Big Gay Fiction Podcast

‘Out of Uniform’ with Annabeth Albert – BGFP episode 115

Jay from Joyfully Jay discusses best of 2017 books, holiday stories (including ones with a Hanukkah setting) as well as new titles she’s been reading.

Jeff reviews A Day Makes by Mary Calmes while I review Wild Trail by A.M. Arthur, Desperately Seeking Santa by Eli Easton and Finding Home by Garett Groves.

We interview the charming and talented Annabeth Albert. She has the scoop on her latest book, Wheels Up, as well as what’s happening in her other series. Plus she talks about her author inspirations, the first gay romances she read and what’s coming in 2018.

All this and more can be found at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

From ‘Love and Luck’ to ‘Top 2 BOTM’ – BGFP episode 114

Jeff and congratulate the recent winner of the Rainbow Awards, plus we discuss the recently launched Top 2 BOTM Podcast, the 12 Days Before Christmas MM Historical Fiction Blowout (which starts December 12) and the ongoing Rainbow Advent Calendar event.

Lisa from The Novel Approach talks about holiday romances from RJ Scott, the late Paul Alan Fahey’s Rainbow Award winning book as well as an advance look at her Best of 2017, including books by Soren Summers and Steve Berman.

I review In Case of Emergency by Keira Andrews, Three Under the Christmas Tree by Silvia Violet and both us talk about Needing a Little Christmas by Silvia Violet and narrated by Sean Crisden. Jeff then gives his own take on Up for the Challenge by Riley Hart & Devon McCormack, which I loved and reviewed in a previous episode.

Jeff interviews Erin Kyan, creator of the Love & Luck Podcast, about this unique romance that unfolds in a series of voice mails between Jason and Kane, two Australians who fall in love and discover they have some magic abilities.

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Talking New Eastsiders and More Holiday Book Recs – BGFP episode 113

Jeff and I were guests on Rachael Herron’s How Do You Write? podcast, which is the first time we’ve talked about our writing journeys and collaboration.

I review The Perfect Match by Matt Burlingame. Switching to TV, we review the CW superhero crossover event Crisis on Earth X, Barbra Streisand’s Netflix concert The Music, The Mem’ries, The MagicWhere the Bears Are season six and Eastsiders season three.

Kit Williamson and John Halbach stop by to talk about Eastsiders season three with some behind the scenes scoop plus they discuss their new website, Where Gentlemen Go, and what’s coming up next for them.

All this and more can be found at BigGayFictionPodcast.com!

Holiday Book Reviews and an Interview with McCormack & Hart – BGFP episode 112

On December 1st, Jeff and I reveal the cover for The Hockey Player’s Heart, the book we co-wrote, on Love Bytes Reviews. There’ll be a giveaway for people to take advantage of as well. We jointly review A Home for the Holidays by Joe Cosentino and narrated by Joel Leslie. I review Santa’s Naughty Helper by Ari McKay and Up for the Challenge by Devon McCormack and Riley HartJeff discusses, Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman as well as Wait for Me by Kris Jacen.

We sit down with Devon and Riley in an interview that was recorded at October’s GayRomLit retreat. Devon and Riley talk about how they started writing together, what’s coming up next year and much more. There’s a bonus reel with even more from the interview.

All this and more can be found at BigGayFictionPodcast.com!

A Visit From Charlie Cochet – BGFP episode 111

Jeff & I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving before briefly recapping our week. I offer reviews of Cowboys Don’t Ride Unicorns by Tara Lain, Vampire Claus by Robert Winter and Coming Home by Garett Groves. Jeff meanwhile talks about Hell & High Water, the first book in Charlie Cochet’s THIRDS series.

Jeff and I, along with Some of the podcast’s Patreon supporters, share books we are thankful for.

Jeff interviews Charlie Cochet to discuss this week’s release of Tried & True, the final book in the THIRDS series featuring Dex & Sloane. She also chats about the December release of The King’s Courage and what’s coming up in 2018.

All this and more can be found at BigGayFictionPodcast.com!

J. Scott Coatsworth and the Beginning of the Holiday Season – BGFP episode 110

It’s that time of year again… HOLIDAY NOVELLAS!!!

I review Hot Mall Santa by A.J. Truman, Line in the Sand by Ari McKay and Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman. Jeff reviews Turtles all the Way Down by John Green. Turning to music Jeff talks about new albums from Kelly Clarkson and Kyle Riabko and this season of The Voice is also discussed.

J. Scott Coatsworth drops by to chat about his new novel The Stark Divide and talks about what’s new at Queer SciFi, Queer Romance Ink and new blog tour service, Other Worlds Ink.

All this and more can be found in the latest episode at BigGayFictionPodcast.com!