Podcast appearances and mentions of Alexis Hall

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. This episode features our conversation with best-selling author of "kissing books," Alexis Hall, who describes himself as a "genrequeer writer," is the author of Murder Most Actual, Boyfriend Material, Rosie Palmer Takes the Cake, A Lady for a Duke, and many, many more. Alexis, Rachel and Tara have a wonderful time chatting about Alexis' books, her Kobo Originals title, Murder Most Actual, their writing process, and much more! Best-selling author Alexis Hall joins us on the podcast this week to discuss his Kobo Originals title, Murder Most Actual, and what it was like writing her first cozy mystery. Alexis talks to us about their career as a hybrid author, the inspirations behind Murder Most Actual, and how she tries to normalize queer relationships in his writing.  Learn more on Alexis' website, follow Alexis on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and check out Murder Most Actual on Kobo.

On the Shelf for June 2025 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 316 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog Bronski, Michael. 2012. A Queer History of the United States (ReVisioning American History). Beacon Press. ISBN 978-0807044650 Rouse, Wendy L. 2022. Public Faces, Secret Lives: A Queer History of the Women's Suffrage Movement. New York: NYU Press. ISBN 9781479813940 Boag, Peter. 2011. Re-Dressing America's Frontier Past. University of California Press, Berkeley. ISBN 978-0-520-27062-6 Boag, Peter. 2011. “The Trouble with Cross-Dressers: Researching and Writing the History of Sexual and Gender Transgressiveness in the Nineteenth-Century American West” in Oregon Historical Quarterly, Vol. 112, No. 3: 322-339 Brown, Judith, C. 1986. Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy. Oxford University Press, New York. ISBN 0-19-504225-5 Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical Fiction An American in Paris by Margaret Vandenburg Whispers of Love Beneath the Hidden Manor by Aiyo Sa The Ladies by Caitlin Crowe The Eye of the Water: Between Creek and Roots by Stephanie Hager-Lyons A Soft Place to Land by Kelsey Kranz Lady's Knight by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race Daughter of Doom by Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell Murder by Proxy (Meredith and Alex Thatch Mystery #3) by Rachel Ford Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab Other Titles of Interest Damsels and Dinosaurs by Wren Jones By Her Sword: A Sapphic Fantasy Romance Anthology (Sunset Wave Sapphic Anthologies #2) edited by Erin Branch What I've been consuming Inventing the Renaissance by Ada Palmer This month we interview Joanna Lowell and talk about: Working with historical language and issues around characters who don't fall neatly in the gender binary How her previous books connect together Actor Charlotte Charke as an inspiration for the character of Georgie Theater as a place for queer themes Avoiding being locked into incorrect historical tropes How the novels of Alexis Hall and Sarah Waters work differently with gender The difficulty of getting away from modern identity categories Books Joanna has recently enjoyed: A Gentleman's Gentleman by T.J. Alexander Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Mastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.Shop Bluesky: @heatherrosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to Joanna Lowell Online Website: https://www.joannalowell.com/ Instagram: @joannalowellauthor

Originally aired Jan 30th, 2024, we are bringing this back because When the Tides Held the Moon is now available for (pre) order! Venessa Vida Kelley is a Washington, DC-based author, illustrator, and sequential artist. Her work focuses on magical realism, fantasy, and culturally diverse romance. Venessa has been featured alongside the works of such authors as Casey McQuiston, TJ Klune, Everina Maxwell, Sophie Gonzales, Becky Albertalli, Sarah Rees Brennan, Alexis Hall, Jennifer Weiner, and others, as well as the marketing campaign for Amazon Studio's highly-anticipated movie adaptation, “Red White & Royal Blue.” Her graphic novel debut, MANU FACES THE MUSIC, is in development with Oni Press, with her first illustrated adult historical fiction novel WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON set to debut with Erewhon Books in 2025.  Connect with Venessa on: Instagram or her website. And support her work via Patreon and Etsy. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our inbox by emailing wasitchancepodcast@gmail.com  More about Heather via her website and connect with her on LinkedIn, YouTube, and BlueSky. Listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Venessa dreamed of being an animator as a child and fell in love with sequential art Sequential artist is the fancy term for comic art One of the original viral “fan artists,” Venesssa never lost sight of her passion even when working in voiceover and marketing for The Federal Government When her day job got a little too heavy, Venessa would retreat to a novel for pleasure and create sketches from those works. A random share on Twitter turned viral and catapulted Venessa to the core of fandom love. Much of Venessa's artwork is driven by the desire to get books she loves in front of a larger audience. She has always worked to support BIPOC and LGBTQ authors and help raise awareness for their work. Venessa's art is mostly digital art because it's fast and doesn't take a lot of expensive resources but she begins with pencil and paper sketches. Eventually, it became impossible to have a day job and make art professionally. She chose her own graphic novel and we're all so glad she did. Be the ladder - Venessa loves helping other artists to value themselves and fight for their fair share, especially in the face of AI art. We love Venessa's approach to “failure” She believes in a “Bless your mistakes” approach to life. In the episode, we talk about emotional deficit - what it is and how to deal with it. There is NO wasted time - ever. All of Venessa's past experiences are showing up in her own work and she's wildly grateful for all of her experiences. It wasn't until Venessa was in her 30s that she began to untangle her identity and embrace her Queer identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the last in Part One of Season 3, we spend some time with the men: Debling, John, and Will. Cressida and Danbury model some good friendship behaviours and… Oh who are we kidding. The only thing anyone takes away from this episode is: if the carriage is a-rocking, don't come a-knocking! Don't forget you can find us on facebook as @bridgertonpod and instagram as @wwddpod and we'd love for you to keep us in your online conversation using the hashtag WWDDpod. Featuring: - Patrick's fashion - Blondes don't have more fun - Disparate courting strategies - Men, explaining the world - Fan theories - Cressida's cage - Lady Featherington's armour - Manic regency pixie girl - Undrunk lemonade - Sad boy torpedo - Earnestness - Colin, consent, and conscientious finger choices Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton in Bowral - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, Bridgerton series 4, by Julia Quinn - Ocean's Eleven, a 2001 film ‘- But Daddy I love him', a song by Taylor Swift - The Northwest Passage, a bad idea - Little Women, a book by Louisa May Alcott - Gilmore Girls, a television show - Charlotte Tilbury, a makeup company - Swan Lake, a ballet - Star Wars: A Force Awakens, a 2015 film - ‘Snow on the Beach', a song by Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey - Game of Thrones, a television show - ‘Race for your Love', a trope - ‘Give Me Everything', a song by Pitbull - Pitch Perfect, a 2012 film We were joined for this episode by our first official friend of the show, Patrick Lenton. You can hear more from Patrick by following him on his socials and by reading his newsletter Nonsense. For your TBR, Patrick recommends Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. Get it from your favourite independent bookstore or your local library. Don't forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review ups your chance of a memorable carriage ride. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com

We are reading our second "read by numbers" book AKA a book with a number in the title! We hope you enjoy! (We apologize for the elderly pug noises in this episode lol)

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December is coming in hot with 7 must-read new romance book releases that I cannot wait to get my hands on. Jump into my latest episode to hear why I'm excited for these new romance book releases dropping in December 2024 that I think you should add to your TBR list.Sponsored by: Platinum Promises by Jessa NevinsLooking for a page-turning love triangle with sizzling chemistry? In Platinum Promises, Kit finds herself caught between Sully, a rockstar headlining sold-out arenas, and Dom, Sully's fiercest rival whose allure is impossible to resist. As temptation mounts, so does the passion and drama. Who will win Kit's heart? Don't miss Platinum Promises by Jessa Nevins —available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!BOOKS MENTIONED:Under Loch & Key by Lana Ferguson: https://amzn.to/4fpZQfBKeep Me by Sara Kate: https://amzn.to/3YIyATKThe Mistletoe Mix-up by Codi Hall: https://amzn.to/4e4FJSPHow to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe: https://amzn.to/40hHlWiNot in My Book by Katie Holt: https://amzn.to/3C0C2QVFormula Fling by Sawyer Bennett: https://amzn.to/3C4wAN3Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3Yrh5pFLINKS: Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/43NIsvlUpcoming Releases: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/upcoming-book-releases/2024 Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2024/Romance Book Reading Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RV37H3ZFOLLOW:Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Robin, Shan, Sara, and Shannon are discussing romances featuring at least one transgender character. Titles mentioned include: Edward Underhill, Always the almost Vanessa North, Roller Girl (Lake Lovelace #3) Alexis Hall, A Lady for a Duke H. E. Edgmon, The Witch King (The Witch King #1) E.E. Ottoman, The Craft of Love Reese Morrison, Love Language (Love Language #1) D.N. Bryn, How To Bear Your Neck and Save a Wreck (Guides To Dating Vampires #3) T.J. Alexander, Chef's Choice (Chef's Kiss #2) Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys G.R. Lyons, His Boy To Hold (Naughty Or Nice season #2) L.M. Juniper, How We End Gabe Cole Novoa, Most Ardently (Remixed Classics #9) 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

This week on the KPL podcast we have debut author Chad Beguelin, he is a six time Tony nominee.  He's taken his amazing writing skills and turned to writing books.  His new novel, Showmance is a laugh-out-loud rom com about a man who returns to his home town to direct his musical that flopped on Broadway.  Every rehearsal he learns something new about his musical and his own life. Author Recommendation10 Things that Never Happened by Alexis Hall

Hello and welcome to Books That Burn with another book essay from Robin! Thank you to Case Aiken, who receives a monthly Patron shoutout. This essay discusses (and moderately spoils) the following works by Alexis Hall:   ROSALINE PALMER TAKES THE CAKE (2021) 10 THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED (2023) GLITTERLAND (2013) WAITING FOR THE FLOOD (2024 edition) FOR REAL (2015) A LADY FOR A DUKE (2022) BOYFRIEND MATERIAL (2020) HUSBAND MATERIAL (2022) THE AFFAIR OF THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER (2019)   A brief note: when I first conceptualized this essay, I thought I was going to read every published novel by Alexis Hall, then I intended to discuss at least one book from each of their series. It turns out that their catalog is so extensive that even after taking two months to read (and occasionally, reread) as much of their work as I could get my hands on, I still haven't gotten to everything. Neither do I, on balance, want to spoil major elements of their entire catalog. Therefore, I haven't read everything they've written, and I don't reference every single thing that I read. However, I read enough to be sure of my point generally, and am happy with what I've chosen to reference specifically. Link to the full Essay. Preamble (00:00) Content Warnings (01:29) Introduction (01:52) Learning to Be Okay with One's Own Flaws (5:05) Becoming Less Reactive to the Shortcomings of Others (11:05) Reaching for Community (14:12) Accepting Something Already True (23:51) Internal Reflection and Attitude Adjustment (25:49) Change Inspired by Others (30:59) Not Changing At All (36:24) Conclusion: Challenging "Likeability" As A Goal (38:02)

Thomas is back, and we're recommending our favorite books to celebrate Pride Month with!The Guncle by Stephen RowleyThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreThe Pairing by Casey McquistonA Lesson in Thorns by Sierra SimoneBoyfriend Material by Alexis HallHow to Become the Dark Lord or Die Trying by Django WexlerBonus mentionsRed White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonWaiting for the Flood by Alexis Hall

Samwise (yup, that's his name) and his boss, Jonathan, don't see eye-to-eye about how Sam manages one of Jonathan's stores. But things take a turn after Sam feigns amnesia after hitting his head on a bathroom display after Jonathan fires him after a disagreement. Not wanting to be sued, Jonathan invites Sam to stay with him until he is fully recovered from his concussion, or until he can start remembering. But Jonathan doesn't know that Sam really doesn't have amnesia, not in the least. What starts off as a contentious relationship between two men who have hurtful pasts, turns into a beautiful pairing of two people who need each other to move forward. While this paragraph seems super serious, this book is hilarious and fun with its quick quips and amazing narration. Listen along as we fall into so many different emotions with Sam and Jonathan.  ***We would love and appreciate it if you could Subscribe then Rate & Review us on iTunes! Follow us @ShhhDirtyBooks on FB, IG, Twitter as well as on our website at ShhhDirtyBooks.com. Thank you for joining us!*** Music by Jim Townsend

Hey pals! Today, we're celebrating Pride Month with BOYFRIEND MATERIAL by Alexis Hall. In this fake dating, opposites attract, dung beetle extravaganza, chaotic British gays Oliver and Luc fall in love surrounded by a hilarious cast of characters. I'm joined by true fan Jenna to chat about this book, and we have a blast. Enjoy the show! Brazen banter: Goodreads ratings! Romance 101! French names! Cat Scale: 3 Revolutionary Resources Why do British lawyers wear silly wigs? Husband Material (Boyfriend Material sequel) Vibrators and historical medicine   Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family all about us! Support the podcast and buy us coffee WRION merch! Our feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

From Beetle Drive to escaping your parent's driveway, learn that love can only be fabricated so far before it starts to feel real with your host Jen and guest reader, Luciano, as they discuss Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall.Warning before listening: This episode does contain spoilers for this novel and some beginning chapters of Husband Material. TW: depression, anxiety,  mentions of CancerClick here for The Bookstop's Instagram, to subscribe to the Patreon, and for previous podcasts from The Bookstop: https://linktr.ee/thebookstoppodcast?utm_source=qr_codeSupport the Show.

Book Besties Season 6, Episode 17: 10 Things That Never HappenedThis week the Besties kick off Pride with 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall. Join them as they talk about this lost in translation book, including fake amnesia (in the 2024?!?!?), forced proximity romance, and our queen Taylor Swift. Things talked about in this episode:Boyfriend Material episode: https://bit.ly/3Vp0x1fAlexis Hall: https://quicunquevult.com/Correction: A Lady for a Duke features a trans character: https://bit.ly/3RbI3ij In a Holidaze episode: https://bit.ly/3V5rV3gNarrator Will Watt: https://willmwatt.com/ Correction: Alexis Hall does not have a preferred pronounLegends and Lattes Episode: https://bit.ly/3V5kg4Q Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

"TAKE ME TO THE CLUB EP04 The Biggest House Tracks here with your host Stefan Makepeace on Data Transmission Radio. In this months instalment we have tracks from labels such as D4 Dance, Plus Soda Music, Wh0 Plays and lot's lot's more! Watch me Live in the Mix on YouTube! Follow Stefan: Instagram: www.instagram.com/stefanmakepeace Youtube: www.youtube.com/@stefanmakepeace Like | Share | Follow - #getinvolved #techhouse #house #djmix #toolroom #defected #houseu #newmusic #dance " Tracklist "1) Stefan Makepeace - I Don't Depend (Extended Mix) - [Plus Soda Music] 2) Kid Cut - The Rhythm (Extended) - [ID] 3) Sam Collins, Jake Tarry - The Underground (Extended Mix) - [HEXHIBITION] 4) Maur, Evokings - No More feat. Joanna Cooke (Extended Mix) - [Sola] 5) OFFAIAH - Hands (Extended Mix) - [Armada Subjekt] 6) David Morales, Wh0, Sam Frandisco, Steve Martano - Needin' U (Extended Mix) - [Wh0 Plays] 7) James Curd, Mark Maxwell - Magnetic (Extended Mix) - [Motive Records] 8) Mike Mago - The Show (OFFAIAH Extended Remix) - [D4 D4NCE] 9) Alexis Hall, Trimtone, Folkness - Hallelujah feat. Alexis Hall (Extended Mix) - [Toolroom Trax] 10) Armand Van Helden, Mark Knight - Release Me (CID Extended Remix) - [Armada Subjekt] 11) Jerome Robins, DJ PP - Fallin' (Original Mix) - [Farris Wheel Recordings] 12) Kyle Watson - The Afterhours (Extended Mix) - [DFTD] 13) Cozmic Cat - Take Me Higher (CHANNE Remix) - [Lady of the House] 14) Estiva - Via Infinita (Marsh Extended Remix) - [Colorize (Enhanced)] 15) Pinto (NYC) - Warehouse Symphony (Pinto's One Two Edit) - [Pets Recordings] 16) Twolate, Phebo - Breathe (Extended Mix) - [Wh0 Plays] "

Introduction: In this episode of the Dystopian Rebel Podcast, we delve into the world of creativity and self-expression with the multi-talented Sydney Alexis Hall. From poetry to performance art, painting to fashion, Sydney is a true Renaissance spirit, and we're thrilled to explore her journey and insights.Key Themes:Multifaceted Creativity: Sydney Alexis Hall embodies a diverse range of creative pursuits, from poetry and performance art to painting and fashion. We discuss the joys and challenges of exploring different avenues of creativity and the freedom found in embracing a multidimensional artistic identity.The Importance of Community: Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the significance of community in nurturing creativity and providing support. Sydney shares her experiences of finding and fostering communities that celebrate individuality and encourage artistic growth.Small Changes, Big Impact: Sydney inspires us with her philosophy of making small changes each day to create larger transformations. We explore how consistent practice and incremental steps can lead to significant growth and change in both creative endeavors and personal development.Key Discussion Points:Sydney's journey across various creative disciplines and the intersections between them.The role of experimentation and risk-taking in pushing creative boundaries.Finding inspiration in everyday life and embracing the beauty of imperfection.Building a supportive community of fellow artists and creatives.Strategies for overcoming creative blocks and maintaining momentum.The power of self-expression as a tool for personal growth and empowerment.Conclusion: As our conversation with Sydney Alexis Hall comes to a close, we're left inspired by her boundless creativity, passion for self-expression, and dedication to making a difference, one small change at a time. Join us as we continue to explore the limitless possibilities of creativity and rebellion in the dystopian landscape of our world.Connect with Sydney Alexis Hall:Amazon Link for Sydney Alexis Hall's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sydney+alexis+hall&s=relevanceblender&crid=6DCRFLBPT8YZ&qid=1713194049&sprefix=sydney+alexis+hall%2Caps%2C75&ref=sr_st_relevanceblender&ds=v1%3A0eBJPGfC0pfDee%2FeezAv6ejdZGZiAc1BVDv0iL43BX8Instagram: @sydneyalexishallStay Connected:Follow the Dystopian Rebel Podcast on Instagram @thedystopianbHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If you have been holding your breath all season in anticipation for our first book club episode, it's time to exhale (and perhaps seek medical attention since it's been a long time coming). In a deep conversation of relationship dynamics, marriage practices, and queer dignity expansion, our hosts break down Alexis Hall's Boyfriend Material and Husband Material. The conversation gets surprisingly vulnerable, especially for a chat about one of the funniest sets of romantic comedies written in the last five years. If you haven't had the luxury of diving into Hall's grounded and charming prose, we highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Perhaps we can convince you through this conversation? P.S. Madison was dehydrated while editing this episode as well. Connect With Us - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/ - Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com Production - Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill - Music: Madison Hill - Artwork: Chelsea Ciccone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loveatfirstscreening/message

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Venessa Vida Kelley is a Washington, DC-based author, illustrator, and sequential artist. Her work focuses on magical realism, fantasy, and culturally diverse romance. Venessa has been featured alongside the works of such authors as Casey McQuiston, TJ Klune, Everina Maxwell, Sophie Gonzales, Becky Albertalli, Sarah Rees Brennan, Alexis Hall, Jennifer Weiner, and others, as well as the marketing campaign for Amazon Studio's highly-anticipated movie adaptation, “Red White & Royal Blue.” Her graphic novel debut, MANU FACES THE MUSIC, is in development with Oni Press, with her first illustrated adult historical fiction novel WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON set to debut with Erewhon Books in 2025.  Connect with Venessa on: Instagram or herWebsite. And support her work via Patreon and Etsy. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @heather_vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Venessa dreamed of being an animator as a child and fell in love with sequential art Sequential artist is the fancy term for comic art One of the original viral “fan artists,” Venesssa never lost sight of her passion even when working in voiceover and marketing for The Federal Government When her day job got a little too heavy, Venessa would retreat to a novel for pleasure and create sketches from those works. A random share on Twitter turned viral and catapulted Venessa to the core of fandom love. Much of Venessa's artwork is driven by the desire to get books she loves in front of a larger audience. She has always worked to support BIPOC and LGBTQ authors and help raise awareness for their work. Venessa's art is mostly digital art because it's fast and doesn't take a lot of expensive resources but she begins with pencil and paper sketches. Eventually, it became impossible to have a day job and make art professionally. She chose her own graphic novel and we're all so glad she did. Be the ladder - Venessa loves helping other artists to value themselves and fight for their fair share, especially in the face of AI art. We love Venessa's approach to “failure” She believes in a “Bless your mistakes” approach to life. In the episode, we talk about emotional deficit - what it is and how to deal with it. There is NO wasted time - ever. All of Venessa's past experiences are showing up in her own work and she's wildly grateful for all of her experiences. It wasn't until Venessa was in her 30s that she began to untangle her identity and embrace her Queer identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and James discuss Alexis Hall's 10 Things That Never Happened through themes of capitalism, management styles, and nachos.Join us next month when we read this year's hottest memoir, The Woman in Me by Britney Spears.

Narrator Thérèse Plummer joins AudioFile's Robin Whitten to discuss her narration of LOVE, THEORETICALLY by Ali Hazelwood. It's one of AudioFile's 2023 Best Romance Audiobooks, and a fun and flirty story set in MIT's theoretical physics lab. Dr. Elsie Hannaway is miserable in her role as adjunct professor, dreaming of tenure. She poses as a fake girlfriend to make ends meet and meets an infamous experimentalist, Jack Smith. Plummer fully embodies Elsie, making listeners feel every bit of this enemies-to-lovers romance. Plummer tells listeners what she enjoyed most about narrating this audiobook, and how her own science background informed her narration. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook. Published by Penguin Audio. AudioFile's 2023 Best Romance Audiobooks are: 10 THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED by Alexis Hall, read by Will Watt EVEN IF THE SKY IS FALLING by Taj McCoy [Ed.], read by Adenrele Ojo, Soneela Nankani, Karen Murray, Marissa Hampton, Donnabella Mortel, Joy Beharie, Teddy Hamilton FULL MOON OVER FREEDOM by Angelina M. Lopez, read by Stacy Gonzalez LOVE, THEORETICALLY by Ali Hazelwood, read by Thérèse Plummer A RAKE OF HIS OWN by A.J. Lancaster, read by Nicholas Boulton ROLE PLAYING by Cathy Yardley, read by Chris Brinkley, Elyse Dinh For the full list of 2023 Best Audiobooks visit our website. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from HarperAudio. Get up-close to artists you admire with Willie Nelson's Energy Follows Thought, Melissa Etheridge's Talking to My Angels, and Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy. Listen to samples at www.hc.com. Thérèse Plummer photo courtesy of the narrator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and James discuss R. F. Kuang's Yellowface through themes of authorship, ambition, and what we owe (or don't) to our communities.Join us next month when we read Alexis Hall's new holiday romance, 10 Things That Never Happened.

Join us, Yajaira and Cheli, as we navigate the choppy waters of Alexis Hall's "Husband Material" - a story that pushes the boundaries of humor, relationship dynamics, and secondary characters. The book leaves us questioning the meaning of 'husband material', as we dissect the relationship between Luc and Oliver, and the potential toxicity that tinges their bond.We couldn't help but scrutinize Luc's wedding speech and his complicated relationship with his ex, Miles. The prolonged dialogue about rainbow balloons, and the questionable patience Oliver shows towards Luke's antics, leaves us perplexed with the plot line. As we step into the shoes of these characters, we uncover a lack of compatibility, evident through their troubled relationship dynamics. The climax of the story left us with a bitter taste. We were disappointed with the choices made by Oliver and Luc; their decision to stay together despite their reservations. Join us as we share our raw thoughts on this story of love, relationship struggles, and the journey towards self-awareness.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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In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a walk down memory lane and talk about the books we used to love and read in high school and how they have made us into the readers we are today. Let us know what you loved reading growing up! What We've Read and What We Are Reading: Educated by Tara Westover Breath of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #2) by Amanda Bouchet Wildfire (Maple Hills #2) by Hannah Grace The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles #2) by Laurie Forest and narrated by Julie Whelan The ADHD Coach by Alice Gendron Every Wish Way by Shannon Bright 10 Things That Never Happened (Material World #1) by Alexis Hall and narrated by Will Watt The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf and narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya Additional Book Mentions: Dark-Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon Vampire Kisses Series by Ellen Schreiber Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins Divergent Series by Veronica Roth Harry Potter by She Who Must Not Be Named Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead The Wolves of Mercy Falls Series by Maggie Stiefvater Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

The story of Caroline (a foolish one) and Hannah (a careless man's careful daughter) pairing songs on Speak Now (Taylor's Version) with historical romance novels, being moths to flames for large dukes in tight breeches, and walking a fragile line between having too many and way too many book recommendations. The end.Note: It's kinda mean that this is episode fourteen and not thirteen…Intro: (00:00)Speak Now (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (2:21)✪ 1. Mine (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (7:07)- One Duke Down, Anna Bennett- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall✪ 2. Sparks Fly (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (11:16)- Knockout, Sarah MacLean✪ 3. Back To December (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (13:41)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- A Love by Design, Elizabeth Everett✪ 4. Speak Now (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (17:51)- My American Duchess, Eloisa James- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera✪ 5. Dear John (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (20:18)- Someday My Duke Will Come, Christina Britton- The Marquess Makes His Move, Diana Quincy✪ 6. Mean (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (25:10)- A Duchess by Midnight, Charis Michaels- It Happened One Fight, Maureen Lee Lenker✪ 7. The Story Of Us (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (28:20)- The Notorious Lord Nightly, Lorraine Heath- To Have and to Hoax, Martha Waters✪ 8. Never Grow Up (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (31:35)- Once Upon a Marquess, Courtney Milan- A Kiss to Remember, Teresa Medeiros✪ 9. Enchanted (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (38:19)- Ana María and the Fox, Liana De la Rosa- The Bride Goes Rogue, Joanna Shupe✪ 10. Better Than Revenge (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (41:45)- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard✪ 11. Innocent (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (44:03)- A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles- Seize the Fire, Laura Kinsale✪ 12. Haunted (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (49:07)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- Daring and the Duke, Sarah MacLean✪ 13. Last Kiss (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (53:12)- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall- Aphrodite and the Duke, J. J. McAvoy✪ 14. Long Live (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (56:18)- Nobody's Princess & The Wild Wynchesters Series, Erica Ridley- Gwen & Art Are Not in Love, Lex Croucher✪ 15. Ours (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (58:04)- Get Thee Off My Lawn, Daria Vernon- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles✪ 16. Superman (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:00:26)- How to Win a Wallflower, Samara Parish- Lady Meets Earl, Christy Carlyle✪ 17. Electric Touch (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:04:57)- The Duke's Rules of Engagement, Jennifer Haymore- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian✪ 18. When Emma Falls In Love (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:08:03)- The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes, Eva Leigh- The Duchess Deal, Tessa Dare✪ 19. I Can See You (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:11:50)- Hotel of Secrets, Diana Biller- The Governess Game, Tessa Dare✪ 20. Castles Crumbling (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:19:59)- The Rakess, Scarlett Peckham- The Beast of Beswick, Amalie Howard✪ 21. Foolish One (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:25:16)- Not That Duke, Eloisa James- While the Duke Was Sleeping, Sophie Jordan✪ 22. Timeless (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:32:16)- Again the Magic, Lisa Kleypas- We Could Be So Good, Cat SebastianOutro: (1:38:35)

In which Caroline and Hannah catch up on their favorite books from the past month, dangle a few carrots, and stream Speak Now (Taylor's Version).Reminders:- Catch our Speak Now (Taylor's Version) x Historical Romances episode on July 21st!- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on July 14th for Lesson #7: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas.- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian - (3:50)- Business or Pleasure, Rachel Lynn Solomon - (8:38)~ To Love and to Loathe, Martha Waters~ A Wicked Bargain for the Duke, Megan Frampton~ The Duchess War, Courtney Milan~ How to Win a Wallflower, Samara Parish~ Once Upon a Tower, Eloisa James~ The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard - (16:14)- The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston - (17:28)- Her Good Side, Rebekah Weatherspoon - (20:25)- Someday My Duke Will Come, Christina Britton - (22:42)~ A Good Duke is Hard to Find, Christina Britton~ A Duke Worth Fighting For, Christina Britton~ Some Dukes Have All the Luck, Christina Britton~ What's a Duke Got to Do With It, Christina Britton- The London Trilogy Series, Sherry Thomas - (26:13)~ The Luckiest Lady in London, Book 1~ Private Arrangements, Book 2~ His at Night, Book 3- To Catch a Raven, Beverly Jenkins - (28:40)- [ARC] The Duke Gets Desperate, Diana Quincy - (30:50)- [ARC] Knockout, Sarah MacLean - (33:34)- [ARC] An Earl to Remember, Stacy Reid - (38:45)- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall - (42:21)- Maiden Lane Books 1-3, Elizabeth Hoyt - (42:57)~ Wicked Intentions, Book 1~ Notorious Pleasures, Book 2~ Scandalous Desires, Book 3- [ARC] A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles - (48:23)- Diary of an Accidental Wallflower, Jennifer McQuiston - (49:52)~ What Happens in Scotland, Jennifer McQuistonOutro: (51:43)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)

In which Hannah and Caroline wrap up Pride month on the pod, recommend their favorite queer histroms, and get laid low by white billowy shirts (and hot criminals).Show Notes:- The meme Caroline references: IMG_7789.heicPride Month Schedule:- June 9th: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera Friday Episode- June 13th: Newsletter with Queer Histrom Novella Recs + Giveaway (winner contacted!)- June 23rd: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles Friday Episode- June 27th: Queer Histrom TBR Tuesday Episode- Last week of June: Newsletter (Feat. More Queer Romance Recs)Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 30th for Lesson #6: The Proposition by Judith Ivory.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- Pride TBR Tuesday - (6:40)✪ The London Highwaymen Series, Cat Sebastian - (13:00)- The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, Book 1- The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, Book 2✪ Lucky Lovers of London Series, Jess Everlee - (18:08)- The Gentleman's Book of Vices, Book 1- [ARC] A Rulebook for Restless Rogues, Book 2✪ We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian - (24:50)✪ The Perks of Loving a Wallflower, Erica Ridley - (30:30)✪ [ARC] Gwen and Art Are Not in Love, Lex Croucher - (38:28)✪ Feminine Pursuits Series, Olivia Waite - (42:55)- The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics, Book 1- The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows, Book 2- The Hellion's Waltz, Book 3✪ The Turners Series, Cat Sebastian - (48:49)- The Soldier's Scoundrel, Book 1- The Lawrence Browne Affair, Book 2- The Ruin of a Rake, Book 3- A Little Light Mischief, Book 3.5✪ Mortal Follies, Alexis Hall - (57:25)Queer Histroms We've Previously Recommended:- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera- A Lady For a Duke, Alexis Hall- Reputation, Lex Croucher- Infamous, Lex CroucherOutro: (1:06:38)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)

It's Pride take two baby! Your favorite Co-Hosts are taking a nice, wholesome adventure into the realm of LGBTQ+ romance this week as Margie tells Rachel all about Alexis Hall's, A Lady for a Duke. Because honestly, who doesn't love a good story about loving, accepting people falling for each other and making each other better people?  Check out our Instagram   :  Facebook  :  Goodreads  :   Website

Peggy has just convinced herself that she needs to find someone to love her as she is, when her former lover calls her back to London to ask a favor. Peggy is tasked with setting up her former lover with the new sensation in town, Orfeo. However, from the moment the two meet, the attraction is instantaneous. However, Orfeo has told Peggy that they only have room to love music. Despite knowing that their relationship has an end date, Peggy is determined to enjoy Orfeo for as long as possible. Yet as the two grow closer, they never could have imagined good-bye could be so hard. Join us as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!Pick up a copy of today's book, Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!  You can listen to the only recording of the last living Castrato (mentioned in the history fact) here!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!  

This week we are continuing with our Dark Olympus Readalong with Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert! Joining Bethany and Izzy are Shae from Shaegeeksout https://www.youtube.com/@Shaegeeksout and Brianna from 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   Book Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/3IWFEnt Books from On My Radar Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall: https://amzn.to/3OYm6Da Something More by Jackie Khalileh: https://amzn.to/3OYGggg The Dos and Donuts of Love: https://amzn.to/3oJvFeF Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/3Nh9tSx A Turn in the Air by AH Cunningham   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

Zoë was lucky enough to get a few ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of some upcoming Historical Romances that she couldn't wait to share! The books shared from today's episode are:How to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne LongMy Rogue to Ruin by Erica RidleyThird Degree Yearn by Laney HatcherJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall! 

Are you in love with someone who seems to be everywhere at once? Maybe they changed their outfit a couple times during the day? No, you aren't seeing double - it's Twins! For this double trouble episode we read "The Switch" by Lynsay Sands and "Something Fabulous" by Alexis Hall. Today our boring ol' non-twin hosts discuss why it's sexy to run through trees, understanding bees, and they try to kill off someone's mom! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

This novella may have more letters in it's title than pages! Despite it's long name, this novella is a gem of a story that follows the meeting and eventual romance between Mr. Right and Miss Eliza Cade. They are kindred spirits who find themselves thrown together over the years and at each meeting grow closer. Join us as we read, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! Pick up a copy of today's book, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 05:01: Intro, Author Fact05:01 - 10:45: Synopsis10:45 - 11:34: Parlour11:34 - 31:56: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!  

Becca chats with Alexis Hall, a genrequeer writer of kissing books, who you may know from such hits as Boyfriend Material, Glitterland, A Lady for a Duke, the Winner Bakes All series, and many more. Alexis talks about the experience of revisiting his first published novel ten years later, why all his historical romances, so far, are set in the Regency, how he managed to write four books releasing *this year*, his approach to tone, point of view, narrative perspective, and humor in his writing, the complicated business of writing characters who speak in a variety of dialects, what he takes into consideration when writing sex, and, of course, some books he's loved recently. If this conversation has made you want to pick up one, or several, of his books, you can do that in our shop or on our website, www.meetcutebookshop.com. Programming Note: This Saturday, April 29th, is Independent Bookstore Day and we at Meet Cute Bookshop are celebrating by taking part in the San Diego Book Crawl, which is going to be a blast. It is also going to be rather all consuming, so this podcast will be taking next week off. With book bans gaining traction across the country, the existence of independent bookstores is more important than ever, and we can't wait to celebrate all our indie bookstore friends around San Diego county and across the U.S. If you live nearby, I hope you join us for the Crawl, and if not, I hope you go visit your favorite local indie on Saturday.

Hey HBs! It's part two of Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall! Meredith and Mel recap the competition, the switcheroo, and so much more! Lady loves: Meredith: Pansies. It's flower season and flowers are happy! And annuals are cheap and cheerful! Mel: Also spring flowers! My magnolia tree is blooming for the first time since we moved into the new house and I'M OBSESSED!!!Dangerous Tides launches on April 28th at 12:30pm ET! Don't miss it! Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast Bonkers Romance! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :)Get more content on PATREON!!Sign up for our Newsletter! MERCH! Teepublic, Chicaloo Kate, RedbubbleInstagram: @heavingbosomsTwitter: @heaving_bosoms

Hey HBs! Meredith is back to recap Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall! Structurally, it's one of the most interesting romance novels I've read. Plus, it comes with Alexis Hall's signature wit AND WE LOVED IT! Did it elicit some completely rational text messages from Mel to Meredith? No. This text required hard muppet texting; that's what good books do! They make you care. [Insert sheepish giggles here]Bonus Content: soliciting chickens, GBBO background, bi-phobia, Meredith and Mel are co-presidents of the Jennifer Hallet fan club, HOO IZ HEEROH?!?, and so much more!DANGEROUS TIDES will be launching soon, so make sure to follow the project page! That will ensure you're notified when we hit GOOOOO! Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast Bonkers Romance! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :)Get more content on PATREON!!Sign up for our Newsletter! MERCH! Teepublic, Chicaloo Kate, RedbubbleInstagram: @heavingbosomsTwitter: @heaving_bosomsMentioned in this episode:Follow the Dangerous Tides Prelaunch page!!We're going to be launching the Kickstarter for our pirates series SOON and you don't want to miss it! In addition to special edition books and swag, there are super limited items AND bonus rewards if you back early! This will email you when we launch and not before!Dangerous Tides Prelaunch

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we wrap up our Bookish March Madness a little late! We extended our March Madness because of our busy schedules, but what book do you think won our brackets? We also talk about the exciting book releases coming out in April, May and June 2023. What We've Read and What We Are Reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and narrated by George Newbern Tempt by Melanie Harlow (Cloverleigh Farms #9) Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert and narrated by Amina Koroma and Jonathan Andrew Hume The Bodyguard by Katherine Center and narrated by Patti Murin One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Additional Book Mentions: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall and narrated by Kay Eluvian The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (The Sandsea Trilogy #1)  Exes and O's by Amy Lea (Influencers #2)  I'm Glad Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and narrated by the author  A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall and narrated by Kay Eluvian  Missing Clarissa by Ripley Jones and narrated by Allen Winters, Amando Foresyth, Ines del Castillo, Kimberly M. Wetherell, and Raymond J. Lee As You Walk on By  by Julian Winters and narrated by Andre Santana April Coach by Devney Perry- April 6 Lassiter (#21) by J.R. Ward - April 11 The Fiancee Farce by Alexandira Bellefleur- April 18 Bewitched by Laura Thalassa- April 18 In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune- April 25 Happy Place by Emily Henry- April 25 May A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand- May 9 The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks and Illustrated by Robert Sikoryak- May 9 Atalanta by Jennifer Saint- May 9 The Celebrants by Steven Rowley- May 14 The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren- May 16 Late Americans by Brandon Taylor- May 23 Witch King by Martha Wells- May 30 Once More with Feeling- Elissa Sussman- May 30 June:  Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood- June 13 The Only One Left by Riley Sager- June 20 The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston- June 27 July: Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon- July 4 Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.

It's the start of our LGBTQIA+ season and we discuss Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall.  We all love this romance from one of our favorite LGBTQIA+ authors.  We have a fake dating scheme, bumbling coworkers, ride-or-die friends, and a M/M romance.  All the makings of a great read with lots of laugh out loud moments!

Hey HBs! Blair Leigh and Bryan are here to help Mel recap Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall! Luc and Oliver are here with all the witty banter, misunderstandings, and fake dating goodness! Plus, a fabulous cast of side characters we couldn't get enough of. AND THE SWOON FACTOR! It's high! Whew. Bonus Content: Achilles penises, bathroom antics on dates, distraction snuggles, "DELETE, BLOCK," and so much more! Lady Loves: Mel: Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall. Same voice, but lots of sex!Bryan: "DELETE, BLOCK" Do what you gotstaBlair: Daisy Jones and the Six TV show, Ted Lasso Season 3, and Invisible String by Meg Jones (that one comes highly recommended by Neighbor Becci!)Check out Blair and Bryan's bookstore Beausoleil Books! They ship everywhere! And read Blair's debut novel: What Comes After!CALL FOR ST. VINCENT SUBMISSIONS for a chance to win a Devil In Winter care package!! Send us voice memos or videos of yourself reading your favorite quotes, telling us what you love about St. Vincent or DIW, whatever. You can even email or DM us on instagram! Every written submission gets one entry into the drawing and every voice or video recording gets 2 entries! Send to heavingbosomspodcast@gmail.com by 3/29.Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast Bonkers Romance! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :)Get more content on PATREON!!Sign up for our Newsletter! MERCH! Teepublic, Chicaloo Kate, RedbubbleInstagram: @heavingbosomsTwitter: @heaving_bosomsMentioned in this episode:Want more HB? Check out our PATREON!You support us, plus you get access to 150+ bonus episodes, video of regular episodes, gifts, care packages, author hangs, votes in show content, and SO MUCH MORE!!!HB Patreon

Today, we're welcoming KJ Charles to Fated Mates for our next Trailblazer episode! Known for her work helping to bring queer historical romance to the modern genre, KJ joins us to discuss historical romance, how it remains relevant in the modern world, her work centering queer characters and communities in romance, and the start of her romance career as an editor of Mills & Boon medical romances. We also talk about the arc of her career through early small press publishing, indie publishing, and now, as a traditionally published author. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, and we are so grateful to KJ Charles for joining us.Thanks to Kylie Scott, author of End of Story, and Lumi Labs, creators of Microdose Gummies, for sponsoring the episode. Visit microdose.com and use the code FATEDMATES for 30% off and free shipping on your first order.Show NotesK.J. Charles is a RITA nominated author of over 25 historical romance novels. You can preorder her upcoming novel, The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, which will be released on March 7, 2023. KJ worked as an editor at Mills and Boon, and her blog is an excellent source for romance readers and writers.If you're looking for the "romance with a body count" infographics, click here.Authors mentioned: Mills & Boon author Alison Roberts, Mills & Boon author Marion Lennox, author Jordan L. Hawk, author Alexis Hall, author Talia Hibbert, author May Peterson, author Jackie Lau, author EE Ottoman, author Penny Aimes, author Kris Ripper, author Therese Beharrie, author Jeannie Lin, editor Anne Scott.Don't miss our Band Sinister episode from last December.

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

Author and Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to talk all about writing and narrating THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, a romance between two narrators that earned a spot on our list of 2022 Best Audiobooks. Hear about what it was like to narrate her own work and how Julia thought about all of the character voices as she was writing and developing their stories. Listen to discover some of her own experiences with narrating that she brought into the booth and what will stick with her about writing and narrating this romance. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook at audiofilemagazine.com. Published by Harper Audio. AudioFile's 2022 Best Romance Audiobooks: DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE by Ashley Herring Blake, read by Kristen DiMercurio HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola, read by Weruche Opia KAMILA KNOWS BEST by Farah Heron, read by Soneela Nankani SEATMATE by Cara Bastone, read by Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, Carol Monda, Corey Allen, Allyson Johnson, Eric Yves Garcia, Tanya Eby, Dina Pearlman SOMETHING FABULOUS by Alexis Hall, read by Nicholas Boulton THANK YOU FOR LISTENING by Julia Whelan, read by Julia Whelan For the full list of 2022 Best Audiobooks, visit: audiofilemagazine.com Will Seeking Justice Lead to Her Own Demise? Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of BENEATH HIS SILENCE, a gothic-style regency romance from promising young author, Hannah Linder. Narrated by Anne Flosnik. Available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: a big milestone and small business Saturday Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we go down the rabbit hole of book tracking The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:58 - Bookish Moment of the Week 3:15 - Garcia Street Books 5:11 - Fabled Bookshop 5:53 - Current Reads 6:17 - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan 6:27 - Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 12:20 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) by Anton Treuer (Kaytee) 12:52 - The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer 17:05 - The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier (Meredith) 23:02 - A Lady for A Duke by Alexis Hall (Kaytee) 23:13 - Bookmarks 23:27 - libro.fm 24:50 - Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall 27:20 - Rizzio by Denise Mina (Meredith) 28:26 - Conviction by Denise Mina 28:33 - Blackwell's UK 30:24 - Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel 31:48 - An Immense World by Ed Yong (Kaytee) 32:25 - I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong 34:49 - Fable App 6:45 - Deep Dive: All Things Reading Trackers 42:58 - Currently Reading Patreon 48:26 - CAWPILE Rating System 49:16 - A Lady for A Duke by Alexis Hall 54:58 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish that Three Pines the show doesn't disappoint me. (Meredith) 55:38 - Still Life by Louise Penny (Three Pines #1) 56:00 - The Hangman by Louise Penny 56:32 - A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny 56:49 - WSIRN Episode 357 w/Louise Penny I wish to institute Jolabokaflod in my home this year. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

On today's Cozy Reads 2022 Recommendations episode, Ashley and Jen share some recent books they've loved that fall into the cozy reads camp. We share about Alexis Hall's Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake and Sarah Addison Allen's Other Birds. (Ashley would like to note that her pick has some cozy components but is an open door romance!)   As we mention in the episode, Libro.fm is doing Credit Bundles for the holidays, and we're happy to support them as an affiliate!   Looking for more cozy reads? Be sure to check out our previous recommendations from episode 151. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page.   Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook,and Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

Ellen and Mom are joined by listener Jennifer to talk about the fundraisers, four weddings, and a funeral with F bombs in Husband Material by Alexis Hall.  Plus, we get to know Jennifer and more about her romance journey!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

Listeners, you KNOW we got granular with this one because there are just plain so many links! Terena Elizabeth Bell has been writing all her life. Her first short story was published in a literary magazine when she was in college—almost thirty years ago, and she's published many since and won multiple awards. She's also written for more than 100 publications, including The Atlantic, The Guardian, Boston Globe, Smithsonian, Playboy, MysteryTribune, and Santa Monica Review. Platform-o-rama, right?But she could NOT find a publisher for her debut novel or debut short story collection. As she puts it: It wasn't for want of trying. Her novel was turned down by 64 agents.That novel, RECURSION, and Terena's short story collection, Tell Me What You See were both purchased within two weeks once Terena decided to turn to the small presses associated with the lit mags she'd been a part of for so long.We talk about the glories AND problems with small presses, how to be sure you're talking to a small press and not the kind of hybrid publisher we often warn you about (there are legit hybrids, but be careful out there, many take advantage of writers who don't understand what they offer), finding the right small presses and literary magazines and what it's like to be a more literary and experimental writer. It's a great episode with a lot of information we haven't covered before. BONUS: Read Previous guest Joni B. Cole's When Is It Smart to Submit Your Work to a University Press? (You'd Be Surprised!)Big Literary journals Duotrope, The Submission GrinderAssociation of Writers and Writing Programs ConferenceSMOL Fair ReadingsNYT article on how Billie Eilish's platform didn't sell her bookCamCat BooksJustine Bateman's book, Fame: The Hijacking of Reality, which her platform also didn't sell.The 10 National Book Award Finalists for 2022 include 4 books of short stories.Beacon Press: an American left-wing non-profit book publisher.Soho Press: a New York City-based publisher founded by Juris Jurjevics and Laura Hruska in 1986 and currently headed by Bronwen Hruska. It specializes in literary fiction and international crime series.Best Short Stories of 2022Malarkey BooksAuthors Guild Model Contract Brooklyn Book FestivalFSG—Farrar Straus Giroux does/does not take unagented submissionsSubmittableThe controversy surrounding Roxane Gay's PANKThrillerFestFind Terena at www.terenabell.com or on Twitter @TerenaBell#AmReadingTerena: Edith Wharton's A Glimpse of the Moon, A Son at the Front , and The Custom of the CountryNight Rider, All the Kings Men, both by Robert Penn WarrenKJ: The Letters of Shirley Jackson, as well as the four book omnibus that has Sundial in it (and Alexis Hall's Paris Daillencourt is About to Crumble and Glitterland) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Alexis Hall describes himself as a genrequeer writer of kissing books. You may know him as the author of Boyfriend Material and Rosalyn Palmer Takes the Cake, both of which we've talked about here. But like recent guest Emily Henry and so many others, those successes were far from his first rodeo. Head to his website, quicunquevult.com, to see the evidence. (Why is it called that? You'll have to listen to find out.) Alexis has written, and still writes, everything from paranormal and fantasy to billionaire romance to rom-com, with the recent addition of genre mystery and historical fiction.We talk tropes, dialogue and leaning into the the thing you do best then revising for the rest. (And we did it all with a kitten climbing around on my desk, adding to both the joy and the challenge.) Sarina and I (this is, as usual, KJ) have long hoped to talk to Alexis because he is so prolific and also so willing to take chances. When we finally did, what we heard was someone who doesn't see himself the way we see him—successful, talented, charming and able to convey all of that on the page. That shouldn't be a surprise, because he often writes characters with that same block—they're successful and delightful but see themselves as flawed in some way. That may be almost too generic to be considered advice (after all, we're often told to write a “misbelief” into our characters)—but I found it striking, because along with the many other emotional journeys Alexis writes, he writes this one often and well: that of a self-perceived f**k-up accepting that they've transcended that earlier self and become someone capable and worthy of love. I'm calling that out here because as we talked to Alexis, we talked about his brand being clever banter and an uber-confident writer's voice—but I think that emotional journey is part of his brand as well. So this episode left me thinking about how brand is more than the way a book or a writer looks and sounds. It's also the way the book feels. And when you think about it that way—that the emotional arc and feel are part of the brand as well—I think it may help silence any voice in your head complaining that things are repetitive, or that you've “ done that before” or that something has been done by others.We tell our own stories and the stories that we hold most closely, in fiction, in non-fiction, in whatever we're working on. Indirectly, directly. Again and again. I hope this episode helps you think about what your story is and how you're telling it.LINKS! Alexis's books in general are all here.But you can pre-order Paris Daillencourt Is about to Crumble on Amazon here and Bookshop.org here.Follow Alexis on Goodreads, Twitter and Instagram.#AmReadingAlexis: ARC of Kate Clayborn's Georgie, All AlongSarina: Dark Matter, Blake CrouchKJ: Carrie Soto Is Back, Taylor Jenkins ReidDon't forget that Author Accelerator is your one-stop for getting a coach on board to help you with your work, no matter where you are in the drafting game. Need a pro? Click here. And if you've considered becoming a book coach, here's your link: Click here.And— this is KJ with a question. Do you own In Her Boots yet? Have you read it yourself, or given it to a friend who'd love a fun story about figuring out who you are as opposed to who you think everyone wants you to be—that also delivers a literary hoax, farm life and an ex who can't seem to find the exit? If you don't have it on the shelf yet, now's the time! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Hey y'all! Nat and Mel are here to recap Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall! It was one of the January ARCs for https://www.bonkersromance.com/book-club (Bonkers Romance Book Club) and it's SO FUN! This book manages to be a sweet, fast-paced romp that has hilarious hijinks and HOT sexy times. And the banter. The banter might slay you. Lady Loves: Nat: Athletic Non-Alcoholic beer Mel: Pick up an old hobby! Mel's been crocheting again and it's meditative and feels super productive. Make sure to check out our March Patreon fundraiser! We're doubling all contributions and donating them to https://wck.org/ (World Central Kitchen)! Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/listen (Bonkers Romance)!  Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :) Get more content on https://www.patreon.com/heavingbosomspodcast (PATREON!!) Sign up for our https://www.heavingbosoms.com/ (Newsletter)!  MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/heaving-bosoms-podcast?ref_id=13852 (Teepublic), https://chicalookate.myshopify.com/collections/heaving-bosom (Chicaloo Kate), https://www.redbubble.com/people/heavingbosoms/shop?asc=u (Redbubble) Make your life better and https://justasknat.com/ (hire Natalie) to assist you!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavingbosoms/ (@heavingbosoms) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heaving_Bosoms (@heaving_bosom)s