Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff will

Jeff & Will kick off the show with an announcement about the future of the podcast. Jeff also reviews "I Think They Love You" by Julian Winters. Julian discusses "I Think They Love You," his swoony and heartfelt adult rom-com debut featuring fake dating and second chances. He dives into the inspiration behind Denz and Braylon's love story, the joys and challenges of writing rom-com tropes, and the deeply personal themes woven into the narrative. Plus, Julian talks about his recent YA royal romance "Prince of the Palisades" and reflects on his publishing journey, from debuting with "Running with Lions" to writing across genres and age categories. Complete show notes for episode 470 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off the show talking about Jeff's favorite reads of 2024, which includes books by Brad Gooch, Gabe Cole Novoa, Frederick Smith, KT Hoffman, Freya Marske, Julian Winters, and Jeffrey K. Davenport. Jeff also reviews "Karaoke Queen" by Dominic Lim and "The Rules of Royalty" by Cale Dietrich. Cale also discusses "The Rules of Royalty," his queer YA royal rom-com that blends "The Princess Diaries" with romance. Cale shares the inspiration behind Jamie and Erik's story, the fun of crafting royal traditions, and the writing character arcs that intertwine growth and romance. Complete show notes for episode 469 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, December 30. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Will announces his new pen name, William Gayheart, and his holiday novella, "Cookies for Christmas." Jeff & WIll recommend to holiday romances: "Deck the Hulls" by Kat Cassidy and "A Handyman for the Holidays" by Valerie Gomez. The guys also flashback to their in-depth discussions on the gay holiday romance films "The Christmas Setup" and "Dashing in December." Complete show notes for this bonus episode along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, December 16. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will celebrate the gay romance holiday classic "All Through the Night" by Suzanne Brockmann, recently honored in "Time Magazine's" "50 Best Romances to Read Right Now." As part of the festivities, they revisit their 2017 interview with Suzanne, her husband Ed Gaffney, and son Jason T. Gaffney where they discuss the creation of Jules and Robin, the unforgettable couple from the "Troubleshooters" series. Then the guys dive into their thoughts on "All Through the Night" in a throwback to the 2020 Big Gay Fiction Book Club episode, revisiting one of their favorite holiday romances. Complete show notes for episode 468 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, December 16. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will talk about Jeff's new holiday romance "Taking a Shot at Love," and recommend the movie "The Holiday Exchange."  After Jeff reviews "Meet Me in the Sky" by Jeffrey K. Davenport, Jeffrey joins Jeff to discuss this rom-com that follows Billy and Michael, two stranded travelers whose unexpected six-day stay in the airport becomes a journey of mishaps, fun dates, and slow-burn connection. Jeffrey reveals his inspirations behind this unique setting, the things he imagined for his characters to do while they're stuck, and the shift from his debut thriller to the new romance. He also teases what his future writing plans are. Complete show notes for episode 467 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, December 2. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off the show by celebrating the podcast's ninth anniversary! They also recommend the movie musical "Glitter and Doom." Jeff reviews "I'll Have What He's Having" by Adib Khorram and "Marshmallow Mountain" by M.A. Wardell and A.J. Truman. M.A. (aka Matt) and A.J. talk to Jeff about their first time collaboration for "Marshmallow Mountain." They discuss how they met and how online friendship turned into becoming co-writers. Matt and A.J. share the inspirations for Marsh and Data, how their writing styles for humor, emotions, and spiciness blended together, and how they went from writing a standalone book to writing a series. Complete show notes for episode 466 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, November 18. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will recommend the BL drama "Sunset Vibes," which streams on iQIYI. Jeff also reviews "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" by TJ Klune and "Swordcrossed" by Freya Marske. Freya joins Jeff to discuss "Swordcrossed," a romantasy featuring a slow burn romance between a man trying to save his family's business and the con artist he hires to stand up for him at his arranged marriage. She talks about the inspiration for the characters and the story, as well as the multi-year journey to getting the book published. Complete show notes for episode 465 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, November 4. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!  

To celebrate Halloween month, Jeff & Will revisit one of their favorite romances/horror stories with a discussion of "This Is Not a Horror Movie" by Sara Dobie Bauer. Complete show notes for episode 464 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, October 21. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will recommend the BL drama "Love Sea," which streams on iQIYI. Merry Farmer talks about "Thrown," the first book in "The Art of Love" series. Merry discusses the real-life inspirations behind the series, and about her shift to writing contemporary romance. She also shares what's coming up in her Omegaverse stories, and she's got book recommendations. Complete show notes for episode 462 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, September 23. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will discuss what they've been watching and reading recently, including "Elite" on Netflix, "My Stand-In" on iQIYI, and "Prince of the Palisades" by Julian Winters. Cozy Mystery Month continues with author T. Thorn Coyle talking about the "Pride Street Paranormal" series, including two new books coming out this fall—"Hairspray Horror" and "Dandy Distress." Thorn shares the inspirations for Garrett and John, the corgis Marsha and Klaus, and the ghost Adam. We also find out about their other series, which all include elements of magic and justice, and their latest non-fiction book for authors. Complete show notes for episode 461 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, September 9. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome Steven Salvatore to discuss his new book "The Boyfriend Subscription," which is a queer retelling of "Pretty Woman." Steven talks about the inspirations he took from the Julia Roberts film, why he's started writing adult romance after several young adult titles, plus we get some hints about what's coming in the sequel. Steven also shares some reading recommendations to add to your TBR. Complete show notes for episode 450 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on April 8. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off this episode discussing books that Jeff's recently read including "A Different Kind of Brave" by Lee Wind, "Mona of the Manor" by Armistead Maupin, and "Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring" by Brad Gooch. Brad then joins Jeff to discuss "Radiant," a biography that explores the life of artist Keith Haring from his earliest drawings through his death in 1990 at age 31. Brad talks about why he wanted to write this book, the fascinating research and interviews that he did, as well as the history he shares with Haring and 1980s New York City. Complete show notes for episode 449 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, March 25. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will begin by recommending "Most Ardently" by Gabe Cole Novoa, which is a retelling of "Pride & Prejudice." To wrap up Valentine's month, the guys take a deep dive on one of their all-time favorite romances, "Romancing the Rough Diamond" by Clare London. Complete show notes for episode 448 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, March 11. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off this episode with details on the "Box of Hearts: Sweet to Spicy Tales of LGBTQIA+ Love" available from authors on Ream. Jeff also reviews "The Invention of Wings" by Robin Knight. Gregory Ashe discusses how subscription communities can engage readers on a deeper level. He shares insights from launching his own community, along with the early access and perks that his readers receive. Greg also talks about the first author he ever subscribed to and why he did it. Plus, he has details about his upcoming cozy mystery series, and some reading and viewing recommendations. Complete show notes for episode 447 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, February 26. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off this episode discussing the comments they got from members of the Big Gay Fiction Podcast community about authors offering subscriptions. Authors Charlie Cochet and Victoria Sue discuss the creative freedoms and community engagement that they have found since beginning their subscriptions. They also share details on upcoming projects, and offer book recommendations. Complete show notes for episode 446 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, February 12. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Another week, Another podcast! This week we have another beauty on the show, he is from Saskatoon, Sk he is a top of the line realtor, and a golf junkie! A guy with a ton of stories and just such a great guy, so sit back and enjoy the podcast with Jeff Will! #OffTheHosel

Jeff & Will kick off the episode reviewing two YA books, "Lion's Legacy" by L.C. Rosen and "Fake Dates and Mooncakes" by Sher Lee. Then they bring you a panel discussion that Jeff hosted for a Barnes and Noble NOOKEvent Live featuring authors Gregory Ashe, Josh Lanyon, Layla Reyne, and Felice Stevens. The authors discuss their careers writing queer fiction, as well as how their characters and plots often surprise them as the writing unfolds. They also discussed the joy of bringing back characters in cameos, the challenges of crafting slow burn romances, and they each discuss their recent and upcoming books. Complete show notes for episode 436 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, September 25. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Yer So Bad could almost be the most important song in the entire Tom Petty canon. Almost. Probably not the most important, but it was the first song that Tom showed to Jeff Lynne and from there, the rest of Full Moon Fever and then The Traveling Wilburys dropped effortlessly into place. You have to think there was a little magic in the air that night. Tom tells Paul Zollo, “It was around this time that I showed Jeff one night that I had written the song ‘Yer So Bad'. But there was one little bit in the B section where I didn't know where to go. He showed me this e minor chord and that kinda opened it all up to me.” The story concludes with Tom asking Jeff “Will you produce this?” and Jeff responding, “Sure, let's do it. Where should we record it?” The rest, of course, is rock n roll history made via Mike Campbell's spare bedroom.You can listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/WdRViFCvvUo And if you want to check out The Byrds' original, you can find that here: https://youtu.be/SgMCvfI5-l0 The Tom Petty Project is a proud member of The Deep Dive Podcast Network, which you can find on Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnetDon't forget to follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6BLRWuuAR43zHpNKIirOwAll music, including the theme song, provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.com/Logo provided Ed Booth, who you can find here: https://edboothart.com/A last very special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, Conversations with Tom Petty, this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research.The Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff & Will kick off this episode with their thoughts on "Heartstopper" season 2, and the movie adaptation of "Red, White & Royal Blue." Timothy Janovsky discusses his new book "New Adult," including its inspiration from time travel movies like "13 Going on 30." He talks about the book's themes of character growth, "queer time," memory, and the impacts of making the wrong choices. He also shares how he started writing romance during the pandemic, his love of rom-coms, and his favorite tropes. We also get details on his forthcoming books, including "The (Fake) Dating Game," and a queer holiday romance spin on "The Santa Clause." Complete show notes for episode 434 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, August 28. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome author Robin Knight as he celebrates 15 years of publishing stories featuring queer characters. He talks about the conclusion of the "Fathom's Five" adventure series, which is the series that began his career. We also get details on his latest romances with "Under the Arabian Sky" and "Heartless," which is his first m/m/m story. Robin also reveals what else he's working on, and he's got book recommendations too. Complete show notes for episode 432 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome authors Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone to talk about their new installment in the "Christmas Notch" series, "Snow Place Like LA." Julie and Sierra discuss the origins of "Christmas Notch," which began with "Merry Little Meet Cute" and continues this coming holiday season with "Holly Jolly Ever After." Of course, they share what's happening for Angel and Luca in "Snow Place Like LA." We also get details on their holiday traditions, how they became friends, and we find out what's coming next for each of them.  Complete show notes for episode 431 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome author Jess Everlee to talk about her Victorian historical romance series "Lucky Lovers of London," including the new book "A Rulebook for Restless Rogues." Jess discusses what led her to historical romance and what she loves about the Victorian era. We also find out about the varied characters she's written so far, including a book store owner/erotica author, that author's biggest fan, a tailor, and the manager of an underground queer club. Jess also has a couple of recommendations, as well as details about Lucky Lovers book three.   Complete show notes for episode 430 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will present a panel discussion featuring YA authors Abdi Nazemian, Jason June, and Sonora Reyes. They talk about their latest books, Abdi's "Only This Beautiful Moment," Jason June's "Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball," and Sonora's "The Luis Ortega Survival Club." The authors each discuss the inspirations for their stories, how they relate to their lives, and the self-care they practice when writing. They also have book recommendations, and to wrap up Pride 2023 they each share what Pride means to them. Complete show notes for episode 429 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome Mark Kanemura to talk about his debut children's book "I Am a Rainbow." Mark—who is well known for his stint on season four of "So You Think You Can Dance," his time dancing with Lady Gaga, and his Instagram dance parties—discusses how he came to write this book and how much it reflects his childhood. He also shares what he hopes readers of all ages take away from it, and what Pride means to him in 2023. Complete show notes for episode 428 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Debut author Dominic Lim joins Jeff & Will to talk about his second chance romance "All the Right Notes," which is one of Jeff's favorite books of the year. Dominic talks about why he wanted to write Quito and Emmett's story, and which parts of it are inspired from his own life. We also find out about the song he co-wrote for the book, and how Aaron J. Albano became the narrator for the audiobook. Complete show notes for episode 427 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Author Rey Terceiro and illustrator Bre Indigo join Jeff & Will for this Pride 2023 episode. Rey and Bre are the creators of the "Northranger," the young adult graphic novel retelling of Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey." Rey discusses how he approached this adaptation and Bre tells us how she brought the story to life through the artwork. Bre and Rey also talk about their solo projects, and share what Pride means to them in 2023. Complete show notes for episode 426 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Pride 2023 continues as Jeff & Will welcome author Lisa Bunker in this conversation that was recorded live at Capital Books in Sacramento. Lisa discusses her new middle grade book "Joy, to the World," which she co-wrote with teen activist Kai Shappley. The book tells the story of a 12 year old girl who is banned from her school's cheer squad because she's trans. Lisa shares what led to her collaboration with Kai, what she hopes readers get from this story, she also reads an excerpt. Lisa talks about what allies can do to support the trans community, and we also hear about two more books coming from Lisa this year. Complete show notes for episode 425 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts! NOTE: The excerpt from "Joy, to the World" is copyright 2023 by Kai Shappley & Lisa Bunker and is used here with permission.

Jeff & Will kick off Pride 2023 with authors Byron Lane and Steven Rowley. Byron's "Big Gay Wedding" looks at a wedding in a small Southern town. Steven's "The Celebrants" features a group of college friends who reunite every few years and now have to face a secret one of them is harboring. In addition to the books, Byron and Steven talk about being a creative couple, and what it's like to release books at the same time. They also have book recommendations, and share what Pride means to them. Complete show notes for episode 424 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome married couple and collaborators Anna-Marie and Elliott McLemore for a conversation that was recorded live at Sacramento's Capital Books for the launch of the YA fantasy "Venom & Vow." They discuss how the book went from something Anna-Marie was working on solo to a co-writing project, and they share great stories about all aspects of their creative process. We also get to hear their first ever joint reading, and Jeff slips in a question about Anna-Marie's Great Gatsby remix from last year, "Self-Made Boys." Complete show notes for episode 423 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts! NOTE: The excerpt from "Venom & Vow" is copyright 2023 by Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliott McLemore and is used here with their permission.

Jeff & Will welcome debut author Ari Baran to talk about their enemies-to-lovers, age gap, hockey romance "Game Misconduct." Ari discusses how the story evolved as they worked on it, why they created a co-ed pro hockey league, and the story they wanted to tell with the characters of Mike and Danny. Ari shares their deep love of hockey, and how that has lead them to take such a deep dive on learning about the sport. Ari also has some book recs, and a few details about their next book. Complete show notes for episode 422 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will offer up a ton of recommendations in this episode. They kick off talking about "Pretty Woman: The Musical," Eurovision 2023, the documentary "Judy Blume Forever," "The Great American Baking Show," and Netflix's "Bridgerton" spin-off "Queen Charlotte." Then it's on to books as they review "Afterglow" by Phil Stamper, "Always the Almost" by Edward Underhill, "Tears of the Golden Tiger" by Robin Knight, "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune, "A Fashionable Deception" by Sera Taíno, "The Best Man's Problem" by Sera Taíno, "The New Guy" by Sarina Bowen, "Never Have I Ever Gone Skinny Dipping" by Riley Hart, "Pick One" by May Archer, and "The Tinker's Apprentice" by Jordan Castillo Price. Complete show notes for episode 421 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will announce the Super Summer Bonus Episodes event, which will feature weekly premieres through the end of June. Jeff also shares details on two upcoming author events that will be recorded for future shows. The guys welcome the creator of the "Heartstopper" universe Alice Oseman to discuss the U.S. release of the novel "Solitaire." Alice talks about Tori's story in "Solitaire" and how that led to Charlie and Nick taking the lead in the graphic novel series. In addition, she also teases a few details about "Heartstopper Volume 5" and season 2 of the Netflix series. At the end of the episode, we also have an audiobook excerpt from "Solitaire," narrated by Jenny Walser who plays Tori on the TV series. Complete show notes for episode 420 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts! Copyright note: The audiobook excerpt from "Solitaire" is text copyright 2023 by Alice Oseman, production copyright 2023 by Scholastic, Inc. The excerpt is used by permission.

Jeff & Will welcome author K. Sterling to discuss "The Handy Nanny" and the "Nannies of New York" series. The guys talk to her about what prompted her to write her first book, and why today she writes primarily romantic suspense and romantic comedies. She also has details on the long running "Lake Cliff" series, a tease about a possible new series, and she's got book recommendations too. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, May 8. Complete show notes for episode 419 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome author KD Casey to talk about the "Unwritten Rules" series, including the latest book "Diamond Ring." KD shares what sparked her love of baseball and why she enjoys setting romances in that sport. She also discusses the articles she's written on the representation of Jewish characters in romance, and their presence in her books. In addition, KD shares some book recommendations, and her favorite ballpark and road trip food. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 27. Complete show notes for episode 418 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will are joined by author Onley James to talk about her "Necessary Evils" series, including the latest book "Maniac." Onley discusses how she went from writing as a hobby to deciding to publish her stories, and what fascinates her about psychopaths and why she writes happily ever afters for them. She also chats about her Patreon community, and what readers can expect from her later this year. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 10. Complete show notes for episode 417 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome Ruby Roe to talk about her debut sapphic fantasy romance "A Game of Hearts and Heists." Ruby is the alter ego of author and podcaster Sacha Black, who writes books for authors as well as fantasy YA. Sacha discusses what inspired her to write queer romance and this first book in the "Girl Games" series. We also find out why she picked the name Ruby Roe, and how much she enjoyed writing this book. Sacha also has several book recommendations. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, March 27. Complete show notes for episode 416 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome Allie Therin to the podcast to talk about her new urban fantasy thriller "Liar City," the first book in the "Sugar & Vice" series. Allie discusses how Liar City went from the first short story she ever wrote to a brand new trilogy. She shares the origins of Reese and Grayson, their slow burn romance, and why it became her fifth book to be published. Allie also talks about the "Magic in Manhattan" and "Roaring Twenties Magic" series, and she's got some book recommendations. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, March 13. Complete show notes for episode 415 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Phil Stamper, who had two books on Jeff & Will's favorites of 2022 list, discusses his new YA novel "Afterglow," which completes the "Golden Boys" duology. Phil talks about why he wanted to tell the story of four high school students, and the challenges of writing a story with four main characters. He also shares his experience as a new father, as well as a couple of book recommendations, and what's coming up later this year. Plus, since it's Valentine's week, we find out the kinds of dates the Golden Boys would go on. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, February 27. Complete show notes for episode 414 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will welcome authors Mia Monroe and K.M. Neuhold to talk about their new collaboration, writing as Mika Nix for the "Drake Security" series. Mia and Kyleen discuss what came first, the dragons or the bodyguards, plus the origins of the name Mika Nix. They also share how Nico and Lake's fated mates romance came together in "Hot Head," and offer a few details of what's still to come in the series. In addition, they each have a book recommendation and tell us what else is coming up for them individually this year. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, February 13. Complete show notes for episode 413 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will discuss some queer graphic novels they've enjoyed including the "Fence" series by C.S. Pacat, plus two by Andrew Wheeler, "Love and War" and "Sins of the Black Flamingo." Author Julian Winters returns and in keeping with the comics theme, he and Jeff discuss "Superman: Son of Kal-El" and the representation it brought to the DC universe. Julian also talks about his new YA novel, "As You Walk On By." Jeff also reviews "As You Walk On By." Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, January 30. Complete shownotes for episode 412 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off 2023 with authors L.A. Witt and Anna Zabo. They discuss their collaboration with the "On the Board" hockey romance series, which includes "Rookie Mistake" (one of Jeff's favorite books from 2022). Lori and Anna talk about what led them to writing together, and they share some of what readers can expect in the upcoming "Scoreless Game." Plus, they each share a book recommendation, and what else is coming up for them in 2023. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, January 16. Complete shownotes for episode 411 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will wrap up 2022 with an episode packed with reviews and recommendations. The guys start off talking about some seasonal programming they loved, "The Holiday Sitter" on Hallmark Channel, "A Christmas to Treasure" on Lifetime, and "Smiley" on Netflix. They also discuss their recent reads, including books by L Eveland, KJ Charles, Zac Bissonnette, and Kosoko Jackson. Looking back at 2022 Favorite Reads, Jeff & Will share some from the Patreon community, and then talk about what was on their favorites list, which includes books from Roe Horvat, Kosoko Jackson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Rachel Reid, Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, Lev AC Rosen, Charlie Novak, Max Walker, Phil Stamper, and Anna Zabo & L.A. Witt. Complete shownotes for episode 410 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! Jeff & Will wish everyone celebrating this week a happy, joyful, and safe holiday. E.M. Lindsey discusses what got them started writing m/m romance, what keeps them inspired to write, and how their eclectic reading habits leads to writing across multiple romance subgenres. We also get the details on "Loose Lips Sink Ships," their recently released duology, and "Madly Ever After," a "why choose" romance trilogy that releases in January. They also talk about the collaborations they've done, which authors are go-tos for them, and more about what's coming up in 2023. Complete shownotes for episode 409 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will offer up recommendations for watching and reading during the holiday season. Among the shows they discuss are "The Big Brunch," "Chucky," "Ted Lasso," "Spirited," and "Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?" In addition they shout out the upcoming queer holiday rom-coms, "The Holiday Sitter" on Hallmark Channel and "A Christmas to Treasure" on Lifetime. In books, Jeff talks about his recent Alice Oseman binge, and Will raves about his Annabeth Albert binge. Then it's on to holiday reads with books by Lee Blair, Mia Monroe, Robin Knight, and Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone. Complete shownotes for episode 407 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will love the Happily Ever After Collective, a subscription service that began in July and offers four new, exclusive books, focused on a specific trope, each month. Romance author Avery Flynn joins us to talk about why she created the HEA Collective, how it works, and how its been received by authors and readers so far. Rien Gray and Sera Taíno, two authors who have released queer romances as part of the collective, are also here to talk about their books, what they like about the collective, and what's coming up next for them. Complete shownotes for episode 405 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off the show with a discussion of the second season of "Young Royals," which premiered on Netflix last week. They also review two holiday romances, "You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince" by Timothy Janovsky, and "The Holiday Trap" by Roan Parrish. Jeff also reviews the historical romance "Silent Sin" by E.J. Russell. As a special bonus, this episode concludes with an excerpt from the "Silent Sin" audiobook, read by Greg Boudreaux. Complete shownotes for episode 403 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will celebrate the podcast's 8th birthday, and Will's 50th birthday! They also wish everyone a very Happy Halloween. Author Lev AC Rosen talks about his new book, "Lavender House," a queer murder mystery set in 1950s San Francisco. Lev discusses the research he did for the time and location of the book, creating the characters inhabiting Lavender House, and the mystery that unfolds. He also talks about an article he wrote earlier this year about how book bans are designed to scare queer kids. Plus, Lev shares book recommendations, and tells us about the three books he has coming out in 2023. Complete shownotes for episode 402 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will present a re-broadcast of the October 14, 2022 episode of "Fated Mates" that discussed book bans in the U.S. Ahead of the November elections, this is a crucial topic that affects everyone, and is just one of many important issues on the ballot across the country. "Fated Mates" hosts Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop interview three experts on what's happening, who is most impacted, and, most importantly, how we can all help. In this extended episode you'll hear from Jarrett Dapier, librarian, activist and author of the children's book "Mr. Watson's Chickens;" Lily Freeman, an activist and student in Central Bucks County,Pennsylvania; and Melissa Walker, a political activist at The States Project, journalist, and a middle grade and YA author. Complete shownotes for episode 401 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!  "Fated Mates" content is copyright 2022 by Sarah MacLean & Jen Prokop and is reproduced with permission.

Jeff & Will begin this milestone episode with a look at two TV series perfect for the Halloween season: "Chucky" and "Interview with the Vampire." For the second part of the series focusing on the "Black Love Matters" essay collection, Kosoko Jackson talks about his essay, which focuses on representation in media and three Black queer characters from television that influenced him. He also discusses his recent experience at the Toronto International Film Festival, and shares details about "A Dash of Salt and Pepper," his new rom-com which hits the shelves in December. Complete shownotes for episode 400 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!

Jeff & Will kick off a special two part series focusing on the "Black Love Matters" essay collection. For this episode, "Black Love Matters" editor Jessica Pryde, and romance author and essay contributor Adriana Herrera discuss their essays and the importance of being able to see yourself get a happily ever after in a romance. Jessica also shares why she wanted to put this collection together and how she curated the essays. They also discuss what the future may hold in the ongoing efforts to create a diverse romance genre. Complete shownotes for episode 399 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!