“You don't have to have everything figured out right now.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about Horrorstopper: the Halloween Heartstopper, Charlie in eyeliner, making Drew cry, and awkward eye contact over OJ in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman.
“Childhood is confusing. Adulthood is even more so.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having hooves on the inside, what constitutes a rat king, encountering a stock photo headmaster, not doing cannibalism, and how books are windows and books are mirrors in their discussion of Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire.
"There's nothing some thick, juicy caulk can’t fix." In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how LA is made up of bone monsters, that two bottles of milk make nice bosoms and the need to empty the trash in their discussion of the short story Milk Door from the graphic novel horror collection Bad Dreams in the Night by Adam Ellis.
"Oh, it is idiotic. And you're all going to die." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about genericization, having so much RAGE, getting worm arm, pointing out the blame, and all the WHOMP WHOMPS! in their discussion of The Stranded by Sarah Daniels.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author Rebekah Faubion (Faith McClaren) about getting all the vibes from the beyond, having the ambition to be killed off in a book, trying to stumble on great fresh bodies, being Queen Anne apologists, and identifying haunted closets in their chat about Cursed Cruise.
“All aboard our haunted vacay.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sensible ghost hunting shoe choices, having just enough ooze, smuggling weapons in your hairdo, and being stronger together in their discussion of Cursed Cruise by Faith McClaren and Victoria Fulton, featuring author Rebekah Faubion (Faith McClaren) for Would You Rather.
“The thing about betrayal is sometimes, it’s justified.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how sometimes you've got to push a bitch overboard, that Big Ben is a bell, saying “Nah Dog” to meth, and fashioning a fake mustache and watching the chaos in their discussion of Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban.
"How did murder save the world?” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Jeff Goldblum behind the curtain, getting your decree on to make a democracy, just the nips not the tips, and riding your bestie in their discussion of Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire.
“We know how much you love vampires.” In this LIVE 300th episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Please Don't Feed the Vampire by RL Stine with SuperFans Annie, Brie, Constance and Drew!
"I'm fine. I promise. I'M FINE." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about volcanic levels of RAGE, not stress eating a celery stick, and that it's okay not to be okay in their discussion of I Feel Awful, Thanks by Lara Pickle.
“We made a new family out of people who lift each other up." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about spinning newspaper headlines, how dogs are aliens, throwing baby vampires onto bonfires, and Capitalism being the true Ripper in their discussion of Mina and the Cult by Amy McCaw, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Amy McCaw talk about aliens being big slimy creatures, floor cheese conspiracies, stick stabbing being good therapy, the weird anonymity of 90s chat rooms, and closing the chapter on Team Mina in their chat about Mina and the Cult.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Geneva Lee about her latest book Filthy Rich Fae, releasing June 25 from Entangled Publishing's Amara imprint.
"Friends don't let friends go into danger alone." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about needing a jolt of lightning in the morning, when is dead, dead? being sassy with a baling hook, styling it out in Twilight blue tone, and little bit of necromancy in their discussion of Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire.
"And now … we have to deal with bureaucracy from Hell. How exciting." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about ex-call center employee therapy, recurring toilet nightmare therapy, how we all need a magical cheese plate, and how this book is hellsomely wholesome in their discussion of If Found Return to Hell by Em X. Liu.
“No story is insignificant.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a hippo wearing a hat, a realistic description of Seattle, and more villainous, chiseled cheekbones in their discussion of The Library of the Unwritten by A. J. Hackwith.
"Stop being cute-you're supposed to be a living nightmare." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about finding out they have a type, ((kiss her!)) how murder can be romantic, ((kiss him!)) manifesting a villainous power couple, ((please just smooch!)) and an adorable frog in a crown in their discussion of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, featuring the author for an extra long game of Would You Rather. Grab your snacks and settle in, folks, this is a lon...
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Hannah Nicole Maehrer talk about self love and body groans, opening with an ahoy hoy and ending with a pew pew, how writing a book means what you say is canon!, ducks as pets, and clenching your butt in their chat about Assistant to the Villain.
"I'm super cranky before my first coffee kicks in." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about unredeemable violent outbursts, opening a sexy candle business, and doughnuts! doughnuts! doughnuts! in their discussion of Doughnuts and Doom by Balazs Lorinczi.
"I am the wasp queen, I am the monster she made of me, and I won’t negotiate with you." In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being professional legendary dorks, how pulsing is not a good word in italics, childhood traumas, and having a dance party in their discussion of the short story Juice Like Wounds by Seanan McGuire.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Mai Corland about her debut New Adult fantasy book Five Broken Blades, releasing May 7 from Entangled Publishing's imprint Red Tower Books.
"I smile into the gloom and my teeth glimmer like knives." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about teeth envy, being weirdly romantic or romantically weird, describing Ed Gein's house using a thesaurus, and awful offal smells in their discussion of The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw.
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Lily Sparks about her newest book, The Merciless King of Moore High, releasing April 23.
"Zoey, we just ate him. Have a little respect.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about fictional cannibalism being A-okay, Anthropophagi YAY!, Twilight rage, Mini Cooper trunk science, and how it’s not a good idea to defrost the bacteria in the permafrost, open the sarcophagus, lick the black ooze or read from the book of the dead in their discussion of This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham. whomp! whomp!
“Just bring me a continuous stream of sandwiches, Feta. There's no point in holding back anymore." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about costume mishaps, how they enjoy Brussels Sprouts, joycon sword fighting, and Cam no, Cam yes, in their discussion of The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz.
"You can't save anyone if you neglect yourself." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about fillering around, an oddly handsome unicorn centaur pie baker, frustrating families with one of the worst characters in the world, and getting fair value for yourself in their discussion of In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire.
“You do have a superhero butt!” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about peacing out of school dances, being hangry on crime, and Superhero butts! in their discussion of Quince by Sebastian Kadlecik (Creator), Kit Steinkellner (Writer), and Emma Steinkellner (Artist).
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Amy McCaw about her newest book, Mina and the Cult, releasing April 4.
"World-endy goodness, here we come." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Constance talk about Sídhe sells Sídhe-shells by the seashore, how honey is really flammable, turning socks into salads, their passion for pizza, and ranch dressing in their discussion of Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes… in bed!
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Dawn Kurtagich about her newest book, Blood on the Wind, releasing March 26... plus a bunch of other random stuff, too.
