“He was starting to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger when his helmet breaks on the surface of Mars.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about [in the style of a Noir Detective] Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1985 Biff, Weird Al, not letting facts get in the way of awesomeness, and suddenly… a ninja! in their discussion of This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with author Elisa A. Bonnin about having the best year of your life, wearing German-nun-designed school uniforms, leaning on an emotional support TBR pile, and needing a nap before saving the world in their chat about Elisa's newest book, Lovely Dark and Deep, that comes out March 25.
“To put the pudding in the puff: she had retreated to the library, her favorite sanctuary in any house, only to happen upon an unexpected vampire.” In this unedited episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Annie talk about speaking in italics, understanding the assignment with hats and being attacked by pink fuzz, not being opposed to cannibalism, a huge herculean homHUNKulus, and how Miss Gail brings people together in their discussion of Soulless, Parasol Protectorate book th...
“Loyalty to a secret above all else.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the fact that this book is not a sexy space adventure, multiple requests for someone to send us a digital postcard, how being too rich is having an indoor living room swimming pool, having a wild vibe, and for some reason, poop crying in their discussion of Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu.
“Different state. Different century. Different clowns. The same stink of rot.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about killer clowns and a killer cow, how mushroom corpses and hot dogs are (not) good eats, an emo teen in the library taking care of business, and being disappointed and confused in their discussion of Clown In a Cornfield 3: The Church of Frendo by Adam Cesare.
"I'll have to pass on the attempted regicide." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having a sprinkle of bloodsport, fading to sexy black, punching pirates in the dick and making things weird by juggling in their discussion of Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland.
"Sarcasm is so sexy." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a black hole of sarcasm and a paradox of fucks, being committed to the bit, excelling at eating and napping, and they ask, "why in all that is holy did he peel the peach?!" in their discussion of Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about queer witches wielding a mortar and pestle, surprise body hair being a bad business plan, and supporting authors by pestering them with positivity with author Shelly Page, whose first solo book, Brewed with Love, comes out January 14.
“Always leave 'em laughing.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about respecting Arnold Schwarzenegger, the logistics of corpse storage and delivery, how they love swiss cheese, and this amazing rap: Booyah! It's the 90s, yo, wear a pantyhose! ... what a hoot! in their discussion of Silent Night by RL Stine. WHAT A HOOT.
“Secrets die with the people who keep them.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about knowing how to edit, wanting a VIP library card, having a bisexual awakening and shipping Brain, changing topography through sex, and being made of spite in their discussion of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
"There is no mask. The mask is me." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the Narrator, the Thin Kid, the Weird Guy and My Dude, What the fuck? being both the question and the answer, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patrick Swayze being done dirty, and making their own blood and teeth in their discussion of Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay.
“Lives are lived and lost in ‘almost.’” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about cracking the door code, breaking the cycle, trying to understand how door translators work, and applying Star Wars logic in their discussion of Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire.
"I want the seat next to you, anywhere you go, to always be mine." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about vomit as a superpower, drama on Courtroom TV, dancing sexily in a giant cake, capitalism being the ultimate bad guy, and realizing they are class As (yikes!) in their discussion of Teen Killers at Large by Lily Sparks, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author Lily Sparks about being a bitch, being a lover, being a child, being a mother, being a sinner, being a saint, and not feeling ashamed, having their own sitcom in a cabin in the woods, jumping on a soapbox moment around AI, having a seat next to a dirty coup, and taking act three up to eleven in their interview about Teen Killers at Large.
"Why is it always blood?" In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about learning vengeance through montage, how love is yelling in ALL CAPS, having mustache hair in your teeth, and the bowling ball outcome which is book 3: a mix of Mystery Men and The Big Lebowski in their discussion of Blood on the Wind by Dawn Kurtagich.
"Mmm.... It smells like fried food and fun!" In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about aggressive cuteness, casting curses and cutting lines to get the plushie, carnival rides they love, and needing a plan to eat all the funnel cake, corn dogs and cinnamon twists in their discussion of Pocket Peaches: At the Fair by Dora Wang.
"Nothing comes free; ask them what it costs you." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about absolute villains, moths, giant birds and bells?! nah, dog! and fucking doors! in their discussion of Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire.
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, recorded LIVE, Amanda and Claire talk with authors Kat Ellis and Dawn Kurtagich about Kat's short story Phantom Image and discuss doing it for the art, remaking Stand By Me with women and an Ash Man, having the right attachment, having a shared experience in a glory hole, and falling in love with Daddy Ash Man.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire interview author Clare Edge and talk about putting dirty dishes in the toilet, recommending books at the laundromat based on the sexiness of your clothes, interdimensional intelligence not being covered by insurance, and working on and manifesting secret things…
"I'm not at liberty to say." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about testing blood sugar, hating fruit snacks, loving popcorn, watching Little Shop of Horrors, and wearing purple lipstick... it's all Amanda's life! in their discussion of Accidental Demons by Clare Edge, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
"Nah, dog, my bff is dead but otherwise it's been a super-chill week." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about using fuck 83 times, being made of fucks, fucks and sarcasm being their love language, and never being able to look at or think about mushrooms again in their discussion of Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson.
“Breaks are important. And naps. And cookies.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a nasty pasty, a plain boiled wiener wrapped in a wet blanket, lemon treats, and pouring their hopes and dreams into this book in their discussion of Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces by Carlos Sánchez.
“The oldest stories said Mariposa began with a song, and like all songs, it would end with silence.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about living their best Twilight skeleton lives with socket circles and teeth outliner, sleeping in the blood of their enemies and autumnal leaves, and calling out the doors for their bullshit in their discussion of the short story Skeleton Song, part of the Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire interview author Lily Sparks and talk about The Merciless King of Moore High, eye level positive swan violence, dirty coups, and manifesting the full series.
"Maybe I can make it one more dawn." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about becoming a corpse kaiju to have a day off, teenagers ruling the world with corpse kaijus, and responsibly planning a Costco trip around corpse kaijus in their discussion of The Merciless King of Moore High by Lily Sparks, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
"In life, you get to choose what you believe in…" In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about legally distinct busters of paranormal entities, anonymous ominous warnings, and realizing they're old nerds in their discussion of Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs, Shawneé Gibbs and Emily Cannon.
“Act Stupid, Have Fun, and Make Noise.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about waiting 16 years for an adaptation, calling out a liar and a traitor and a spy, and say it with them… "communication" in their discussion of Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.
“There was still rain. There was still laughter. Sometimes, that can be enough.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire, or Jack and Alexis, talk about having a dally, sexy triangles, nodule fishing, saying no to the foot boot, and needing to know about the Necromancer! in their discussion of the short story In Mercy, Rain by Seanan McGuire.
“We do not get to tamper with Fate, especially when he is breathing down our necks." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about croquet shenanigans, penis art, antagonistic flirtation, and their honeybun, Death, in their discussion of Foxglove by Adalyn Grace.
“If we can help, we should.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about terrible disguises, extreme t-shirt envy, and how this book is chef's kiss perfection and absolutely perfect for them in their discussion of The Bawk-ness Monster by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter.
