Episodes

Episode 422 – Debut Author Ari Baran Discusses “Game Misconduct”

Jeff & Will welcome debut author Ari Baran to talk about their enemies-to-lovers, age gap, hockey romance Game Misconduct. Ari discusses how the story evolved as they worked on it, why they created a co-ed pro hockey league, and the story they wanted to tell with the characters of Mike and Danny. Ari shares their deep love of hockey, and how that has lead them to take such a deep dive on learning about the sport. Ari also has some book recs, and a few details about their next book.

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Episode 421 – Recommendations for Your Reading and Watching

Jeff & Will offer up a ton of recommendations in this episode. They kick off talking about Pretty Woman: The Musical, Eurovision 2023, the documentary Judy Blume Forever, The Great American Baking Show, and Netflix’s Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte.

Then it’s on to books as they review Afterglow by Phil Stamper, Always the Almost by Edward Underhill, Tears of the Golden Tiger by Robin Knight, In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune, A Fashionable Deception by Sera Taíno, The Best Man’s Problem by Sera Taíno, The New Guy by Sarina Bowen, Never Have I Ever Gone Skinny Dipping by Riley Hart, Pick One by May Archer, and The Tinker’s Apprentice by Jordan Castillo Price.

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Episode 420 – Alice Oseman Discusses “Solitaire” and “Heartstopper”

Jeff & Will announce the Super Summer Bonus Episodes event, which will feature weekly premieres through the end of June. Jeff also shares details on two upcoming author events that will be recorded for future shows.

The guys welcome the creator of the Heartstopper universe Alice Oseman to discuss the U.S. release of the novel Solitaire. Alice talks about Tori’s story in Solitaire and how that led to Charlie and Nick taking the lead in the graphic novel series. In addition, she also teases a few details about Heartstopper Volume 5 and season 2 of the Netflix series. At the end of the episode, we also have an audiobook excerpt from Solitaire, narrated by Jenny Walser who plays Tori on the TV series.

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Episode 419 – Nannies, Single Dads, and Romance in Manhattan with K. Sterling

Jeff & Will welcome author K. Sterling to discuss The Handy Nanny and the Nannies of New York series. The guys talk to her about what prompted her to write her first book, and why today she writes primarily romantic suspense and romantic comedies. She also has details on the long running Lake Cliff series, a tease about a possible new series, and she’s got book recommendations too.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, May 8.

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Episode 418 – A Trip to the Ballpark with KD Casey

Jeff & Will welcome author KD Casey to talk about the Unwritten Rules series, including the latest book Diamond Ring. KD shares what sparked her love of baseball and why she enjoys setting romances in that sport. She also discusses the articles she’s written on the representation of Jewish characters in romance, and their presence in her books. In addition, KD shares some book recommendations, and her favorite ballpark and road trip food.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 27.

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Episode 417 – Onley James Explores “Necessary Evils”

Jeff & Will are joined by author Onley James to talk about her Necessary Evils series, including the latest book Maniac. Onley discusses how she went from writing as a hobby to deciding to publish her stories, and what fascinates her about psychopaths and why she writes happily ever afters for them. She also chats about her Patreon community, and what readers can expect from her later this year.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 10.

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