Big Gay Fiction Podcast

Jeff and I are pleased to announce that the May Big Gay Fiction Book Club Selection is Breaking Bonds by Ari McKay.

Authors Gregory Ashe and C.S. Poe join us to talk about their Auden & O’Callaghan Mystery series, including the latest in the series A Friend in the Fire. Greg and Carroll talk about how their collaboration began, the inspirations for Sam and Rufus, and what their writing process looks like. We also find out about the romance convention crossover between the Snow & Winterand Borealis books, as well as what’s coming next for both of them. Of course, we also get book recs, and Carroll recommends a very unexpected title.

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This month, Jeff and I give you all the details about the charming, food-filled, small town romance Striking Sparks by Ari McKay. Our two heroes are competing against one another on a reality cooking show. Who will win best BBQ and will they fall in love in the process? 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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Before diving into this week’s author interview, Jeff and I talk about two streaming musicals we’ve recently enjoyed: The Last Five Years and [title of show]. 

Spencer Spears joins us to discuss his brand new series, Rebel Hearts, which is a spin off of the Murphy Brothers series. Spencer shares why he decided to continue writing about characters living on Summersea Island, and why he loves to write and read series. He also talks about writing three holiday stories in 2020, how he got started writing romance, and that a camboy romance is something he really wants to write.

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Spring awards season has arrived. Jeff and I want to congratulate the finalists of the Romance Writers of America Vivian Award, including two authors of m/m romance who’ve written some of our favorite books from the last couple of years, LaQuette for Under His Protection and Philip William Stover for There Galapagos My Heart.

Author Anna Zabo joins us to talk about Cinnamon Roll, their installment in the Bold Brew shared universe series. Zabo shares the origins of characters Max and Tom and how they wanted to write a BDSM story that was full of kindness. They also share what’s coming up for them later this year, including some much anticipated sequels. Plus they have a book recommendation.

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Jeff and I kick things off this week with a discussion of some movies we’ve watched recently. We really loved the HBO documentaryTina, the comedy Late Night starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson, the kick-ass Amy Poehler-directed Moxie, and documentary The Last Blockbuster.

We also have a few book reviews, including Infinity Reaper by Adam Silvera, The Gentleman and the Lamplighter by Summer Devon, A Friend in the Dark by Gregory Ashe & C.S. Poe, Bridesmates by Sydney Smyth, and Schooling the Jock by Eli Easton & Tara Lain.

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Robbie Couch talks with Jeff about his debut young adult novel, The Sky Blues. Robbie shares the inspiration for main character Sky, Sky’s friends, and the fictional Michigan town where this rom-com / mystery story takes place. We also find out Robbie’s author origin story, what’s coming next, and there’s also a book recommendation.

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