Beste Kingdom Of Thirst Podcasts (2024)

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Ruined with Sarah Searle

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It’s a new release, y’all! This week, Abigail sits down with co-creator of the graphic novel RUINED, Sarah Searle! Discussion includes the labor of creating a graphic novel, Hunky Darcy, and having fun with it. RUINED: https://bookshop.org/a/17342/9781250769350 SARAH SEARLE: https://swinsea.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor…

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Classic SFFR and Rock Lovers 1:17:09

1y ago1:17:09

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This week, Abigail and returning guest Amalia Dillin take a journey through the classics that led to modern sci-fi and fantasy romance! Discussion includes context, rock romance, the trouble with classics, and the long road to your hot n’ fresh favs. KUSHIEL’S DART by JACQUELINE CAREY: https://bookshop.org/p/books/kushiel-s-dart-jacqueline-carey/16…

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The Disappearance of the Mass Market Paperback 47:30

1y ago47:30

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This week, Abigail takes on the slow-moving mystery of the disappearance of the mass market paperback. Discussion includes thicc books, the history of publishing, fishy claims, and the necessity of cheap books in an expensive world. ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITT…

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Ruling Sikthand with Victoria 1:08:48

1y ago1:08:48

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It’s new release time! This week, Abigail is joined by returning guest Victoria Aveline to talk about her new book, RULING SIKTHAND! Discussion topics include competent women, unreasonable hatred for flashbacks, Clecanian beauty standards, and goth boys hatching eggs. RULING SIKTHAND by VICTORIA AVELINE: bit.ly/3YN6FAt VICTORIA’S WEBSITE: https://v…

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The Great Visual Novel Breakdown 1:21:38

1y ago1:21:38

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This week, Abigail is joined by Seher from The Fandomentals to discuss all things visual novels! Come for the recs, stay for the extended bit on why Abigail would like to live in a coffin (temporarily). Discussion includes 365 DNI, the unlimited possibilities of the VN format, and a definitive diagnosis of reader brain engagement. THE FANDOMENTALS:…

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It's Fantasy (Or Is It?) 1:30:27

1y ago1:30:27

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This week, Abigail sits down with author SE Wendel to do a definitive breakdown of fantasy subgenres! Discussion includes Vintage Vines, portal orcs, Servant to the Spidae, and the broken down jalopy that is traditional publishing. SE WENDEL: https://www.sewendelauthor.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: ht…

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The Scandalous Letters of V and J with Felicia Davin 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

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This week, Abigail sits down with author Felicia Davin to discuss her new book THE SCANDALOUS LETTERS OF V AND J! Topics include girlbossing across genres, French rage, fun crimes, and naked paint fights. THE SCANDALOUS LETTERS OF V AND J: https://bit.ly/3HZ958e FELICIA DAVIN’S WEBSITE: https://www.feliciadavin.com/ WORD SUITCASE: https://www.felic…

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Courtship’s Conquest 1:29:52

1+ y ago1:29:52

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It’s another new release, folks, and this time it’s one of Abigail’s! Author Amalia Dillin is back to grill Abigail about shifters, series plotting, whales, and that good boy Benny. COURTSHIP’S CONQUEST by ABIGAIL KELLY: https://amzn.to/3lPTq33 ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor AMALIA’S PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Amaliad A…

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Darke Passion with Rosanna Leo 56:54

1+ y ago56:54

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It’s a new release, folks! This week, Abigail sits down with author Rosanna Leo to talk about her new book, DARKE PASSION! Discussion topics include Canadian history, ghostbusting sister squads, and Chads in too-tight t-shirts. DARKE PASSION by ROSANNA LEO: https://bit.ly/3yX7UkA ROSANNA’S WEBSITE: https://rosannaleoauthor.wordpress.com/ ABIGAIL’S …

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The Hysterical history of Rom Coms 1:24:16

1+ y ago1:24:16

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Sorry for the audio on this one, folks! Abigail sounds like she’s talking into a TP tube, so that’s fun I guess. Anyway, this one’s all about rom coms! Vee joins her for a break down of the genre, the history, and the creative ways we can use our hands. What About “The Breakfast Club”? by Molly Ringwald: https://bit.ly/2JqJaGy ABIGAIL’S STUFF: http…

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Adele Buck’s Makin’ Waves 1:16:59

1+ y ago1:16:59

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This week, Abigail sits down with returning guest Adele Buck! They play catch up and discuss adaptation, 3 book deals, the golden age of romance, and meeting your authorial heroes. THE WEDDING BAIT by ADELE BUCK: https://amzn.to/3KKREu4 ADELE BUCK’S WEBSITE: https://adelebuck.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH ST…

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Second Person with A.M. Kore 1:01:48

1+ y ago1:01:48

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This week, Abigail takes a deep dive into POV with A.M. Kore! Discussion includes trying something new, the compelling desire to peg mothman, sticky candy mess, and Sesshomaru’s lasting impact on the romance genre. A.M. KORE’S WEBSITE: https://www.amkorewrites.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdb…

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Broken Wings with SE Wendel 1:33:46

1+ y ago1:33:46

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It’s new release time, babes and buds! This week, Abigail sits down for an extra silly interview with SE Wendel, author of THE BROKEN WINGS DUET! Discussion includes flash mobs, Taylor Lautner, hitting the romance beats, and big wingy bois. THE BROKEN WINGS DUET by SE WENDEL: https://amzn.to/3DQ4SSi SE WENDEL’S WEBSITE: https://www.sewendelauthor.c…

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Gilgamesh: Part Four 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

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This is the final part of December’s special audio essay series on The Epic of Gilgamesh! This week, Abigail breaks down the entire dang story — and really goes hard on why it’s a love story you should care about. You can listen to it or read it at patreon.com/worksbyabigail. INCREDIBLE MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Kingdom of Thirst's theme (san…

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Gilgamesh: Part Three 36:27

2y ago36:27

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This is the third part of December’s special audio essay series on The Epic of Gilgamesh! This week, Abigail tells you all about our favorite baby-man: Enkidu. He’s more than a metaphor and he’s too good for this world. You can listen to it or read it at patreon.com/worksbyabigail. INCREDIBLE MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Kingdom of Thirst's them…

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Gilgamesh: Part Two 34:00

2y ago34:00

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This is the second part of December’s special audio essay series on The Epic of Gilgamesh! This week, Abigail introduces you to romance’s most unlikeable hero: Gilgamesh himself. Discussion includes seventeen foot tall men, charisma out the wazoo, and why this king’s head is really, super-duper empty. You can listen to it or read it at patreon.com/…

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Gilgamesh: Part One 36:33

2y ago36:33

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This is the first part of December’s special audio essay series on The Epic of Gilgamesh! This week, Abigail breaks down what it is, why it matters, and why you should maybe, possibly care about it. Discussion includes the world’s first paranormal romance, plowing [REDACTED], and how Gorbie became Gorbie the Great. You can listen to it or read it a…

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Resisting Maxu with Victoria Aveline 1:14:24

2y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

It’s new release time, babes and buds! In a continuation of a grand KoT tradition, Abigail is joined by Victoria Aveline to discuss her new book, RESISTING MAXU! Discussion includes the worldbuilding iceberg, dino oatmeal, and That Movie. RESISTING MAXU by VICTORIA AVELINE: https://amzn.to/3EcppQ9 THE CLECANIAN SERIES by VICTORIA AVELINE: https://a…

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FaRoFeb with HR Moore 1:23:32

2y ago1:23:32

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This week, Abigail sits down to chat with HR Moore, author of KINGDOMS OF SHADOW AND ASH and founder of FaRoFeb! They talk about a lotta stuff, including finding community, the ephemeral nature of the internet, institutional knowledge, and why no one should ever go into the ocean. (Also, there were some technical glitches in this one! Apologies and…

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A Restless Truth with Freya Marske 1:07:55

2y ago1:07:55

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It’s new release time! This week, Abigail sat down with Freya Marske, author of A RESTLESS TRUTH! Discussion includes sapphic romance, murder by secondhand embarrassment, and boat-bound murder mysteries. Enjoy! A RESTLESS TRUTH by FREYA MARSKE: https://bit.ly/3sRhS48 FREYA’S TWITTER: https://www.instagram.com/freyamarske/?hl=en FREYA’S INSTAGRAM: h…

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Once Upon A Forbidden Desire: Part Two 58:29

2y ago58:29

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This week, it’s part two of a big ol’ celebration of fairytale retellings, bold heroines, and ancient stories featured in the anthology ONCE UPON A FORBIDDEN DESIRE! Abigail is joined by AJ Lancaster and Elsie Winters to discuss Cinderella, merfolk genitalia, salty Gatorade, and the problem with plot. ONCE UPON A FORBIDDEN DESIRE: https://amzn.to/3…

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Once Upon a Forbidden Desire: Part One 1:16:22

2y ago1:16:22

1:16:22

This week, we get part one of a big ol’ celebration of fairytale retellings, bold heroines, and ancient stories featured in the anthology ONCE UPON A FORBIDDEN DESIRE! Abigail is joined by Vela Roth, Maria Vale, and SL Prater to discuss all sorts of things like Gilgamesh, human monsters, phallic mother figures, and chasing desires. ONCE UPON A FORB…

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The State of Romance with Sarah Wendell 1:15:31

2y ago1:15:31

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It’s our two year anniversary, folks! For this most special occasion, Abigail is joined by the indomitable Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books to talk about the state of romance. Discussion topics include censorship, why teens like crying, the unpaid labor of book content creators, and ghosts. Enjoy! SMART BITCHES, TRASHY BOOKS: https://sm…

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Consort’s Glory Revisited 1:17:49

2y ago1:17:49

1:17:49

It’s another new release, folks! This week, author Amalia Dillin is back to interview Abigail about CONSORT’S GLORY. Featured topics are horseshoe crabs, mating imperatives, good t-shirts, and elves that bite. FRAGILE BEINGS by ABIGAIL KELLY: https://amzn.to/3noTlR9 CONSORT’S GLORY by ABIGAIL KELLY: https://amzn.to/3NthxfP ABIGAIL’S PATREON: patreo…

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How to Write a Romance Novel 1:25:38

2y ago1:25:38

1:25:38

In this very special episode, Abigail and Maggie Eliot try to break down how to write a romance novel. It goes about as well as you can imagine. Featured topics are cribbing from your sister’s sex life, cruise ship whoopie, going to romance school, and doing your dang best. MAGGIE’S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MaggieEliot MAGGIE’S YOUTUBE: https:/…

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Fragile Beings 1:21:39

2y ago1:21:39

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It’s new release time, babes and buds! This week, Abigail reluctantly cedes control of this hindenburg to returning guest and author Amalia Dillin for an interview all about FRAGILE BEINGS! Featured topics include Spicy MNT Dew, shadow demon spanking corners, tourist traps, committing to the bit, and why every relationship matters. FRAGILE BEINGS b…

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Heroes and Sexy Villains with Trish Heinrich 59:55

2y ago59:55

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This week, Abigail and Trish Heinrich, author of the Monsters & Artifacts series, sit down to talk all about superhero romance! Featured topics are monster anatomy, the romance community, fixing sexy villains, fanfic, and shiny hero shells. TRISH’S WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/3Ovpna4 DEVIL’S TEMPTATION by TRISH HEINRICH: https://amzn.to/3a3uIpV FRAGILE…

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Gilmore Girls and Whatall 1:13:50

2+ y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

This week, Abigail and returning guest Becky Feldman of Too Stupid To Live are taking a trip back to the early 2000’s to ruminate on GILMORE GIRLS! Discussion includes teenage perfectionism, Cirque du Soleil, Diner Daddies, bad boyfriends, Chad Michael Murray, and Super Hell. BECKY’S SOLO SHOW - TIGHT: https://www.beckyfeldman.com/tight TOO STUPID …

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Mafisode: Part Two 1:21:11

2+ y ago1:21:11

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Boy-howdy, y’all, this one is a reckoning. This week, Abigail admits her mafia romance sins to author Victoria Aveline. Featured topics are spanking ASMR, reverse harem emotional labor, mafia breeding, and poor whip aim. CLAIMED AMONG THE STARS: https://amzn.to/3xg9BIy THE CLECANIAN SERIES by VICTORIA AVELINE: https://amzn.to/2WvVrBr VICTORIA AVELI…

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Mafisode: Part One 1:21:22

2+ y ago1:21:22

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This week, Abigail and returning guest Victoria Aveline, author of the Clecanian Series, begin an odyssey in Mafia romance. 34 books and one hideous movie later, they try to break down exactly what makes a Mafia romance - good, bad, and absurd. Featured topics are hand smashing, traumatized yacht crews, the imaginary gender binary, good bunnies, an…

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The Pirate’s Deal 1:20:00

2+ y ago1:20:00

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It’s new release time, babes! This week, Abigail is joined by co-authors Daniela A. Mera and Elayna R. Gallea to talk about their book THE PIRATE’S DEAL. Discussion topics include Canadians in disguise, sticker binges, saving readers from unpolished nonsense, why we use tropes, and why characters with differences don’t necessarily need fixing. THE …

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The Secret Goddess with MJ Faraldo 1:12:05

2+ y ago1:12:05

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This week, Abigail sits down with MJ Faraldo, author of THE SECRET GODDESS, for a super chill hang! Featured topics include food poisoning, mythical expansion and maturity, gushing about our cool friends’ books, and why poets hate plot. THE SECRET GODDESS by MJ FARALDO: https://amzn.to/3PwXP5c MJ’S WEBSITE: https://mjfaraldo.com/ ABIGAIL’S PATREON:…

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Blood Mercy with Vela Roth 1:11:18

2+ y ago1:11:18

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This week, Abigail sits down with author Vela Roth for what basically turns into an hour of pure, uncut fangirling. Sure, there’s some discussion about what makes a beta hero and what the role of violence is in a world full of predators, but mostly it’s Abigail yelling about how dang good Vela’s books are. Also, there’s a cat! BLOOD MERCY by VELA R…

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Shadow of Eternal Flames with Priscilla Rose 1:17:21

2+ y ago1:17:21

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This week, Abigail and author Priscilla Rose only barely attempt to talk about her new book, SHADOW OF ETERNAL FLAMES. Mostly, there’s a lot of manatee discussion, huffing about the imaginary gender binary, essential book recs, and lamenting about being the coolest nerd in the room. SHADOW OF ETERNAL FLAMES by PRISCILLA ROSE: https://amzn.to/39kjXP…

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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1:10:53

2+ y ago1:10:53

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This week, please join Abigail and returning guest (menace) Vee to discuss THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR! Is it Abigail’s favorite movie of all time? Yes. Is it also a book almost no one knows about, apparently? Also yes. Is the hero the salty, salty ghost of a swarthy sea captain? YOU BETCHA. Discussion topics include seaman puns, when it’s okay for a h…

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Lady of the Primordial Tree with Daniela A. Mera 1:23:45

2+ y ago1:23:45

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[CW: Some of the discussion of this episode includes SA in fiction.] This week, Abigail is joined by author of LADY OF THE PRIMORDIAL TREE, Daniela A. Mera! Topics include The Brandon Sanderson Influence, matriarchal society, getting personal on the page, the insult of a glossary, and the inherent sexiness of seamless reader onboarding. This episod…

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The Sparkling Jeffe Kennedy 1:14:54

2+ y ago1:14:54

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This week, Abigail has the privilege of sitting down to speak to president of SFWA and all-around-too-cool fantasy romance author Jeffe Kennedy! Discussion topics include the state of institutional knowledge in the romance industry, bats, the sea-change of fantasy romance, deceptive cheese, helping out newbies, and how the heck Jeffe got to be so d…

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A Novel Obsession with Caitlin Barasch 1:16:23

2+ y ago1:16:23

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It’s another new release, y’all! This week, Abigail got to sit down with Caitlin Barasch, debut author of A NOVEL OBSESSION. Together, they break down bookselling, the problem with Saturdays, the strange joy of empathizing with an unlikable heroine, and the Pandemic Writer’s Life. Enjoy! A NOVEL OBSESSION by CAITLIN BARASCH: https://bit.ly/3Ja8cbn …

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Dungeons and Dates: Part Two 1:26:05

2+ y ago1:26:05

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In this second half of our D&D special, several things are revealed, including Ennui’s motherly charms, Boxface’s dental secrets, and the real purpose behind all reality dating shows like The Bachelor (or The Bardchelor). A huge thank you to our special guests and co-DMs, Seth and Anne, who crafted this one-shot campaign with all the love in their …

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Dungeons and Dates: Part One 1:10:48

2+ y ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In this very special two-parter, tune in for the first (and certainly last) season of The Bardchelor! Abigail, Vee, Paige, and co-DMs Seth and Anne explore the world of dating shows and horny dexterity throws with reckless abandon. Discussion topics include what that mouth do, Cadet Kelly, what makes a great first date, and seduction via acrobatics…

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Not The Witch You Wed with April Asher 52:39

2+ y ago52:39

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It’s new release week, babes and buds! In this episode, Abigail sits down with April Asher to talk about her new book NOT THE WITCH YOU WED, worldbuilding, gooey shifters, magical creatures, stress writing, and what it’s like to have a very loose grasp on linear time. Enjoy! NOT THE WITCH YOU WED by APRIL ASHER: https://bit.ly/3scX8UE APRIL ASHER’S…

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Consort’s Glory 55:24

2+ y ago55:24

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It’s new release time, folks. Abigail’s very own book is hitting your eyeballs soon (-ish), so she decided to talk about it. Somewhat. A little bit. Well… okay. You’ll just have to listen, alright? The CONSORT’S GLORY episode is a strange, personal journey that took a lot to make. Discussion topics include art school, books that take time, math cla…

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A Fantastical and Conspiratorial Conversation with Jennifer Allis Provost 1:06:42

2+ y ago1:06:42

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This week, Abigail sat down to talk with Jennifer Allis Provost, author of GALLOWGLASS and THE CHRONICLES OF PARTHALAN! Discussion topics include black widows, how to write good fantasy, the sensitivity to grifts, inspiration, giants, bigfeet, snitch sharks, and the Grand Archaeological Conspiracy. JENNIFER ALLIS PROVOST’S WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/3…

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Too Stupid To Live with Becky Feldman 1:31:43

2+ y ago1:31:43

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It’s a major cross-over event, y’all! This week, Abigail is joined by the host of the podcast Too Stupid To Live, Becky Feldman, for a super-extra long episode! Discussion topics include Romance Content Creation (TM), approximately 10 minutes of ginger depravity, the Spanking Corner, why no one should date a painter, Chekhov’s Dildo, parrot partici…

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Using Fejo with Victoria Aveline 1:15:46

2+ y ago1:15:46

1:15:46

It’s new release time, babes! This week, Abigail is joined by returning guest and ali-yum lover, Victoria Aveline! They’re talking about her new book, USING FEJO, the mouthfeel of salamanders vs banana slugs, good motivations for unlikeable heroines, FDA disapproved uses for ginger, and the acquired taste of mafia romance. Enjoy! USING FEJO by VICT…

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The Bennet Women with Eden Appiah-Kubi 1:02:24

3y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

It’s author interview time! This week, Abigail is delighted to welcome Eden Appiah-Kubi to the pod to talk about her book THE BENNET WOMEN. Discussion includes mutant squirrels, the importance of retelling classics, happy endings, and the invisible context of enduring stories. THE BENNET WOMEN by EDEN APPIAH-KUBI: https://bit.ly/3kZTvxG EDEN’S INST…

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Love and Latkes with Stacey Agdern 1:01:21

3y ago1:01:21

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This week, Abigail is happy to welcome author Stacey Agdern back to the pod to discuss her new book, LOVE AND LATKES! Discussion topics include Instagram Live malfunctions, good food, Zombie Crushes, and the soft core of well-rounded characters. Also, Abigail makes Stacey cry again. Whoops! LOVE AND LATKES by STACEY AGDERN: https://bit.ly/3qKHwYs S…

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A Brief and Biased History of Twilight 52:41

3y ago52:41

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Everyone knows Twilight, right? Maybe, but no one knows Twilight better or more intimately than lovers of romance. We live with it, we adore it, we scoff at it, we comp it, we reluctantly tip our hats to it -- and everything in between. Mostly, it's complicated. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into its impact on a genre, an industry, and …

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Morning Glory Milking Farm with CM Nascosta 1:24:52

3y ago1:24:52

1:24:52

So, you’ve heard about the minotaur book. Everyone, including your ma, has heard about the minotaur book. Well, for week three of Birthday Month, Abigail was lucky enough to sit down with the author (and self-identified trash goblin) of that book, CM Nascosta, for an extra long episode! They discuss MORNING GLORY MILKING FARM’S wild success, how it…

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Acting Up with Adele Buck 1:04:26

3y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Theatre nerds and high school drama club kids, it’s your time to shine! This week, Abigail is joined by Adele Buck, author of THE CENTER STAGE SERIES! Discussion includes romance denial, ACTING, and that time Abigail almost got naked in her Junior year production of Steel Magnolias. ACTING UP by ADELE BUCK: https://bit.ly/3mbuBuH ADELE BUCK’S WEBSI…

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