Fmklit Pod

Can you believe we've been doing this for two years! To celebrate, we did another live show at Books Inc.! On this episode, we have a little "year in review" action, and then we use the VAST knowledge we've learned from romance novels to answer your romance advice questions! Claire's 2019 Picks: "An Extraordinary Union (The Loyal League Book 1)" by Alyssa Cole "Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books Book 1)" By Gwen Hayes Neil's 2019 Picks: "Red, White, and Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston "How to Talk to Nice English Girls: a lesbian historical romance" by Gretchen Evans

Is that some fur on your tummy, or are you just happy to see me? Let's get feral because today we're doing werewolves! On this pheromone-inducing episode, we read "Wolf Signs: Northern Lights Edition (Granite Lake Wolves Book 1)" by Vivian Arend, and "The Midnight Hunt (Midnight Hunters Book 1)" by L.L. Rand. Today, our howling hosts discuss cheesecake, the tired old virgin trope, and how much money werewolves have to spend on pants.

Alright, ladies, it's time to raise your skirts and bob your hair because we're heading back to the '20s! But we can stand this pesky prohibition thing, so we'll hop across the pond and see if we can't find some love. All of this to say that we're doing American ladies in England in the '20s! (Thanks, Claire). In this roaring episode, we read "How to Talk to Nice English Girls: a lesbian historical romance" by Gretchen Evans, and "Across the Formidable Sea (Laura Elliott-Stratford Book 1)" by Claire M. Laminen. This time our hotsy-totsy hosts discuss gay butlers, stepdads who are actually really nice, and Neil learns that he actually does like some love stories!

They say that those who can't do, teach. Well we say those who teach, can do, and do so all night long. And we're putting that to the test, because today we're discussing novels written by our how-to gurus from episode 35! This time we read "Falling Under (A Falling Under Novel Book 1)" by Gwen Hayes and "Hot Head" by Damon Suede. In this episode, our well-informed hosts discuss psychics in drag, kind-hearted and very professional porn producers, and Claire learns something that definitely doesn't work for her in bed. Quick note, we did record this episode before our RWA episode, because you know we would've talked about it had we known!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episode to bring you breaking news from the Romance Writers of America! In this not so quick quickie, Claire updates us on the scandal that is rocking the romance world, and Neil discusses Chuck Tingle's literary critic of the whole affair: "Not Pounded By Romance Wranglers Of America Because Their New Leadership Is From The Depths Of The Endless Cosmic Void" So strap in, because things are about to get crazy! (And, spoilers, a little racist). Articles Cited: Claire Ryan's Timeline https://www.claireryanauthor.com/blog/2019/12/27/the-implosion-of-the-rwa Laura Vivanco's write up on Corporate Buyer http://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/2019/08/racism-and-corporate-romance-buyer.html Suzan Tisdale's Video Response https://www.pscp.tv/w/1yoKMzRLLjYGQ?t=11m51s "Fifty Shades of White" - The Guardian, April 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/apr/04/fifty-shades-of-white-romance-novels-racism-ritas-rwa "What Happened?" - Vox, December 2019 https://www.vox.com/2020/1/10

Hello, lover. We're going to teach you the ways of love......-driven novels. Because today we're reading romance how-to guides! On this education episode, we read "Verbalize: bring stories to life & life to stories (live wire writer guides)" by Damon Suede and "Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books Book 1)" by Gwen Hayes. Our hosts discuss linguistics, the epic battle of Plotters vs. Pantsers, and Christine has a shocking revelation about Chuck Tingle!

That's right, kids, a live show! This is the recording of our live show on 11/15/2019 at Books Inc. Laurel Heights in San Francisco with special guest co-host Meg Trowbridge! We interviewed fabulous author Casey McQuiston about her book "Red, White, and Royal Blue." It was a fantastic time and we're so thankful to both Casey and Books, Inc. Sadly, the audio didn't really pick up the audience questions, so those are summarized below: 1) What are some of the scenes that ended up being cut? 2) What was the research process like for researching Texas? (asked by a gay guy who was born in London and grew up in Texas, so obviously this book is about him) 3) This book is really inclusive in that it portrays characters of various ethnicities and sexualities. Was that a goal from the offset, or was it a product of the writing process?

Are you hungry for something sweet? Salty? Creamy? Well open up, because today we're doing chefs! On this sinfully delicious episode, we read "Dinner and Desert" by K. Kretz and "Tasting His Omega: A Mapleville Celebrity Chef Novel: MM Non Shifter Alpha/Omega Mpreg (Mapleville Omegas Book 4)" by Lorelei M. Hart and Ophelia Heart. Today our hosts talk about wooing cookies, how easy it is to go from working at The Macaroni Grill to owning a 5-star restaurant, and Claire tells a story about shit lemons that will make you never want to eat out again.

Ok, queens, it's time to zhuzh that wig, beat that face, and get out those sparkly fuck me pumps, because today we're doing drag queens! For this fierce episode, we read "Painted Faces" by L.H. Cosway and "Freak (F-Word Book 2)" by E, Davies. For this little kiki, our hosts spill the tea about: how men can still be entitled assholes, even when they're in panties; why it's important to teach your ingenues self-defense; and Claire tries to help Neil with his FMK choices, but he only makes it worse.

Grab your passport because we're going to bang in Berlin. We're going for a romp in Rome. We're going to get laid in London. We're going on a European vacation! For our grand tour, we read "French Connection (Club Privé Book 1)" by M.S. Parker, and "Adrift (Cruising Book 1)" by L.A. Witt. On today's episode, our jetsetting hosts talk about how refreshing it is when characters behave like rational adults, how the foundation for a lasting relationship is murder, and then they go rogue! There's an extra FMK!!

Caterers? Check! Floral arrangement? Check! Getting in your pants? Double check! We're back, and we're doing wedding planners! Like, literally DOING wedding planners! On this highly coordinated episode, we read "Legally Wed" by Rick R. Reed and "Amalfi Coast: A Bad Boy International Romance (Entangle Me Book 2)". Today, our hosts discuss fur babies, caramel-flavored labia, and Neil pitches an idea of Chuck Tingle.

It's getting a little too hot in here, so we're taking a summer break! We'll be back soon. Miss you already! Have a great summer. KIT.

Not all fairy tails have happy endings. But they sure are sexy! Which works out great for us, because today we're doing Fairies! This time we read "The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air Book 1)" by Holly Black and "Poison Kiss (Earthside Book 1)" by Ana Mardoll. On this puckish episode, there is finally court intrigue we all deserve, our hosts give lots of keeeeesses, and we have an amazing Christine-related surprise!

Hike up your tartans and get ready to toss some cabers because today we're doing Highlanders! On this well braw episode, we read "The Wedding (Laird's Fiancees Book 2)" by Julie Garwood, and ~listened to~ (gasp!) "The Low Road" by James Lear, narrated by Mark Bachman. In this episode, our hosts discuss hot priests, the very worst thing you can do with British food, and Neil and Claire learn that they can, indeed, be exposed to too much sex.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then we're gonna make you rich in sexy, sexy words. Because today we're doing graphic novels! This time we read "Moonstruck, Vol. 1" by Grace Ellis, et al., and "Sleepless, Vol. 1" by Sarah Vaughn, et al. In this visually stimulating episode, our hosts talk about cuddly werewolves, romantic knights, and the very complex and confusing feelings they had about Disney's Robin Hood.

Are things heating up in here, or is it just the weather! Grab your shades because on today's episode of Cuddle, Marry, Kill Lit, we're talking about summer romance! We read "Let's Talk About Love" by Claire Kann, and "Sixteenth Summer" by Michelle Dalton. On this scorching episode, our hosts talk about the trails and tribulations of college living arrangements, what happens when your summer is a little ~too~ perfect, and why sometimes it's just better to cuddle.

I sure love my anatomy class, and I'm more than willing to do extra credit! Because today we're doing professors! This time we read "Seducing Professor Coyle" by Darien Cox, and "Dear Obsessed: A Dark Romance Thriller (Dirty Letters Book 1)" by Dori Lavelle. In this episode, our studious hosts talk about competent women in authority, write fanfiction for one of the books, and Neil is FINALLY in one of the books!!

You may not see it, but I'm winking at you with my third eye. All signs point to sexiness in this episode because today we're doing psychics! In this revealing episode, we read "Not in the Cards (An Oracle Bay Novel Book 1)" by Amy Cissell and "Soulmates Inc." by Bill Eisele. This time our hosts discuss punny shop names, how sexy books can really be, and an FMKlit first! People have adult conversations about their relationship!!

Is that an alimony check in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? It's time to throw away that wedding ring and get crazy, because today we're doing divorcés!! This time we read "Crashing Into Tess (McGreers Book #1)" by Lilly Christine and "Only See You (Only Colorado Book 2)" by JD Chambers. In this contentious episode, our hosts discuss the dangers of stew hair, why it's always important to remember that you're in cellphone times, and Christine reveals one of her deepest, darkest secrets!

We here at FMKlit like our lovers to be hard, eye-catching, thought-provoking, well-organized, on sale, shelved properly.....wait, maybe we're just talking about books. Same thing, really. Today we're doing a theme very near and dear to our hearts: Bookshops! In this page turning episode (imagine there are pages), we read "A Note in the Margin" by Isabelle Rowan, and "Bookends: A Novel" by Jane Green. This time our hosts talk about how important it is to say someone's name as many times as possible, the dangers of having an au pair, and Neil puts another greedy top on blast.