Episodes

Big Gay Fiction Podcast – Episode 69 – Foster Bridget Cassidy Discusses Debut, Lisa Offers Books Recs, Oscars, Tropes & More!

Jeff talks about zero word counts, editing, cover reviews and getting logos for the series he’ll debut this spring.

This week’s new patrons–Juli-Anna, Patty and Theodore–are welcomed.

Foster Bridget Cassidy talks about her debut novel Pipelines in Paradise, which is part of States of Love series from Dreamspinner Press.

With only a week left in the Valentine’s Day Gay Romance Paperback giveaway, Jeff & Will review some of the favorite tropes we’ve heard from listeners. In addition the guys also congratulate some of their favorite Oscar nominated films, talk about the premiere of Riverdale and the hilarious comedy/mystery series Where the Bears Are.

Lisa from The Novel Approach stops by to talk about books from Peter Styles and Cat Sebastian.

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Big Gay Fiction Podcast – Episode 68 – Jordan L. Hawk Interview, Movies & More

The show is now the proud sponsor of a shelf in the LGBTQ section of The Ripped Bodice bookstore. If you’re in the L.A. area be sure to cheek it out.

This week’s new patrons–SB and David–are welcomed.

The new Facebook Group, This Gay Book I loved, started by author Michael Jensen, is discussed. Jeff & Will review the films Hidden FiguresFlorence Foster Jenkins and their re-watch of The Geography Club.

Jordan L. Hawk talks about her latest book, Undertow, which is part of the Whyborne & Griffin universe. She also reveals what’s on her release schedule for 2017, some fascinating research she’s done for her books and much more.

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Big Gay Fiction Podcast – Episode 67 – Writing Updates, Book Reviews, “Holiday Inn,” Dani from Love Bytes with Best of 2016 & more

Jeff kicks off the show by updating listeners on all the writing projects he’s worked on in the past week as well as his invitation to take part in the 2017 edition of the Changing on the Fly anthology.

This week’s new patrons–Alicia, Marcia, Sherrylynn, Lissa and Feliza-Rose–are welcomed.

Jeff reviews books from Avon Gale and T.A. Chase while Will reviews one from Rayna Vause. Then they talk about the recent Broadway HD live stream of Holiday Inn as well as the TV shows Star, The Wall and Match Game.

Dani from Love Bytes Review stops by with some of her top book picks from 2016.

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Big Gay Fiction Podcast – Episode 66 – Richard Compson Sater Interview, DC’s “Love is Love” Anthology, Valentine’s Giveaway & More

Jeff kicks off the show with a recap of his writing week and is so far sticking to his goals for 2017. He also recaps the end of the Love’s Opening Night blog tour.

New patrons Amy, Anne, Eileen, Ellen and Laura are thanked for their support. The new Valentine’s Day Gay Romance Paperback Giveaway is also unveiled.

Jeff & Will review the film La La Land as well as the DC Comic’s anthology Love is Love that benefits Equality Florida’s fund for victims, survivors and families of the Pulse nightclub shooting. Will also talks about AJ & Magnusanother comic he’s recently discovered.

Jeff interviews debut novelist Richard Compson Sater, the writer of Rank, which was one of Jeff’s favorite books from 2016.

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Big Gay Fiction Podcast – Episode 65 – 2017 Goals, Book Reviews, Yuri on Ice & More

Jeff and Will wish everyone a happy new year and recap the good release that Love’s Opening Night had. They also introduce Patreon as a way for show listeners to support the podcast with a monthly pledge.

The guys talk about their goals for 2017, including writing, the podcast and trips they’re looking forward to in the new year.

Will reviews a book by Heidi Cullinan while Jeff reviews titles from Brent Hartinger and Avon Gale. They both review Star Wars: Rogue One and Yuri On Ice.

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Big Gay Fiction Podcast – Episode 64 – Avon Gale Interview, “Love’s Opening Night” Release, 2016 in Books & More

Jeff and Will start off the final episode of 2016 by wishing everyone a happy holiday week.

Jeff talks about getting back to work on the second book in the Codename: Winger series as well as some work that was done on the co-writing project that’s in progress. He also discusses this week’s release of Love’s Opening Night and Will does a brief interview to get the lowdown on the book. There’s also a giveaway for podcast listeners this week to win an ebook copy.

The guys spend a few minutes talking about the books they read in 2016. Among the authors whose work they call out are: Kindle Alexander, Shira Anthony, Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, Jeff Garvin, Michael Vance Gurley, TJ Klune, Devon McCormack, Jordan Nasser and Richard Compson Sater. They also looked at how many books they read compared to their goals.

Avon Gale stops by to talk about her new book, Whiskey Business, which is part of Dreamspinner’s States of Love series. She also reveals what’s coming up next in 2017, including the next Scoring Chances book.

Following the interview, Jeff reviews Whiskey Business as well as two new adult books from Brent Hartinger.

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