Episodes
Episode 134 – Keira Andrews Talks “Test of Valor,” Book & TV Reviews
Schooled, the second book in Jeff’s Codename: Winger series comes out on Tuesday, May 1.
Lizzy, the winner of the Mary Calmes giveaway is congratulated. R.L. and James are welcomed as new patrons.
Jeff & Will talk about TV they’ve been watching with the Riverdale take on Carrie: The Musical, Good Girls and Champions. Will discusses To Walk Invisible, a documentary on the Bronte Sisters, and Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.
Book reviews this week include Will’s take on Finding It by Devon McCormack & Riley Hart and Beyond the Sea by Keira Andrews. Meanwhile, Jeff looks at Keira’s Kidnapped by the Pirate.
Keira then joins the guys for an interview to talk about her latest, Test of Valor, as well as her origins in fanfic and what’s coming up next for her. Keira also has a giveaway for three listeners to win a copy of Valor on the Move, the first book in the Valor series.
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Episode 132 – Mary Calmes Talks “Twisted and Tied”
Jeff & Will remind everyone about the Autism Awareness Auction currently happening through the end of the month. They also discuss their April 21 and 22 appearances at the LA Times Festival of Books.
Will reads a special letter to listeners regarding diversity in the gay romance genre.
Will reviews Bearly Legal by Kiki Burrelli. Jeff talks about the recent audiobook release of City Boy by A.E. Wasp and narrated by Michael Pauley.
Mary Calmes stops by to talk about her latest book, Twisted and Tied, as well as how she got started in gay romance, her writing process and what’s still to come this year. She’s also got an audiobook giveaway for listeners.
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Episode 131 – Tammy Middleton Talks Autism Awareness Month Auction, Christina’s Baseball Book Recs
Jeff & Will look at some of the authors and exhibitors coming to the L.A. Times Festival of Books on April 21 and 22. They also remind listeners that Joyfully Jay’s paranormal theme week is running through April 14.
New patron Danielle is welcomed.
Christina from Christina’s Bookshelf recommends two books for baseball season: Love by Number by DJ Jamison and Bases Loaded by Sean Michael. She also talks about Campus Life, a choose your own adventure gay romance, by T.C. Orton.
Will reviews A Match for Mike by Jason & Ed Gaffney. Jeff reviews Swann’s Revenge by Shira Anthony and also discusses the audiobook of The Hockey Player’s Heart. The guys also review the recent NBC concert presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Tammy Middleton, who writes under the name T.M. Smith, is here with the details on this year’s Autism Awareness Month Auction, which runs through April 30. She also talks about her new book, Lover.
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Episode 130 – Markie & Jessica from Top To BOTM Podcast Interview, Book Reviews & MisCast
Jeff & Will discuss their second viewing of Love, Simon.
Their co-written book, The Hockey Player’s Heart, is now available as an audiobook performed by Finn Sterling. They’ve got a giveaway on the shownotes page for a lucky listener to win an Audible code for the book.
The guys will be at the upcoming L.A. Times Festival of Books on April 21 and 22. They’ll be doing a signing for their books and other fun stuff during that weekend.
In other news this week, Changing on the Fly: The Second Period charity anthology will disappear soon as the NHL season wraps up on April 7. Tammy Middleton’s Autism Awareness Month Auction is underway with lots of great items for authors and readers to bid on. It’s also Love Bytes Reviews Fifth Anniversary and Dani and her team have a ton of great giveaways planned to celebrate.
Jeff reviews the YA novel History is All You Left Me by Adam Sllvera, while Will reviews the romantic comedy Creating Clark by Jason T. Gaffney & Ed Gaffney. They also discuss some performances from MCC Theatre’s recent MisCast fundraiser.
Jessica & Markie from the Top to BOTM Podcast stop by to talk about their show, their reading influence and their love of the gay romance genre.
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Episode 129 – Jay from Joyfully Jay Previews Theme Week, Plus Bunnies, Silk & Wildes
Jeff & Will have completed their move and have news about Love, Simon, TJ Klune’s new YA trilogy, Romance Writer’s of America awards and Eastsiders.
New patrons Jennifer, Lita, Olivia, Jules and LizaStar are welcomed.
Will reviews books from K.C. Wells and A.R. Barley while Jeff has one from Lucy Lennox. The film Every Day and the new NBC series Rise are also discussed.
Jay from Joyfully Jay stops by to preview the site’s upcoming paranormal theme week, which begins April 9. She also recommends books by Lily Maxton, Morgan Brice and Lisa Henry & J.A. Rock. She also gives a shout out to Love, Simon.
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Episode 128 – Becky Albertalli Returns: More “Simon” Talk Plus “Upside” and “Leah”
Jeff & Will wish everyone a happy spring (or fall) this week.
Will reviews Game Point by M.J. O’Shea.
Jeff and Becky Albertalli continue their interview. Finishing up the discussion of Love, Simon they talk about the importance of a gay teen at the center of a big studio movie and her cameo. They also discuss books, including last year’s The Upside of Unrequited as well as the forthcoming Leah on the Offbeat.
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