Podcast appearances and mentions of Brent Hartinger

Read our article "The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Countries for Retirement": https://nomadcapitalist.com/global-citizen/the-most-lgbtq-friendly-countries-for-retirement/ Get Our Help: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Subscribe to Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger's Newsletter about their Worldwide Travel Experience: https://www.brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com/ Join Our Email List and be the First to Hear about Breaking News and Exciting Offers https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Get on the waiting list and join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live: www.nomadcapitalist.com/live/ There are a lot of reasons why people are leaving the USA with broken healthcare, high taxes, safety, and many things. In this video Dan Curtis our executive producer, interviews Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger, a gay couple from the USA who decided to live abroad.  

Digital nomads are on the rise, as more and more people embrace working remotely as a way to make seeing the world more accessible. According to data from MBO Partners, in 2019 there were 7.3 million Americans who identified as digital nomads. But in 2021, the number of American digital nomads surged up to 15.5 million. We're talking about all things digital nomadism with travel couple and writers, Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger. They have been digital nomads for years, and write the fantastic newsletter called Brent and Michael are Going Places. We explore what the growing embrace of digital nomadism means for responsible tourism. We highlight the benefits of this travel style, and the potential negative impacts, too. GUESTS: Brent and Michael are a gay couple who decided in 2017 to sell their house in Seattle and travel the world as “digital nomads.” That means they move to a new country every few months, supporting ourselves by working remotely. Subscribe to Brent & Michael's newsletter: Brent and Michael Are Going Places REFERENCES: Digital nomad trends data by MBO Partners American digital nomad deported from Bali for encouraging travel The big problem with the so-called 'digital nomad' life in Bali  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen are a longtime couple who are both also writers. Brent is a screenwriter and novelist who wrote the gay teen classic, Geography Club, and Michael is a novelist and editor who co-founded the gay entertainment website After Elton, which was later sold to Viacom. In 2016, the night Donald Trump was elected, Brent and Michael decided to sell their house and travel the world. They left home in 2017, and have since lived for at least a month in twenty different countries, and visited many more. They chronicle their weird and wonderful "digital nomad" lifestyle in their Substack newsletter, Brent and Michael Are Going Places. But at the same time, as they visit all these places, they're thinking about where they eventually might want to settle down. Problem is, the more places they visit, the more complicated the decision becomes.

Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen are a longtime couple who are both also writers. Brent is a screenwriter and novelist who wrote the gay teen classic, Geography Club, and Michael is a novelist and editor who co-founded the gay entertainment website After Elton, which was later sold to Viacom. In 2016, the night Donald Trump was elected, Brent and Michael decided to sell their house and travel the world. They left home in 2017, and have since lived for at least a month in twenty different countries, and visited many more. They chronicle their weird and wonderful "digital nomad" lifestyle in their Substack newsletter, Brent and Michael Are Going Places. But at the same time, as they visit all these places, they're thinking about where they eventually might want to settle down. Problem is, the more places they visit, the more complicated the decision becomes.Support the showIf you enjoy these podcasts, please make a donation by clicking the coffee cup on any page of our website www.wheredogaysretire.com. Each cup of coffee costs $5 and goes towards bringing you these podcasts in the future.If you or you know someone who is interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact me at mark@wheredogaysretire.com. Please join our Where Do Gays Retire Facebook group at Where Do Gays Retire? | FacebookThank you so much for listening!

Do you dream of traveling abroad and living abroad? This gay couple is living our dream, they join us for the tips! We love our pets so much that this heat wave has us worried. Should your pet wear sunscreen? Plus, so much more!    Special guests: Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen - longtime couple and two writers who left the United States in 2017, and have been "digital nomads," continuously traveling the world ever since. They write about their experiences on their Substack newsletter Brent and Michael Are Going Places. Doc. Halligan - Celebrity Veterinarian. 

Warnings of danger on our travels seem to be over-represented in the discussions people have before rips. Perhaps it's the (understandable) fear of the unknown, combined with our tendency to spread more bad stories than good ones. For Episode 268, I've brought together a bunch of guests who've had a range of experiences that are dangerous or could-have-been dangerous, with one overarching message: they are all okay! That's not to say we shouldn't be aware and somewhat risk-averse when we travel, of course. My first guest is Jess Stone who had an experience in Mexico which to start with, was quite frightening. I then chat with Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen about two experiences they've had with fire while travelling (the second of which made me properly scared!). Finally, Helena Fox tells me about an experience she had as a young backpacker in France, where she ended up being lucky in a situation I know can turn out quite differently. Links: Jess Stone of Go Ruffly, ethical outdoor dog gear - https://www.goruffly.com/ Brent and Michael are Going Places - https://www.brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com/  Helena Fox - https://helenafoxauthor.com/ Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/268 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does travel differ for the LGBTQIA community? It's a question I've long pondered and in this episode I get to chat to four excellent guests to hear about their thoughts and experiences on the matter. First up, Debbie Clarke explains why she started a tour company focused on LGBT travellers, and why such a thing is necessary even in a country as progressive as New Zealand. I then chat with Brent Harbinger and Michael Jensen, a gay couple who are digital nomads exploring the world and not boycotting a country even if there are homophobic laws or customs - and we have a great discussion about why. Finally, I talk with my good mate, the Barefoot Backpacker, about their experiences as an asexual traveller and also - common thread throughout this episode - about why they think you shouldn't avoid a destination just because it has repressive policies. Links: Debbie Clarke from the Good Awaits podcast - https://goodawaits.podbean.com/  Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger from Brent and Michael are Going Places their newsletter - https://brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.substack.com/  Barefoot Backpacker from Travel Tales from Beyond the Brochure - https://barefoot-backpacker.com/category/podcast/  Post on all the pride flags - https://barefoot-backpacker.com/guide-to-pride-flags/ Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/266 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn the prices medical tourism, dental care abroad, travel insurance, and overseas healthcare for expats and digital nomads from Kristin and her guests, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen.  This is Part 2 of a conversation with Brent and Michael Are Going Places. ➡️  Listen to Part 1 here on Living Like a Local Anywhere in the World. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: I. HEALTHCARE ABROAD: Which countries have the best medical care?  How is the quality, cleanliness, and prices of medical care abroad? Are there English-speaking doctors abroad? How is the healthcare in Mexico? How much does a dental cleaning cost in different countries? How much does an ambulance cost abroad? How do you find recommendations for doctors abroad? What travel insurance should you use? When should you buy travel insurance? Is it better to use public or private hospitals in other countries? II. SLOW TRAVEL: What is Geo-Arbitrage? Living on $100k per year in Seattle versus $50k while traveling full-time How to choose your next destination as a digital nomad?  How do you know when it's good to move onto a different country? Is one month in each destination long enough to get to know a place? What is your Digital Nomad Exit Strategy? Will you be nomads forever? Have you been to any “dangerous” countries? How do you finance your travels? III. SAFETY FOR GAY AND MINORITY TRAVELERS: Is it safe to travel everywhere? Doing your due diligence on destinations Female and solo travelers Fear of solo travel Are certain countries “dangerous” or homophobic?   Human rights and white privilege Religious beliefs in foreign countries Being held to a different standard as Americans Should you tell people if you're gay or hide it? Following your gut instinct EPISODE 138 TOPICS DISCUSSED: I. HEALTHCARE ABROAD: Cost and quality of medical care abroad compared to the USA Health insurance for travelers and digital nomads When to buy travel insurance Kristin's and Co's best and worst dental cleanings abroad What to do in case of emergency Fears of getting bankrupt because of medical emergencies  How to calculate your cost-of-living abroad II. SLOW TRAVEL: Making friends in different countries Freedom and flexibility in the digital nomad lifestyle How long to stay in each country How long to plan your travel in advance Planning versus spontaneous travel Traveling with people you meet abroad The trade-offs between slow and fast travel The ages of different digital nomads: traveling in your 30's versus 50's Coping with loneliness when your friends leave Traveling to avoid winter Small towns versus popular destinations Hiking and finding off-the-beaten path destinations Over-tourism and friendly locals Underrated destinations Getting “addicted” to travel and new places/experiences Poverty and cost-of-living in developing countries How to help locals in different countries without over-stepping boundaries. Being “guests” in foreign countries Using geo-arbitrage to your advantage Following your creative pursuits and passions while traveling DESTINATIONS: Istanbul, Turkey Brasov, Cluj, and Timiosoara, Romania Bansko, Bulgaria Tbilisi, Georgia Cebu, Philippines Paris, France Ireland Albania versus Santorini and Mykonos Akyureri, Iceland Bali AKA “Silicon Bali” Lisbon, Portugal Switzerland Amalfi Coast, Ravello, and Cinque a Terre, Italy Peninsula Hotel Manila Resources:  SafetyWing Insurance World Nomads Insurance Cigna Global Health Insurance   Related Videos: How to Save Money for Retirement While Traveling The Truth About Full-Time Travel Bansko, Bulgaria Digital Nomads Cost of Living in Bansko, Bulgaria Eating figs off trees in Bosnia Italy Travel Playlist Ravi Around the World – Gay Travel Blogger and YouTuber Related Podcasts: How to Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World (Brent & Michael Part 1) How to Overcome Loneliness While Traveling Rolf Potts Interview from Paris, France Fearless and Far Interview with BBC Travel and the Weather Channel's Mike Corey Minority Nomad Interview “The more you see of the world, the more you want to see.” – Brent “As we travel, we are looking for somewhere that speaks to our souls.” - Michael Connect with Brent & Michael: Visit their blog, Brent and Michael Are Going Places Subscribe to their Newsletter Follow them on Instagram Follow them on Twitter Connect with them on Facebook ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad  Buy Official Merch  Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle.  Special welcome to our newest Patrons from November-December 2021: Mark, DJ, Francis, and Fer ❤️ Special welcome to Fer, my first $100 Producer on Patreon!  Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

How can you adapt to a foreign culture when you don't even speak the language? Travel writers and authors, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen, share their best advice for living like a local abroad (even as “gringos”). They share unforgettable stories from four years of full-time travel, disclosing candid details about what they like and don't like about different places, what they appreciate the most, how they save money, and how they cope as “weird foreigners” in countries like Turkey. In Part 2 of their interview next week, they share everything they know about medical tourism and tips for navigating healthcare and travel insurance in foreign countries. Plus, their favorite foodie destinations and how they make money while traveling the globe. (You don't want to miss that one!)  EPISODE 124 TOPICS DISCUSSED: How Brent and Michael have changed and what they've learned from 4 years as digital nomads. How to meet people, make friends, and communicate in foreign countries with language barriers. Life as expats in Istanbul, Turkey: Cost of living, the food and coffee culture, & how to find rentals. Staying safe while traveling as a gay couple & The reality of being LGBTQ+ in Turkey. Coming next week: Medical tourism: Comparing healthcare around the world to American healthcare. The mindset vs. reality of slow travel and planning trips in advance. Over-tourism & how to find less touristy travel destinations. Kristin's top bucket list travel destinations.  RESOURCES Kristin's Newsletter: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/subscribe  Apply to Ready to Relocate: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/apply  ► Healthcare and Banking: ↳ SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance ↳ SafetyWing Global Health Insurance ↳ Online Bank Account Books: Candice Millard's Historical Narratives:  Destiny of the Republic Hero of the Empire River of Doubt Podcasts: Vagabonding with Rolf Potts (Interview from Paris, France) How To Overcome Your Fear of Anything With BBC Travel's Mike Corey Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand, with Erick Prince The Minority Nomad (Part 1) Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand, with Erick Prince The Minority Nomad (Part 2) Digital Nomads: Robby Around the World Travel Health Insurance: SafetyWing World Nomads Brent & Michael's Favorite Places: Bansko, Bulgaria Istanbul, Turkey Sibiu and Brasov, Romania Tbilisi, Georgia Beara Peninsula and Dursey Island, Ireland Varuna Gezgin, Turkey Grand Bazaar, Turkey   Connect with Brent & Michael: Visit their blog Brent and Michael Are Going Places Subscribe to their Newsletter Follow them on Instagram Follow them on Twitter Connect with them on Facebook ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad  Buy Official Merch  Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle.  Special welcome to our newest Patrons from November-December 2021: Mark, DJ, and Francis ❤️ Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

First Draft Episode #281: David Levithan David Levithan is editorial director at Scholastic and the author of many young adult novels, including Boy Meets Boy, Every Day, and co-author with Rachel Cohn of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares. Sips By is the only mutl-brand, personalized monthly tea subscription box, which makes discovering tea fun and affordable! Use the code “firstdraft” for 50% off your first Sips By box at www.sipsby.com. On the Remember Reading podcast, discover the tales behind these beloved children’s book classics. Hear from award-winning authors like Meg Cabot, Katherine Paterson, and Tiffany Jackson, and guests as they uncover the unique story behind each story. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Babysitters Club series by Anne M. Martin David launched PUSH, the Scholastic imprint still there today Jean Feiwel, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Feiwel & Friends, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Swoon Reads, Square Fish Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Dan Ehrenhaft, author of The Last Dog on Earth, Friend is Not a Verb, and That’s Life, Samara Brooks Sarah Mlynowski, author of Just a Boy and a Girl in a Little Canoe, I See London, I See France, and co-author of Upside-Down Magic The New York City Teen Author Festival Nancy Garden, author of Annie on My Mind, The Year They Burned the Books, and Endgame. Francesca Lia Block, Francesca Lia Block, author of more than 25 books, including seminal YA novel WEETZIE BAT, talks about her most recent book, THE THORN NECKLACE, a memoir-driven guide to healing through the craft of writing. (listen to her First Draft interview here) Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award and Newberry Honor winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming, Another Brooklyn, Miracle’s Boys and many more Brent Hartinger’s Geography Club Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of of several YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Suite Scarlett, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious: A Mystery. She has also done collaborative works, such as Let It Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), and The Bane Chronicles (with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan). (Listen to my interview with Maureen Johnson here) Lauren Myracle’s Kissing Kate Alex Sanchez’s The Rainbow Boys series Sara Ryan’s Empress of the World David edits Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games David edits Garth Nix, author of the Sabriel series, Angel Mage, and many more Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (movie) Bill Clegg, a literary agent formerly with WME and now at The Clegg Agency Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn Will Grayson, Will Grayson which David co-wrote with John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking For Alaska You Know Me Well with Nina LaCour (listen to her First Draft episodes here and here) Maggie Stiefvater, author of the The Raven Boys series, Shiver, and The Scorpio Races Alex Gino’s Stonewall Award-winning George I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998 or send an email to mailbag @ firstdraftpod dot com! Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds; Leigh Bardugo, author of Ninth House and the Grishaverse series; Creator of Sex and the City Candace Bushnell; YouTube empresario and author Hank Green; Actors, comedians and screenwriters Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham; author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast Linda Holmes; Bestselling authors and co-hosts of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast, Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish and co-host of the Sciptnotes podcast; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Track Changes If you’re looking for more information on how to get published, or the traditional publishing industry, check out the Track Changes podcast series, and sign up for the Track Changes weekly newsletter. Support the Show Love the show? Make a monthly or one-time donation at Paypal.me/FirstDraft. Rate, Review, and Recommend Take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Michael Jensen is an author and editor. His books of gay historical fiction include two series, The Drowning World, which is set in 5500 B.C., and The Savage Land, which takes place on the American frontier in the late 1700s. Man & Monster, the second book in The Savage Land series, was a Lambda Award Finalist (under the title Firelands).Michael is also the co-founder of AfterElton.com, which covered pop culture for gay and bisexual men, and eventually became one of the largest and most influential LGBT websites on the internet. In 2006, AfterElton.com was sold to MTV/Viacom. As editor, Michael interviewed hundreds of writers, directors, and actors, breaking numerous stories and advancing the issue of LGBT visibility in Hollywood. Michael also created the Big Gay Fiction Giveaway, which helped tens of thousands of readers find great new voices in MM fiction. Michael lives in Seattle, WA with his husband, writer Brent Hartinger.You can contact Michael via email, Facebook, Twitter, TumblrSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/House-of-Mystery-True-Crime-History. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dennis chats with author Brent Hartinger via Skype from Port Washington, Washington about his career about his 14th novel The Otto Digmore Decision, a sweet and funny a gay burn victim trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood. He also talks about his breakout first novel Geography Club, one of the first YA novels to feature gay teens, how it tapped into a market no one knew was there and went on to become a film in 2013. He also talks about growing with his young readers, going to self-publishing after being with Harper-Collins, and his 2007 novel Project Pay Day which was shot as a film last year. Brent also discusses he and his husband Michael's big lifestyle change; in 2017, they sold their house in Seattle and have spent the last three years traveling the world and working remotely as "digital nomads.' He talks about what he's learned on his journeys, how it's changed his relationship to his husband, making friends on his travels and the importance of good Wifi. Other topics include: the pros and cons of selling out, the craziest things he's eating abroad, getting rid of stuff, spending two months a year on cruise ships, going to a gay club in Tblisi, Georgia and enjoying a transcendent bag of Doritos. www.brenthartinger.com

Jeff recaps his week, including the cover reveal for Keeping Kyle and the relaunch of his newsletter. Brent Hartinger talks about his career, including why he writes, how he wishes he'd picked a genre earlier in his career and his advice for those looking to have a career as a writer. Complete shownotes for episode 35 are at BigGayAuthorPodcast.com.

Brent Hartinger, playwright, screenwriter and novelist, returns to discuss his latest release, Otto Digmore Decision, his career as a writer, and the decision he and his husband Michael made to become digital nomads.

The guys offer up a new installment of Romance Revisited featuring recently re-released books. Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jeff reviews Erin McLellan's Candy Hearts. Brent Hartinger is here to talk about his latest book, The Otto Digmore Decision, the latest installment in the universe he began with Geography Club. He also has the details on Project Pay Day, a new movie that's expected to be out later this year. Brent also discusses the digital nomad life he leads with his husband, author Michael Jensen. Complete shownotes for episode 227 along with a transcript of the interview are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Brent Hartinger and I talk VCFA, digital nomading, small town life, the internet (good? evil?), converting books to movies, writing against the rules, finding your tribe, work / life balance, + no deep dive into any particular book or movie cause why not?

Today's books are: The Baby-Sitters Club (series) by Ann M. Martin. Scholastic, 1986-2000 Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2003. Other books mentioned on today's episode: Harry: a history by Melissa Anelli. Penguin Group, 2008. Dear Genius: the letters of Ursula Nordstrom, edited by Leonard S. Marcus. HarperCollins, 2000. (my apologies for my mistake in the episode. Ursula Nordstrom was with Harper & Row, not Random House.) I'll Get There. It Better be Worth the Trip by John Donovan. Harper & Row, 1969. Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden. Farrar Straus Giroux, 1982. Geography Club by Brent Hartinger. HarperCollins, 2003. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. Dutton Books, 2010. Other Things Discussed Today: Scholastic Book Orders The Baby-Sitters Club Movie Ann M. Martin "The Gay YA" book recommendations website Banned Books Week Baby-Sitters Graphic Novels Raina Telgemeier The Bechdel Test The Baby-Sitters Club Club Podcast Please Find Me on Social Media! Goodreads Twitter Instagram Facebook  

In this episode we discuss M-E Girard's great debut novel Girl Mans Up. Ca$h Money drops a bombshell of a theory about Pen's parentage. Molly suggests Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan, anything by Brent Hartinger, Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour, and You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour and David Levithan. Nate suggests Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. Kim suggests Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston (after you read it, go back and listen to episode 001!). Amanda suggests Xena Warrior Princess and Urban Fiction (as a genre). Nathan mentions, but forgets to suggest, Unbecoming by Jenny Downham. Lindsey suggests None of the Above by I. W. Gregorio and Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin (Nathan concurs). Also we'd love to hear from you: agree with us, disagree with us, suggest a book, or anything else at isitteenenoughforyounow@gmail.com or @isitteenenough on Twitter

Jeff continues his interview from episode 70 with author Brent Hartinger and discusses the possibilities for Russel Middlebrook spin-offs for Min & Gunnar, the “Geography Club” film and Brent’s Media Carnivores podcast. If you haven’t heard the rest of interview, go listen to episode 70 in its entirety. Complete shownotes for episode 70 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Jeff reviews his week in writing, including announcing the release date for Somewhere on Mackinac and that his titles from JMS Books (including the Hat Trick series) are now available on Kindle Unlimited. New patrons Katie, George and Christina are thanked, and the guys announce that they will release a bonus episode for patrons on Valentine's Day. Patrons who wish to ask a question for this exclusive patrons-only episode should do so by February 10. The guys saw the 20th anniversary tour of Rent and Jeff reviews Wolfsong by TJ Klune and The Otto Digmore Difference by Brent Hartinger. Brent then joins the podcast to discuss his latest book along with the Russel Middlebrook series and his Three Truths and a Lie mystery along with lots more. Complete shownotes for episode 70 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Jeff and Will wish everyone a happy new year and recap the good release that Love's Opening Night had. They also introduce Patreon as a way for show listeners to support the podcast with a monthly pledge. The guys talk about their goals for 2017, including writing, the podcast and trips they're looking forward to in the new year. Will reviews a book by Heidi Cullinan while Jeff reviews titles from Brent Hartinger and Avon Gale. They both review Star Wars: Rogue One and Yuri On Ice. Episode 65 shownotes are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Jeff and Will start off the final episode of 2016 by wishing everyone a happy holiday week. Jeff talks about getting back to work on the second book in the Codename: Winger series as well as some work that was done on the co-writing project that's in progress. He also discusses this week's release of Love's Opening Night and Will does a brief interview to get the lowdown on the book. There's also a giveaway for podcast listeners this week to win an ebook copy. The guys spend a few minutes talking about the books they read in 2016. Among the authors whose work they call out are: Kindle Alexander, Shira Anthony, Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, Jeff Garvin, Michael Vance Gurley, TJ Klune, Devon McCormack, Jordan Nasser and Richard Compson Sater. They also looked at how many books they read compared to their goals. Avon Gale stops by to talk about her new book, Whiskey Business, which is part of Dreamspinner's States of Love series. She also reveals what's coming up next in 2017, including the next Scoring Chances book. Following the interview, Jeff reviews Whiskey Business as well as two new adult books from Brent Hartinger. Episode 64 shownotes, plus the chance to win an ebook of Love’s Opening Night, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com

Media Carnivores co-host Brent Hartinger recently sold his book Three Truths and a Lie to a traditional publisher, Simon Pulse. As a writer traditional and self-published books, Brent makes an interesting case study for this new...

What’s it like to see your novel turned into a Hollywood movie (co-staring Scott Bakula, no less!)? Co-host Brent Hartinger gives the inside scoop on what it was like to have his first novel, Geography Club, adapted into...

Brent Hartinger, 'Shadow Walkers' ; Steven Pressfield, 'The Profession' ; Ben Bova, 'The Leviathans of Jupiter'