Big Gay Fiction Podcast

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Ep 145: Summer Book Recs from Lisa + Book & TV Reviews Jul 16, 2018

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The guys kick off the show by welcoming Scott as a new patron and then look back at their favorite summertime vacation memories.

The Coastal Magic Reading Challenge is discussed.

Looking at television, Jeff & Will celebrate the news that Pose will get a second season on FX. They also discuss the new series from Brian Sloan called West 40s as well as season 3 of the Starz series Outlander. The Amazon original A Very English Scandal is also reviewed.

Will reviews The Garden, the second of Rosalind Abel's Lavender Shores series. Jeff reviews Geoffrey Knight's The Temple of Time and Rachael Herron's Fast Draft Your Memoir: Write Your Life Story in 45 Hours.

Lisa from The Novel Approach drops by to recommend two series from Gregory Ashe--Hazard and Somerset and HallowFolk--as well as The Heretic Doms Club series by Marie Sexton.

Complete shownotes for episode 145 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 144: All About Coastal Magic with Jennifer Morris + Book Reviews Jul 09, 2018

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Jeff reports that he completed the first draft of Codename: Winger #4 and that he did volunteer training at Sacramento's Lavender Library, which was featured in episode 142, so that he can work the circulation desk.

Jeff reviews the audiobooks With A Kick Collection #1 by Clare London and narrated by Joel Leslie and Hearts in Ireland by J.C. Long with narration by John Steinkamp. He also discusses the children's book Maiden Voyage. Will reviews The Palisade by Rosalind Abel and narrated by Kirt Graves.

The guys talk to Jennifer Morris, the director of the Coastal Magic Convention. They get all the details on the 2019 gathering, why she started the con and how she curates the weekend's activities. One special listener will receive a free registration to the 2019 convention by using the hashtag #WINMYWAYINCMCON19. Full rules on the giveaway are at the bottom of the shownotes page.

Complete shownotes for episode 144, including the Coastal Magic giveaway details, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 143: Brandilyn's Audiobook Recs + NYC Theater Trip Roundup Jul 02, 2018

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The show kicks off with a look at the Coast Magic Convention's author reveal and news that registration is now open.

Jeff & Will review the plays and musicals they saw on their recent New York trip, including Angels in America, The Boys in the Band, Afterglow, Once on this Island, A Letter to Harvey Milk and Carousel.

They also discuss watching Man in an Orange Shirt and Will reviews Andrew Grey's The Best Worst Honeymoon Ever.

Brandilyn stops by to recommend the audiobooks of North on Drummond by K.C. Burn and Blood from a Stoner by L.A. Witt.

Complete show notes for episode 143 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 142: A Visit to Sacramento's Lavender Library + Book & Movie Reviews Jun 25, 2018

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Big Announcement! The Big Gay Fiction Podcast will be joining the other Featured Bloggers at the 2019 Coastal Magic Convention (February 28 - March 3 in Daytona Beach, Florida).

For movies this week, Jeff talks about the extras on the Love, Simon Blu-Ray while Will talks about two older films featuring gay leading men of yesteryear -Jack the Giant Killer and The Female Animal.

Children's and YA books are also the focus this week. The guys remind everyone that Maiden Voyage, the second book from the duo behind last year's Promised Land, arrives on June 26. Will also reviews Prince & Knight and The Story of Harvey Milk & The Rainbow Flag. Meanwhile, Jeff discusses C.B. Lee's Not Your Sidekick.

The guys visit Sacramento's Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange to interview board member Trevor Neeley. They talk about the history of the library, what its mission is, how it serves the community and what's coming as it prepares to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. To see Trevor give a tour of the library, go to the last eight minutes of this week's YouTube video.

Complete show notes for episode 142 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 141: Seth King Interview + TV, Movie & Book Reviews Jun 18, 2018

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Jeff & Will welcome Greywolf as a new patron and also congratulate Jen for winning the ebook giveaway for Running with Lions by Julian Winters from episode 139.

Last weekend's Tony Awards are discussed along with NBC's Rise and the movies Paris is Burning, a documentary about the ballroom scene in late 1980s New York City, and Strike a Pose which looks at the dancers who were on Madonna's Blonde Ambition Tour.

Jeff reviews two books by Seth King: Honesty and Twinkle Toes. Seth is then welcomed to the show to discuss his latest book, Who's Your Daddy? Seth also talks about starting to write at an early age, his process and what it was like to come out with the publication of Honesty.

Complete show notes for episode 141 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 140: Charlie David Discusses "Shadowlands" Miniseries + Book & TV Reviews Jun 11, 2018

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Jeff & Will welcome Layla as a new patron and also congratulate Katie for winning the "Champions of Desire" giveaway from Christa Tomlinson from episode 138.

The guys talk about Pose, the new FX series from Ryan Murphy that looks New York City's ball culture in the late 80s. Netflix original film Alex Strangelove is also discussed. Jeff reviews the first two books in Layla Reyne's Agents Irish & Whiskey Series, Single Malt and Cask Strength.

Jeff interviews Charlie David about his new anthology TV series Shadowlands, which is based on his short story collection. Charlie talks about adapting his stories for television, what it was like directing scripted television for the first time (including directing himself) and what projects are coming next for him. He's also got a discount code for listeners to get 25% off of Shadowlands on Vimeo.

Complete show notes for episode 140 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 139: Debut Author Julian Winters Talks "Lions" + Book Reviews Jun 04, 2018

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Jeff & Will wish everyone a happy Pride month.

The guys congratulate recent giveaway winners: Dee, Theresa, Danielle and Christina who won Audible codes from episode 136 as well as Lisa, Heather and Rhonda who each won an ebook from Hans Hirschi in episode 137.

Jeff reviews The Lightning-Struck Heartby TJ Klune and Running with Lions by Julian Winters.

Jeff interviews debut author Julian Winters. They discuss Running with Lions along with how Julian was encouraged to write the book, his love of comic books and what's coming next. Jeff's also giving away a Kindle ebook of Running with Lionsto one listener. To enter send an email to giveaway@biggayfictionpodcast.com with "Lions" in the subject line.

Complete show notes for episode 139 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 138: Christa Tomlinson Interview & Giveaway + Book & TV Reviews May 28, 2018

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Jeff kicks off this week talking about the recent readings by the Queer Sacramento Authors Collective.

Adam Rippon is congratulated for his Dancing With the Stars win.

Jeff reviews the new anthology TV series from Charlie David, Shadowlands. The guys talk about Jason Gaffney's new movie Analysis Paralysis as well as the new short film starring Ben Bauer, Something New. Jeff also reviews Off the Ice by Avon Gale & Piper Vaughn with narration by Kirt Graves.

Jeff & Will interview Christa Tomlinson. She talks about her Cuffs, Collars, and Love series as well as the Champions of Desire series. The guys also get the lowdown on her roller derby past as well as discuss her recent blog post on the lack of diversity in gay romance. She's also got a tremendous Champions of Desire prize pack to give away to one lucky listener.

Complete show notes for episode 138, including the chance to win the prize package from Christa Tomlinson, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 136: Audiobook Narrator Finn Sterling Interview, Book Reviews May 14, 2018

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Jeff updates everyone on the Codename: Winger books, including news that Tacker Hacker (book #1) is available for free, through May 15, at Amazon and other online retailers.

Mark, Maureen and Katie are congratulated for winning the Keira Andrews giveaway from Episode 134. They guys also share the news that Tammy Middleton's Autism Awareness Auction in April raised more than $2400.

Kendra is thanked for raising her pledge on Patreon.

The guys talk about Adam Rippon's stint on Dancing with the Stars.

Will reviews Showing Him the Ropes by Christa Tomlinson. Together, Jeff & Will review Wilde Fire by Lucy Lennox. Jeff discusses Nothing Happened by Molly Booth andLeah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli.

Audiobook narrator Finn Sterling (aka Jess Hanks) stops by to talk about how he got into the business, what his favorite type of characters are to voice as well as the band he's in. Along with Dreamspinner Press, he's offering four listeners the chance to win an Audible code to get one of his books.

Complete show notes for episode 136, including the chance to win Audible codes, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 134: Keira Andrews Talks "Test of Valor," Book & TV Reviews Apr 30, 2018

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Schooled, the second book in Jeff's Codename: Wingerseries comes out on Tuesday, May 1.

Lizzy, the winner of the Mary Calmes giveaway is congratulated. R.L. and James are welcomed as new patrons.

Jeff & Will talk about TV they've been watching with the Riverdale take on Carrie: The Musical, Good Girls and Champions. Will discusses To Walk Invisible, a documentary on the Bronte Sisters, and Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.

Book reviews this week include Will's take on Finding It by Devon McCormack & Riley Hart and Beyond the Seaby Keira Andrews. Meanwhile, Jeff looks at Keira's Kidnapped by the Pirate.

Keira then joins the guys for an interview to talk about her latest, Test of Valor, as well as her origins in fanfic and what's coming up next for her. Keira also has a giveaway for three listeners to win a copy of Valor on the Move, the first book in the Valor series.

Complete show notes for episode 134 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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