Podcast appearances and mentions of alexandria bellefleur

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 41:32

Summary: Bundle up and stay inside with us for a very topical episode today; Holly and Devin sip hot coco and discuss books set in the Winter! Whether you love the cold and the snow like Devin or have moved as far away from the season as you reasonably can like Holly, books set in winter create the perfect vibe for our host's respective wheelhouses. Nothing is cozier or more ominous than this season, where being stuck inside can be perfect for smooching or for bodies being found. Topics Discussed: The Heart (4:30): Devin discussed A Winter in New York by Josie Silver, a romance following Iris, a British woman restarting her life in New York City from London after the death of her mother and the end of an abusive relationship. At a street fair in Little Italy, Iris recognizes the characteristic door to Belotti's gelateria as a place her mother spent time with a mysterious young man. A secret gelato recipe, an uncle fallen ill, and a gorgeous and kind Belotti's heir Giovanni and Iris is in over her head. How can she reconcile her family's past while struggling so much to build her own future? Devin's key takeaways were: This story begins in the fall but spends the majority if the time deep in the New York winter; there's romanticization of the city but the coziness of Iris' tiny apartment and the back kitchen of Belotti's where she and Gio work on the recipe was enjoyable to read, if not totally accurate to what NYC is like in the winter. Similar to other works by Silver, this story has a lot of layers to it, some of which work better than others. The guilt that Iris feels about having Gio's family recipe from her mother and the romantic implications from teenagers goes a bit far and creates a false sense of strain between Iris and Gio, who otherwise could have had a totally normal, non-dramatic romance. One of the main themes through this book is family - how we're connected, what our families teach us, what a legacy means, and what happens when you step outside that comfort zone and get hurt by strangers. Iris has just escaped an abusive relationship and the connection to her mother drives her to take sometimes unnatural steps to stay involved with Belotti's. The Dagger (17:12): Holly discussed Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, a literary mystery following Janina, who lives a solitary life in a rural Polish village. Quirky and eccentric, Janina is deeply connected to nature and obsessed with astrology and William Blake's poetry. Awoken in the middle of the night by her neighbor (who she calls Oddball) banging on her door, she discovers that her other neighbor, Big Foot, has died painfully. Unable to reach the Czech police, they take care of his body and things escalate after another community member is found dead. Holly's key takeaways were: The novel challenges traditional notions of morality, presenting animals as equal agents deserving of justice and respect. Janina's belief that animals can take revenge for human cruelty questions the ethics of hunting, poaching, and industrialized animal exploitation. Janina is portrayed as an eccentric outsider, dismissed by her community for her unconventional views and behavior. Janina's character challenges stereotypes about older women, portraying her as intelligent, independent, and driven. Her alienation underscores the marginalization of those who challenge societal norms and the way society dismisses women. This book is perfectly atmospheric for winter; to give a taste of how winter is depicted from the first pages: “We left the house and were instantly engulfed by the familiar cold, wet air that reminds us every winter that the world was not created for Mankind, and for at least half the year it shows us how very hostile it is to us. The frost brutally assailed our cheeks, and clouds of white steam came streaming from our mouths.” Hot On the Shelf (32.35): Holly: All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall Devin: Truly Madly Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur What's Making Our Hearts Race (35:34): Devin: Our Little Secret with Lindsay Lohan on Netflix Holly: John Williams Documentary on Disney+ Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

102 - Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

Sisters Reading Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 32:47

This week, we dove into the third Under the Mistletoe Amazon novella, and all we can say is—thank goodness things improved after the last one! With a charming meet-cute that stole our hearts, this book delivered. Dare we say, it might just be Lexi's favourite of the bunch! Use our code SISTERSREADINGROMANCE to get 15% off our Modern Romantics Book Box, it even counts towards the subscriptions! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to our podcast! Come find us! Check out our website On Instagram @sistersreadingromancepod

Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandra Bellefleur | Firefighting Griffin Saves Christmas

Story 'n Things: A Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 27:21

In this festive episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into Alexandria Bellefleur's Merriment and Mayhem, a sizzling holiday romance filled with mishaps, and an unexpected spark. The story follows Everleigh Dangerfield, whose baking fiasco turns into a meet-cute with firefighter Griffin Brantley after a 911 call. Griffin extinguishes the kitchen flames but ignites a different kind of heat between them. With Everleigh only in town for the holidays and hesitant about casual flings, the pair navigate a series of hilarious holiday mishaps, leaving Griffin determined to show her just how magical—and memorable—this Christmas can be. Join the besties as they discuss whether or not they would recommend this book! Support the showbecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

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EPISODE 52 - UNDER THE MISTLETOE

She Made Me Read It

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 77:28

This week on the She Made Me Read It Pod, Gracie and Lydia discuss the Under The Mistletoe Collection by Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Bailey, Olivia Dade, Alexandria Bellefleur, and Alexis Daria. Spoilers? Light spoilers for all!

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Ep. 69: Washington State (Written in the Stars + The Return of Ellie Black)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 43:42

Summary: Welcome to the final stop on our Summer Road Trip Series, friends! Today, Holly and Devin sip some tea while sheltering from the Seattle rain in Washington State. With cozy vibes that can quickly turn sinister, this state is ripe with potential for stories in either wheelhouse for our hosts. Culturally and literally this state is rooted in nature and the natural world, which can highlight the most epic loves or the darkest, chilling terrors. We're so delighted you joined us for our road trip and are excited to dive into Spooky Season with you next! Topics Discussed: The Heart (4:08): Devin discussed Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, a sapphic romance following Darcy Lowell and Elle Jones after a disastrous first date turns into a fake-dating relationship of convenience. Both trying to escape pressures from family, the no-nonsense actuary Darcy and the earnest astrologer Elle agree to play the part of lovers through the holiday season, but fate (and the stars?) have a different plan for them. Devin's key takeaways are: This novel takes place in Seattle and everything about it from the location descriptions to the characters themselves speak to that quirky, offbeat but sincere culture. Things are a bit slower, the rain creates a vibe, and everyone is more in-tune with their feelings in this neck of the woods. Astrology is a major player in the entire trilogy by Bellefleur. The book has fun astrological tidbits woven throughout (what song are you based on your astrological sign, etc.) and is a huge part of Elle's career, life etc. and how Darcy ends up authentically connecting with her. This story was one of Devin's favorite “opposites attract” and “fake dating” trope stories she's run into for the last several years. Elle and Darcy are both so authentic, their issues so valid and their situation so feasible feeling that it's impossible not to buy in. The Dagger (16:27): Holly discussed The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean, a crime fiction story centered around Ellie Black - a 19 year-old who stumbles out of the Washington State woods and back into the world from which she disappeared when she was kidnapped two years prior. Detective Casey Calhoun works with Ellie and is determined to get to the bottom of what happened to her, but has a hard time getting straight answers. With personal investment in uncovering the truth, Calhoun must discern if it's trauma or if Ellie is hiding something. Holly's key takeaways were: The concept and tropes in this book aren't groundbreaking–disappearing girls, seasoned detective determined to solve it–but somehow Jean made the story feel fresh with fantastic execution. Jean deeply established the characters themselves, which balanced well with the story that unravels in alternating POVs and timelines. Jean examines themes like misogyny and misplaced affection; Ellie's perspective is told as though she's speaking to someone, although we're not sure who, if it's the detective or someone else. It goes back and walks the reader through what she experienced while kidnapped, which is pretty chilling. There was a decent sense of place as being in the Pacific Northwest, especially when experiencing the vastness of the woods that Ellie is held within and from which she emerges. Hot On the Shelf (31:40): Holly: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon Devin: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson What's Making Our Hearts Race (37:13): Holly: Frasier Devin: Getting creative with a glass blowing class! Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Fake Dating

Book Bistro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 68:06

Book Bistro is excited to welcome new presenter Shan to the podcast team. This week, she's joining Shannon, Stacy, and Natalia for a discussion of fake dating books. Titles mentioned include: Alexandria Bellefleur, The Fiance Farce Gabriella Gamez, The Next Best Fling (Librarians in Love #1) Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) Ashley Winstead, The Boyfriend Candidate TJ Alexander, Chef's Choice (Chef's Kiss #2) Finley Fenn, The Governess and the Orc (Orc Sworn #7) E.M. Lindsey, The Edge of Heaven (Love Beyond Measure #1) Sara Desai, The Dating Plan (The Marriage Game #2) Andrew Grey, Dragged To the Wedding Brittainy C. Cherry, The Problem with Dating Devyn Sinclair, Endless (Clarity Coast Omegaverse #1) Natalie Cana, A Proposal They Can't Refuse (Vega Family Love Stories #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

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Chapter 51: Written in the Stars

Shelf Pleasure

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 64:55

Happy Pride from Shelf Pleasure! This month we're celebrating sapphic love with Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. For added fun, count how many times we say cozy in a single episode and enjoy both our daytime soap opera picks and big three placements! CW: explicit sex, abandonment, infidelity (recounted)

Most Anticipated Releases Of April

Book Bistro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 70:50

This week, Stacy, Shannon, Georgina, Brooke, Robin, Melissa, and Natalia are discussing some of their most anticipated April releases. Titles mentioned include: J.R. Ward, The Beloved (Black Dagger Brotherhood #22) Alexandria Bellefleur, Truly, Madly, Deeply Nancy Thayer, The Summer We Started Over Mazey Eddings, Late Bloomer Alice Wong, Disability Intimacy: Essays On Love, Care, and Desire Jeneva Rose, Home Is Where the Bodies Are Chanel Cleeton, The House On Biscayne Bay Sarah Adler, Happy Medium Stacey Lee, Kill Her Twice Sara Donati, The Sweet Blue Distance Trish Lundy, The One That Got Away With Murder Adib Khorram, The Breakup Lists Alyssa Cole, One of Us Knows Jo Piazza, The Sicilian Inheritance Emily Henry, Funny Story Julia Alvarez, The Cemetery of Untold Stories John Sandford, Toxic Prey (Prey #34) Zoe Hana Mikuta, Off With Their Heads K.J. Charles, Death In the Spires Clare Beams, The Garden Rochelle Bilow, Effie Olsen's Summer Special You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

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Announcing the April 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 9:53

The April LibraryReads list is here! We are thrilled that we have two Hall of Fame selections for April: Alyssa Cole's ONE OF US KNOWS and Alexandria Bellefleur's TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY. Congratulations to both! Listen for the authors' reactions! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3PpJ5GB We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

Fake Dating

That Rom Com Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 49:33

For the full list of books, articles and films mentioned, with links, see our Substack.Funny Story, Emily Henry, (2024)Good Material, Dolly Alderton (Nov 2023)Never Ever Forever, Karina May (Nov 2023)While You Were Sleeping (1995, Disney Plus)The Proposal (2009, Disney Plus)The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang (2019)Written In The Stars, Alexandria Bellefleur (2021)If I Never Met You, Mhairi McFarlane (2020)The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood (2021) The Love Contract, Steph Vizard (2023)Bridget Jones's Diary, Helen Fielding (1996)Jemima J, Jane Green (2006)Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude Get A Life, Maureen McCarthy (1995)West Side Honey, Claire Christian (2023)The Matchmaker, Saman Shad (2023)Sorrow And Bliss, Meg Mason (2020)Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld (2023) It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake, Claire Christian (2020).That Rom Com Pod is recorded on Gadigal land and edited by Joshua Broadbent at Marker Creative Co.Instagram @thatromcompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 40: South Korea (XOXO + The Plotters)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 46:49

Summary: Add some Seoul to your day and join Holly and Devin in South Korea for today's Summer Jetset Series episode! While neither of them have made it to Korea yet, they have both fallen in love with the country, the culture, the vibrancy and K-Pop. They appreciate the country for its massive pop-cultural influence in both music with KPop, KDramas and K-beauty trends and fashion - it's exciting to see South Korea stepping more and more onto the global stage. Until you can book your tickets, come armchair travel with us! Topics Discussed: The Heart (2:51): Devin discussed XOXO by Axie Oh, a delightful YA novel that follows cellist Jenny as she travels from her home in LA to Seoul and the Seoul Arts Academy for a semester to help her mother care for her ailing grandmother. Once there, Jenny realizes that the mysterious hunk she connected with one random night in LA is actually Jaewoo, star of an up-and-coming K-Pop group. Devin's key takeaways were: Whether you're a huge K-Pop fan or new to the scene, this book provides a fantastic overview of the K-Pop experience, both for the fandom and for the group members themselves. Oh executes with wonderful accuracy on the excitement and struggles of Jaewoo and his groupmates. Unlike most Hallmark movies, XOXO doesn't involve Jenny giving up her own dreams and goals for the sake of Jaewoo; she continues to explore what her cello career and future studies mean to her and her growth is not exclusively driven by her romance; a refreshing and important perspective for all readers. The side characters of this novel are phenomenal, well-rounded, and provide a pop of color and texture to the main plotline of a forbidden love between Jenny and Jaewoo. The Dagger (16:47): Holly discussed The Plotters by Un-Su Kim, a contemporary novel that delves into the secretive world of assassins. The reader follows Reseng, a contract killer who was raised by the head of an underground organization, Old Racoon. The tensions between old guard leaders like Old Racoon and new blood portrayed by Hanja add layers of intrigue on top of an already compelling assassin story. Holly's key takeaways were: Don't judge a book by it's assassin plot! This novel is introspective and explores the theme of personal identity and the search for meaning in life. Reseng grapples with questions about his own identity as he begins to recognize that his life has been controlled by external forces who have been pulling the strings behind the scenes. The Plotters raises ethical questions about the nature of killing and the moral implications of assassination while weaving in some seriously intense action scenes. As is the case with 21st-century Korean crime films, this novel relies heavily on sharp and pointy objects that get deadly - principally, knives and hatchets. As we follow Renseng on his journey, Kim explores the complexities of loyalty and betrayal within his sphere of assassins and underground groups. It raises questions about trust, the nature of relationships, and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their own interests. Hot On the Shelf (33:13): Devin: The Fiancé Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur Holly: The Whispers by Ashley Audrain What's Making Our Hearts Race (36:42): Devin: The Nowhere Bookshop in San Antonio, TX (owned by Jenny Lawson!) Holly: Past Lives, a film in theaters! Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Well-Read Episode #122 - Books Like Succession

Well-Read

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 48:12

If you're missing your weekly dose of the Roy family like us, here are some books that we think will help fill the void after the finale of Succession. As always, we'll end with what we're reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Succession (TV) Gossip Girl (TV) Veep (TV) Taylor Swift Eras Tour Ann's picks: The Heiresses by Sara Shepard (buy from Bookshop) - Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (buy from Bookshop) The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur (buy from Bookshop) - Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (buy from Bookshop) - The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (buy from Bookshop) A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley (buy from Bookshop) - King Lear by William Shakespeare (buy from Bookshop) Trust by Hernan Diaz (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Going Zero by Anthony McCarten (buy from Bookshop) - Michael Chrichton books - John Grisham books - Robin Cook books Halle: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (buy from Bookshop) - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Bookshop Well-Read on Instagram

03: Marketing Pt 1 (Impact of Grassroots and Social Media)

Rosemoor Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 57:40

Rose & Samantha are joined by marketer Jessica DeWulf and author Alexandria Bellefleur. This third roundtable discussion is part one of a series on marketing practices for audiobooks and specifically focuses on a look into grassroots marketing and the power of social media. Jessica DeWulf: @peacelovebooksxo/ Forever And Always PR www.foreverandalwalyspr.com Alexandria Bellefleur: @a.m.bellfleur www.alexandriabellfleur.com

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Writing Sex in Romance, an Author Panel

The Meet Cute BookPod

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 62:34

Today, we have the recording of our delightful panel Sugar & Spice: Writing Sex in Romance Novels with Alexandria Bellefleur, Rosie Danan, and Mazey Eddings discussing the joys, doubts, and giggles that come with writing “high heat” rom-coms!

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Count Your Lucky Stars

Lit Sh*t

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 29:40

We discuss the fun book Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. Most of us would recommend this second chance romance featuring a variety of LGBTQ+ representation including pansexual main characters and bi and lesbian side characters plus a queer author. We love the characters and the sex scenes were well written but we all agree a little more variety would have been appreciated.

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Spring 2023 Media with Susan Kamyab

The Fresh Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 47:55

Vibe Check We're joined this week by entertainment critic and first repeat FF Pod guest, Susan Kamyab! Coming off of a busy awards season, Susan is enjoying just watching movies as a fan and not a critic. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of doing an hour-long segment about the Oscars on WFAA! It's almost Spring Break for Danielle and her family and they are READY. This week, Danielle crossed 80,000 words on her WIP! Is Gwen moving? She doesn't know. But she had a great time at SXSW and a ton of successful events for her day job! * Spring 2023 Media Recs! MARCH/APRIL Susan, Movies: Super Mario Bros (4/5), Air (4/5), Paint (4/7), Showing Up (4/7), Beau is Afraid (4/27), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (4/28) Gwen, TV: Succession on HBO (3/26), Yellowjackets on Showtime (3/26), Great Expectations on FX (3/26), Martha Stewart Cooking Show on Roku Channel (4/3), Beef on Netflix (4/6), Below Deck: Sailing Yacht on Bravo(4/10) Danielle, Books: Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller (3/28), Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker (4/4), The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur (4/18), Return to Hummingbird Way by Reese Ryan (4/28) MAY Susan, Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (5/5), What's Love Got to Do With It (5/5), The Little Mermaid (5/26) Gwen, TV: Fatal Attraction on Paramount (4/30), Queen Charlotte: a Bridgerton Story on Netflix (5/5), City on Fire on Apple TV+ (5/12) Danielle, Books: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera (5/30), Lore Olympus Volume 4 by Rachel Smythe, Even if the Sky is Falling by Taj McCoy; Farah Heron; Lane Clarke; Charish Reid; Sarah Smith; Denise Williams (5/30) JUNE Susan, Movies: Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse (6/2), Elemental (6/16), No Hard Feelings (6/23), Joy Ride (6/23) Gwen, TV: Tony Awards on CBS (6/11) Danielle, Books: To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai (6/13), Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood (6/13) * You can find Susan Kamyab at http://thischixflix.com/, and on Instagram and Twitter * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle succeeded at writing 15,000 words a week! Now, she needs to start making plans for the launch of ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE on August 8. She is enjoying the new Toni Morrison Memorial Stamps. Gwen has started to go through her desk ahead of her move but has more to do. This week she would like to take some clothes to be recycled and get her passport renewed! She's finding joy in the new season of Top Chef: All Stars. Susan would like to start taking 30-minute walks every day and eat better. Watching movies from her childhood has been bringing her comfort: Smart House, Man of the House, First Kid, Jungle 2 Jungle, George of the Jungle, etc.! * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

20: Happy to Meet Alexandria Bellefleur!

Happy to Meet Cute!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 63:07

We are beyond excited to have acclaimed writer Alexandria Bellefleur with us for today's episode! We chat all about her new book The Fiancee Farce, the difference between a rom-com and a contemporary romance, Taylor Swift, the Barbie trailer, and erotica in the Victorian era! Seriously, we have some amazing conversations that we can't wait for you to hear! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type by Falon Ballard Lease on Love by Falon Ballard Dare to Love a Duke by Eva Leigh (the sex club historical Falon mentions in our Victorian erotica convo!)

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#635 Author Interview: Alexandria Bellefleur

S3E7 | Erotic Hades & Persephone? Neon Gods by Katee Robert (Dark Olympus Readalong)

Chapter 3 Podcast - For Readers of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 57:49

Launching our Dark Olympus Readalong we are discussing Neon Gods by Katee Robert! This is a modern, erotic retelling or Hades and Persephone. Joining Bethany and Izzy for the discussion are Shae from Shaegeeksout and Brianna from Four Paws and a Book. Shaegeeksout: https://www.youtube.com/@Shaegeeksout Four Paws and a Book: https://www.youtube.com/@FourPawsandaBook Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa: https://amzn.to/3nRd7Za The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox: https://amzn.to/3Kb2jfK Verity and the Forbidden Suitor by JJ McAvoy: https://amzn.to/3zA4zIC The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur: https://amzn.to/4377rKw The Lady Know's Best by Susanna Craig: https://amzn.to/4359Yoy Bewitched by Laura Thalassa: https://amzn.to/3nP256z Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent: https://amzn.to/3UbjnqA Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Co-Hosts Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

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Ep: 32: Moving In Together (Count Your Lucky Stars + 56 Days)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 43:50

Summary: Today, Holly and Devin explore the rest of what happens after “and they were roommates!” by discussing books featuring people who move in together. While this theme might feel squarely in Devin's wheelhouse, but not to worry - murder can happen when you move in together, too. They agree that similar to any forced proximity narrative, a roommate situation really amps up the pressure and forces both the reader and the protagonists to ask “how well do you really know someone?” Of course, for Devin's books the answer is likely “enough to tongue kiss them, at least” and for Holly… well… Topics Discussed: The Heart (3:07): Devin discussed Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, a novel following childhood best friends Margot and Olivia after a chance encounter brings them back together…and lands them as unexpected roommates. Olivia is recently divorced and back in Seattle, as the wedding planner for Margot's best friends. Margot doesn't do relationships, but watching her best friends all get married leaves her feeling behind. Devin's key takeaways were: This sapphic romance and the wider series by Bellefleur refers frequently to astrology. Devin drew a connection between astrology and the LGBTQIA+ community, quoting Chani Nicholas from an article in the Advocate: “When a lot of the religious institutions or traditions that we come from have shunned us, on a deep soul level, we want to be seen. And when we grew up in a culture that doesn't see us, that doesn't witness our gender, that invisibilizes us, that makes us into something that we're not, we need ways of being reflected that feel true.” This book has a little bit of many of Devin's favorite tropes - mutual pining, forced proximity, childhood friends to lovers - you name it, Bellefleur crushes it. Margot and Olivia as protagonists are really well rounded, easy to empathize with, and have a lot going on in their lives beyond romantic relationships. Five chili peppers warning! This book is steamy - so graphically intimate that some folks on Goodreads knocked off stars. So beware if that isn't your thing (especially dirty talk) - but clearly it is Devin's so she highly recommends. The Dagger (19:10): Holly discussed the book 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard, a novel with one of the best taglines ever. This Covid-era thriller starts when Oliver and Ciara have a few great dates and then strict lockdown restrictions land them as roommates… but within 56 days there's a decaying body in the apartment and detectives are left to figure out what went so horribly wrong. Holly's key takeaways were: Howard uses different points of view very effectively, especially working inside such a tight timeline from the investigation back to their first date, less than two months earlier. Her narrative structure that weaves across the timeline keeps the reader guessing as to who is the perpetrator and who is the victim. While generally it is still too soon for Holly to seek out books that include Covid, this novel worked very well because the pandemic acted as a catalyst for the plot, but wasn't *the* plot. What should be an exciting positive time at the start of moving in with a romantic partner quickly turns into a pressure cooker environment that goes from zero to 60, and Howard explores not just how little Oliver and Ciara know about each other but also how much we as the reader know and assume about our protagonists. Hot On the Shelf (34:06): Devin: Georgie All Along by Kate Clayborn Holly: The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland What's Making Our Hearts Race (36:23): Devin: Extraordinary on Hulu Holly: Crash Landing on You on Netflix Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Interview with Alexandria Bellefleur

The Sapphic Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 15:07

Alexandria Bellefleur joined me to chat about her upcoming release, The Fiancee Farce, available on April 18th, Darcy and Elle, Seattle, which couple she would invite to a dinner party, the importance of bi-representation and more! To learn more about Alexandria and find links to purchase her books: visit Contemporary Romance | Alexandria Bellefleur Romance AuthorTo support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee at sapphiclaura is Bringing you fun chats with the best authors in sapphic fiction. (buymeacoffee.com)Or join my Patreon at Sapphic Book Review | creating Bonus fun with sapphic authors | PatreonSupport the show

Books and Beyond: Literary Lounge: All for love and love for all

Auckland Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 34:46

Alison and Ineka are joined in the studio by librarian Deehan from Epsom Library. Find your happy ever after as we talk love, romance, soulmates and steam! Check out Dee's latest romance reads on her Bookstagram account: https://www.instagram.com/deeeeeespicks Books mentioned on the show can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the links below. Most titles are available in multiple formats. Pick-and-mix: Cute and colourful covers New York Minute / Kate Spencer / 2022 Something wilder / Christina Lauren / 2022 You and me on vacation / Emily Henry / 2021 Loathe to love you / Ali Hazelwood / 2023 PLUS The OG of illustrated romance covers, The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory published 2018 And one more we just couldn't go past - Real men knit / Kwana Jackson / 2020 Love for every body and every mind – Own Voice authored romances featuring neurodiverse, differently abled and chronically ill characters Two wrongs make a right / Chloe Liese / 2022 The kiss quotient / Helen Hoang / 2018 Act your age, Eve Brown (Book 3 of the Brown Sister series) / Talia Hibbert / 2021 See also Book One: Get a life, Chloe Brown and Book 2: Take a hint, Dani Brown. Latinx love stories You had me at Hola / Alexis Daria / 2020 West side love story / Priscilla Oliveras / 2022 Ramon and Julieta / Alana Quintana Albertson LGBTQI+ adult romance - who's top on BookTok? Red, white and royal blue / Casey McQuiston / 2019 One last stop / Casey McQuiston / 2021 Bridgerton, but make it queer: The queer principles of Kit Webb / Cat Sebastian / 2021 A lady for a duke / Alexis Hall / 2022 Slippery creatures / KJ Charles / 2020 Hot tip! Be one of the first to read Book 1 of KJ Charles' new Doomsday series, ‘The secret lives of country gentlemen'. Described as ‘Bridgerton meets Poldark', it's due on library shelves from March 2023. LGBTQI+ Rom-Coms I'm so (not) over you / Kosoko Jackson / 2022 Written in the stars / Alexandria Bellefleur / 2020(Book 1 in the Written in the stars series – titles are connected by characters but also suitable as stand-alone reads: see also Book 2 Hang the moon and Book 3 Count your lucky stars. Delilah Green Doesn't Care / Ashley Herring Blake / 2022 Book 1 in the Bright Falls series - see also Book 2, Astrid Parker doesn't fail.

S3E1 | Most Anticipated Romance Books of 2023!

Chapter 3 Podcast - For Readers of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 48:59

Join Bethany and Izzy for a comprehensive roundup of anticipated romance releases for 2023! These are the books we are most looking forward to. Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert: https://amzn.to/3Hn9sKh Longing by Chace Verity: https://amzn.to/3XdxMmv Chick Magnet by Emma Barry: https://amzn.to/3UNUdgj Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters: https://amzn.to/3PiJPfw Radiant Sin by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/3FlaZxx Take the Lead by Alexis Daria: https://amzn.to/3Y5wqLI The Duke's Secret Cinderella by Eva Devon: https://amzn.to/3VOgZWQ A Witches Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley: https://amzn.to/3VLDhs1 Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel: https://amzn.to/3FH81ou Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell: https://amzn.to/3iLNNkt Verity and the Forbidden Suitor by JJ McAvoy : https://amzn.to/3uGoVNL Bewitched by Laura Thalassa: https://amzn.to/3XdxTOX The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur: https://amzn.to/3UHbCaw Role Playing by Cathy Yardly: https://amzn.to/3jRguwW Happy Place by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3WXuJ1X The Lady Knows Best by Susanna Craig: https://amzn.to/3hhruTm Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli: https://amzn.to/3Y6J8Kl A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3iUHrj2 Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon: https://amzn.to/3BprFmz An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/3BqlNcV When the Vibe is Right by Sarah Dass: https://amzn.to/3uHbvBm The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston: https://amzn.to/3WXLZ7a Forget Me Not by Julie Soto: https://amzn.to/3VXYCOe Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter: https://amzn.to/3Hr2ALP Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3hhc5Te Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert : https://amzn.to/3FkrKsY Curves for Days by Laura Moher: https://amzn.to/3Qr7Scx Knockout by Sarah MacLean: https://amzn.to/3HuWpq2 Better Hate Than Never by Chloe Liese: https://amzn.to/3k32yAg Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Co-Hosts Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

Chapter 11: December Book of the Month, Written in the Stars

Valkyries After Dark

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 37:03

Welcome back to another installment of our new Book of the Month series! This month we shook things up a bit and went the RomCom route by choosing Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. Get into the holiday season with this cozy, astrology inspired romance to feel all the love and cozy feels to help you stay merry and bright! Follow us on Instagram @valkyriesafterdark https://instagram.com/valkyriesafterdark?utm_medium=copy_link Follow us on TikTok @valkyriesafterdark https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2cS1Qe/ Send us an email @ valkyriesafterdark@gmail.com

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Ep 26: Interview with Alicia Thompson

The Bookish Banter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 56:24

We're so excited to share this interview with the lovely Alicia Thompson, the author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers! With a quirky cast of characters and true crime references, this romance novel is made for every nostalgic millennial out there. Hang out with us while we chat about the making of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, publishing in the pandemic, and Capri Sun. Make sure to follow Alicia on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to her newsletter here! Books mentioned in this episode: Written in the Stars Series by Alexandria Bellefleur, The Ex Talk by Rachel Solman, Circling Back to You by Julie Tieu, The Roommate by Rosie Danan, Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle, The Brown Sisters Series by Talia Hibbert, Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan This episode is sponsored by Meet Cute Box, a date night box subscription starting at $29.99/month. Use our code PODCAST to save $10 off your first box. Our pick for the August Book Club is Vicious by V.E. Schwab, click here to join the discord and follow along! Our Journey thru Middle Earth Readathon is just starting and there is still plenty of time to join. Our next virtual event is the Reading Sprint on Wednesday, August 31st at 6pm PST/9pm EST. Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Message us with any episode requests or if you just want to say hi! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok and follow Kearsten on Instagram @KearstenKeepsReading and Tiktok. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

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Chapter 57: Twilight Saga Watch-Along Pt. 1 - Twilight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 161:13

What better way to take a breather from life than to do one of our favorite things - watch Twilight! We are pretty burnt out at the moment with life stuff so we wanted to take a bit of a break and watch some of our favorite movies - the Twilight Saga! Listen, are they great? No. Are they nostalgic? 100 percent. Watch along with us! What We've Read and What We Are Reading: The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann and narrated by Adrienne Walker Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan. Thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James and narrated by Brittany Pressley, Kirsten Potter and Robert Petkoff From Twinkle, With Love by Sandya Menon Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) by Sarah J. Maas and narrated by Elizabeth Evans Count Your Lucky Stars (Written in the Stars #3) by Alexandria Bellefleur and narrated by Lauren Sweet Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries #3) by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass #0.5) by Sarah J. Maas and narrated by Elizabeth Evans Darius (Black Dagger Brotherhood #.5) by JR Ward and narrated by Jim Frangione. Thanks to the publisher for an advanced audiobook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Additional Books Mentions: The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

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Chapter 56: More Books to add to the TBR

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 103:57

Are you like us and have too many books on your to-be-read (TBR) list that you know it'll never actually end? Yeah, so let's add more to it! In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages we talk about the book releases in the third quarter of the year, from July through September. There are some great books coming out in the next few months and we are so excited to add them to our reading lists. What We've Read and What We Are Reading: The Doctor (Nashville Neighborhood #1) by Nikki Sloane Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) by Sarah J. Maas and narrated by Elizabeth Evans Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse and narrated by Natalia Payne Lore Olympus Vol. 2 by Rachel Smythe Count Your Lucky Stars (Written in the Stars #3) by Alexandria Bellefleur and narrated by Lauren Sweet The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann Additional Books Mentions: July: Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood (July 5) The It Girl by Ruth Ware (July 12) Lore Olympus Vol. 2 by Rachel Smythe (July 5) Wicked Beauty (Dark Olympus #3) by Katee Robert (June 7) Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (July 5) Circling Back to You by Julie Tieu (July 12) The Measure by Nikki Erlick (June 28) Always Be My Duchess by Amalie Howard (July 12) Heat Wave (Extraordinaries #3) by TJ Klune (July 19) The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett (July 12) What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher (July 12) 100 Animals That Can F*cking End You by Mamadou Ndiaye (July 5) Youngblood by Sasha Laurens (July 19) August: Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson (Aug. 1) Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Aug. 30) Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan (Aug. 2) The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead (Aug. 16) Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw (Aug. 2) Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (Aug. 23) Husband Material by Alexis Hall (Aug. 2) Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus (Aug. 30) In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae (Aug. 30) I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Aug. 9) September: The Sunbearer Trial by Aiden Thomas (Sep. 6) Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt (Sep. 6) Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert (Sep. 6) Fairy Tale by Stephen King (Sep. 6) The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas (Sep. 6) The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (Sep. 6) Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans (Sep. 13) The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe (Sep. 13) The Boys with a Bookstore by Sarah Echavarre Smith (Sep. 6) When in Rome by Sarah Adams (Sep. 20) Demon of the Wood by Leigh Bardugo, illustrated by Dani Pendergastm and adapted by Kyla VanderKlugt (Sep. 27) A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (Sep. 20) Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young (Sep. 27) Kingdom of the Feared (Kingdom of the Wicked #3) by Kerri Maniscalco (Sep. 27) The Winners (Beartown #3) by Frederik Backman (Sep. 27) Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Count Your Lucky Stars

The Reader's Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 26:02

Count Your Lucky Stars is a steamy queer rom-com about former best friends who might end up being each other's second chance at love. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Alexandria Bellefleur about her latest novel, Count Your Lucky Stars, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, plus lots more. Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Winter Reading Guide! All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life. So download your copy of the guide here. Subscribe to the BiblioLifestyle weekly newsletter to get weekly bookish news, curated book lists, inspiration, and podcast updates. You can also join and support our Patreon community, where I share bonus episodes, exclusive content, and you can influence future episodes. Online LinksWebsite: thereaderscouch.com Instagram: @thecouchisbooked Facebook: @thecouchisbooked Twitter: @thecouchisbookd Patreon: patreon.com/bibliolifestyle

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Episode 100 and the Return of the When In Romance Quiz

When In Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 54:23

Jess and Trisha celebrate episode 100 with a new quiz, look back (and forward!) at changes in the romance world, and share recommendations that come from WIR listeners. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Don't forget to check out our new line of bookish, Wordle-inspired merch! Don't forget – the first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. We'll be discussing on our March 7 episode, so send your thoughts/feelings by March 3! Books Discussed Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Theirs for the Night by Katee Robert Wolfsong by TJ Klune Whiteout by Adriana Anders Office Hours by Katrina Jackson Thirsty by Mia Hopkins Wrong Number, Right Woman (and other books!) by Jae Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin Thanks for hanging with us for 100 episodes! Send us your thoughts on Written in the Stars – and whatever else you're reading. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Must Read New Release Romance Novels You Must Pick Up (February 2022)

Ep.18 - Alexandria Bellefleur

Radio SGN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 61:04

It's our Valentine's Day episode! Lindsey and Ash talk straight dating vs. queer dating, nonbinary Olympians, workers' rights, and more! Special guest this week is award-winning romance novelist Alexandria Bellefleur https://www.alexandriabellefleur.com/ IG: @a.m.bellefleur Twitter: @ambellefleur Social Media Instagram: @sgnpodcast Twitter: @radiosgn Music Intro: Meatball by Jesse Spillane Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support

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Diverse Romance Reads

ShelfLogic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 24:52

Valentine's Day is here! Tune in to this episode as Caroline, Jill, and Jen discuss diverse romance novels. Titles discussed: "I Wish You All the Best" by Mason Deaver, "Full Disclosure" by Camryn Garrett, "A Duke by Default" by Alyssa Cole, "Written in the Stars" by Alexandria Bellefleur.

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Some Other Exploration Together

When In Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 50:54

Jess and Trisha have some exciting news about episode 100(!), talk about the pros and cons of Twitter discussions, and recommend books that sat on the TBR for far too long. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News We want YOU to be a part of our 100th episode! Tell us about a book you love that we talked about at some point on the show. You can either send us a note OR send us a voice memo (30 seconds or less!) to wheninromance@bookriot.com. Send them in by February 15! Don't forget – the first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. We'll be discussing on our March 7 episode, so send your thoughts/feelings by March 3! Time to vote in the finals of the Swoon Awards. Since you obviously like romance podcasts, check out Love Struck Daily. Here's a link to Jack Harbon's tweet, and one to Jack Edwards's tweet as well. Books Discussed Wherever You Are by Elle Wright The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren If She Says Yes by Tasha L. Harrison Beginner's Luck by Kate Clayborn Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu Something Like Love by Christina C. Jones (not to be confused with Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins) Send us your favorite romances that we've talked about over the last 99 episodes, and let us know what you're glad you finally got to on your TBR! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#67. Alexandria Bellefleur - Author Interview

The BookstaGays

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 45:26

We were so excited to finally talk to Alexandria about her three romance books - Written in the Stars, Hang the Moon, and Count Your Lucky Stars (the most recent release as of 2/1)! We adore this universe of love stories, the incredible and sweet characters, and how much varied queer representation there is! We talk about favorite characters and couples, the importance of bisexuality rep, creating romance universes, favorite tropes to read and write, and SO much more. You can find Alexandria on Instagram at @a.m.bellefleur, on Twitter at @ambellefleur, and on her website https://www.alexandriabellefleur.com/ If you want to buy any of Alexandria's books or the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

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While We're Ahead

When In Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 49:40

Jess and Trisha discuss romance news updates, offer recs for the 2022 Read Harder Challenge, and chat about sports romance and what makes it unique. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News Big announcement alert!! The first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur! We'll be discussing on our March 7 episode, so send your thoughts/feelings by March 3! You can vote now in the Swoon Awards – semi-final voting ends Jan 28. Harlequin Plus is has arrived – is it for you? This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 118: Looking forward to 2022

Lez Geek Out!cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 63:43

Andi and Lise were joined by book reviewer and fellow podcaster Tara Scott (she/they) to chat about things they're all looking forward to in 2022 despite the continuing pooshow that is the world. Find Tara at The Lesbian Review, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and Queerly Recommended. Also on Twitter, @taramdscott On the TV: Lise: animated series Legend of Vox Machina, Amazon Prime, based on “Critical Role,” a group of voice actors who have been playing D&D together for years. Tara: RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Vs. the World (BBCThree) – a global spinoff. She's also looking forward to RuPaul's Drag Race in general (various platforms) and the show We're Here (HBO), which follows 3 drag queens bringing luv to small-town America. Andi: Mandalorian season 3 (Disney Plus) and Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), season 2. Books: Tara: Count Your Lucky Stars (steamy F/F rom-com) by Alexandria Bellefleur and I Kissed Shara Wheeler (F/F) by Casey McQuiston. Lise: Rebecca Roanhorse, Fevered Sun (Book 2 in the Between Earth and Sky series); Naomi Novik's third in the Scholomance series, The Golden Enclaves Andi: John Scalzi, Kaiju Preservation Society and Tochi Onyebuchi, Goliath; also Janelle Monáe's The Memory Librarian, short speculative fiction featuring Black women writers and Black nonbinary writers and creators Games: Tara: Rune Factory 5 (Nintendo Switch) and Sea of Stars (Switch; other platforms) Lise: Starfield (Xbox) Andi: still learning Switch, plays puzzle/mystery games but looking for a FPS for noobs on the Switch Movies/TV: Tara: not feeling movies, but recommends Mythic Quest on AppleTV, a comedy show about a fictional video game studio working on the fictional game Mythic Quest Andi: Everything Everywhere All at Once, starring Michelle Yeoh as a woman who just wants to get her taxes paid but keeps getting sucked into the multiverse to save it.

Editors Unedited: Nicole Fischer interviews Alexandria Bellefleur, author of COUNT YOUR LUCKY STARS

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 33:45

On this episode, Avon Books Editor Nicole Fischer interviews Alexandria Bellefleur, author of COUNT YOUR LUCKY STARS, available on February 1, 2022. Find show notes here: bit.ly/LLFCYLS Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

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6. Written in the Stars

Reading the Rainbow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 7:59

Cohosts Lisa, Amber, and Lizzy discuss Written in the Stars, a contemporary romance by Alexandria Bellefleur. Topics discusses include the need for more fluffy gay holiday media, the commonality of tropes in fanfiction and romance, and the queer obsession that is astrology. If you're interested in reading Written in the Stars after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore! Rep: Bisexual female MC, Lesbian LI Public library locator (USA): https://bit.ly/3FudXPV Independent bookstores (USA and Canada): https://bit.ly/3FifJ6u

Chapter 20 - Rip It or Ship It: Mutual Books edition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 82:48

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we play a fun game either shipping or ripping a lot of fictional couples. We put together characters from the books we've read in common and put them in a cup, pulled them out and had a great time talking about it they'd make a good romantic couple. Laughs definitely ensued. This Rip It or Ship It game was inspired by EmmmaBooks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dmbWgTgGRA Books we mention: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta, This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, Get a Life Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters #1) by Talia Hibbert, Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters #2) by Talia Hibbert, Act Your Age, Eve Brown (The Brown Sisters #3) by Talia Hibbert, Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune, Yearbook by Seth Rogen, Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe, How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 days by K.M. Jackson, The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams, How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams, A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King, The Song of Achilles by Madaline Miller, Gilded by Marissa Meyer. Rip It or Ship It Titles: Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee, Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows Series by Leigh Bardugo, Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Renegades by Marissa Meyer, Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer, Harry Potter Series by (she who must not be named…), Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue by V.E. Schwab, Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune, Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, The Brown Sisters Series by Talia Hibbert, Warcross by Marie Lu, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters #2) by Talia Hibbert. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

Chapter 17: Scary Stories 3, We are Finally Free

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 84:39

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we have reached the official end of our Spooktober Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark re-read! Has Sophia finally watched the movie adaptation? No. Will Morgan eventually make her? Yes. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to find out Sophia's new rap name. Books we mention: The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a 50 Year Search/Philomena by Martin Sixsmith, Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas, Anxious People by Frederik Backman, Know My Name by Chanel Miller, Forbidden by Tabitha Sazuma, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling, Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones by Alvin Schwartz. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

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Written in the Stars and Hotel Queens

Erotic Nonsense

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 62:01

This week on Erotic Nonsense Lauren and Kendra discuss Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur and Hotel Queens by Lee Winter.

Chapter 16: Scary Stories or Poor Former Glories?

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 62:28

It's episode two of our Spooktober read-along! We are reading More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. We talk about our favorite and least favorite stories, the nostalgia of reading them as adults and all the fun stuff in between. Books we mention: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (Scary Stories #2) by Alvin Schwartz, She Who Became the Sun (The Radiant Emperor #1) by Shelley Parker-Chan, Malibu RIsing by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a 50 Year Search/Philomena by Martin Sixsmith, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, Kill Creek by Scott Thomas. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

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Episode 459 ~ In Which What's the Deal With the Planes?

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Dami's 22nd Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rock and String Creations Jitterbug Sock in the Meow colourway & CraftSlayerPDX Fingering Weight in a OOAK Grey colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #35 on US6 (4mm), Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombre in the Swimming Pool colourway & Lily Sugar'n Cream in the Squishy Twists colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 4:07~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana DesignsProject Bag from The Black Needle Society~Autumn in Stars Hollow by Kathryn Landis of The Black Needle SocietyProject Bag from The Black Needle Society~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That's So Kelly Co.Silicone tiesYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Just CrossStitch Christmas Ornaments IssueWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!July / August / September 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)Episode 459 Bookshop List~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - reading~Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell - reading~One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston - finished reading~Hang the Moon (Written in the Stars #2) by Alexandria Bellefleur - finished reading ~Report for Murder (Lindsay Gordon #1) by Val McDermid - reading ~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast~Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - watching Season 3~Leverage: Redemption - finished~Nine Perfect Strangers - watching~Manifest - finished Season 3~Only Murders In the Building - watching~Clickbait - watching~Cinderella - watched~Wine Country - watched~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsJune / July / August Summertime and the Living is Easy AL -*Prizes: If you're a winner, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comKnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 setMineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourwayI'd Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch WalletCountess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows TooYarn Squad Drawstring Backpack*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!September / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -*Runs from 1-September through 30-November*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we'll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you'd like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comAudine Wools by KnitCrate Mellow - 2 skeins of Cordial (2 winners will each win 1 skein)Woodandcat Owl Needle Minder from Lori & Pumpkin/Kid/Turkey Needle MinderTry to Relax Cross Stitch Kit donated by LoriKnitting Wrist Yarn HolderLa Brebis Light Alpaca - 1 skein of Dogwood Berry*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Emily S. asks:Can you tell us what needle stoppers you use on your 9” circulars?I mention: Needle Wranglers from The Tempestry ProjectReview - Pom Pom Quarterly Issue No. 38 Autumn 20219th Podiversary Giveaways -~Pirate/The Black Needle Society Bundle - tumbler, tattoos, and thread jewelry (US only)~Audine Wools by KnitCrate Bloom - 2 skeins of Pansy (2 winners will each win 1 skein)~The Black Needle Society I Went to My Craft Room & All I Got Was This Tote Bag~1 JavaPurl Designs eBook~2 JavaPurl Designs patterns (2 winners will each win 1 pattern)~2 Bendy Stitchy PDFs (2 winners will each win 1 pattern)*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Misc. - ~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

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Episode 458 ~ In Which It's Our 9th Podiversary!

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~halle's bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 Oatmeal~Dami's 22nd Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rock and String Creations Jitterbug Sock in the Meow colourway & CraftSlayerPDX Fingering Weight in a OOAK Grey colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #34 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Venezia colourway & Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in the Linen colourway~Fairy Lights Shortie Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply in the Fairy Lights colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 7:34~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana DesignsProject Bag from The Black Needle Society~Autumn in Stars Hollow by Kathryn Landis of The Black Needle SocietyProject Bag from The Black Needle Society~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That's So Kelly Co.Silicone tiesYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~TinCanKnits' Sunshine Sweater & Hat patterns ~Pom Pom Quarterly Issue No. 38 Autumn 2021What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!July / August / September 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)Episode 458 Bookshop List~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - reading~Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell - reading~Written in the Stars (Written in the Stars #1) by Alexandria Bellefleur - finished reading~Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston - finished reading~One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston - reading~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast~Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - finished watching Season 2 and watching Season 3~Leverage: Redemption - watching~Nine Perfect Strangers - watching~Manifest - finished Seasons 1 & 2~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsJune / July / August Summertime and the Living is Easy AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we'll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you'd like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comKnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 setMineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourwayI'd Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch WalletCountess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows TooYarn Squad Drawstring Backpack*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.September / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -*Runs from 1-September through 30-November*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we'll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you'd like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comPrizes will be announced in next week's episode.*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2018:Liz asks:If you could play any role in any of your favorite musicals, which would it be and why? Do you identify with the character or just really love them?9th Podiversary Giveaways -~Pirate/The Black Needle Society Bundle - tumbler, tattoos, and thread jewelry (US only)~Audine Wools by KnitCrate Bloom - 2 skeins of Pansy (2 winners will each win 1 skein)~The Black Needle Society I Went to My Craft Room & All I Got Was This Tote Bag~1 JavaPurl Designs eBook~2 JavaPurl Designs patterns (2 winners will each win 1 pattern)~2 Bendy Stitchy PDFs (2 winners will each win 1 pattern)*To enter, go to the YouTube video for this episode. In the comments, post the key word for each item you're interested in winning. Do not say giveaway in your comment or it will be deleted. Winners will be drawn in next week's episode using the random comment picker.*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Misc. - ~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

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Episode 457 ~ In Which I Need A Third Hand

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Fairy Lights Shortie Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply in the Fairy Lights colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #32 & #33 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage DK in the White colourway & Bernat Softee Baby in the Princess Pebbles colourway | Knitting in France Sparkles in the Something About CC colourway & Red Heart Soft in the Light Grey Heather colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 4:40~Dreaming Girl by Barbara Ana DesignsProject Bag from The Black Needle Society~Autumn in Stars Hollow by Kathryn Landis of The Black Needle SocietyProject Bag from The Black Needle Society~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That's So Kelly Co.Silicone tiesYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Just CrossStitch October 2021 Issue~Just CrossStitch Halloween Issue~Next Door by Heartstring Samplery pattern~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!July / August / September 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)Episode 457 Bookshop List~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - reading~Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell - reading~Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America by Jeff Chu - finished readingUnashamed Love Collective ~ A Community for LGBTQ+ People and Allies~Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour - finished listening~The Sugared Game (The Will Darling Adventures #2) by K.J. Charles - finished reading~The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - finished reading~Subtle Blood (The Will Darling Adventures #3) by K.J. Charles - finished reading~The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer #1) by Jenny Han - finished reading~Written in the Stars (Written in the Stars #1) by Alexandria Bellefleur - reading~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast~Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - finished watching Season 2 and watching Season 3~Glow Up - finished Season 3~Leverage: Redemption - watching~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsJune / July / August Summertime and the Living is Easy AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we'll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you'd like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comKnitCrate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with - 2 winners will each win 1 setMineville Wool Project Super Sock 80/20 in the 2909-36-4 colourwayI'd Rather Be Buying Cross Stitch WalletCountess Ablaze Braid - Geeks Like Rainbows TooYarn Squad Drawstring Backpack*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2018:Mary asks:What is your connection to the Pacific Northwest? How long do you intend to stay in this area?Misc. - ~Next Week - 9th Podiversary Celebration!~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

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S2, Ep3

Sincerely, Queer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 39:16

Hey, my dudes! This week's episode is all about my review of the books Written in the Stars and Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur!

#20 - Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur

2 Cents Critic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 78:17

Tune in to hear what led Arthur to give Hang the Moon, the latest #ownvoices queer romcom by Alexandria Bellefleur (Written in the Stars), the first ever windup score of 100/100 in the 2CC catalog! Lavender-scented Breathe Right nasal strips, linguistics, the Rick Astley Paradox, and more will all be covered on this episode. Spoilers start at 8:00 Good Word: Fresh by Margot Wood Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscritic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arthur746/message

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It's Only Make Believe!

Book Bistro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 73:43

This week, the Bistresses discuss one of their favorite romance tropes. Join Sara, Shannon, Stacy, and Natalia as they recommend fake relationship books. Titles mentioned include: Talia Hibbert, Take a Hint, Dani Brown (Brown Sisters #2) Alexandria Bellefleur, Written In the Stars Kate Clayborn, Luck of the Draw (Chance of a Lifetime #2) Denise Grover Swank, The Substitute (Wedding Pact #1) Claire Kingsley, Faking Ms. Right (Dirty Martini Running Club #1) Stacy Reid, My Darling Duke (Sinful Wallflowers #1) Tif Marcelo, East In Paradise (Journey To the Heart #2) Courtney Milan, After the Wedding (Worth Saga #2) Lucy Score, Rock Bottom Girl Meryl Wilsner, Something To Talk About Christina Lauren, The Soulmate Equation Sara Desai, The Dating Plan (The Marriage Game #2) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

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PRIDE PARTY: we're here. we're queer. get reading.

Books on the Brain Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 103:43

Happy Pride to all of our beautiful LGBTQIA2S+ friends, we hope you spent some time celebrating your wonderful self and continue to do so all year round! We have an extremely exciting, hilarious, sincere, and thought-provoking episode for you this week. We are celebrating some of our favourite queer authors and books with a full cast of queer bookish creators, who nearest and dearest to all of our hearts. Please make sure to check out all of our guests on all of their socials and send them all the love you can muster. You can send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! You can also send us an email: booksonthebrainpod@gmail.com We upload weekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually Deirdre (she/her) @deirdremorganrose on Instagram & TikTok, Danielle (she/her) @d.j.books on Instagram and TikTok, and Carli (she/they) @carlirokochy on Instagram and @libraryofcarli on TikTok. Bridge (she/her): @bridgelikesbooks (TikTok/ Instagram) Greg (he/they): @gregslibrary (Instagram/YouTube) @justgreggy (TikTok) Cait (she/they): @caitsbooks (Instagram/TikTok/YouTube) Kati (they/them): @kati.reads.books (Instagram/TikTok) Jaysen (he/him): @ezeekat (Instagram/TikTok/YouTube) Need a rec? Here are all the authors we mentioned: Casey McQuiston, Marino Tamaki, Melinda Lo, Aiden Thomas, Karen Callendar, Adam Silvera, Mason Deaver, Victoria Schwab, Heather Walter, Alexandria Bellefleur, Becky Albertalli, Anna-Marie McLemore, Leah Johnson, Sophie Gonzalez, Adiba Jaigirdar, David Levithan, Alex Sanchez, Steven Salvatore, Isaac Fitzsimmons, Jason June, Alice Oseman, Alison Bechdel, Roxanne Gay Current Reads: Deirdre: The Magpie Lord (A Charm of Magpies) by K.J. Charles Carli: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Greg: How to be Remy Cameron Danielle: Neon Gods by Katee Robert Kati: Burn It All Down by Nicolas DiDomizio Cait: The Off-Campus series, The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid Jaysen: The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon, The Girl From The Sea by Molly Ostertag Bridge: The Fabulous Zed Watson! By Basil Silvester and Kevin Silvester Tik Tok accounts mentioned: @jennaslitpicks Seagull guy: @aarynskelly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/booksonthebrainpod/message

79: The Space Witch Reading List 2020

The Space Witch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 33:01

What's up witches!? It's finally here! My top book recommendations from 2020. This pod covers: My favorite books for spirituality, manifesting, healing, astrology, and joy in 2020 1) "Boundary Boss" by Terri Cole 2) "Secrets Of Six-Figure Women" by Barbra Stanny 3) "Written In The Stars" by Alexandria Bellefleur 4) "It's All In Your Head" by Russ 5) "Rich As F*ck" by Amanda Frances 6) "Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach" by Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S & Elyse Resch MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FSND 7) "Self-Love Workbook For Women" by Megan Logan MSW, LCSW 8) "Autobiography Of A Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda 9) "How To Read The Akashic Records" by Linda Howe My Website: www.spacewitchastrology.org Instagram: @spacewitchastrology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacewitchastrology/ E-mail (business inquiries ONLY): spacewitchpodcast@gmail.com

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Trope Madness! (Romance Tropes + Reese Ryan)

The Fresh Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 44:00

Vibe Check The Type-A Queen of our hearts: Gwen has created a spreadsheet for her new local dining options! Actual human interaction!?! Danielle hosted an in-person event to celebrate Love's Sweet Arrow's 2nd anniversary! Our pal, @TheLindaShow, took some fun photos!! Romance Tropes If you are interested in more in-depth coverage of Romance Tropes and what they mean and why romance readers love them, check out these great podcasts: Fated Mates, Learning the Tropes, Whoa!mance, and Shelf Love. Our Faves and Recs! Danielle's favorite tropes and recs: Second chance romance: Reese Ryans's A Reunion of Rivals and Second Chance on Cypress Lane, Naima Simone's The Road to Rose Bend Enemies to lovers: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa Grumpy/Sunshine: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert, Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, Managed by Kristin Callihan Gwen's favorite tropes and recs: Second chance romance: the Netflix movie, Always Be My Maybe (come for feelings, but stay for KEANU!) One-night-stand who ends up being the boss/co-worker/neighbor: Mer-Der on Grey's Anatomy (this EXACT moment, LOL) Love triangle: Vampire Diaries (Danielle snuck in a rec for One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London!) Recs from REESE RYAN Reese has all the books out: WAKING UP MARRIED, SECOND CHANCE ON CYPRESS LANE, SOMETHING ABOUT YOU. She's been using Sarra Cannon's HB90 organization bootcamp plan to stay focused. Authors she enjoys reading: Rochelle Alers, Maisey Yates, Kathy Douglass Check out her YouTube chat show, The Story Behind the Story (and so you can see her cute nose ring).Some of her favorite chats have been with Beverley Jenkins and Brenda Jackson and she's excited to talk to Talia Hibbert and Donna Hill Look for a new continuity series by Reese, Karen Booth, and Joss Wood about foster brothers this fall: HOMECOMING HEARTBREAKER by Joss Wood (July), BEST LAID WEDDING PLANS by Karen Booth (August), and JUST A LITTLE MARRIED by Reese Ryan (September) Visit https://www.reeseryan.com/ for more information and to sign up for Reese's newsletter. You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Facebook Reader Group, and Instagram. Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle's (almost) no-coffee experiment continues, and now she wants to travel safely to see her family. She's also obsessed with the Etsy shop, Fugly Barbie! Some of her faves: Cute Spooky Vibes sweatshirt, Romance Noves are My Therapy sticker, Support Your Local Coven tee, and Hot and Steamy mug. Gwen did not unpack, but she does have to do it... eventually. She'd like to stop crossing her legs under her while she works at her desk, and has enjoyed watching In The Heights and Hacks, both of which are on HBO Max. Find us on the Socials! Gwen @ReelVixen Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle @dj_dresser Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction @FreshFiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

Bridgerton Interviews, Pictures, & Theories

Tea At No. 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 16:40

The Virgin BAFTA for Most-See Moment win may have gone to a well-deserving performance, but Golda Rosheuvel and Nicola Coughlan were giving us lewks!Phoebe Dynevor was giving us a lewk on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Rege-Jean Page was on Variety's Actors on Actors with “The Crown” star Emma Corrin, each talking about their shows.As the Bridgerton actors film, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton gave us an updated #Polin picture. Hopefully, we soon get a 2.0 version of the Bridgerton brothers picture complete with another LLCoolJay boy band performance.Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn posted a place where we can get a pick-me-up by coffee and by it's Bridgerton designs. If coffee is not your thing, then hang out by wisteria mural.Speaking of hanging out, Prudence Featherington and Sir Phillip Crane were chilling on set. Will the Cranes be in season two?One word that Phoebe Dynevor used to hint at season two was “wicket.” She and Nicola Coughlan were on In the Envelope Podcast, and Phoebe was asked what word will have the book fans screaming and the show fans wondering.For those wondering about the Asian inspired décor in the Duchess' chambers, it's an ode to Simon and his travels before going back to town. As always, let us know if you have any questions we haven't covered on our episode breakdowns.There are fan theories buzzing about making Kate Sharma older in the show for modernity because it's absolutely okay to marry at an “on-the-shelf” age! And, will the older Kate be named Diamond of the First Water instead of Edwina?Also, what was the production team planning on building near Bath? Aubry Hall for season two? My Cottage for books three and five? The owner of My Cottage will be discussed on the IG Avonbooks discussion with authors Olivia Waite and Alexandria Bellefleur. Mark your calendars for Benedict-talk on June 29th at 6pm EST!Hopefully we see more of the actors as they do the Emmy rounds. Until then, join us as we soak up as much as we can from interviews and pictures, then talk fan theories!Hosts – Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - bridgerton2000@gmail.com Like – www.facebook.com/bridgerton2000Follow - www.instagram.com/bridgerton2000Follow - www.twitter.com/bridgerton2000 Shop - www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Subscribe - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbwzumQy5Gx1TKc-O4OCzQ Website - linktr.ee/bridgerton2000 www.juliaquinn.com www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinn www.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthor www.shondaland.com

03 Local Press Rebel Mountain and Too Pride, Too Prejudice

Meet Me In The Stacks

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 41:59

Lori Shwydky talks to Darby about Rebel Mountain Press and the diverse titles they've been producing as they've grown since 2015. You can find Rebel Mountain titles in our catalogue, including the teen writing anthologies that feature the talented teens of Vancouver Island and our surrounding coastal communities. Rebel Mountain Press books we touched on: In Our Own Teen Voice and In Our Own Aboriginal Voice Ghost's Journey by Robin Stevenson and Breaking Boundaries: LGBTQ2 on Coming Out and Into Canada I Am Ready by Michelle Sylliboy Casey dishes on Pride and Prejudice re-tellings in our segment, Talk Bookish to Me. Nathan purports to be writing one called Too Pride, Too Prejudice (maybe THIS is the COVID novel we've been waiting for?): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur (and two bonus recommendations for romances with queer women: Something to Talk About and The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows) Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith

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#29. “She was discovering artifacts and you were discovering her” - with Alex from @_verbosa

The BookstaGays

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 50:16

We sat down today to talk with Alex (aka Sting in our group chat)! We talk about our OG group chat, our group gay book exchange, and Alex's new apartment and girlfriend. Alex gives us some super gay book recommendations including - Upside Down by N R Walker, Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner, Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, Cinderella is Dead by Kalyan Bayron, and The Black Veins by Ashia Monet. We also dive into discussing bisexuality and being more masculine presenting - how misconceptions and stereotypes change based on your presentation (more masculine or feminine) and how to be more inclusive and make less assumptions about other's queerness based on their appearance. We truly loved talking to Alex - you can find her on Instagram at @_verbosa and you can find us on Instagram and Twitter at @thebookstagays and on our individual instagrams at @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs

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#28. Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur - book discussion with Sam and Alex

The BookstaGays

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 59:27

Today we talk about Written in the Stars - our favorite parts, how we feel about Elle and Darcy (and who we feel we are more similar to), fake dating tropes, astrology, the steamy chapter 12, and so much more. Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @thebookstagays and at our individual Instagram accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs

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Announcing the November 2020 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 15:45

Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the November 2020 LibraryReads list! On this episode, we announce the titles that made the list and hear clips from the authors. Congratulations to THE BURNING GOD by R. F. Kuang and WRITTEN IN THE STARS by Alexandria Bellefleur. We also congratulate Anthony Horowitz, author of MOONFLOWER MURDERS, for being inducted into the Hall of Fame! For more information on these titles, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

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LIVE from PLA 2020! An Interview with Alexandria Bellefleur, Author of WRITTEN IN THE STARS