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Jeff & Will talk about movies they've watched recently: the HBO documentary “Tina,” “Late Night” with Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson, the Amy Poehler-directed “Moxie,” and documentary “The Last Blockbuster.” They also have 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. Complete shownotes for episode 302 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will update listeners on their 100 Day Projects. Jeff also talks about the dance programs they've watched recently. 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 places. We also find out Robbie's author origin story, what's coming next, and there's also a book recommendation. Complete shownotes and transcript for episode 301 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will celebrate 300 episodes of the podcast and make a big announcement about the show's future. They also discuss their happiness at the return of “The Great Pottery Throwdown” to HBO Max, and the queer representation in season 4. Jeff talks with debut author Everina Maxwell about her sci-fi adventure romance “Winter's Orbit.” They discuss Everina's inspiration for Prince Kiem and Count Jainan as well as how Everina balanced the romance, sci-fi, and suspense elements. She also talks about the story's earlier incarnation on Archive of Their Own, what got her started as a writer, and what's still to come. Everina also has a book recommendation. Complete shownotes for episode 300 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

The Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection for April is announced: “Striking Sparks” by Ari McKay. The guys also share the news of a new online book convention called IQARUS as well as a new fiction podcast from JC Calciano, “Steamy Stories.” Jeff & Will discuss books they're looking forward to in April, including titles by Rebecca James, Annabelle Greene, Jaxon Knight, and Kris Ripper along with two anthologies, “Taking a Chance” and “Fables Retold.” Jeff also reviews “The Sky Blues” by Robbie Couch and Will reviews his re-read of “Served Hot” by Annabeth Albert. Complete shownotes and transcript for episode 299 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

The guys celebrate some Christmas cheer as they discuss the recently announced Netflix gay romance holiday movie. Jay from the Joyfully Jay and Lisa from The Novel Approach share some of their favorite books from the past few months, including titles by Tal Bauer, Con Riley, KJ Charles, C.S. Poe, Kat Silver and Jordan L. Hawk. They also shout out books from Layla Reyne and Jenn Burke that they are looking forward to. Complete shownotes for episode 298 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

They guys take a moment to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Big Gay Fiction Book Club. This month, Jeff & Will talk about the charming, pottery-themed romance “Throwing Hearts” by N.R. Walker. As always, in our book club discussions there are spoilers ahead. Complete shownotes and transcript for episode 297 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

The guys congratulate the authors who are finalists in the gay romance category for the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards: Adriana Herrera, Lance Ringel, Felice Stevens, Erin Colleen McRae & Racheline Maltese, and Cat Sebastian. They also give kudos to podcast guest L.C. Rosen for his finalist nod in the LGBTQ Young Adult category. N.R. Walker joins us to talk about her latest book, “Bossy.” In addition, we discuss “Throwing Hearts,” which is this month's Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection, and the continuation of her “Imago” series that was released earlier this year. She also shares how characters come to her, and the occasionally surprising results. The discussion wraps up with some book recommendations. Complete shownotes for episode 296 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

In this episode full of reviews, Jeff looks at the first two books in the “Vino & Veritas” series, “Featherbed” by Annabeth Albert and “Heartscape” by Garrett Leigh. He also talks about the romantic comedy “Revenge of the Brobot” by JC Calciano. Will has three historical novellas with Ava March's “Object of His Desire” and “Pleasures of Somerville Park,” plus Eden Blake's “One Good Lord Deserves Another.” Complete shownotes and transcript for episode 295 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will talk about two series on HBO Max they've enjoyed: the AIDS drama “It's a Sin” and the high school dramedy “Generation.” Jeff reviews Layla Reyne's romantic suspense “Queen's Ransom” as well as Eden Finley & Saxon James's jock/nerd romance “Power Plays & Straight A's.” Will reviews “Caught Looking” by Adriana Herrera and “Deja Vu” by Lawrence I. Hill. Complete shownotes and transcript for episode 294 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff talks about two things he's been into recently: The 25th Anniversary celebration for the musical “Rent,” and Queen Latifah in the reboot of “The Equalizer.” Will shouts out some TV shows we love that are returning this spring. In February, Jeff hosted a conversation with Philip William Stover for Doylestown Bookshop in Doylestown, PA. Philip discusses the “Seasons of the New Hope” series, which is set a few miles from Doylestown, and the new book “The Beautiful Things Shoppe.” Philip shares why he set the series in New Hope and his connection to the town, and what he would sell if he had a store like The Beautiful Things Shoppe. He also has some book recommendations. Complete shownotes for episode 293 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will congratulate TJ Klune and V.E. Schwab for the nominations their books received in the 26th Annual Audie Awards. Joshua Ian is here with the scoop on "Manchester Lake," the latest book in the "Darkly Enchanted Romance" series. Joshua discusses why he loves gothic romance and what draws him to the Edwardian era. In addition, he talks about his contemporary romance alter ego Lawrence I. Hill, how he got started writing, and authors that have inspired him. Plus, Joshua shares a couple of book recommendations. Complete shownotes for episode 292 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will announce the March Big Gay Fiction Book Club Selection: N.R. Walker's “Throwing Hearts.” They also talk about the upcoming Rainbow Space Magic virtual con. Adam Silvera joins Jeff to talk about the “Infinity Cycle” series, and the new book “Infinity Reaper.” Adam discusses how the books have evolved from outline to finished story and that after publishing four contemporary young adult books, writing urban fantasy was actually a return to his roots. He also shares a few details about the forthcoming book sequel to “What If It's Us,” the book he co-wrote with Becky Albertalli. Adam offers a book recommendation too. Complete shownotes for episode 291 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will talk about the incredible new adult, contemporary romance “Awkward Love” by Riley Hart. As always, in this deep dive discussion there are spoilers ahead. Complete shownotes for episode 290 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Authors from the new “Magic Emporium” paranormal/urban fantasy series are here to talk about the 12 book, shared universe. Meghan Maslow tells us how she came up with the series idea and how 13 authors came to create their stories within the universe. Four “Emporium” authors, Kim Fielding, Eliot Grayson, Jacki James and Rhys Lawless, join in to talk about their books in the series and their approaches to working with the magical store. We also get the lowdown on what goes on inside the store's breakroom! Complete shownotes for episode 289 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Garrett Leigh joins us to talk about her new books. This week “Unforgotten,” a second chance, roommates to lovers story, is released and Garrett shares how the story of Billy and Gus came to be. We also talk about her involvement with the “Vino & Veritas” series and her book “Heartscape” that comes out in March. The book “Redemption” is also getting sequels later this year and she'll discuss what brought her back to that story. Plus we find out what started her writing, her favorite tropes and a series she thinks everyone should read. Complete shownotes for episode 288 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

This episode kicks off with some news. Jeff will host a live virtual event for Doylestown Bookshop with author Philip William Stover, Will started the 100 Stories 100 Day project, and Jeff will be re-releasing “Love's Opening Night.”  The guys recommend some TV and movies they've recently enjoyed: new movie “Breaking Fast,” the Netflix series “Gameboys,” reality competition show “Blown Away,” and the documentary “The Bee Gees: How to Mend a Broken Heart.” Jeff & Will also review “The Beautiful Things Shoppe” by Philip William Stover, “Rendezvous in Paris” by Merry Farmer, “Winter's Orbit” by Everina Maxwell, “Grumpy Bear” by Slade James, and “Infinity Son” by Adam Silvera. Complete shownotes for episode 287 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff talks to author Riley Hart about three of her books: “Awkward Love,” which is also the February Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection, “Beautiful and Terrible Things,” and the forthcoming “Finding Ian.” Riley shares her love of flawed characters, strong friend groups and found family as well as what got her started writing. She's also got some book recommendations and details on what's coming later this year. Complete shownotes for episode 286 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will travel back to the Regency era with the romance mystery/suspense novel “An Unseen Attraction” by KJ Charles. As always, in this deep dive discussion there are spoilers ahead. Complete shownotes for episode 285 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Nick J. Russo joins us to talk about how drumming in a band was his gateway to becoming an audiobook narrator. He also discusses why he loves romances, the wide range of books he voices, and what his favorite sub-genres are. Nick also has the scoop on some of his latest releases as well as what's coming up next.  Complete shownotes for episode 284 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome Zoë & Kelsey from the “Tea & Strumpets” podcast to talk about historical romance. The conversation ranges from why historicals can provide an escape, their favorite tropes in the genre along with some of their favorite books featuring m/m and f/f pairings. Of course, the hit Netflix regency romance “Bridgerton” is also discussed.  Complete shownotes for episode 283 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!