Best Sebastian Nothwell Podcasts (2025)

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The Devil with Sebastian Nothwell - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories 11:04

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Luna Daye (she/her) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his short story based on the Devil card, wherein Victorian restraint is shattered by fae love. You can read The Devil (along with five more queer tales) in the anthology An Outstretched Hand, available now wherever you find your fave books. Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of…

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Temperance with Noah Hawthorne - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories 12:52

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Carolina Cruz (they/them) interviews Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about their short story based on the Temperance tarot card—wherein a grieving mercenary searches for the tallest mountain to throw himself from, but a mystery and curious folk keep him grounded for a little while longer. An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories is availabl…

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The Chariot with RK Ashwick - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories 9:53

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RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Carolina Cruz (they/them) about opposing forces coming together in her sapphic witches rivals-to-lovers romantasy inspired by the tarot card, The Chariot. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Riva…

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Strength with Luna Daye - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories 13:04

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Luna Daye (she/her) chats with RK Ashwick (she/her) about how she overcame adversity to write her short story Strength, a queer fantasy inspired by the tarot card of the same name. (The Rider-Waite tarot deck is not the first tarot deck in history, but it did popularize the use of tarot as a widespread fortune-telling tool.) Luna Daye (she/her) is …

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The Hierophant with Carolina Cruz - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories 13:54

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Noah Hawthorne interviews Carolina Cruz about challenging authority and reversing The Hierophant. Listen for a sneak peek into their tale of a desperate knight making an ill-advised fae bargain in our upcoming queer tarot anthology An Outstretched Hand. Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the vampire horror romance Blood in the Water and the…

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The Star with Tess Carletta - An Outstretched Hand: A Tarot Spread of Queer Stories 10:45

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Tess Carletta (she/her) talks with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her tarot-inspired cozy fantasy story, The Star, wherein a lighthouse keeper who influences the fate of her people by wrangling misbehaving stars back into place must remedy her own constellation. An Outstretched Hand releases November 11th—preorder wherever you find your fave boo…

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A Draught for a Dragon with RK Ashwick 12:38

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RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her upcoming cozy fantasy novel, A Draught for a Dragon—featuring every Dungeons & Dragons player's dream of dragging your favorite NPCs along for the quest. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series…

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Sapphic Spite with Sarah Zane 33:58

2M ago33:58

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Sarah Zane (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about writing sapphic for love and spite alike, her queer take on The Great Gatsby, and the joys of (fictional) revenge. Sarah Zane (she/her) is an author of happy endings for traumatized queers. As a bisexual, it should be shocking to no one that she has more than one genre she loves and …

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Potion Shop Designer with RK Ashwick 14:58

2M ago14:58

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Ever wonder about the overlap between gaming and writing in cozy fantasy? RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her new video game, Potion Shop Designer! RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Sidequest Row beginning with A Rival Most…

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Ch. 1 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!) 32:48

2M ago32:48

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life. Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't stopped working since. Buoyed by Lindsey's optimism and …

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Trope Talk - Enemies to Lovers 17:45

2M ago17:45

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The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. Indie authors R.K. Ashwick (she/her), Luna Daye (she/her), and Noah Hawthorne (they/them) come together to discuss what makes a compelling enemies-to-lovers narrative. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Sid…

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Ch. 2 - Phantom and Rook (audiobook!) by Aelina Isaacs 24:35

3M ago24:35

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Phantom and Rook by Aelina Isaacs, narrated by Kirt Graves. At 100 years old, witch Arlo Rook is set to finally leave the orphanage and strike out on his own — but his life turns upside down when he crashes into Thatch Phantom, a celebrated immortal who longs for a place and a person to cal…

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Contemporary Romance with D.C. Emerson 14:23

3M ago14:23

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D.C. Emerson (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about finding yourself and creating community through contemporary storytelling. D.C. Emerson (they/them) writes queer romance, including the Not So Normative series and the spin-off series Conflict Mediation. You can connect with them on Instagram @authordcemerson Sebastian Nothwell (…

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Tales from the Tea Shop with Nik Kirimizi 12:45

3M ago12:45

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Nik Kirimizi (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about fantasy worldbuilding rooted in real-world history, mental illness representation, and how the only way out is through. Nik Kirimizi (they/them) is the author of the fantasy novels Bounds of the Forest and Of Indomitable Desire as well as their forthcoming book Tales of the Tea S…

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The Voice of Wild Places - Kickstarter with Noah Hawthorne 10:04

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Indie author Luna Daye (she/her) interviews Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about crowdfunding their upcoming queer historical adventure novel The Voice of Wild Places—also known as "the gay we found along the way." Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning w…

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Ch. 6 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook sneak peek!) by Sebastian Nothwell 17:18

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to…

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Old(er) Characters in Romance 41:05

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From Professor X and Magneto to Our Flag Means Death to, yes, actual romance novels—unlock the potential of a lifetime (literally) with older characters in romance. Readers yearn for old man yaoi. (And, if we dare to dream, old lady yuri…?) Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the vampire horror romance Blood in the Water and the queer fantas…

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Plotting vs. Pantsing 26:01

4M ago26:01

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Three indie authors discuss the opposing methods of plotting out a book vs. flying by the seat of your pants, and strategies to blend these methods to achieve the best of both worlds. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Sidequest Row beginning with A Rival Mo…

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Selling Direct 25:09

4M ago25:09

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Indie authors Noah Hawthorne (they/them) and Tess Carletta (she/her) discuss selling direct—aka acquiring books you love directly from the authors who wrote them. From cutting out the middleman to adding a unique personal touch to every package, they weigh the pros and cons of bringing their books directly to readers like you. Noah Hawthorne (they/…

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Ch. 5 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook sneak peek!) by Sebastian Nothwell 25:01

4M ago25:01

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to…

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Annotated Books 30:37

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Why annotate a book? From enriching your own reading experience to starting a long-distance book club with your friends or even getting a personalized intimate view of your favorite novel from the author themself, the possibilities are endless when you open your heart to annotations. Plus—tips on throwing your own annotation party! Tess Carletta (s…

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Ch. 4 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook sneak peek!) by Sebastian Nothwell 15:00

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to…

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Goldheart - Floral Fantasy with Tess Carletta 23:08

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Growing flowers out of your skin all by yourself, handsome? Plant magic, putting characters through the wringer, and sunflowers vs. lilies—Tess Carletta (she/her) talks with RK Ashwick (she/her) about her new queer romantasy novel Goldheart. Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a queer cozy fantasy romance, its sequel collection Pa…

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Sapphic Shenanigans at the Ren Faire with Jess Galaxie 36:43

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Jess Galaxie (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about fantastical inspiration and the joy of collaborating with human artists. Jess Galaxie (they/them) is the author of the cozy fantasy duology The Graveyard Trees (beginning with Feathers of Dawn) and the forthcoming sapphic ren faire romance How to Juggle Ballads and Blades. You ca…

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Groveling - Trope Talk 20:17

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The hour has arrived for a big apology to slake the reader's thirst for justice. Indie authors Tess Carletta (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss the groveling trope in romance and genre fiction, why it's so difficult to get right, and what can be done to make it truly satisfying. Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a…

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Cozy Capitalism - Trope Talk 18:42

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Authors RK Ashwick (she/her) and Noah Hawthorne (they/them) discuss why so many cozy fantasy stories feature coffeeshops and bookshops, how to break out of the mold, and where the genre's economic models may go in the future. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy seri…

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Immortality - Trope Talk 21:00

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Indie authors RK Ashwick, Tess Carletta, and Noah Hawthorne discuss their immortal characters and how they use immortality in their writing—from forest spirits to fae descendants and everything between and beyond. Spoilers ahead! RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy …

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Astrophobia with Vesper Doom 23:54

6M ago23:54

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Carolina Cruz (they/them) is joined by Vesper Doom (she/they) to discuss their space horror anthology Astrophobia—including an audio love letter to the Alien films and the joy of collaborating with human authors and human artists. Vesper Doom (she/they) is the author of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror works like Broodmother, The Binding of Bloom Mounta…

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The Spirit's Curse with RK Ashwick 12:57

7M ago12:57

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Cozy fantasy author RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about the rewards and challenges of wrapping up a series with her latest novel The Spirit's Curse, the conclusion to the Lutesong trilogy. The spirits have awoken- and can never sleep again. After being roused to defend against a magical disaster, the nature spirits of …

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Sneak Peek! The Kit and Basie Audiobook with Tess Carletta 27:10

7M ago27:10

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Please enjoy this exclusive preview of the audiobook for Kit and Basie by Tess Carletta, narrated by Josh Innerst. Immortality is a dangerous affair when it isn't done right. Basie Yeats knows he's doing immortality all wrong, spending endless days in the same place, but he doesn't see a reason to leave the home he loves in Long Lily, Pennsylvania.…

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Indie Bookstore Day - A Love Letter 39:49

7M ago39:49

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A roundtable of indie authors chat about why we love independent bookstores, the perfect match between indie authors and indie bookshops, and what NOT to do as an indie author who wants to work with independent bookshops. Carolina Cruz (they/them) is the author of the vampire horror romance Blood in the Water and the queer fantasy series The Creed …

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Ch. 3 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook!) by Sebastian Nothwell 19:22

7M ago19:22

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to…

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Gay the Pray Away with Natalie Naudus 22:04

8M ago22:04

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Audiobook narrator turned author Natalie Naudus (she/her) joins Carolina Cruz (they/them) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) to discuss her debut novel Gay the Pray Away, a young adult tale of escaping the confines of a cult to find a sapphic happily-ever-after that deftly weaves raised stakes with even higher hopes. Natalie Naudus (she/her) is an Aud…

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She Was Monstrous with Robin Jo Margaret 19:12

8M ago19:12

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Robin Jo Margaret (xe/xyr) joins Noah Hawthorne (he/they) to discuss xyr queer indie author journey, including the new She Was Monstrous anthology, flipping the script on who gets to be the beast in romance, forging author community through collaboration, and the joy of commissioning human artists. Robin Jo Margaret (xe/xyr) is a queer and disabled…

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Ch. 2 - Oak King Holly King (audiobook!) by Sebastian Nothwell 24:33

8M ago24:33

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to…

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Goldheart on Kickstarter with Tess Carletta 14:54

8M ago14:54

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Tess Carletta (she/her) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about her successful Kickstarter campaign for her queer romantic fantasy novel Goldheart. After being abducted from his orphanage, Senna Kane was raised and molded into the perfect Goldheart. As his personal guard, Senna accompanies Prince Percy on a journey outside the kingdom of Talsu…

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Phantom and Rook (audiobook!) by Aelina Isaacs 28:58

8M ago28:58

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Phantom and Rook by Aelina Isaacs, narrated by Kirt Graves. At 100 years old, witch Arlo Rook is set to finally leave the orphanage and strike out on his own — but his life turns upside down when he crashes into Thatch Phantom, a celebrated immortal who longs for a place and a person to cal…

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Hope and Spite with E.M. Lindsey 14:27

9M ago14:27

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E.M. Lindsey (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about writing characters with disabilities, forging your own path through indie publishing, and keeping hope alive while spitefully surviving. E.M. Lindsey (they/them) is a non-binary, MM Romance author, an ancient historian, and avid lover of nerdy things. You can connect with them an…

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The Viscount Says Yes with Sarah Wallace 13:12

9M ago13:12

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Sarah Wallace (they/she) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about the surprise release of their queernormative cozy Regency romantasy The Viscount Says Yes. Pip Standish enjoys his life in Tutting-on-Cress, surrounded by found family and working in his friend Gerry's spellshop. But there's one niggling problem at the corner of his how to propos…

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Found Family - Trope Talk 27:57

9M ago27:57

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A roundtable of queer and cozy authors discusses why we love the found family trope, what stories do it best, our favorite character dynamics within the trope, and why it rings so true for the queer community. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the cozy fantasy A Rival Most Vial and its sequel A Captured Cauldron, as well as the Lutesong trilogy…

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Cozy Fantasy with Meg's Tea Room 41:59

9M ago41:59

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Meg (she/her) of Meg's Tea Room joins cozy fantasy authors Noah Hawthorne (he/they), RK Ashwick (she/her), and Sarah Wallace (they/them) for a roundtable discussion on the subgenre's growing popularity, what they'd like to experience in cozy stories going forward, and how to cope with cozy burnout—plus, all the cozy recs you could ever dream of. Me…

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Letters to Half Moon Street (audiobook!) by Sarah Wallace 1:12:53

10M ago1:12:53

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook for Letters to Half Moon Street by Sarah Wallace, narrated by Abigail Bailey Maupin and Gregory Maupin. London, 1815: where magic can be purchased at convenience, and the fashionable and wealthy descend for the start of the social Season. But 25-year-old Gavin Hartford finds the city intimidat…

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Oak King Holly King (audiobook!) by Sebastian Nothwell 24:15

10M ago24:15

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Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Oak King Holly King - a gay Victorian fae romance by Sebastian Nothwell, read by Gary Furlong. Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King - a figurehead destined to…

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Finding Friends in Fanfiction with Tess Carletta and Alana Savchuk 30:38

10M ago30:38

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Indie authors Tess Carletta (she/her) and Alana Savchuk (she/her) discuss their personal writing journeys through the lens of fanfiction, including learning to write for yourself, giving yourself permission to be bad at writing, making the leap from fanfic to original fiction, fandom etiquette, The Scottish Boy by Alex de Campi, Reylo, the Buck/Edd…

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Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms (audiobook!) by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan 20:08

10M ago20:08

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This week we offer you a special sneak peek into the audiobook for the queernormative cozy fantasy Regency romance Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms! (Written by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan, narrated by Matt Simpson.) Thanks so much for listening; we'll join you again for more interviews and roundtables soon. Roger Barnes is determined to solve iss…

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What Manner of Man - Serial Fiction with St John Starling 38:58

11M ago38:58

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From Victorian penny dreadfuls to 21st century fanfiction and everything between and beyond, St John Starling chats with Sebastian Nothwell about serial fiction, Gothic romance, and bold strategies for telling stories. St John Starling (he/him) is the author of the queer Gothic romances What Manner of Man and The Sacred Sins of Father Black. You ca…

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A Rival Most Vial (audiobook!) by RK Ashwick 21:07

11M ago21:07

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Ring in the new year with this special first chapter sneak peek of the A Rival Most Vial audiobook! (Written by RK Ashwick, narrated by Brendan Robert Kane.) Stay tuned next year for more author interviews and panel discussions, and thank you so much for listening. Any adventurer worth their sword knows about Ambrose Beake. The proud, quiet half-el…

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I Want That Twink Obliterated with Trip Galey 51:03

11M ago51:03

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"Even back then, they wanted that twink obliterated." Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews Trip Galey (he/him) about paying queer artists to make queer art, fae morality, identification with the alien, drawing inspiration from boredom, resonating with queer experiences outside of your own, writing the weirdest story of your heart, and the wildly ent…

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Undead Historical Romance with Kara Jorgensen 20:00

11M ago20:00

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Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews Kara Jorgensen (they/them) about exploring queer history and themes of neurodivergence, disability, and grief through undead indie romance. Kara Jorgensen (they/them) is the author of queer historical fantasy romances including the Reanimator Mysteries (beginning with The Reanimator's Heart), the Ingenious Mechan…

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Mental Health in the Latine Community with Valerie Gomez 31:34

12M ago31:34

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Writing from personal experience, Carolina Cruz (they/them) interviews Valerie Gomez (she/her) about mental health in the Latine community and portrayals in queer romance. Valerie Gomez (she/her) is the author of the contemporary queer Latine romance Cover Story and its sequel novella Coming Home, as well as the cozy queer romance novella A Handyma…