Jeff & Will discuss Kosoko Jackson's "I'm So (Not) Over You," the rom-com that features second chances and fake dating set over a wild wedding weekend. As always, in our book club chat there are spoilers ahead so keep that in mind if you haven't read the book yet. Make sure you keep listening after our discussion for the first chapter from the audiobook, narrated by Timothy Bell Reese.
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NOTE: Audiobook excerpt courtesy Penguin Random House Audio from "I'm So (Not) Over You" by Kosoko Jackson, read by Timothy Bell Reese.
Jeff and Will talk to Jackie North about her six book historical series "Oliver & Jack," which she has begun to re-release.
The guys continue their deep dive on "Dante's Cove" as they discuss Season 2, Episode 2, "Playing With Fire."
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Jeff reviews the young adult thriller "Survive the Dome" by Kosoko Jackson. Jeff then interviews Kosoko about both Survive the Dome, and his rom-com "I'm So (Not) Over You," which is also the Spring Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection.
Kosoko talks about his favorite rom-coms, why he decided to write one, and the ways the characters and story changed in the early drafts. He also shares the real life events that inspired "Survive the Dome," and what it was like to work on two very different books at the same time. In addition, he discusses the representation of black and brown queer characters that he brings to his stories. Plus, Kosoko offers book recommendations and a glimpse of what he's working on next.
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Jeff & Will continue to shine the spotlight on the "All American Boy" series by talking briefly about the books in the series before they are also joined by series authors Shane K. Morton, Miski Harris, and Elle Keaton. Not only do they discuss their "All American Boy" books, they also talk to us about their other recent releases, along with what they're working on next.
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Jeff & Will talk about what they loved in "Bridgerton" season 2.
K.C. Kassidy, who also writes as Sierra Hill, talks about the new m/m installment of the "All American Boy" series and her book "Pretty Boy." She shares how she decided to set the series in Maine with the backdrop of a tall ship festival, as well as why she created the series. K.C. also discusses her "Blockers" series, offers some book recommendations and has details on what's coming up next.
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Jeff & Will kick off the show with the announcement of the Spring Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection, Kosoko Jackson's "I'm So (Not) Over You." They also introduce the Rainbow Romance Reader Report, the official newsletter of the Big Gay Fiction Podcast. The recent "New York Times" article about LGBTQ romance is also discussed.
Will chats about his recent binge of the "Angélique" movie collection, and the movie "Werewolves Within." Jeff talks about his recent trip to New York, the Broadway revival of "Company," and the new Disney+ film adaptation of "Better Nate Than Ever."
The guys reveal nine books they're looking forward to in April, including titles by Elizabeth Hollows, CD Rachels, Jordan L. Hawk, V.L. Locey, Emmy Sanders, Eden Winters, Rachel Reid, Kris Ripper and Liz Bowery. Jeff also reviews the forthcoming book by Ariella Zoelle, "Play by Heart."
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