Big Gay Fiction Podcast

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Ep 370: K.C. Kassidy's All American Pretty Boy Apr 11, 2022

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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.

Complete shownotes for episode 370 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 369: Big Announcements and Spring Romance Previews Apr 04, 2022

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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."

Complete shownotes for episode 369 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 368: "Dante's Cove" Recap: Season 2, Episode 1 Mar 28, 2022

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Jeff & Will talk about the K-drama "Romance is a Bonus Book," and the coffee table book "Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt's Creek."

The guys continue their deep dive on "Dante's Cove" as they discuss Season 2, Episode 1, "Some Kind of Magic."

Complete shownotes for episode 368 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 367: Six Recommended Reads from Jay & Lisa Mar 21, 2022

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We talk books with Jay from Joyfully Jay and Lisa from The Novel Approach. They recommend six of their recent reads including titles from Kate Hawthorne, Justin Schuelke, Iris Foxglove, P.J. Vernon, A.C. Everett, and Con Riley. They also shout out books they're looking forward to from Vaun Cassidy and K.D. Edwards.

Complete shownotes for episode 367 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 366: A Trip to Sunnyside with Ariella Zoelle Mar 14, 2022

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It's a super-sized episode this week! Ariella Zoelle joins joins us to talk about her "Sunnyside" universe, which expands again in April as she begins the "Harmony of Hearts" series. The first book in that series, "Play by Heart," tells the story of rock star Iason and museum curator Orion. It's a bi-awakening story that took Ariella 17 years to complete.

Ariella also discusses how she wrote her first three books long hand on sticky notes, what ultimately turned her into a fan of romance, and the tasty way she gets to celebrate each new release. Of course, we also find out more about "Sunnyside," and the books still to come this year (including a foray into fantasy).

Complete shownotes for episode 366 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 365: Biographies and Young Adult Books for Spring Mar 07, 2022

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The guys kick off with a preview of biographies coming this spring, including books by Harvey Fierstein, Grace Ellis & Hannah Templer, Alexandra Billings, Randy Rainbow, Nyle DiMarco, Rob Kearney & Eric Rosswood, Tom Daley, and Colton Haynes. Will also reviews the V.C. Andrews biography "The Woman Beyond the Attic: The V.C. Andrews Story" by Andrew Neiderman.

Next it's a look at upcoming young adult books from authors Erik J. Brown, Steven Salvatore, Julian Winters, Adib Khorram, Kosoko Jackson, F.T. Lukens, Robbie Couch, Shaun David Hutchinson, and Jordan Greene. Jeff also reviews "Spin Me Right Round" by David Valdes, "Right Where I Left You" by Julian Winters, and talks about his latest reading in the "Superman: Son of Kal-El" series.

Complete shownotes for episode 365 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 364: Book Recommendations to Kick Start Your Spring Reading Feb 28, 2022

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The show kicks off as Jeff talks about his recent interview on the "Activated Author Podcast." Jeff & Will also talk about their recent appearance on "Smart Podcast, Trashy Books" as they joined host Sarah Wendell to recap, and dish about, the 1982 YA romance "Cover Girl."

The guys preview a dozen books coming up in March, including titles by Merry Farmer, C. Travis Rice (aka Christopher Rice), Lucy Lennox, Travis Beaudoin, Leta Blake, Brooke Blaine, Samuel York, J.A. Rock & Lisa Henry, KD Casey, Hudson Lin, Meg Bawden, and Sienna Sway.

Will reviews two historical novellas from Ava March, "Brook Street: Fortune Hunter" and "Brook Street: Rogues." Jeff discusses two romantic suspense stories from Tal Bauer, "Never Have I Ever... Been on a Date" from "Heart2Heart Volume 5" and the novel "Never Stay Gone."

Complete shownotes for episode 364 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 363: "Dante's Cove" Recap: Season 1, Episode 2 Feb 21, 2022

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Jeff & Will talk about the Winter Olympics and remind everyone about the Winter Olympics m/m romance promotion that continues through the end of the month. They also recommend the Netflix drama "Kitz" for your binging pleasure.

The guys continue their recap of "Dante's Cove" as they discuss Season 1, Episode 2, an episode titled "Then There Was Darkness."

Complete shownotes for episode 363 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 362: Noah Steele's Small Town Guys Feb 14, 2022

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Jeff & Will talk about a Valentine's gift Jeff received, and they discuss some comfort TV they've been watching.

Author Noah Steele talks about his second chance, small town romance "Catch Me If I Fall," including the inspirations behind Cole and Jasper, the fun he had creating their nostalgia tour, and what went into creating the town of Sugar Hills. Noah also discusses the "Cut to the Feeling" series, and how the media he consumed growing up turned him into the writer he is today. Since this is a Valentine's Day episode, he also spins a story about two of his favorite characters going on a Valentine's date.

Complete shownotes for episode 362 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Ep 361: "Heart2Heart" Plays Never Have I Ever Feb 07, 2022

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Jeff & Will celebrate the release of the fifth "Heart2Heart" charity anthology as they welcome four of this year's authors, Mia Monroe, Jodi Payne, K. Webster, and Neve Wilder, along with the organizer of the anthology series Leslie Copeland. We talk about this year's theme of Never Have I Ever, and how the authors worked with the hundreds of reader suggestions for characters and scenarios to create their stories. We also find out what projects Mia, Jodi, K., and Neve are working on next.

Complete shownotes for episode 361 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

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