy of bringing back cha...
Ep 435: Tre'Vell Anderson Discusses "We See Each Other"
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBhttps://frolic.media/podcastsJeff & Will welcome journalist and podcaster Tre'vell Anderson to talk about their book "We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film." Tre'vell discusses the history of trans and gender expansive characters in TV and film, and how these representations impacted their own identity and community. They also highlight important moments through history, ongoing issues around representation, the memoir/personal aspects of the book, and advice for impr...
Ep 434: Timothy Janovsky's Time Traveling Rom-Com
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBJeff & Will kick off this episode with their thoughts on "Heartstopper" season 2, and the movie adaptation of "Red, White & Royal Blue." Timothy Janovsky discusses his new book "New Adult," including its inspiration from time travel movies like "13 Going on 30." He talks about the book's themes of character growth, "queer time," memory, and the impacts of making the wrong choices. He also shares how he started writing romance during the pandemic, his love of rom-coms, and his favorite trop...
Ep 433: Big Gay Fiction Flashback: Casey McQuiston and "Red, White & Royal Blue"
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week we revisit our interview with Casey McQuiston from May 2019. It's the perfect way to get ready for the "Red, White & Royal Blue" movie adaptation that hits Amazon Prime Video on August 11. Casey shares the inspiration for the book, how it changed during the 2016 election cycle, and some of the tropes and pop culture influences that are in the book. They also talk about the movie, which had only been optioned just a few days before the interview. Look for the next episode of Big G...
Ep 432: 15 Years of Adventures, Romance, and Rom-Coms with Robin Knight
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBJeff & Will welcome author Robin Knight as he celebrates 15 years of publishing stories featuring queer characters. He talks about the conclusion of the "Fathom's Five" adventure series, which is the series that began his career. We also get details on his latest romances with "Under the Arabian Sky" and "Heartless," which is his first m/m/m story. Robin also reveals what else he's working on, and he's got book recommendations too. Complete show notes for episode 432 along with a transcrip...
Ep 431: Celebrating Christmas in July with Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBJeff & Will welcome authors Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone to talk about their new installment in the "Christmas Notch" series, "Snow Place Like LA." Julie and Sierra discuss the origins of "Christmas Notch," which began with "Merry Little Meet Cute" and continues this coming holiday season with "Holly Jolly Ever After." Of course, they share what's happening for Angel and Luca in "Snow Place Like LA." We also get details on their holiday traditions, how they became friends, and we find out ...
Ep 430: Tales of "Vices" and "Restless Rogues" with Jess Everlee
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MBJeff & Will welcome author Jess Everlee to talk about her Victorian historical romance series "Lucky Lovers of London," including the new book "A Rulebook for Restless Rogues." Jess discusses what led her to historical romance and what she loves about the Victorian era. We also find out about the varied characters she's written so far, including a book store owner/erotica author, that author's biggest fan, a tailor, and the manager of an underground queer club. Jess also has a couple of reco...
Ep 429: YA Pride Panel with Abdi Nazemian, Jason June, and Sonora Reyes
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBJeff & Will present a panel discussion featuring YA authors Abdi Nazemian, Jason June, and Sonora Reyes. They talk about their latest books, Abdi's "Only This Beautiful Moment," Jason June's "Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball," and Sonora's "The Luis Ortega Survival Club." The authors each discuss the inspirations for their stories, how they relate to their lives, and the self-care they practice when writing. They also have book recommendations, and to wrap up Pride 2023 they ...
Ep 428: Mark Kanemura: From Dancer to Children's Book Author
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBJeff & Will welcome Mark Kanemura to talk about his debut children's book "I Am a Rainbow." Mark—who is well known for his stint on season four of "So You Think You Can Dance," his time dancing with Lady Gaga, and his Instagram dance parties—discusses how he came to write this book and how much it reflects his childhood. He also shares what he hopes readers of all ages take away from it, and what Pride means to him in 2023. Complete show notes for episode 428 along with a transcript of the...
Ep 427: Dominic Lim Hits "All the Right Notes"
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBDebut author Dominic Lim joins Jeff & Will to talk about his second chance romance "All the Right Notes," which is one of Jeff's favorite books of the year. Dominic talks about why he wanted to write Quito and Emmett's story, and which parts of it are inspired from his own life. We also find out about the song he co-wrote for the book, and how Aaron J. Albano became the narrator for the audiobook. Complete show notes for episode 427 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFiction...
Ep 426: "Northranger:" A Very Queer "Northanger Abbey" Remix
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBAuthor Rey Terceiro and illustrator Bre Indigo join Jeff & Will for this Pride 2023 episode. Rey and Bre are the creators of the "Northranger," the young adult graphic novel retelling of Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey." Rey discusses how he approached this adaptation and Bre tells us how she brought the story to life through the artwork. Bre and Rey also talk about their solo projects, and share what Pride means to them in 2023. Complete show notes for episode 426 along with a transcript ...
Ep 425: Lisa Bunker Spreads "Joy, to the World"
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.8 MBPride 2023 continues as Jeff & Will welcome author Lisa Bunker in this conversation that was recorded live at Capital Books in Sacramento. Lisa discusses her new middle grade book "Joy, to the World," which she co-wrote with teen activist Kai Shappley. The book tells the story of a 12 year old girl who is banned from her school's cheer squad because she's trans. Lisa shares what led to her collaboration with Kai, what she hopes readers get from this story, she also reads an excerpt. Lisa tal...
Ep 424: Husbands Byron Lane and Steven Rowley Celebrate Their New Books
June 05, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBJeff & Will kick off Pride 2023 with authors Byron Lane and Steven Rowley. Byron's "Big Gay Wedding" looks at a wedding in a small Southern town. Steven's "The Celebrants" features a group of college friends who reunite every few years and now have to face a secret one of them is harboring. In addition to the books, Byron and Steven talk about being a creative couple, and what it's like to release books at the same time. They also have book recommendations, and share what Pride means to them...
Ep 423: Fights, Rewrites and Spreadsheets: Creating a YA Fantasy with Anna-Marie & Elliott McLemore
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBJeff & Will welcome married couple and collaborators Anna-Marie and Elliott McLemore for a conversation that was recorded live at Sacramento's Capital Books for the launch of the YA fantasy "Venom & Vow." They discuss how the book went from something Anna-Marie was working on solo to a co-writing project, and they share great stories about all aspects of their creative process. We also get to hear their first ever joint reading, and Jeff slips in a question about Anna-Marie's Great Gatsby re...
Ep 422: Debut Author Ari Baran Discusses "Game Misconduct"
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MBJeff & Will welcome debut author Ari Baran to talk about their enemies-to-lovers, age gap, hockey romance "Game Misconduct." Ari discusses how the story evolved as they worked on it, why they created a co-ed pro hockey league, and the story they wanted to tell with the characters of Mike and Danny. Ari shares their deep love of hockey, and how that has lead them to take such a deep dive on learning about the sport. Ari also has some book recs, and a few details about their next book. Compl...
Ep 421: Recommendations for Your Reading and Watching
May 15, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBJeff & Will offer up a ton of recommendations in this episode. They kick off talking about "Pretty Woman: The Musical," Eurovision 2023, the documentary "Judy Blume Forever," "The Great American Baking Show," and Netflix's "Bridgerton" spin-off "Queen Charlotte." Then it's on to books as they review "Afterglow" by Phil Stamper, "Always the Almost" by Edward Underhill, "Tears of the Golden Tiger" by Robin Knight, "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune, "A Fashionable Deception" by Sera Taíno...
Ep 420: Alice Oseman Discusses "Solitaire" and "Heartstopper"
May 08, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBJeff & Will announce the Super Summer Bonus Episodes event, which will feature weekly premieres through the end of June. Jeff also shares details on two upcoming author events that will be recorded for future shows. The guys welcome the creator of the "Heartstopper" universe Alice Oseman to discuss the U.S. release of the novel "Solitaire." Alice talks about Tori's story in "Solitaire" and how that led to Charlie and Nick taking the lead in the graphic novel series. In addition, she also t...
Ep 419: Nannies, Single Dads, and Romance in Manhattan with K. Sterling
April 24, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBJeff & Will welcome author K. Sterling to discuss "The Handy Nanny" and the "Nannies of New York" series. The guys talk to her about what prompted her to write her first book, and why today she writes primarily romantic suspense and romantic comedies. She also has details on the long running "Lake Cliff" series, a tease about a possible new series, and she's got book recommendations too. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, May 8. Complete show notes for episod...
Ep 418: A Trip to the Ballpark with KD Casey
April 10, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBJeff & Will welcome author KD Casey to talk about the "Unwritten Rules" series, including the latest book "Diamond Ring." KD shares what sparked her love of baseball and why she enjoys setting romances in that sport. She also discusses the articles she's written on the representation of Jewish characters in romance, and their presence in her books. In addition, KD shares some book recommendations, and her favorite ballpark and road trip food. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Po...
Ep 417: Onley James Explores "Necessary Evils"
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MBJeff & Will are joined by author Onley James to talk about her "Necessary Evils" series, including the latest book "Maniac." Onley discusses how she went from writing as a hobby to deciding to publish her stories, and what fascinates her about psychopaths and why she writes happily ever afters for them. She also chats about her Patreon community, and what readers can expect from her later this year. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 10. Complete show n...
Ep 416: Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance with Ruby Roe
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 73 MBJeff & Will welcome Ruby Roe to talk about her debut sapphic fantasy romance "A Game of Hearts and Heists." Ruby is the alter ego of author and podcaster Sacha Black, who writes books for authors as well as fantasy YA. Sacha discusses what inspired her to write queer romance and this first book in the "Girl Games" series. We also find out why she picked the name Ruby Roe, and how much she enjoyed writing this book. Sacha also has several book recommendations. Look for the next episode of B...
Ep 415: A Trip to "Liar City" with Allie Therin
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.7 MBJeff & Will welcome Allie Therin to the podcast to talk about her new urban fantasy thriller "Liar City," the first book in the "Sugar & Vice" series. Allie discusses how Liar City went from the first short story she ever wrote to a brand new trilogy. She shares the origins of Reese and Grayson, their slow burn romance, and why it became her fifth book to be published. Allie also talks about the "Magic in Manhattan" and "Roaring Twenties Magic" series, and she's got some book recommendations...
Ep 414: Characters Striving for Queer Excellence with Phil Stamper
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBPhil Stamper, who had two books on Jeff & Will's favorites of 2022 list, discusses his new YA novel "Afterglow," which completes the "Golden Boys" duology. Phil talks about why he wanted to tell the story of four high school students, and the challenges of writing a story with four main characters. He also shares his experience as a new father, as well as a couple of book recommendations, and what's coming up later this year. Plus, since it's Valentine's week, we find out the kinds of dates ...
Ep 413: Two Authors Join Forces to Become Mika Nix
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBJeff & Will welcome authors Mia Monroe and K.M. Neuhold to talk about their new collaboration, writing as Mika Nix for the "Drake Security" series. Mia and Kyleen discuss what came first, the dragons or the bodyguards, plus the origins of the name Mika Nix. They also share how Nico and Lake's fated mates romance came together in "Hot Head," and offer a few details of what's still to come in the series. In addition, they each have a book recommendation and tell us what else is coming up for t...
Ep 412: Queer Graphic Novels Plus Author Julian Winters
January 16, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBJeff & Will discuss some queer graphic novels they've enjoyed including the "Fence" series by C.S. Pacat, plus two by Andrew Wheeler, "Love and War" and "Sins of the Black Flamingo." Author Julian Winters returns and in keeping with the comics theme, he and Jeff discuss "Superman: Son of Kal-El" and the representation it brought to the DC universe. Julian also talks about his new YA novel, "As You Walk On By." Jeff also reviews "As You Walk On By." Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fi...
Ep 411: From Hockey Fan to Hockey Romance Collaboration with L.A. Witt and Anna Zabo
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 74.7 MBJeff & Will kick off 2023 with authors L.A. Witt and Anna Zabo. They discuss their collaboration with the "On the Board" hockey romance series, which includes "Rookie Mistake" (one of Jeff's favorite books from 2022). Lori and Anna talk about what led them to writing together, and they share some of what readers can expect in the upcoming "Scoreless Game." Plus, they each share a book recommendation, and what else is coming up for them in 2023. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction ...
Ep 410: Favorite 2022 Books
December 26, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBJeff & Will wrap up 2022 with an episode packed with reviews and recommendations. The guys start off talking about some seasonal programming they loved, "The Holiday Sitter" on Hallmark Channel, "A Christmas to Treasure" on Lifetime, and "Smiley" on Netflix. They also discuss their recent reads, including books by L Eveland, KJ Charles, Zac Bissonnette, and Kosoko Jackson. Looking back at 2022 Favorite Reads, Jeff & Will share some from the Patreon community, and then talk about what was...
Ep 409: Eclectic Romances with E.M. Lindsey
December 19, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBHappy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! Jeff & Will wish everyone celebrating this week a happy, joyful, and safe holiday. E.M. Lindsey discusses what got them started writing m/m romance, what keeps them inspired to write, and how their eclectic reading habits leads to writing across multiple romance subgenres. We also get the details on "Loose Lips Sink Ships," their recently released duology, and "Madly Ever After," a "why choose" romance trilogy that releases in January. They also talk abo...
Ep 408: Favorite YA Reads of 2022 with Guest Co-Host Julian Winters
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBJeff is joined by special guest co-host, author Julian Winters, to talk about favorite young adult books of 2022. They discuss books by Kalynn Bayron, Aaron H. Aceves, Erik J. Brown, A.L. Graziadei, Simon James Green, Kosoko Jackson, Adib Khorram, Phil Stamper, R. Eric Thomas, as well as one from Julian. In addition, Jeff and Julian get into the spirit of the season discussing holiday traditions and a favorite childhood gift. Complete shownotes for episode 408 along with a transcript of th...
Ep 407: Recommendations for your Seasonal Enjoyment
December 05, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBJeff & Will offer up recommendations for watching and reading during the holiday season. Among the shows they discuss are "The Big Brunch," "Chucky," "Ted Lasso," "Spirited," and "Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?" In addition they shout out the upcoming queer holiday rom-coms, "The Holiday Sitter" on Hallmark Channel and "A Christmas to Treasure" on Lifetime. In books, Jeff talks about his recent Alice Oseman binge, and Will raves about his Annabeth Albert binge. Then it's on to h...
Ep 406: Small Towns and Christmas Dares with Lee Blair
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBAuthor and podcaster Lee Blair talks about her Dahlia Springs universe, which kicked off earlier this year and includes her new holiday romance "24 Dares of Christmas." She also shares how she went from writing m/f romance to cozy mysteries to finding the place that was right for her with queer romance. We also find out about her new podcast, The "Low Angst Library," which focuses on her favorite type of romance to read and write. Complete shownotes for episode 406 along with a transcript ...
Ep 405: Happily Ever After Collective with Avery Flynn, Rien Gray and Sera Taíno
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 81.5 MBJeff & Will love the Happily Ever After Collective, a subscription service that began in July and offers four new, exclusive books, focused on a specific trope, each month. Romance author Avery Flynn joins us to talk about why she created the HEA Collective, how it works, and how its been received by authors and readers so far. Rien Gray and Sera Taíno, two authors who have released queer romances as part of the collective, are also here to talk about their books, what they like about the ...
Ep 404: Best Friends to Collaborators with Macy Blake & Charlie Cochet
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBAuthors Macy Blake and Charlie Cochet join us to talk about "Shifter Scoundrels." Macy and Charlie discuss how their friendship led them to spending a couple of years building out a world that is a mix of regency and modern, and how that turned into a series that they co-wrote. We also find out about their individual new series, Macy's "Christmas Sprites" and Charlie's "Runaway Grooms." Complete shownotes for episode 404 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com....
Ep 403: Holiday & Historical Reviews
November 07, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBJeff & Will kick off the show with a discussion of the second season of "Young Royals," which premiered on Netflix last week. They also review two holiday romances, "You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince" by Timothy Janovsky, and "The Holiday Trap" by Roan Parrish. Jeff also reviews the historical romance "Silent Sin" by E.J. Russell. As a special bonus, this episode concludes with an excerpt from the "Silent Sin" audiobook, read by Greg Boudreaux. Complete shownotes for episode 403 along with...
Ep 402: Mystery, Murder, Noir and Soap with Lev AC Rosen
October 31, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBJeff & Will celebrate the podcast's 8th birthday, and Will's 50th birthday! They also wish everyone a very Happy Halloween. Author Lev AC Rosen talks about his new book, "Lavender House," a queer murder mystery set in 1950s San Francisco. Lev discusses the research he did for the time and location of the book, creating the characters inhabiting Lavender House, and the mystery that unfolds. He also talks about an article he wrote earlier this year about how book bans are designed to scare q...