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Ep 165: "Painfully Attractive" with Silvia Violet Dec 03, 2018

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The guys wish everyone a very happy Hanukkah.

New patrons Kim, Thomas, Mia and Christine are welcomed.

Listeners are reminded they can watch the live recording of the podcast on Sunday morning around 8:30am PT on the show's Facebook page. The upcoming hiatus at The Novel Approach is discussed.

Jeff talks about last week's Audio Assault (Codename: Winger #3) release as well as the audiobook he recorded for his Christmas short, A Very Winger Christmas. He also reminds everyone they can still enter the giveaway that's part of the Audio Assault blog tour, through Tuesday, December 4.

Will reviews His Christmas Sweater by C.M. Valencourt and A Kiss Before Christmas by A.E. Ryecart. Jeff & Will team up to review Fred & Ginger by Isobel Starling. Jeff talks about Ben's Bakery and the Hanukkah Miracle by Penelope Peters and Pretty Pretty Boys by Gregory Ashe.

Jeff & Will welcome Silvia Violet to discuss her new release, Painfully Attractive, which is book four in the Love and Care series. They also discuss Silvia's upcoming MPREG series, Trillium Creek as well as how she got started in m/m romance, who her author influences are and what's coming up for Silvia next year.

Complete shownotes for episode 165 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

BONUS: "A Very Winger Christmas" written and read by Jeff Adams Nov 29, 2018

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This is a special Big Gay Fiction Podcast production of Jeff Adams reading his free short story A Very Winger Christmas (A Codename: Winger Short Story).

The blurb: Christmas is a time for family and friends, but teenage secret agent Theo Reese must solve a mysterious hack before he can enjoy Reese family holiday traditions and deliver a gift to his boyfriend, Eddie. Can he avert an international incident and save Christmas before time runs out?

A free ebook is also available at BookFunnel.

Ep 164: Dani Recommends Comfort Reads Nov 26, 2018

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The guys discuss their Thanksgiving weekend, including checking out two new Netflix series: Super Drags and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.

Will reminds everyone about the Queer Lit Read-A-Thon that kicks off December 2.

Jeff talks about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day performance by the cast of The Prom along with Bill Konigsberg's speech he gave at the ALAN/NCTE event Reading and Writing Resistance: Acting Up, Speaking Out in YA Lit.

Jeff tells everyone about the week of events happening with his Codename: Winger series: the release on Tuesday of Audio Assault, the forthcoming audiobook of Tracker Hacker and the free short A Very Winger Christmas that comes out on Friday.

Will reviews Snow on the Roof by Sean Ashcroft and Goldilocks and the Bearby Clare London. Jeff reviews Someday by David Levithanand Loving Loch by Kris Jacen.

Dani from Love Bytes Reviews recommends comfort series by Mary Calmes, Andrew Grey, A.E. Via and Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott. She also has some fanfic comfort reads.

Complete shownotes for episode 164 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 163: Ethan Day Remembered + Book Recs from Lisa Nov 19, 2018

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The show opens with a moment to remember author, publisher and GRL co-organizer Ethan Day who passed away on November 10.

Rob is welcomed as a new patron.

Jeff & Will discuss the UK musical Everybody's Talking about Jamie, about a sixteen-year-old boy who wants to be a drag queen. Will reviews Chance at Love by Silvia Violet while Jeff looks at Craft Brewby Layla Reyne and Hidden in Darkness by Alice Winters.

Lisa from The Novel Approach recommends books by Gregory Ashe and the duo of Kelley York & Rowan Altwood along with a Christmas story by Leta Blake. Lisa also takes a moment to remember Ethan.

Complete shownotes for episode 163 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 162: "Walker Boys," "Asheville Arcana" & Cover Reveal with Ari McKay Nov 12, 2018

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Jeff opens the show discussing the progress he's made on a Codename: Winger Christmas story.

They guys talk about the Heart2Heart Anthology, which releases on Tuesday, November 13, as well as the Love Your Book Store Challenge, which runs through November 16. Will also previews The Queer Lit Read-a-Thon that takes place December 2-8.

Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, including upcoming ones with gay or gay adjacent actors, are discussed. They also focus on Road To Christmas, which features the first gay couple in a supporting role.

Will reviews Cinnamon Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke and Seeking Solace by Ari McKay.

Jeff & Will interview Ari McKay about the two books they're releasing in November: Seeking Solace and Quenched in Blood. They also discuss Designer Holiday, their new Christmas story that they're revealing the cover for on the podcast. We also find out what's next for Herc's Mercs and more looking into 2019.

Complete shownotes for episode 162 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 161: "Signs of Love" with Anyta Sunday & Brandilyn Audiobook Recs Nov 05, 2018

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The podcast celebrates its third anniversary as Will also celebrates a birthday. The guys discuss their recent podcast appearances on the BiSciFi Podcast and Smart Podcast, Trashy Books.

Brandilyn recommends two series on audio: Cold Case Physicsby Pandora Pine andHazard and SomersetMysteries by Gregory Ashe.

The touring production of On Your Feet! The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical is reviewed as is the novelization of Dear Evan Hansen, which Jeff read on audiobook.

Jeff interviews Anyta Sunday about Pisces Hooks Taurus, the latest in her Signs of Love series. Anyta also reveals the next pairing to happen in that series. They also talk about her Love Letters series, what got her started writing m/m romance and why she loves slow burn so much. Plus, she also reveals the podcast's horoscope for its anniversary.

Complete shownotes for episode 161 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 159: GRL 2018 Recap Oct 22, 2018

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Jeff & Will discuss the GayRomLit 2018 retreat from Portsmouth, VA. They recap the events they attended, people they met and the fun times that were had.

Complete shownotes for episode 159 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

GRL 2018 Bonus: Interviews: Kris Jacen, Lucy Lennox & Michael Pauley, Poppy Dennison, Markie Massey Oct 21, 2018

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In the final bonus episode from GRL 2018 we have four interviews.

Kris Jacen tell us about Loving Loch and what's coming up in her For Meseries.

Lucy Lennox and Michael Pauley discuss their partnership working on the audiobooks for the Marian and Wilde universes. Lucy also has the scoop on the new Heart 2 Heart charity anthology that's coming November 13.

Poppy Dennison reveals her new alter ego: Macy Blake. She's got details on the Chosen series.

We also catch up with Markie Massey from the Top 2 BOTM Podcast about the show's recent anniversary. Markie also talks about the Stallion Ridge series that she writes as Maz Maddox.

Complete shownotes for this bonus episode are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

GRL 2018 Bonus: TJ Klune Discusses "The Bones Beneath My Skin" Oct 20, 2018

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In this bonus episode from GayRomLit 2018 in Portsmouth, Virginia, Jeff talks with TJ Klune about The Bones Beneath My Skin (which releases October 26). TJ also gives details on the new Lovesong podcast and some other Green Creek goings on. In addition to the interview, this episode features the readings Kirt Graves did earlier in the day with an excerpt from Ravensong as well as a sneak peek at next year's Heartsong.

Complete shownotes for this bonus episode are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 158: GRL 2018 Preview Oct 15, 2018

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Jeff & Will discuss interviews they recorded in the past week for other podcasts. Jeff also recounts his trip to see Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera on the book tour for What If It's Us.

The guys discuss the latest remake of A Star Is Born. Will reviews Score by A.E. Wasp. Jeff reviews the aforementioned What If It's Us.

GRL 2018 is previewed. Will talks about his Q&A hosting duties and what he's looking forward to. Jeff reveals the schedule for events the podcast is involved in as well as his author appearances. They also shout out the newbie gathering hosted by Joyfully Jay as well as a couple of specific sessions they are interested in.

Complete shownotes for episode 158 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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