This episode is packed with book recommendations as the guys discuss “Learned Behaviors” by Jayce Ellis, “Brothersong” by TJ Klune, “Trade Deadline” by Avon Gale & Piper Vaughn and “Manners & Mannerisms” by Tanya Chris. Two books outside the gay romance genre are also reviewed as Will talks about “Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!: Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved Bad Book and Movie of All Time” by Stephen Rebello and Jeff looks at “The Bridge” by Bill Konigsberg.
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Author Jayce Ellis joins Jeff and Will to discuss her latest book, “Learned Behaviors.” She also shares what she's got planned for the “Higher Learning” series as well as for the “High Rise” series that includes the books “André” and “Jeremiah.” Jayce also talks about how she started in the m/m romance genre and the amazing support she gets from her husband. She also offers up some book recommendations.
Complete shownotes for episode 266 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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The podcast celebrates its fifth anniversary as Jeff & Will unveil a new theme song composed by author Daryl Banner as well as some changes to the podcast format.
The Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for November is revealed: “The Christmas Deal” by Keira Andrews. The next episode of Big Gay Fiction Live is also announced for November 18 and it will feature holiday storytime with four favorite narrators.
Jeff reviews Adriana Herrera's “American Christmas” before introducing Adriana's Listener Favorite interview. In this flashback to May 2019, Adriana talks about the inspiration for the “Dreamers” series and the characters she wanted to represent. She also discusses “Finding Joy,” which is one of her books that came out earlier this year.
Complete shownotes for episode 265 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff & Will dive into an excellent gothic romance with The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall by Gillian St. Kevern. As always, in this deep dive discussion there are spoilers ahead.
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This special episode features an event Jeff hosted for Barbara's Bookstore in Chicago featuring author David Levithan. David talks about his most recent book, the short story collection 19 Love Songs, and his tradition of writing a short story for his friends every Valentine's Day. Among the other topics in this wide ranging conversation, David also shares what inspires his stories, what it was like to have Two Boys Kissing adapted as a choral piece, as well as the work he does to bring stories from new authors to the world. We wrap up with news of what's coming next and some book recommendations.
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Will reviews three reads perfect for Halloween: The Secretary and the Ghost by Gillian St. Kevern, The Ghost of Hillcomb Hall by Joshua Ian and The Tutor by Bonnie Dee. Jeff reviews V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
Jeff talks with V.E. Schwab about Addie LaRue and the inspiration behind the character as well as details on which historical events are featured in the book, working with two timelines to tell the story and the importance of authentic queer characters. She also talks about the books she writes as Victoria Schwab and what's coming up next for her.
Complete shownotes for episode 263 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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To celebrate the upcoming fifth anniversary of the podcast, we have the third Listener Favorite episode. This time the spotlight is on the guest who has appeared on the show more than anyone else, TJ Klune. With the release of Brothersong, the Green Creek series concludes and we look back at our previous discussions about that series. You'll also hear from Kirt Graves, the narrator of the Green Creek audiobooks. Plus, TJ offers a sneak peek into 2021 and beyond in a newly recorded interview.
Complete shownotes for episode 262 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff announces Big Gay Fiction Podcast's inclusion on BuzzFeed's list of "52 Podcasts For Every Type Of Book Lover." Will reveals the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for October: The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall by Gillian St. Kevern.
In a conversation that was part of Big Gay Fiction Live, Jeff talks with Jordan L. Hawk and the creators of the Widdershins Roleplaying Game, including Shane A. M. Matheson, Sarah Kennedy and Tytiana Browne. They discuss why Jordan's Whyborne & Griffin series was ideal to turn into an RPG, what lovers of the book series can expect and what it was like to play the game the very first time. The team also revealed details of the game's Kickstarter campaign, which runs through October.
Complete shownotes for episode 261 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff & Will take a trip in the gay romance way back machine for a visit to the California seaside town of Santo Ignacio in Z.A. Maxfield's St. Nacho's.
As always, in this deep dive discussion there are spoilers ahead. If you've read this wonderful book, we'd love to hear what you think in the comments section of the shownotes page.
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The guys start off with news, including this month's Big Gay Fiction Book Club episode dropping this week, this podcast becoming available on Amazon Music, Jeff's appearance on The Introverts Corner and the October 1 Big Gay Fiction Live episode featuring the launch of the Widdershins Role Playing Game Kickstarter.
Then it's on to recommendations as Jeff & Will talk about what they've been watching recently, including some Broadway, Netflix series and selections from the Cinema Diverse film festival. Will also reviews Better than People by Roan Parrish.
Lisa from The Novel Approach and Jay from Joyfully Jay join Jeff to talk about some favorite books they've been reading, including selections from Aster Glenn Gray, Gregory Ashe, Samantha SoRelle, Alice Winters, Hailey Turner and Sam Burns.
Complete shownotes for episode 260 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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This special episode features an event Jeff hosted for Barbara's Bookstore in Chicago featuring Philip William Stover, author of The Hideaway Inn, and Elia Winters, author of Hairpin Curves. In this conversation, Philip and Elia talk about their books, their use of similar tropes and giving LGBTQ characters a happily ever after. They also discuss their early romance reading, writing, as well as what's coming up next for them.
Complete shownotes for episode 259 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff reviews The Summer of Everything by Julian Winters. Will reviews Second Helpings by Brandon Witt.
J. Scott Coatsworth talks about the re-release of his Liminal Sky books as well as the new Innovation flash fiction anthology. He also discusses what he's currently working on.
We celebrate the 25th anniversary of John Morgan Wilson's Simple Justice. John speaks with Jeff about bringing this book, and the rest of the Benjamin Justice Mystery Series, back into print with ReQueered Tales. John also shares Justice's origin story as well as what it was like to revise the book and the similarities between 1994 (when the book was first released) and now.
Complete shownotes for episode 258 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff & Will congratulate Suzanne Brockmann, Jason T. Gaffney, Kevin Held and the team behind the film Out of Body. The film opens Cinema Diverse, the Palm Spring LGBTQ Film Festival on Friday, September 11. Reading Challenge Month on Joyfully Jay is also discussed.
To celebrate the upcoming fifth anniversary of the podcast, we have the second Listener Favorite episode. This week the spotlight is on Lucy Lennox. They guys present four reviews featuring their all-time favorites from the Forever Wilde series: Felix and the Prince, Hudson’s Luck, Wilde Love and King Me. Next, they re-visit three of Lucy’s interviews.
Complete shownotes for episode 257 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff and Will reveal the September Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection: St. Nacho's by Z.A. Maxfield. They also talks about Jeff's appearance on the Best Book Ever Podcast and about their love of Schitt's Creek.
Will reviews Andre by Jayce Ellis and Jeff reviews Wrangled by Daryl Banner.
Jeff introduces part of a conversation he had with author LaQuette about reading and writing marginalized characters in romance as a result of a workshop he took with her.
Andy Gallo talks about the Harrison Campus series he writes with Anyta Sunday. He shares how he and Anyta got together and have evolved the series over the past decade. Andy also discuss collaborations he's working on with BA Tortuga and Meghan Maslow as well as the fantasy books he writes as Andrew Q. Gordon.
Complete shownotes for episode 256 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff & Will visit Pine Cove for the August edition of Book Club as they discuss HJ Welch's Troubled Waters.
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The guys remind everyone that the August installment of the Big Gay Fiction Book Club, featuring HJ Welch's Troubled Waters, debuts this week.
Back in April, Jeff moderated a panel at Interlude Press's Tiny Book Festival. In this episode, we're presenting that discussion, which focused on historical novels from many time periods. The panel features Alysia Constantine, Suzey Ingold, Carrie Pack, Amy Stilgenbauer and Laura Stone. The group not only discusses the books they've written but also what they did to research the time period and accurately represent it, why they're inspired to write historicals and they've got book recommendations too.
Complete shownotes for episode 255 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff talks about the short stories and novellas he's serializing in his newsletter. He also reviews Hairpin Curves by Elia Winters.
Helen Juliet, who also writes as HJ Welch, discusses what stories readers will find with her two pen names. We learn about her current project, a retelling of Rapunzel, as well as her work in the Rosavia Royals series and the Pine Coveseries (which includes the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for August, Troubled Waters). She also shares the story of how she came to write m/m romance, thanks to support from some other authors in the genre.
Complete shownotes for episode 254 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff and Will reveal the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for August: Troubled Waters by HJ Welch. They also talk about the documentaries We Are Freestyle Love Supreme and Howard.
Jeff shares a listener recommendation before Will reviews Boyfriend with Benefits by Allison Temple. Jeff reviews two books by Jim Provenzano: Everytime I Think of You and Message of Love.
Davidson King sits down with Jeff to talk about her Haven Hart universe, which includes her latest book To Die For that is part of the spin-off Joker's Sin series. Davidson also discusses Sticky Fingers, what got her to take the leap to writing her own book and the Diverse Reader review site. Plus she talks about some books she's been enjoying this summer.
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Jeff and Will talk about the super fun High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+. Jeff has more book recommendations from listeners and also gives his review of Alexis Hall's Boyfriend Material. Will reviews Honeymoon for One by Keira Andrews.
For this first listener favorite episode, we feature Joel Leslie's appearances on the podcast. He talks about working with Haley Walsh on the Skyler Foxe Mysteries and with Marshall Thornton on Femme. Joel also talks about what it means to him voicing so many LGBTQ+ characters across more than 200 books.
Complete shownotes for episode 252 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff & Will celebrate Christmas in July with this episode of the Big Gay Fiction Book Club with a discussion the second chance romance Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake.
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Jeff and Will remind everyone that, as the show heads toward its fifth anniversary, they'd like to hear from listeners who their favorite guests have been.
Jeff talks about the Netflix film The Old Guard and then shares a book recommendation from a listener. Will's "Christmas in July" reading concludes with Three Dates of Christmas by KC Burn, Temporary Santa by Dev Bentham and An Everyday Hero by E.J. Russell.
Jeff reviews Camp by L.C. Rosen and then discusses the book with the author. Lev talks about why he wrote the rom-com style story of Randy and Hudson and what he hopes readers take away from the story. Lev also shares a little bit of info on the forthcoming movie adaptation, what got him into writing and why queer YA stories are so important.
Complete shownotes for episode 251 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
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Jeff and Will commemorate the 250th episode of the podcast and announce that, as the show heads toward its fifth anniversary, they'd like to hear from listeners who their favorite guests have been.
Jeff shares a book recommendation from a listener. Will's "Christmas in July" reading continues with two books by Avery Ford, The Holiday Mix Up and Second Chance for Christmas.
Nora Phoenix talks about Omega's Truth, the tenth and final book in her Irresistible Omegas series. Nora also discusses why she likes to write across so many genres, her collaboration with K.M. Neuhold, what got her into writing and how it's helped her. She also teases what's coming next.
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The guys discuss the release of the film adaption of Jay Bell's Something Like Summer to streaming services and the recent reunion episode of Noah's Arc.
Will continues his month of 'Christmas in July' reading with a review of What Happens at Christmas by Jay Northcote. Jeff reviews TJ Klune's The Extraordinaries.
E. Davies talks with Jeff about Freedom, the latest book in his F-Word series. They also discuss the Rosavia Royals series and the new Significant Brothers box set. Ed also shares details on a non-fiction book he's working on.
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The guys announce the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for July: Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake.
Continuing the Christmas in July theme, Jeff and Will review Love Happens Anyway by RJ Scott. Jeff also reviews Sticky Fingers by Davidson King.
Jeff is joined by Leslie Copeland, Pandora Pine and Piper Scott to talk about the fourth edition of the Heart2Heart Charity Anthology. Leslie has the scoop on the origin of the popular series and how it took a paranormal twist for the first time. Pandora, Piper and Jeff talk about their stories and what it was like working with the prompts from readers. Pandora and Piper also have details on what's coming up next for them.
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In this episode of the Big Gay Fiction Book Club, Jeff and Will discuss the wild west, shifter romance Heartache & Hoofbeats by Maz Maddox.
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