Episodes

Episode 465 – Swordplay, Subterfuge, and Romance with Freya Marske

Jeff & Will recommend the BL drama Sunset Vibes, which streams on iQIYI. Jeff also reviews Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune and Swordcrossed by Freya Marske.

Freya joins Jeff to discuss Swordcrossed, a romantasy featuring a slow burn romance between a man trying to save his family’s business and the con artist he hires to stand up for him at his arranged marriage. She talks about the inspiration for the characters and the story, as well as the multi-year journey to getting the book published.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, November 4.

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Episode 464 – Revisiting a Favorite: “This Is Not a Horror Movie” by Sara Dobie Bauer

To celebrate Halloween month, Jeff & Will revisit one of their favorite romances/horror stories with a discussion of This Is Not a Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, October 21.

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Episode 463 – Revisiting a Favorite: “Under His Protection” by LaQuette

To kick off Fall, the guys revisit one of their favorite romances with a deep dive discussion of Under His Protection by LaQuette.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, October 7.

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Episode 462 – In the Art Studio with Merry Farmer

Jeff & Will recommend the BL drama Love Sea, which streams on iQIYI.

Merry Farmer talks about Thrown, the first book in The Art of Love series. Merry discusses the real-life inspirations behind the series, and about her shift to writing contemporary romance. She also shares what’s coming up in her Omegaverse stories, and she’s got book recommendations.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, September 23.

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Episode 461 – Mysteries, Corgis, and Ghosts on “Pride Street” with T. Thorn Coyle

Jeff & Will discuss what they’ve been reading and watching recently, including Elite on Netflix, Joanna Lumley’s Britain on Amazon Prime, My Stand-In on iQIYI, and Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters.

Cozy Mystery Month continues with author T. Thorn Coyle talking about the Pride Street Paranormal series, including two new books coming out this fall—Hairspray Horror and Dandy Distress. Thorn shares the inspirations for Garrett and John, the corgis Marsha and Klaus, and the ghost Adam. We also find out about their other series, which all include elements of magic and justice, and their latest non-fiction book for authors.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, September 9.

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Episode 460 – Frank Anthony Polito’s Cozy Haunted House Mystery

Cozy Mystery Month begins with author Frank Anthony Polito as he talks about Haunted to Death, the third book in the Domestic Partners in Crime series. Frank discusses mixing a cozy mystery with a haunted house story, the fun of writing PJ and JP, and how the story draws inspiration from where he lives. We also get some details on what he’s got planned for a fourth book, along with some reading and listening recommendations.

Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, August 26.

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