Big Gay Fiction Podcast

Big Gay Fiction Book Club: The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall by Gillian S. Kevern

It’s October, which means it’s the perfect time to read a spooky gothic romance! In this months book club episode, Jeff and I take a look at The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall by Gillian St. Kevern. Since ‘mystery’ is in the title, we give you fair warning that in this deep dive discussion there are spoilers ahead. If you’ve read this wonderful book, (and you should, it’s so dang good!) we’d love to hear what you think in the comments.

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David Levithan’s Latest Book ’19 Love Songs’ – Big Gay Fiction Podcast episode 264

This special episode features an event Jeff hosted for Barbara’s Bookstore in Chicago featuring author David Levithan. David talks about his most recent book, the short story collection 19 Love Songsand his tradition of writing a short story for his friends every Valentine’s Day. Among the other topics in this wide ranging conversation, David also shares what inspires his stories, what it was like to have Two Boys Kissing adapted as a choral piece, as well as the work he does to bring stories from new authors to the world. We wrap up with news of what’s coming next and some book recommendations.

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A New Role Playing Game From the Author of the Whyborne & Griffin Series – BGFP episode 261

Fancy news to start the week. Jeff announces Big Gay Fiction Podcast’s inclusion on BuzzFeed’s list of “52 Podcasts For Every Type Of Book Lover.” Then I announce that the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for the month of October is The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall by Gillian St. Kevern. It’s a twisty blend of gay gothic goodness that I’m sure you’ll all love.

In a conversation that was part of Big Gay Fiction Live, Jeff talks with Jordan L. Hawk and the creators of the Widdershins Roleplaying Game, including Shane A. M. Matheson, Sarah Kennedy and Tytiana Browne. They discuss why Jordan’s Whyborne & Griffin series was ideal to turn into an RPG, what lovers of the book series can expect and what it was like to play the game the very first time. The team also revealed details of the game’s Kickstarter campaign, which runs through October.

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Big Gay Fiction Book Club: St. Nacho’s by Z.A. Maxfield

Jeff and I take a trip in the gay romance way back machine for a visit to the California seaside town of Santo Ignacio in Z.A. Maxfield’s emotional romance, St. Nacho’s.

As always, in this deep dive discussion there are spoilers ahead.

If you’ve read this wonderful book, we’d love to hear what you think in the comments.

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Book Recommendations: Fall 2020 – BGFP episode 260

Jeff and I start this week’s show with news, including this month’s Big Gay Fiction Book Club episode dropping soon, BGFP becoming available on Amazon Music, Jeff’s appearance on The Introverts Corner, and the October 1 Big Gay Fiction Live episode featuring the launch of the Widdershins Role Playing Game on Kickstarter.

Then it’s on to recommendations as Jeff and I talk about what they’ve been watching recently, including some Broadway, Netflix series, and selections from the Cinema Diverse film festival. I review the feel-good romance Better than People by Roan Parrish.

Lisa from The Novel Approach and Jay from Joyfully Jay join Jeff to talk about some favorite books they’ve been reading, including selections from Aster Glenn Gray, Gregory Ashe, Samantha SoRelle, Alice Winters, Hailey Turner and Sam Burns.

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The Re-Release of a Classic Mystery Series With John Morgan Wilson – BGFP episode 258

Jeff reviews The Summer of Everything by Julian Winters and I review Second Helpings by Brandon Witt.

J. Scott Coatsworth talks about the re-release of his Liminal Sky sci-fi series as well as the new Innovation flash fiction anthology. He also discusses what he’s currently working on.

We celebrate the 25th anniversary of John Morgan Wilson’s Simple Justice. John speaks with Jeff about bringing this book, and the rest of the Benjamin Justice Mystery Series, back into print with ReQueered Tales. John also shares Justice’s origin story as well as what it was like to revise the book and the similarities between 1994 (when the book is set) and now.

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