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Big Gay Fiction Podcast

The 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.
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Now displaying: October, 2017
Oct 30, 2017

Jeff & Will recap their crazy post-GRL week and make note of events happening in the upcoming days: Big Gay Fiction Podcast's second podcast-iversary on November 2 as well as Will's birthday coming on November 4. Of course there's also Halloween on October 31.

The guys mark the passing of author Sandrine Gasq-Dion.

Kendra is thanked for increasing her pledge on Patreon.

NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, gets underway on Wednesday and Jeff & Will discuss how Jeff's being a rebel this time out.

An Entertainment Weekly story on "The Moonlight Effect" is discussed, along with the movies the article covers.

Jeff interviews his co-authors from the Changing on the Fly: The Second Period charity anthology. Heather Lire, V.L. Locey and RJ Scott discuss why the anthology is back for a second year, their stories from the anthology and what's coming up next for each of them.

Complete show notes for episode 108 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Oct 23, 2017

This week's show is all about Jeff & Will's experience at GayRomLit 2017, which just wrapped up in Denver.

They talk about the various activities they took part in, the interactions they had, and how much of a good time they had even while the event wore them out.

They also thank the show's new patron: Aerielle

Complete show notes for episode 107 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com

Oct 22, 2017

For their third live episode from GRL 2017 in Denver, Jeff & Will welcome TJ Klune and Poppy Dennison.

Among the topics discussed: Returning to GRL after a year away, their favorite things from this year's retreat, being a full time writer, what they have releasing in the coming months and much more.

Look for the GRL wrap-up in episode 107.

Oct 21, 2017

For their second live episode from GRL 2017 in Denver, Jeff & Will welcome two authors who are attending GRL for the first time: Garett Groves and Chris Owen.

We talk about what brought them to GRL this year, what they've thought of the event so far with day two at a close. They also tell people who may be considering making a trip to GRL why they should make the trip. Plus, Chris and Garett tell us what's coming up next.

Look for more bonus content from GRL 2017 in Denver through Saturday, Oct 21.

 

Oct 20, 2017

Jeff & Will did their first ever live episode on Oct 19 and played host to four of their contributors--Jay from Joyfully Jay, Lisa from The Novel Approach, Dani from Love Bytes Reviews and Christina from Christina's Bookshelf.

They talked about the first full day of GRL 2017, what they hope to get out of events like GRL, discoveries they've made, what they're still looking forward to and more.

Look for more bonus content from GRL 2017 in Denver through Saturday, Oct 21.

Oct 18, 2017

In this short bonus episode, Jeff & Will offer a few tips to help ensure people attending GayRomLit in Denver have a great time. Among the topics: hydration, joining in, self care, not stressing out and being ready to enjoy the unexpected.

Look for more bonus episodes from GayRomLit, October 18-22.

Oct 16, 2017

Jeff & Will kick off the show talking about Jeff's new book, Tracker Hacker, which releases on Tuesday, October 17. They discuss the blog tour, how he's been creating posts, and the promo video he shot.

Brandilyn stops by with recommendations with a spotlight on Felice Stevens.

Jeff reviews the new anthology Myths, Moons & Mayhem: Paranormal Gay Menage and Erotic Romance, which was collected by Dale Cameron Lowry. The guys also review the YouTube show Danny The Manny.

This week's GayRomLit Retreat is previewed as the guys discuss the schedule of events they're participating in as well as what they are looking forward to. The podcast will have several special broadcasts and listeners should keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for specific details.

The 2017 GRL Blog Tour wraps up with A.E. Via who discusses her new book, her first foray into paranormal, and talks about her venture into publishing new authors. She also got a giveaway for the new book along with a swag pack.

Complete shownotes for episode 106 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Oct 9, 2017

Jeff & Will kick off the show talking about their writing activities for the week before revealing they they are not going to be able to attend Read with Pride Northwest as they'd planned to.

National Coming Out day is Wednesday, October 11 and they discussed why the day continues to  be important. They also announced a second book is coming from the Promised Land creators. The Kickstarter for Maiden Voyage begins October 11 and they encouraged listeners to back the project.

New patron Dee was welcomed.

Dani from Love Bytes Reviews joins the show to discuss a number of authors she's been reading lately that she's enjoyed, plus two books that are coming up soon that she's looking forward to.

Jeff reviews The Lawrence Brown Affair and The Ruin of a Rake, both by Cat Sebastian, as well as the recently released gay hockey romance charity anthology Changing on the Fly: The Second Period. Will reviews City Boy by A. E. Wasp.

The 2017 GRL Blog Tour continues with Meghan Maslow who discusses her new book (which she's giving away to one lucky listener) and tells us what she loves about going to GayRomLit. 

Complete shownotes for episode 105 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Oct 2, 2017

The podcast begins with a recap of what Jeff's been up to as he works on various aspects of three Codename: Winger books.

The charity anthology Changing on the Fly: The Second Period, which benefits the You Can Play project, releases on October 4. The anthology features four terrific new stories by Jeff, Heather Lire, V.L. Locey and RJ Scott.

The guys briefly recapped their trip to Sacramento, where they'll likely move in 2018.

Jeff & Will congratulate Derek & Romaine for winning Best LGBTQ Podcast in the 12th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards. They also give a shout out to one of their new favorite podcasts, Talk of the Toon, which recaps Masters of the Universe episodes.

Christina from Christina Bookshelf stops by to talk about her recent focus on debut authors.

Jeff & Will review the Matthew Bourne production of The Red Shoes, which just wrapped up its U.S. premiere in Los Angeles.

Jeff talks to Author Marshall Thornton and voice artist Joel Leslie about their collaboration on the audiobook of Femme, Marshall's 2016 novel that was nominated as Best Gay Romance at the Lambda Literary Awards. They also discuss what Marshall and Joel have coming up next.

Complete shownotes for episode 104 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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