Bookmarked and Busy: A Fanfic Appreciation Podcast

Waffle host Arezou is joined by romance author Chloe Angyal — courtesy of Bookmarked and Busy host Ren's bookstore, The Romance Era Bookshop — to discuss Chloe's latest romance novel Pointe of Pride.They talk enemies-to-lovers, the importance of showing the painful parts of ballet alongside the beautiful ones, writing romance about chronic pain, and why Center Stage is the definitive ballet movie.CW: pelvic pain, death/injury from fire. Follow Chloe on Instagram and find her books here.Follow along with Ren's book store on Instagram and find Arezou on Twitter and Instagram.Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by V to talk the Adam Driver Burberry ad, favorite tags, and remaining dedicated to one ship.Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Supreme Leaders Guide, The Prince and the Pegger, Stuck, The Bucket, Better the Devil You Know, Writing on Red StringsMind the Tags: monsterfucking, brief mentions of ABONotes:Follow our guest on AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Sarah to talk about writing Arcane fanfic, historical AUs, and the process of in-depth researchAuthors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Bella Ragazza | Beautiful Girl, Lover's Carvings, The Lotus and the Sun, The Rapid Imagination of a Lady, The Brat and the Monster, Take Me Out, Shining Under Red Hot LightsMind the Tags: Age Gap, Stepparent-type ship, death of family member irlNotes:Sarah is anonymous, please do not out her.Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Tate to talk about the volatility of fandom after The Force Awakens, exploring a queer side of Reylo and his writing processAuthors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Aviendha69, Lover's CarvingMind the Tags: Notes:Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Megan to talk about Harry Potter fan fiction, Reylo canonverse vs. AUs, her writing process and using real life inspiration.Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: mzladybird, Electric Feel, Nothing to No One, Party, Vinyl Sites Mentioned: Harry Potter Sacred Text, Potterless Podcast, Fangasm PodcastMind the Tags: Notes:Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Loki to talk about getting into fanfic via tweet fics, reading published Reylo fics, the Loki fandom, Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Are You Satisfied?Mind the Tags: brief passing mention of ABONotes:Loki is anonymous, please do not tweet at her to reveal her identity!Follow our guest on TwitterFollow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Entropyyy to talk about writing Reylo AUs, her Adam Driver corner at work, and what makes reading fan fiction so accessible.Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Kohelet 3:16 (Call Me Cab), TrophyMind the Tags: underage daddy kink, underage, breeding kink, dub con, ABO, lactation kink, abortion mentions in regards to fundraising, incest ship (Daemyra specifically), Notes:Entropyyy is anonymous, please do not tweet at her to reveal her identity!Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Michelle to talk finding a community with your online fandom friends, ASMR and fic, and .Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Sunshine & City Lights, Repetition, Love You Goodbye, CreepMind the Tags: ABO, sugar daddy, darkfic, Notes:Michelle is anonymous, please do not tweet at her to reveal her identity!Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary:This week Ren is joined by Mal to talk about writing darkfic, the difficulty in getting non-con published, and her writing process.Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: That Love Thing, PleasereyloMind the Tags: Mentions throughout of non-con, underage, breeding kink, torture porn, age difference, sexual assault, ABO, forced pregnancyNotes:Mal is anonymous, please do not tweet at her and reveal her identity!Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on Ko-Fi!Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Cello to talk about Adam Driver movies, Cello's art process, and her AITAF marathon fundraiser. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://twitter.com/altocello/status/1565136932837150720?s=20&t=JZVm1zQW9s78kOykb9AH1A (Grumpy Adam Art Thread), https://archiveofourown.org/works/39173157 (What Belongs To Me), https://archiveofourown.org/works/36667102/chapters/91463671 (Time Will Tell), https://archiveofourown.org/works/36545083 (The Omega Experience), https://archiveofourown.org/works/22873051 (Near Kinsman), https://archiveofourown.org/works/35714980 (Consolation), https://archiveofourown.org/series/2737678 (The Sunberryverse) Mind the Tags: Spiders, The Last Duel Notes: Follow our guest on her https://www.altocello.com/ (website), https://twitter.com/altocello (Twitter), https://archiveofourown.org/users/altocello/pseuds/altocello (AO3) and https://www.instagram.com/altocello/ (Instagram) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Sara to talk about early fandom life, the appeal of GingerRose, and keeping canon personalities in AU fics. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39042120/chapters/97660728 (Finer Things), https://twitter.com/lilithsaur (Lillith), https://archiveofourown.org/works/22408717 (the kingdom of dirt), https://archiveofourown.org/works/36729850 (oh conscience (where will you carry me)), https://archiveofourown.org/works/22039210/chapters/52598869 (Patron Saint of Lost Causes) Mind the Tags: mentions of dub-con/non-con, mentions of child abuse towards the end (52:00-54:00 approx) Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/sarasjustpeachy (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/Leggies/works (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Grace to talk finding Reylo via other fandoms, seasonal fan fiction, and the appeal of Darklina. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/32997400 (With Arms Wide Open), https://archiveofourown.org/works/34974937/chapters/87103783 (To Market To Market), https://archiveofourown.org/works/34392154 (We Shouldn't), https://twitter.com/chibiReylo (chibiReylo), https://twitter.com/Jenofthemidwest (Jenofthemidwest), https://archiveofourown.org/works/40760550/chapters/102135063 (What It Means to be Human) Mind the Tags: brief mentions of daddy kink, ABO, non-con, discussion of explicit monster-fucking, breeding kink, mentions of abortion funding (in terms of real world fundraising) Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/SundayWolfSong (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/SundayWolfSong/pseuds/SundayWolfSong (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Hannah to talk about falling in love with the clones, what goes into writing original characters, and the challenges of sticking closer to canon. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29542800 (A Cailín Came To Town), https://archiveofourown.org/users/chaosLydia/pseuds/chaosLydia (chaosLydia), https://archiveofourown.org/users/InkSplots/pseuds/InkSplots (InkSplots), https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Spark_Of_Hope/pseuds/A_Spark_Of_Hope (A_Spark_Of_Hope), https://archiveofourown.org/users/blackkat/pseuds/blackkat (BlackKat), https://archiveofourown.org/works/21651097 (Rough Day), https://archiveofourown.org/works/24835303/chapters/60074983 (The Devil is Fine) Mind the Tags: n/a Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/beskar_kyber15 (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/beskar_kyber15/pseuds/beskar_kyber15/works (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Rei to talk about Reylo pipeline ships, rockstar AUs, Grace Van Dien and Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/40224090/chapters/100749369 (Weak Creature), https://archiveofourown.org/works/40239666 (The special ingredient), https://archiveofourown.org/works/39954231/chapters/100051176 (The Little Lamb Who Swallows), https://twitter.com/tarzelladraws (@tarzelladraws), https://twitter.com/altocello (@altocello) Mind the Tags: brief mentions of breeding kink Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/symplyrei (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/reylolovely/pseuds/reylolovely (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Des to talk about the wonders of the Tumblr era, the power of Adam Driver, and discoveries as a fic reader. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/14333601/chapters/33078795 (The Sacred Texts), https://archiveofourown.org/works/13277745/chapters/30382020 (Lemon-hot Summer), https://archiveofourown.org/works/36667102/chapters/91463671 (Time Will Tell), https://archiveofourown.org/works/11785977/chapters/26577630 (Noli Me Tangere), https://archiveofourown.org/works/16511147/chapters/38673128 (All Our Days), https://archiveofourown.org/works/22191364/chapters/52980859 (My Heart Always Belonged To You) Mind the Tags: Mentions of underage in fic, daddy kink, Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/sofondabooks (Twitter). *Note: Please do not interact with Des with her real name* Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Amanda to talk Clydephelia, writing fics with Twitter prompts, and the challenge of writing text fics. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/tags/Clyde%20Logan*s*Ophelia%20(Hamlet)/works (The Clydephelia tag), https://twitter.com/mytbrisgrowing/status/1536801989484457985 (The Benefactor) Mind the Tags: Mentions of The Last Duel Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/mytbrisgrowing (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/myTBRisgrowing/ (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: In a special episode of Bookmarked and Busy, Ren is joined by Arezou to talk about Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians. They talk about how they came to the books, what their highlights were, and the world of Not-Hoth. Find Arezou's top ten list https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2021/7/28/so-what-is-ice-planet-barbarians-a-primer-and-a-top-ten (here). Note: Arezou did misremember Ruby Dixon's first two books. Her first books were the Bedlam Butchers Club series. Mind the Tags: Monsterfucking and breeding kink and human trafficking as part of the world of the book throughout. Mentions of sexual assault, and death of characters in the book. Notes: Find our guest on https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Spark_Of_Hope/pseuds/A_Spark_Of_Hope (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Earis to talk about fan fiction from an academic perspective, slash fanfic, and Reylo's mythic connections. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23743546/chapters/57022933 (A Path to Broken Stars), https://archiveofourown.org/works/30453609/chapters/75091830 (Under Different Stars), https://earisparticipates.dreamwidth.org/1362.html (Rec list for academia on fic) Mind the Tags: Incest shipping (at around 15:30-17:30), Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/archaelologog (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/earis/works (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Sophie to talk discovering fanart, engaging with fandom as a Mormon, and finding your limits within the fic you read Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29414568 (Lifeblood), https://archiveofourown.org/users/amybeegood/pseuds/amybeegood (Amybeegood), https://archiveofourown.org/users/ninepiecesofcrait/pseuds/ninepiecesofcrait (NinePiecesofCrait), https://archiveofourown.org/users/indiecisivepsych/pseuds/indiecisivepsych/works (indiecisivepsych) Mind the Tags: Discussion of BDSM/kink around 56:00, and age gaps/underage at around 58:00-1:00:00 Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/tarzelladraws (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/tarzelladraws/ (Instagram), https://www.redbubble.com/people/tarzelladrawing/shop (Redbubble), https://www.etsy.com/shop/tarzelladraws (Etsy) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Chaney to talk getting into Reylo fanfic during the pandemic, the process of writing Crossroads, and the fuel we get from Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley on social media. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/junkyardjeditrash/pseuds/junkyardjeditrash (junkyardjeditrash) Mind the Tags: mention of a parent having surgery, age difference, breeding kink, Notes: Follow our guest on https://archiveofourown.org/users/dachenabritta/pseuds/dachenabritta (AO3), https://twitter.com/dachenabritta (Twitter), https://www.etsy.com/shop/HairHeavenLosAngeles (Etsy). Find her book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZD2VN8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R2DC31EQMRYDM33VTCEQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 (here). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You can also support the show on https://ko-fi.com/bandbpod (Ko-Fi)! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Kyndall to talk following your passion, what makes a good Johnlock fic, and what they look for in a story. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://www.carnationbooks.com/sea (The Sea Ain't Mine Alone), https://www.amazon.com/Names-Dawn-C-L-Beaumont/dp/1948272571/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Names for the Dawn), https://archiveofourown.org/works/2729624 (Survival Strategies for the Domesticated British Butthole), https://archiveofourown.org/works/18826798/chapters/44675206 (Proving a Point), https://archiveofourown.org/users/AtlinMerrick/pseuds/AtlinMerrick (AtlinMerrick), https://archiveofourown.org/users/AtlinMerrick/pseuds/AtlinMerrick (Lockedinjohnlock), https://archiveofourown.org/users/Brainygiirl/pseuds/Kameo (Kameo) Mind the Tags: brief mentions of anal sex, rimming Notes: Follow our guest on https://archiveofourown.org/users/CumberCurlyGirl (AO3), https://www.redbubble.com/people/cumbercurlygirl/shop (Redbubble), https://twitter.com/CumberCurlyGirl (Twitter) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Sara to talk about Marvel fandom, shipping Clint/Laura/Natasha, and why gay polyamory will save the world. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/37729474/chapters/94194106 (Thin Ice), https://archiveofourown.org/works/34438606 (Opening The Door), https://archiveofourown.org/series/583411 (A Cord of Three Strands), https://archiveofourown.org/works/4705859 (She's My Cherry Pie), https://archiveofourown.org/works/4053391/chapters/9120604 (nor need we power or splendor), https://archiveofourown.org/users/kiss_me_cassie/pseuds/kiss_me_cassie (kiss_me_cassie) Mind the Tags: Discussions of infertility at approximately 52:30-55:00 Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/TheSaraRenee (Twitter), Tumblr and https://archiveofourown.org/users/paperairplanesopenwindows/works (AO3). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Addie to talk healing through fan fiction, the beauty of ambiguity in the Sherlock fandom, and how her husband inspires her work. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: MissHolmesLestrade, https://archiveofourown.org/works/37760374 (Lightning in a Bottle) Mind the Tags: Mentions of sexual abuse mostly at 10:00-12:30, mentions of real life drug use and alcoholism at 16:00-17:00 Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/221Addie (Twitter), Tumblr and on https://archiveofourown.org/users/221Addie/pseuds/221Addie (AO3). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Noor-Hal to talk about reading a variety of ships, how music plays a part in her writing process, and drawing from experience when plotting. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/38690679/chapters/96736683 (oh, the places you'll go) Mind the Tags: Brief mention of DDlg towards the end. Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/noorhal (Twitter) and on https://archiveofourown.org/users/hallieCB3/works (AO3.) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Hope to talk about writing through role play, giving love to the side characters, High Republic fan fiction, and the deep lore of Andrew Lloyd Weber's CATS. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Calipsan/pseuds/Calipsan (Calipsan), https://archiveofourown.org/works/14719869/chapters/34021230 (Alizrak), https://archiveofourown.org/users/darthsassacre/pseuds/darthsassacre (Darthsassacre), https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Spark_Of_Hope/pseuds/A_Spark_Of_Hope (A_Spark_Of_Hope), https://twitter.com/altocello (Altocello), https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/ (OhJoySexToy) Mind the Tags: Brief mentions of monsterfucking, ABO, dub con and non con Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/HopeMullinax (Twitter) and on https://archiveofourown.org/users/chaosLydia/works (AO3). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Merinda to talk about the Sherlock fandom, writing across fandoms, Mycroft/Lestrade, and to geek out about Critical Role. Authors/Fics mentioned: Shout out to the entire Mycroft/Lestrade fandom Mind the Tags: mentions of ABO throughout, mentions of divorce, pregnancy and difficulty conceiving at roughly the halfway point. Notes: Follow our guest on https://twitter.com/merindab (Twitter), find her fics https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tL4qVXkS96_VIaZe6XOaATbGN3Cq4gRjNLsVMYRGxbo/edit#gid=0 (here), and her published novel https://t.co/kGi6w9exgH (here). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Kat to talk about recording fanfic in audio format, having a stan twitter account, and what it takes to distinguish character voices. Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30878318 (Aftercare), https://archiveofourown.org/works/16145063/chapters/37722854 (Score) Mind the Tags: Brief mentions of explicit fics Notes: Find our guest on https://twitter.com/Ao3MotherKat (Twitter), https://archiveofourown.org/users/MotherKat (AO3), https://motherkatereloyshipper.tumblr.com (Tumblr), and commission her on https://ko-fi.com/motherkatk (Ko-Fi). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Maggie to talk about writing fanfic at an early age, scrubbing fic into original work and the beauty of monster-fucking. Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Spark_Of_Hope (A_Spark_of_Hope), https://archiveofourown.org/users/LovesBitca8/pseuds/LovesBitca8 (LovesBitca8) Mind the Tags: Mentions of monster-fucking, ABO, breeding kink Notes: Find our guest on https://twitter.com/maggieofthetown (Twitter) and on https://archiveofourown.org/users/hopelikethesun/pseuds/hopelikethesun (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Jill to talk about writing through personal trauma, and to deep dive into Jill's process and fics. Mind the Tags: Mentions of real life narcissistic abuse from about 5:30-6:00, mentions of in-story abuse throughout, mentions of pregnancy and contractually-obligated pregnancy throughout. Notes: Find our guest on Twitter and on https://archiveofourown.org/users/Jesna22/pseuds/Jesna22 (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Dr_Roslin to talk writing for Battlestar Galactica, writing M versus E, and the chaos of writing directly in AO3 Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27312070 (The Wolf at the Door), Mind the Tags: Mentions of monster-fucking, dub-con and non-con, ABO Notes: Find our guest on https://twitter.com/RandomBks (Twitter) and on https://archiveofourown.org/users/Dr_Roslin (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Em to talk writing Rey and Ben outside of typical Reylo conventions, the inclusion of queer characters in fic, and the beauty of OCs. Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Zabeta/pseuds/Zabeta (Zabeta), https://twitter.com/HuttSLeia/status/1364071285911924736?s=20&t=t5GFjTNfL5rfD3_rM_d6Dw (the Ruined by Reylo thread), https://archiveofourown.org/users/BenSoloHands/pseuds/BenSoloHands (BenSoloHands), Mind the Tags: Mentions of sex work in fiction, threesomes throughout, mentions of themes of suicide and of infant loss at 55:00-56:00 Notes: Find our guest on https://twitter.com/HuttSLeia (Twitter) and on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/users/RedRoseWhite/works (RedRoseWhite) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/WhiteRoseRed/pseuds/WhiteRoseRed (WhiteRoseRed) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week, Ren is joined by Temptress of Waikiki to talk about approaching fanfic as a reader, Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/mzladybird/pseuds/mzladybird (mzladybird), https://archiveofourown.org/works/22906183/chapters/54750709 (dark doom honey), https://archiveofourown.org/works/37760374/chapters/94276324 (lightning in a bottle), https://archiveofourown.org/works/21796579/chapters/52011994 (the heartbreak prince), https://archiveofourown.org/users/makeshiftcandy/pseuds/ebongawk (ebongawk), https://archiveofourown.org/users/infinitegalaxies/pseuds/infinitegalaxies (infinitegalaxies), https://archiveofourown.org/users/AteLala/pseuds/AteLala/works (AteLala) , https://archiveofourown.org/users/Blueyedgurl/pseuds/Blueyedgurl (Blueyedgurl), https://archiveofourown.org/users/Celia_and/pseuds/Celia_and (Celia_and), https://archiveofourown.org/users/hiddenreylo/ (hiddenreylo), https://archiveofourown.org/works/23180188/chapters/55484731 (Chasing Lightning), https://archiveofourown.org/works/36545083/chapters/91138651 (The Omega Experience), https://archiveofourown.org/users/feralsandgremlin/pseuds/feralsandgremlin (feralsandgremlin), https://archiveofourown.org/users/MaudeZbornak/pseuds/MaudeZbornak (MaudeZbornak), https://archiveofourown.org/works/26179915/chapters/63705580 (Silence in the Library), https://archiveofourown.org/works/28554765 (Fireball, Bojangles and Hot Derby Nights), https://archiveofourown.org/works/26174194/chapters/63689881 (I Am An Island, You Are An Ocean), https://archiveofourown.org/works/27263956/chapters/66607396 (Wanted Deadly Things), https://archiveofourown.org/works/32289586/chapters/80035996 (Deserving), https://archiveofourown.org/works/15281370/chapters/35449809 (House Arrest), https://archiveofourown.org/works/16602782 (Mitan, Midi), https://twitter.com/vtradescant2/status/1397726971623247877 (The Gator Prince), https://archiveofourown.org/users/AttackoftheDarkCurses/pseuds/AttackoftheDarkCurses (AttackoftheDarkCurses), https://archiveofourown.org/works/28335441/chapters/69422994 (Thorns), https://archiveofourown.org/works/29618985 (Before You Say I Do), https://archiveofourown.org/works/32185858 (Watch Me Ruin You) Mind the Tags: Mentions of ABO, sugar daddy, pregnancy, anal sex, throughout Notes: Find our guest on https://twitter.com/Temptressof26 (Twitter) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week, Ren is joined by Sami to talk about the sources of inspiration for writing, what it takes to refine your process, and about fics reaching a wider audience. Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Vittra/pseuds/Vittra (Vittra), https://archiveofourown.org/users/cinemariel/pseuds/cinemariel (cinemariel), https://archiveofourown.org/works/31509557/chapters/77947208 (Stupid Nerd), https://t.co/G8u4FAjBt9 (Wanted Deadly Things) Mind the Tags: Mentions of ABO starting at 15:45, mentions of age difference starting at 16:45, mentions of suicide 33:50-34:30, Notes: Find our guest Sami on https://twitter.com/DyadSqueal (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/DyadSqueal/pseuds/DyadSqueal (AO3). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 (this form) and Ren will be in touch! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week, Ren is joined by Lala to talk about getting into writing ABO, drawing from life experience - or not , fandom/life balance, and how much they love Adam Driver. Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/icryforbensolo/pseuds/icryforbensolo (icryforbensolo), https://archiveofourown.org/users/myTBRisgrowing/pseuds/myTBRisgrowing (myTBRisgrowing), https://archiveofourown.org/users/ElegyGoldsmith (ElegyGoldsmith), Mind the Tags: Discussion of ABO starts around 7:50 to about 17:00. Age difference starts at around 18:00. Mention of incest, non-con, underage at 29:25-31:00. Notes: Find our guest Lala on https://twitter.com/Ate_Lala_ (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/AteLala/pseuds/AteLala (AO3). Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Want to be a guest? Fill out this form and Ren will be in touch! https://tinyurl.com/2k5nrzk2 Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week, Ren is joined by Liz to talk about how she got into fan fiction, how she brings her personal experiences into her writing, and how fan fiction has helped her form a community she loves to be a part of. They also talk about her unexpected fanfic starting point: Peaky Blinders. Authors/Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36903001 (Oak & Iron), https://archiveofourown.org/users/Marauder23/pseuds/Marauder23 (Marauder23), https://archiveofourown.org/works/33726052/chapters/83826550 (little queen), https://archiveofourown.org/works/34504864/chapters/85881064 (of weeds and bastards) Mind the Tags: Discussion of ABO throughout. Around the 45 minute mark, there is mention of pregnancy and abortion with regards to tagging. From around the 47 minute mark to the 51 minute mark there is discussion of the themes around family addiction and abuse, and the author's fun Fine Print which touches on sexual assault. At the 65 minute mark, there is discussion of anal sex in writing and in life. Notes: Find our guest Liz on https://twitter.com/itsmzladybird (Twitter), https://mzladybird.tumblr.com (Tumblr) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/mzladybird/pseuds/mzladybird (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: This week, Ren is joined by Nikki to talk about ABO, Breylo, writing fic as a way to process emotions and real life, exploring darker themes in fanfiction and where the line is, and of course to geek out about the man himself, Adam Driver. Authors mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/OptimisticBeth/pseuds/OptimisticBeth (OptimisticBeth), https://archiveofourown.org/users/MalevolentReverie/pseuds/MalevolentReverie (MalevolentReverie), https://twitter.com/sparrowshift (@Sparrowshift), https://twitter.com/bb_kate_ (@bb_kate_), Mind the Tags: There is discussion of ABO and Non-Con/Rape sprinkled throughout. The ABO is mostly concentrated between 11:00 and 14:00 and the non-con/rape is at around 15:00, and again around the 1 hour mark Notes: Find our guest Nikki on https://twitter.com/infintgalaxies (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/infinitegalaxies/pseuds/infinitegalaxies (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Summary: In the first episode of Bookmarked and Busy, Ren is joined by friend and Waffle co-host Arezou to talk about getting into fanfiction over the pandemic, the writing process, the line between writing for work and for fun, and why sometimes smut can hold a deeper (no pun intended) meaning. Authors mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/users/diasterisms/pseuds/diasterisms (diasterisms), https://archiveofourown.org/users/beskar_kyber15/pseuds/beskar_kyber15 (beskar_kyber15) Fics mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29207661 (and they were roommates), https://archiveofourown.org/works/34763494 (Sour Candy) Mind the Tags: Brief mention of emotional abuse (14:00), dubcon, non-con and ABO (15:30-17:00), abuse (27:00-27:45), brief mention of pregnancy (31:30), student/teacher (43:45-44:30 and 47:40-48:00) Notes: Find our guest Arezou on https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin (Twitter) and https://archiveofourown.org/users/A_Spark_Of_Hope/pseuds/A_Spark_Of_Hope (AO3) Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/

Welcome to Bookmarked and Busy: A Fanfic Appreciation Podcast, where each episode your host Ren will be joined by a fanfiction author or reader to talk favorite tropes, ships, and the ins and outs of fanfiction. Nothing is off the table, and this podcast is a judgment-free zone. It's also an NSFW zone, so listener discretion is advised! You can follow Ren on Twitter and Instagram at @stitchcrvft where you can hang out with me, chat or see what I'm making. Any questions? Concerns? Wanna be on the show? Feel free to email me at stitchcrvft@gmail.com!