In preparation for the release of Heat Wave, the explosive finale to The Extraordinaries series, author TJ Klune turns the tables on the Klunatics Podcast by taking the host seat and interviewing audiobook narrators Michael Lesley and Kirt Graves. You can pre-order Heat Wave wherever books are sold.
On the eve of **Brothersong**'s release in paperback and ebook, author TJ Klune and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves reflect on the Green Creek series. **Brothersong** is available October 13, 2020. [Amazon Ebook/Paperback](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YX62VY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=brothersong&qid=1586520926&sr=8-4) [Other sellers](https://books2read.com/u/mYp5Jp) [Audio](https://tantor.com/brothersong-tj-klune.html) (Available October 27, 2020) Find out more about TJ Klune at w...
The conclusion of our first season of The Klunatics Podcast. An interview with TJ Klune about his landmark year. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. We may be done with this season, but don’t unsubscribe yet. More audio entertainment is already in the works. Stay tuned. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social m...
From the very first episode of this podcast, we’ve been discussing the intense personal relationships that can be created over the internet. The Klunatics exist because we have the technology to correspond over long distances with thousands of other people who appreciate the same things we do. But sometimes, those long distance friendships aren’t enough. And for a lucky few, we’ve been able to meet in person. Today, we’ll be telling stories of some of these meetings, and the fun that can be had ...
We’re only a few episodes away from the end of the first season of The Klunatics Podcast. And there’s a topic we’ve been tip-toeing around in most of our episodes: Found Family. In this episode, we talk about how Found Families, like the Klunatics are important, and how they can be life-saving for queer youth. [Gabor Maté - Authenticity vs. Attachment](https://youtu.be/l3bynimi8HQ) The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras...
**SPOILER ALERT:** The short story Lovesong, presented here in audio, contains spoilers for *Wolfsong*, *Ravensong*, and *Heartsong*. The complete text of Lovesong Part II is available at [www.tjklunebooks.com](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/new-blog/2020/7/27/lovesong-part-ii). **Buy *Wolfsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01LX3DCUR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-069860&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_069860_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolfsong/id1101406976?mt=11...
This week, we’re doing something new. We gathered a group of Klunatics to have a round table discussion of TJ Klune’s antagonists. Are they evil? Misunderstood? Are villains just the hero of their own story? Like most of the topics we discuss here on The Klunatics Podcast, the answers we come up with may surprise you. Featuring: Chealsea Verzwyvelt, Melissa Logan, Tanya Hess, Anji River, Dene Young, Susannah Frigo, and Michael Lesley A couple of warnings: There are some gentle spoilers for TJ Kl...
In the course of creating this podcast, the producers have worked hard not to put an editorial spin on many of the topics we discuss. We took inspiration from TJ’s stories and characters, and we let the interviewees guide the episode. Not so this time. Today, we have a point of view and a statement to make: Let Boys Be Feminine. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was writt...
Some narrators are extraordinary, and Michael Lesley is one of them. Michael joins Kirt for a chat about what it was like to narrate *The Extraordinaries*, TJ's Young Adult Superqueero debut. FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF *THE EXTRAORDINARIES* AUDIOBOOK. *The Extraordinaries* is available in hard cover, ebook, and audio, on July 14. Available wherever books are sold or at [Macmillan Books](https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250203670). The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Lui...
Some episodes are extraordinary. Some are just extra. Inspired by an early conversation for the podcast, Kirt talks to a local librarian about advocating for queer content in your local library. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special th...
In September 2016, author Corinne Duyvis created the hashtag #OwnVoices. Her goal was to be able to find and recommend kidlit books with diverse characters that were written by diverse authors. In the years since, the movement has grown to mean many things to many people, and we examine its place in queer literature. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Susann...
In this episode we’re going to delve into the read-alongs. For those who aren’t members of the Klunatics Facebook Group, read-alongs are a virtual book club in which members participate in live reads and guide readers through discussions about TJ’s books. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyve...
In the second episode dedicated to TJ's fans who are inspired by his words to create their own works of art, we talk to a variety of artists who draw, paint, make videos, and more. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and me. This episode was written by Sita Rajasingham. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Fa...
For the next two episodes, we’re going to be highlighting the art and artists who have been inspired by TJ Klune to create works of their own. We’re starting with the writers who create fan fiction. In other words...authors. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Angela Noll Mohn. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re followi...
This week, Kirt is joined by TJ Klune to answer questions submitted in the Klunatics Facebook group. Be warned, there are many spoilers for TJ's books in this episode. If you want to skip some sections of the podcast, check to see if your podcast player allows you to skip chapters within this episode. If not, use the following timestamps to avoid hearing about any books you haven't yet read: **Chapter 1: Introduction [0:00:00 - 0:01:27]** **Chapter 2: Green Creek [0:01:28 - 0:12:01]** **Chapter ...
What does it mean to love something so much that you'd etch it on your skin? We find out as we talk to Klunatics who have paid tribute to TJ's work in very permanent ways. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jonny Steiger. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @Klun...
From a hornless gay unicorn, to a were-pomeranian, to three elderly women in a vespa gang who are either sisters or in a polyamorous lesbian relationship, TJ Klune has the ability to keep us laughing. In this episode we’ll look into how TJ uses humor, often in ways that defy expectations. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Luis Garcia. Make sure you’re follo...
Some episodes are extraordinary. Some are just extra. Enjoy a few of the best parts of Kirt's conversations with Klunatics that didn't make it into Episodes 1-7. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chels...
TJ Klune has made his literary world unabashedly queer. As we discussed in the last episode, he values representation of all sexual orientations in his work, but that’s not where the diversity ends. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Sita Rajasingham. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Ins...
The Klunatics dive into the topic of asexuality. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Susannah Frigo. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to: Charlie David, Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, and to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt...
We’re going back in time to examine what queer literature looked like in its infancy, how that affected the people who read it, and how it’s evolved to better represent queer people and educate allies. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jon Steiger. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Insta...
Michael Lesley, Sean Crisden, Greg Tremblay, Daniel Henning, and Kirt Graves discuss TJ Klune, audiobook narration, and offer some advice for aspiring narrators. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. If you like what you heard, please take a m...
What it takes to be one of TJ's beta readers: the process, the pain, the privilege. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcas...
We examine the language and culture of the Kluniverse. If you want to learn more about the language of the Klunatics, we’ve created a database just for you on our website. Visit www.klunaticspodcast.com/dictionary to look up terms you’ve heard on the podcast today, to request that a word or phrase be explained, or to submit your own Klunespeak definition. To become Klune fluent (or "Kluent") visit www.klunaticspodcast.com/dictionary. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garc...
TJ Klune hosts a virtual launch party for *The House in the Cerulean Sea*, featuring a live reading, fan Q&A, and at least one gay gasp. (Recorded March 17, 2020, via Instagram and rebroadcast with permission.)
TJ Klune releases his next novel, *The House in the Cerulean Sea*, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. And due to very real concern for public safety in light of the Coronavirus, his book launch party and subsequent tour have been postponed. So TJ is depending on those of us who already love him now more than ever. What can you do to make sure this book launch is still a huge success? Listen and find out!
In the first episode of The Klunatics Podcast, host Kirt Graves talks to the administrators of the Klunatics Facebook group, and TJ Klune himself, about the creation of a fandom. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if you told ...
*Blasphemy!* A TJ Klune Short Story When he sees Satan stuck in a rut, God provides a little divine intervention, suggesting the Devil get back to basics. Taking God's advice, Satan answers a summons to a crossroad on Earth, hellbent on brokering a deal in exchange for the soul of the human who summoned him. The problem with that is the summoner is a deviant twink named Jimmy who immediately falls in love at first sight, much to Satan's dismay. *Blasphemy!* Where God is a frat bro who wants to g...
*Feralsong* is a short story in the Green Creek series that should be enjoyed after *Heartsong* and before *Brothersong* (coming in 2020). **For the best listening experience, use headphones.** Written by TJ Klune | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tjklunebooks) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tjklune) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tjklunebooks/) Narrated by Kirt Graves | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) | [Instagram...
[TJ Klune](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/) shares some stories from his childhood, what comes next for his career, and more information about wolves than you could ever want to know. **Buy *Wolfsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01LX3DCUR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-069860&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_069860_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolfsong/id1101406976?mt=11) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/wolfsong-by-tj-klune-7158-b) **Buy *M...
