Big Gay Fiction Podcast

Jeff and I begin this wee’k episode talking about the return of Eastsiders on Netflix starting December 1. We continue with more TV and movies including the film Last Christmas, the premiere of the new Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, ABC presentation of The Little Mermaid Live and the USA Network series Treadstone (which stars newly out actor Brian J. Smith).

Natural Disaster by Erin McLellan and Heartsong by TJ Klune are reviewed this week.

Jeff welcomes Marshall Thornton back to the podcast to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Marshall’s Boystown series of mysteries. Marshall shares the origin of the series as well as some details about the upcoming 13th and final book. They also discuss the Pinx Video Mysteries series and Code Name: Liberty.

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Birthday’s for everybody this week!

Jeff and I open the show celebrating two birthdays: my advanced age and the podcast’s sprightly fourth year.

Jeff reviews Blood & Bitcoin by L.A. Witt. I review the delightful fake relationship romance Safe Harbor by H J Welch and The Secret of the Carrot Medallions, a graphic novel featuring Catherine Dair’s Skip and Pip characters.

Max Walker talks to Jeff about his latest book, Loosen Up and how he got involved in the Ace’s Wild series. They also discuss Max’s Stonewall Investigations and Stonewall Miami series, how he balances suspense and romance, as well as his journey from nearly being a doctor to becoming a full time author.

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Congratulations to the Top To BOTM Podcast on their two year anniversary and 50th episode!

Jeff and I briefly chat about what we’ll be doing at GRL, from lounge sessions to hosting Q&As. We even have a Facebook Live show planned that we’ll be doing with special guest Charlie David.

I review the historical paranormal The Harvest Moon by Joshua Ian.

Jeff interviews Ginn Hale about the just released Master of Restless Shadows, which is the final duology in the Cadeleonian series. Ginn talks about the origin of the series and the inspirations behind it. Ginn also discusses her process for world building, her love of plotting and what started her journey as a writer.

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There’s a terrific new podcast on the block! Jeff and I welcome GayRomance.Show: The MM Author Podcast to the gay romance podcast neighborhood and recommend everyone check it out. We also discuss the merits of Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Skatetown U.S.A.

We review the new Netflix series The Politician (it’s poignant, over-the-top and totally worth watching) and I kick off a month of Halloween inspired paranormal reviews with The Vampire’s Club Book 1 by X. Aratare.

Jeff talks to Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn about Goalie Interference. They discuss the real-life players and situations that inspired the books in the Hat Trick series and why the diverse characters in Goalie Interference are important to them. We also find out how they become hockey fans, what’s up next in the Hat Trick series and how their writing partnership works.

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Pour the champagne! We start this week’s show by celebrating the big surprise we received when the podcast made O: The Oprah Magazine’s list of “21 Best Book Podcasts.”

Jeff and I also wish everyone a happy International Podcast Day, welcome back The Queer Creative as they start season 2, and wish a happy Pride week to everyone celebrating with Druid City Pride in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (we were one of the sponsors!).

Jeff reviews Goalie Interference by Avon Gale & Piper Vaughn and Face the Music by K.M. Nuehold. Then I join Jeff to discuss and review King Me by Lucy Lennox.

Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author interviews kick off with Katey Hawthrone. Katey talks about her Superpowered Love and Witchy Boys series, her love of comic books and sci-fi and how she got started writing. She also discusses what she’s looking forward to at her first Coastal Magic.

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Jeff and I mention that if you’re into paranormal academy stories, you might be interested in the fun Netflix series The Order. Jeff reviews the historical romance A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian. I review the mystery The Amorous Attorney by Frank W. Butterfield and I’ve Got This by Louisa Masters.

Jeff and I talk to Louisa Masters about her new book I’ve Got This, the first in the Joy Universe series. Louisa tells us all about the book’s origins, the fun she had developing the theme park, and what’s coming next in the series. She also discusses Out of the Office, how she fell in love with romance and what else she’s working on.

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