Big Gay Fiction Podcast

Jeff and I kick off the show with the announcement of the Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for the month of October: This Is Not a Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer.

We talk about four musicals they’ve watched recently: Diana on Netflix, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on Amazon Prime, Come From Away on Apple, and Dear Evan Hansen at the movies.

Books coming in the first half of October are previewed (GAH so many AMAZING books!) including titles by Casey Cox, May Archer, Macy Blake, KD Casey, J.M. Dabney, Farhad J. Dadyburjor, Amiee Nicole Walker, and Briar Prescott. Jeff and I also review their recent reads: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, Drawing Lines by Jeris Jean, and Busy Ain’t the Half Of It by Frederick Smith & Chaz Lamar Cruz.

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Jeff and I dive into the second book in the Walker Boys series from Ari McKay as we talk about Breaking Bonds, a charming, food-filled romance set at a rustic hotel. Can the resort owner and the big-time NYC chef find a way to make it work? As always, in our book club discussions there are spoilers ahead so keep that in mind if you haven’t read the book yet.

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Jeff and I shout out the upcoming charity anthology Love Is All, which features several m/m authors (including Jeff) and benefits the National Center for Transgender Equality. Jeff discusses his experience of listening to audiobook narrator Kirt Graves record the Codename: Winger series for its release the summer.

I fill everybody in on Hudson Lin’s new book Hard Sell. Jeff interviews Lin, who gives us the scoop on the new book, and her plans for continuing the Jade Harbour Capital series. She also shares how she got started writing, her love of scenes involving food, and why romance is the best genre. We also learn about her World of Stories podcast and the Queers of Colour website.

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Jeff and I shout out the new FX documentary series Pride.

After Jeff reviews Coaching the Nerd, the second book in Eli Easton and Tara Lain’s Nerds vs. Jocks series, he chats with Eli and Tara. This is the first time either author has collaborated, and they talk about how they came together, figured out what the Nerds vs. Jocks series would be, and the stories each of the three couples would have. They also discuss what’s coming up next, including more co-written books, and some of the difficulties working solo again. Plus, they share a book recommendations.

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Jeff and I discuss the televised return to the ballrooms of Pose on FX and Legendary on HBO Max. They also look at the Pride issue of The Knot magazine featuring Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughn.

Author / Screenwriter / Director JC Calciano talks about Revenge of the Brobot, his latest book which continues his Steam Room Stories universe. In our fun and enlightening interview, we learn how Steam Room Stories got started a dozen years ago, the new Steamy Stories Podcast, and what got him started telling stories across multiple mediums.

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Jeff and I talk about how happy we are to find m/m romance and LGBTQ+ YA books at their local Barnes & Noble and Target stores. They also discuss some comfort television, including HGTV’s feel-good renovation show, Bargain Block and Nick’s hilarious family puppet fantasy adventure, The Barbarian and the Troll.

We highlight some of the books we are looking forward to in May: A Husband for Hartwell by J.A. Rock and Lisa Henry, May the Best Man Win by ZR Ellor, The Guncle by Steven Rowley, Playing the Palace by Paul Rudnick, Hard Sell by Hudson Lin, and Just A Little Mischief by Merry Farmer.

Reviews wrap up the show as Jeff talks about Silent Knight  by Layla Reyne and Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo. I take a look at Temple by Avril Ashton.

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