Big Gay Fiction Podcast

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Ep 132: Mary Calmes Talks "Twisted and Tied" Apr 16, 2018

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Jeff & Will remind everyone about the Autism Awareness Auction currently happening through the end of the month. They also discuss their April 21 and 22 appearances at the LA Times Festival of Books.

Will reads a special letter to listeners regarding diversity in the gay romance genre.

Will reviews "Bearly Legal" by Kiki Burrelli. Jeff talks about the recent audiobook release of "City Boy" by A.E. Wasp and narrated by Michael Pauley.

Mary Calmes stops by to talk about her latest book, "Twisted and Tied," as well as how she got started in gay romance, her writing process and what's still to come this year. She's also got an audiobook giveaway for listeners.

Complete show notes for episode 132 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 131: Tammy Middleton Talks Autism Awareness Month Auction, Christina's Baseball Book Recs Apr 09, 2018

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Jeff & Will look at some of the authors and exhibitors coming to the L.A. Times Festival of Books on April 21 and 22. They also remind listeners that Joyfully Jay's paranormal theme week is running through April 14.

New patron Danielle is welcomed.

Christina from Christina's Bookshelf recommends two books for baseball season: Love by Number by DJ Jamison and Bases Loaded by Sean Michael. She also talks about Campus Life, a choose your own adventure gay romance, by T.C. Orton.

Will reviews A Match for Mike by Jason & Ed Gaffney. Jeff reviews Swann's Revenge by Shira Anthony and also discusses the audiobook of The Hockey Player's Heart. The guys also review the recent NBC concert presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Tammy Middleton, who writes under the name T.M. Smith, is here with the details on this year's Autism Awareness Month Auction, which runs through April 30. She also talks about her new book, Lover.

Complete show notes for episode 131 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 130: Markie & Jessica from Top To BOTM Podcast Interview, Book Reviews & Miscast Apr 02, 2018

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Jeff & Will discuss their second viewing of Love, Simon.

Their co-written book, The Hockey Player's Heart, is now available as an audiobook performed by Finn Sterling. They've got a giveaway on the shownotes page for a lucky listener to win an Audible code for the book.

The guys will be at the upcoming L.A. Times Festival of Books on April 21 and 22. They'll be doing a signing for their books and other fun stuff during that weekend.

In other news this week, Changing on the Fly: The Second Period charity anthology will disappear soon as the NHL season wraps up on April 7. Tammy Middleton's Autism Awareness Month Auction is underway with lots of great items for authors and readers to bid on. It's also Love Bytes Reviews Fifth Anniversary and Dani and her team have a ton of great giveaways planned to celebrate.

Jeff reviews the YA novel History is All You Left Me by Adam Sllvera, while Will reviews the romantic comedy Creating Clark by Jason T. Gaffney & Ed Gaffney. They also discuss some performances from MCC Theatre's recent Miscast fundraiser.

Jessica & Markie from the Top to BOTM Podcast to talk about their show, their reading influence and their love of the gay romance genre.

Complete show notes for episode 130 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 129: Jay from Joyfully Jay Previews Theme Week, Plus Bunnies, Silk & Wildes Mar 26, 2018

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Jeff & Will have completed their move and have news about Love, Simon, TJ Klune's new YA trilogy, Romance Writer's of America awards and Eastsiders.

New patrons Jennifer, Lita, Olivia, Jules and LizaStar are welcomed.

Will reviews books from K.C. Wells and A.R. Barley while Jeff has one from Lucy Lennox. The film Every Day and the new NBC series Rise are also discussed.

Jay from Joyfully Jay stops by to preview the site's upcoming paranormal theme week, which begins April 9. She also recommends books by Lily Maxton, Morgan Brice and Lisa Henry & J.A. Rock. She also gives a shout out to Love, Simon.

Complete show notes for episode 129 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 128: Becky Albertalli Returns: More "Simon" Talk Plus "Upside" and "Leah" Mar 19, 2018

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Jeff & Will wish everyone a happy spring (or fall) this week.

Will reviews Game Point by M.J. O'Shea.

Jeff and Becky Albertalli continue their interview. Finishing up the discussion of Love, Simon they talk about the importance of a gay teen at the center of a big studio movie and her cameo. They also discuss books, including last year's The Upside of Unrequited as well as the forthcoming Leah on the Offbeat.

Complete show notes for episode 128 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 127: Becky Albertalli Discusses "Love, Simon" Mar 12, 2018

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Jeff & Will are on the movie this week. That doesn't stop them from bringing you the very best in gay fiction. Jeff reviews the audiobook of Jack of Thorns by Amelia Faulkner and narrated by Joel Leslie. The guys also discuss the YouTube Red original series Step Up: High Water, a spin off of the Step Up movie franchise.

Jeff interviews Becky Albertalli, author of the best selling book Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda which hits the big screen this week under the title Love, Simon. Jeff and Becky talk extensively about the book's journey to the screen, including why the title changed, which actor came up with a new scene that Becky loves, and Oreos!

Complete show notes for episode 127 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 126: Brandilyn Recommends Rick Riordan, "Tom of Finland" Bio Pic Mar 05, 2018

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Jeff & Will give a shout out to Pucks & Percentages, the new m/m hockey romance serial from V.L. Locey and RJ Scott. They also look at the horrible author payout Audible made after the first quarter of the Audible Romance Package.

WIll reviews The Bunny and the Billionaire by Louisa Masters. The guys review Tom of Finland, the amazing biopic about the famed Finnish artist.

Brandilyn and Jeff discuss the Young Adult works of Rick Riordan, which includes the Percy Jackson series, and in particular, the inclusive universe Riordan has created for LGBTQ+ characters.

Complete show notes for episode 126 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 125: Poppy Dennison Introduces the "Bartlett Boys," Book Review, Book2Pod & More Feb 26, 2018

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Jeff & Will start off with updates from the past week.

They give a birthday shout out to The Ripped Bodice bookstore, which celebrates its second anniversary on Sunday, March 4.

The Book2Pod service is discussed further, including some listener feedback from last week's sample. Book2Pod's Nigel, the British narrator, provided the intro for this week's show.

New patron Liz is welcomed.

Jeff reviews The Sumage Solution by G.L. Carriger and narrated by Kirt Graves. The guys review of The Fireman's Pole by Sue Brown with narration by Finn Sterling.

Poppy Dennison chats about her new Bartlett Boys series as well as the forthcoming re-launch of Coconut Grove, which she co-writes with M.J. O'Shea. She also talks about her entry in the Heart2Heart charity anthology.

Complete show notes for episode 125 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 124: Lucy Lennox Gets Princely, Lisa Has Book Recs & More Feb 19, 2018

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Jeff & Will kick off the episode with updates on writing and that they both registered for GayRomLit. They also talk about a listener email they got.

The 2018 Winter Olympics are discussed, especially the representation from openly gay athletes Adam Rippon and Gus Kenworthy.

The Book2Pod service was unveiled last week, offering to create computer-read books in podcast format. Jeff submitted a sample of his book, Dancing for Him, so listeners can sample a book as read by computer. The 100 second sample is on the shownotes page. Jeff & Will encourage listeners to leave their thoughts about the concept in the comments on the shownotes.

Lisa from The Novel Approach recommends books by Andrea Speed, Jordan Castillo Price and Harper Fox.

The guys review the Heart2Heart charity anthology as well as Lucy Lennox's Felix and the Prince.

Lucy returns to the show to talk about Felix, what's coming up next in the Forever Wilde series and lots more.

Complete show notes for episode 124 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep 123: V.L. Locey & RJ Scott Talk "Poke Check," Book & Movie Reviews & More Feb 12, 2018

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Jeff & Will kick off the episode with updates on writing and moving.

A shout out is given to Cupid Strikes Again Free Male/Male romance stories available from February 11-18 from authors including Garett Groves, Piper Scott, Amy Tasukada, Kiki Burrelli, Alex Miska, Lucy Lennox, and others. GayRomLit registration is also discussed as it comes up on Saturday, February 17.

Will reviews Fortune's Slings & Cupid's Arrows by Ari McKay. Jeff reviews Down on the Farm and The Past Comes Home, both by Silvia Violet with narration by Greg Boudreaux. The guys also discuss the films Call Me By Your Name and God's Own Country.

V.L. Locey and RJ Scott stop by to talk about Poke Check, the latest in the Harrisburg Railers series. They also discuss how they become co-writers, what's coming next for them both and give an update on the Changing On The Fly charity anthology.

Complete show notes for episode 123 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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