The guys wish everyone a very happy Hanukkah. New patrons Kim, Thomas, Mia and Christine are welcomed. Listeners are reminded they can watch the live recording of the podcast on Sunday morning around 8:30am PT on the show's Facebook page. The upcoming hiatus at The Novel Approach is discussed. Jeff talks about last week's Audio Assault (Codename: Winger #3 ) release as well as the audiobook he recorded for his Christmas short, A Very Winger Christmas . He also reminds everyone they can still ent...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 165
This is a special Big Gay Fiction Podcast production of Jeff Adams reading his free short story A Very Winger Christmas (A Codename: Winger Short Story). The blurb: Christmas is a time for family and friends, but teenage secret agent Theo Reese must solve a mysterious hack before he can enjoy Reese family holiday traditions and deliver a gift to his boyfriend, Eddie. Can he avert an international incident and save Christmas before time runs out? A free ebook is also available at BookFunnel ....
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 164
The guys discuss their Thanksgiving weekend, including checking out two new Netflix series: Super Drags and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Will reminds everyone about the Queer Lit Read-A-Thon that kicks off December 2. Jeff talks about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day performance by the cast of The Prom along with Bill Konigsberg's speech he gave at the ALAN/NCTE event Reading and Writing Resistance: Acting Up, Speaking Out in YA Lit. Jeff tells everyone about the week of events happening with ...
Nov 26, 2018•55 min•Season 4Ep. 164
The show opens with a moment to remember author, publisher and GRL co-organizer Ethan Day who passed away on November 10. Rob is welcomed as a new patron. Jeff & Will discuss the UK musical Everybody's Talking about Jamie, about a sixteen-year-old boy who wants to be a drag queen. Will reviews Chance at Love by Silvia Violet while Jeff looks at Craft Brew by Layla Reyne and Hidden in Darkness by Alice Winters. Lisa from The Novel Approach recommends books by Gregory Ashe and the duo of Kelley Yo...
Nov 19, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Jeff opens the show discussing the progress he's made on a Codename: Winger Christmas story. They guys talk about the Heart2Heart Anthology , which releases on Tuesday, November 13, as well as the Love Your Book Store Challenge, which runs through November 16. Will also previews The Queer Lit Read-a-Thon that takes place December 2-8. Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, including upcoming ones with gay or gay adjacent actors, are discussed. They also focus on Road To Christmas , which features th...
Nov 12, 2018•52 min•Season 4Ep. 162
The podcast celebrates its third anniversary as Will also celebrates a birthday. The guys discuss their recent podcast appearances on the BiSciFi Podcast and Smart Podcast, Trashy Books . Brandilyn recommends two series on audio: Cold Case Physics by Pandora Pine and Hazard and Somerset Mysteries by Gregory Ashe. The touring production of On Your Feet! The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical is reviewed as is the novelization of Dear Evan Hansen , which Jeff read on audiobook. Jeff intervie...
Nov 05, 2018•58 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Jeff & Will discuss the GayRomLit 2018 retreat from Portsmouth, VA. They recap the events they attended, people they met and the fun times that were had. Complete shownotes for episode 159 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com .
Oct 22, 2018•31 min•Season 3Ep. 159
In the final bonus episode from GRL 2018 we have four interviews. Kris Jacen tell us about Loving Loch and what's coming up in her For Me series. Lucy Lennox and Michael Pauley discuss their partnership working on the audiobooks for the Marian and Wilde universes. Lucy also has the scoop on the new Heart 2 Heart charity anthology that's coming November 13. Poppy Dennison reveals her new alter ego: Macy Blake. She's got details on the Chosen series. We also catch up with Markie Massey from the To...
Oct 21, 2018•42 min•Season 3Ep. 158
In this bonus episode from GayRomLit 2018 in Portsmouth, Virginia, Jeff talks with TJ Klune about The Bones Beneath My Skin (which releases October 26). TJ also gives details on the new Lovesong podcast and some other Green Creek goings on. In addition to the interview, this episode features the readings Kirt Graves did earlier in the day with an excerpt from Ravensong as well as a sneak peek at next year's Heartsong . Complete shownotes for this bonus episode are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com ....
Oct 20, 2018•33 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Jeff & Will discuss interviews they recorded in the past week for other podcasts. Jeff also recounts his trip to see Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera on the book tour for What If It's Us. The guys discuss the latest remake of A Star Is Born . Will reviews Score by A.E. Wasp. Jeff reviews the aforementioned What If It's Us . GRL 2018 is previewed. Will talks about his Q&A hosting duties and what he's looking forward to. Jeff reveals the schedule for events the podcast is involved in as well as h...
Oct 15, 2018•36 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Jeff opens the show talking about a film deal for the new Becky Albertalli/Adam Silvera book What If It's Us . He also reminds everyone about the Eastsiders Kickstarter campaign that continues through October 10. Sarah and SherryLynn are welcomed as Patrons The guys discuss their recent trip to the Dreamspinner Author Conference as well as two days at Disney World. Jeff interviews Victoria Sue about Guarding His Melody , her latest entry in the "Enhanced World" series. They also talk about the s...
Oct 01, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Jeff & Will are on the road this week at the Dreamspinner Author Conference and Disney World! The guys review the Russel Tovey film, The Pass . Jeff discusses Barrel Proof , the third Agents Irish & Whiskey book, by Layla Reyne and Game Point by M.J. O'Shea. Jeff & Will welcome Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. Sarah tells us why she started the blog and its companion podcast. We also delve into some of her favorite m/m romances, how the genre has evolved and what she hopes to see ...
Sep 24, 2018•57 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Jeff & Will kick off the show with a celebration of their of their 21st wedding anniversary. They also congratulate Jess who won the Hank Edwards giveaway from episode 151. Recapping their recent TV viewing, the guys discuss The Man Who Invented Christmas , The Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Sugar Rush . On the book front, Jeff gives his thoughts on Hudson's Luck by Lucy Lennox and Will reviews Duke in Denial by Alexandria Ainsworth. Jeff...
Sep 10, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 153
The guys start off by wishing all of the US listeners a Happy Labor Day. Jeff also shares the news that the cover reveal for Audio Assault , the third book in the Codename: Winger series, happens on Monday, September 3 at GayYa.org. Jeff talks about the past week's powerful performance by Darius and Taylor on So You Think You Can Dance. The guys also review the documentary Rebels on Pointe and the film Saturday Church . On the book front, Jeff reviews Borrowing Blue by Lucy Lennox and Will revie...
Sep 03, 2018•49 min•Season 3Ep. 152
The Queer Sacramento Author Collective reading took place on Friday night at the Lavender Library featuring readings from LE Franks, Pat Henshaw, Amy Lane, J. Scott Coatsworth and co-host Jeff Adams. Crabbypatty is welcomed as the newest patron. Jay from Joyfully Jay stops by with a preview of the upcoming Reading Challenge Month, which begins September 3. She also recommends books from Tal Bauer, Lee Welch, Amy Lane and N.R. Walker. Summer movies The Meg , Christopher Robin , Becoming Bond and ...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 151
This week the podcast celebrates its 150th episode, which features a freshened up introduction and closing by voice artist Derrick McClain. The guys congratulate the filmmaking team of Jason T. Gaffney, Ed Gaffney and Suzanne Brockmann on Analysis Paralysis getting its world premiere screening at September's Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. The documentary Kiki is reviewed. Jeff then reviews Not Your Villain by C.B. Lee and also gives a shoutout to Rhys Ford's upcoming bo...
Aug 20, 2018•58 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Jeff & Will welcome new listeners who discovered the show because of episode 147 with TJ Klune and Kirt Graves. The guys also announced the show is now available on Spotify. Sandy is welcomed as a new member of the Patreon community. The reality crafting series Making It is discussed as are the documentaries When the Beat Drops , about Atlanta's bucking scene, and Light in the Water , which chronicles the history of the West Hollywood Aquatics Club. Will reviews the cozy mystery Cruel Candy by M...
Aug 13, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Opening this week's show, Jeff announces that he submitted the fourth Codename: Winger book. Kendra is congratulated as the winner of the Layla Reyne giveaway from episode 146. The guys talk about the latest Kickstarter from Suzanne Brockmann and Jason T. Gaffney for their upcoming film Out of Body . Will reviews Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews and Jeff reviews Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue and There Goes Sunday School by Alexander C. Eberhart. Jeff interviews Carrie Pack about he...
Aug 06, 2018•43 min•Season 3Ep. 148
This week Jeff interviews TJ Klune and Kirt Graves. Ravenson g , the sequel to TJ's best selling Wolfsong , releases on Tuesday, July 31. TJ discusses what readers can look forward to in Ravensong , which takes place before, during and after the events in the first book. TJ also discusses what's still to come in the Green Greek series. Kirt relates how he got into audiobook narration, how he got the Wolfsong job (which was his first) and the recording of that book. Kirt and TJ also discuss how t...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 147
The show kicks off this week congratulating Suzanne Brockmann, who accepted her Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award with a powerful speech. Missy is congratulated as the winner of the free Coastal Magic Convention registration that we gave away back in episode 144. Jeff gives a shoutout to marInspired for their amazing dance this past week on World of Dance . The guys also discuss the documentaries Making Fun: The Story of Funko and Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story . Will revie...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 146
The guys kick off the show by welcoming Scott as a new patron and then look back at their favorite summertime vacation memories. The Coastal Magic Reading Challenge is discussed. Looking at television, Jeff & Will celebrate the news that Pose will get a second season on FX. They also discuss the new series from Brian Sloan called West 40s as well as season 3 of the Starz series Outlander. The Amazon original A Very English Scandal is also reviewed. Will reviews The Garden , the second of Rosalin...
Jul 16, 2018•44 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Jeff reports that he completed the first draft of Codename: Winger #4 and that he did volunteer training at Sacramento's Lavender Library, which was featured in episode 142, so that he can work the circulation desk. Jeff reviews the audiobooks With A Kick Collection #1 by Clare London and narrated by Joel Leslie and Hearts in Ireland by J.C. Long with narration by John Steinkamp. He also discusses the children's book Maiden Voyage. Will reviews The Palisade by Rosalind Abel and narrated by Kirt ...
Jul 09, 2018•58 min•Season 3Ep. 144
The show kicks off with a look at the Coast Magic Convention's author reveal and news that registration is now open. Jeff & Will review the plays and musicals they saw on their recent New York trip, including Angels in America, The Boys in the Band, Afterglow, Once on this Island, A Letter to Harvey Milk and Carousel. They also discuss watching Man in an Orange Shirt and Will reviews Andrew Grey's The Best Worst Honeymoon Ever . Brandilyn stops by to recommend the audiobooks of North on Drummond...
Jul 02, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Big Announcement! The Big Gay Fiction Podcast will be joining the other Featured Bloggers at the 2019 Coastal Magic Convention (February 28 - March 3 in Daytona Beach, Florida). For movies this week, Jeff talks about the extras on the Love, Simon Blu-Ray while Will talks about two older films featuring gay leading men of yesteryear - Jack the Giant Killer and The Female Animal . Children's and YA books are also the focus this week. The guys remind everyone that Maiden Voyage , the second book fr...
Jun 25, 2018•58 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Jeff & Will welcome Greywolf as a new patron and also congratulate Jen for winning the ebook giveaway for Running with Lions by Julian Winters from episode 139. Last weekend's Tony Awards are discussed along with NBC's Rise and the movies Paris is Burning , a documentary about the ballroom scene in late 1980s New York City, and Strike a Pose which looks at the dancers who were on Madonna's Blonde Ambition Tour. Jeff reviews two books by Seth King: Honesty and Twinkle Toes . Seth is then welcomed...
Jun 18, 2018•48 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Jeff & Will welcome Layla as a new patron and also congratulate Katie for winning the "Champions of Desire" giveaway from Christa Tomlinson from episode 138. The guys talk about Pose , the new FX series from Ryan Murphy that looks New York City's ball culture in the late 80s. Netflix original film Alex Strangelove is also discussed. Jeff reviews the first two books in Layla Reyne's Agents Irish & Whiskey Series , Single Malt and Cask Strength . Jeff interviews Charlie David about his new antholo...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Jeff & Will wish everyone a happy Pride month. The guys congratulate recent giveaway winners: Dee, Theresa, Danielle and Christina who won Audible codes from episode 136 as well as Lisa, Heather and Rhonda who each won an ebook from Hans Hirschi in episode 137. Jeff reviews The Lightning-Struck Heart by TJ Klune and Running with Lion s by Julian Winters. Jeff interviews debut author Julian Winters. They discuss Running with Lions along with how Julian was encouraged to write the book, his love o...
Jun 04, 2018•51 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Jeff kicks off this week talking about the recent readings by the Queer Sacramento Authors Collective. Adam Rippon is congratulated for his Dancing With the Stars win. Jeff reviews the new anthology TV series from Charlie David, Shadowlands . The guys talk about Jason Gaffney's new movie Analysis Paralysis as well as the new short film starring Ben Bauer, Something New . Jeff also reviews Off the Ice by Avon Gale & Piper Vaughn with narration by Kirt Graves. Jeff & Will interview Christa Tomlins...
May 28, 2018•47 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Jeff updates everyone on the Codename: Winger books, including news that Tacker Hacker (book #1) is available for free, through May 15, at Amazon and other online retailers. Mark, Maureen and Katie are congratulated for winning the Keira Andrews giveaway from Episode 134. They guys also share the news that Tammy Middleton's Autism Awareness Auction in April raised more than $2400. Kendra is thanked for raising her pledge on Patreon. The guys talk about Adam Rippon's stint on Dancing with the Sta...
May 14, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Schooled , the second book in Jeff's Codename: Winger series comes out on Tuesday, May 1. Lizzy, the winner of the Mary Calmes giveaway is congratulated. R.L. and James are welcomed as new patrons. Jeff & Will talk about TV they've been watching with the Riverdale take on Carrie: The Musical , Good Girls and Champions. Will discusses To Walk Invisible , a documentary on the Bronte Sisters , and Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women . Book reviews this week include Will's take on Findi...
Apr 30, 2018•51 min•Season 3Ep. 134
