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Episode 144 – All About Coastal Magic with Jennifer Morris + Book Reviews

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.

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Episode 143 – Brandilyn’s Audiobook Recs + NYC Theater Trip Roundup

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.

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Episode 142 – A Visit to Sacramento’s Lavender Library + Book & Movie Reviews

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. We 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.

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Episode 141 – Seth King Interview + TV, Movie & Book Reviews

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.

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Episode 140 – Charlie David Discusses “Shadowlands” Miniseries + Book & TV Reviews

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 SeriesSingle 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.

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Episode 139 – Debut Author Julian Winters Talks “Lions” + Book Reviews

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 Heart by 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 Lions to one listener. To enter send an email to giveaway@biggayfictionpodcast.com with “Lions” in the subject line.

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