Ep 448: Revisiting a Favorite: "Romancing the Rough Diamond" by Clare London
Release Date: 02/26/2024
Ep 470: Second Chances and Fake Dating with Julian Winters
Big Gay Fiction Podcast
Jeff & Will kick off the show with an announcement about the future of the podcast. Jeff also reviews "I Think They Love You" by Julian Winters. Julian discusses "I Think They Love You," his swoony and heartfelt adult rom-com debut featuring fake dating and second chances. He dives into the inspiration behind Denz and Braylon’s love story, the joys and challenges of writing rom-com tropes, and the deeply personal themes woven into the narrative. Plus, Julian talks about his recent YA royal romance "Prince of the Palisades" and reflects on his publishing journey, from debuting with...
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Ep 469: Cale Dietrich's YA, Gay Remix of "The Princess Diaries"
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Jeff & Will kick off the show talking about Jeff's favorite reads of 2024, which includes books by Brad Gooch, Gabe Cole Novoa, Frederick Smith, KT Hoffman, Freya Marske, Julian Winters, and Jeffrey K. Davenport. Jeff also reviews "Karaoke Queen" by Dominic Lim and "The Rules of Royalty" by Cale Dietrich. Cale also discusses "The Rules of Royalty," his queer YA royal rom-com that blends "The Princess Diaries" with romance. Cale shares the inspiration behind Jamie and Erik’s story, the fun of crafting royal traditions, and the writing character arcs that intertwine growth and romance....
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Holiday Bonus Episode: New Book Recs + Classic Movie Discussions
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Will announces his new pen name, William Gayheart, and his holiday novella, "Cookies for Christmas." Jeff & WIll recommend to holiday romances: "Deck the Hulls" by Kat Cassidy and "A Handyman for the Holidays" by Valerie Gomez. The guys also flashback to their in-depth discussions on the gay holiday romance films "The Christmas Setup" and "Dashing in December." Complete show notes for this bonus episode along with a transcript of the show are at . Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, December 16. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find...
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Ep 468: Revisiting a Holiday Classic: “All Through the Night” by Suzanne Brockmann
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Jeff & Will celebrate the gay romance holiday classic "All Through the Night" by Suzanne Brockmann, recently honored in "Time Magazine's" "50 Best Romances to Read Right Now." As part of the festivities, they revisit their 2017 interview with Suzanne, her husband Ed Gaffney, and son Jason T. Gaffney where they discuss the creation of Jules and Robin, the unforgettable couple from the "Troubleshooters" series. Then the guys dive into their thoughts on "All Through the Night" in a throwback to the 2020 Big Gay Fiction Book Club episode, revisiting one of their favorite holiday romances....
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Ep 467: Off to the Airport with Jeffrey K. Davenport
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Jeff & Will talk about Jeff's new holiday romance "Taking a Shot at Love," and recommend the movie "The Holiday Exchange." After Jeff reviews "Meet Me in the Sky" by Jeffrey K. Davenport, Jeffrey joins Jeff to discuss this rom-com that follows Billy and Michael, two stranded travelers whose unexpected six-day stay in the airport becomes a journey of mishaps, fun dates, and slow-burn connection. Jeffrey reveals his inspirations behind this unique setting, the things he imagined for his characters to do while they’re stuck, and the shift from his debut thriller to the new romance. He...
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Ep 466: M.A. Wardell and A.J. Truman Take Us to "Marshmallow Mountain"
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Jeff & Will kick off the show by celebrating the podcast's ninth anniversary! They also recommend the movie musical "Glitter and Doom." Jeff reviews "I'll Have What He's Having" by Adib Khorram and "Marshmallow Mountain" by M.A. Wardell and A.J. Truman. M.A. (aka Matt) and A.J. talk to Jeff about their first time collaboration for "Marshmallow Mountain." They discuss how they met and how online friendship turned into becoming co-writers. Matt and A.J. share the inspirations for Marsh and Data, how their writing styles for humor, emotions, and spiciness blended together, and how they went...
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Ep 465: Swordplay, Subterfuge, and Romance with Freya Marske
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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. Complete show notes for episode 465 along with a transcript of the show are at . Look...
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Ep 464: Revisiting a Favorite: "This Is Not a Horror Movie" by Sara Dobie Bauer
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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. Complete show notes for episode 464 along with a transcript of the show are at . Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, October 21. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at !
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Ep 463: Revisiting a Favorite: "Under His Protection" by LaQuette
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To kick off Fall, the guys revisit one of their favorite romances with a deep dive discussion of "Under His Protection" by LaQuette. Complete show notes for episode 463 along with a transcript of the show are at . Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, October 7. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at !
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Ep 462: In the Art Studio with Merry Farmer
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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. Complete show notes for episode 462 along with a transcript of the show are at . Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, September 23. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many...
info_outlineJeff & Will begin by recommending "Most Ardently" by Gabe Cole Novoa, which is a retelling of "Pride & Prejudice."
To wrap up Valentine's month, the guys take a deep dive on one of their all-time favorite romances, "Romancing the Rough Diamond" by Clare London.
Complete show notes for episode 448 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.
Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, March 11.
Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!