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Queer Readers is a discord community of readers and writers. As part of its book spotlights, its moderators interview the authors or discuss the spotlight books amongst themselves.
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Interview with S. T. Gibson, Author of A Dowry Of Blood

Queer Readers Oct 29, 2021

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 The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon

The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon

Elysia and Wynne discuss The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon, a contemporary romance with adventure and paranormal elements.

Feb 25, 202431:49
The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey - Moderator Discussion

The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey - Moderator Discussion

Elysia and Wynne discuss The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey, a contemporary romance.

Feb 22, 202418:58
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - Moderator Discussion

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Rachel chat about Tamsyn Muir's epic sci-fi necromancy book, Gideon the Ninth.

Feb 13, 202401:09:07
All Hallows' Eve by Annabelle Jacobs - Moderator Discussion

All Hallows' Eve by Annabelle Jacobs - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about Annabelle Jacobs' spooky romance, All Hallows' Eve. Warnings for period typical homophobia and some slight dub con.

Jan 09, 202423:06
Red, White and Royal Blue Film Discussion

Red, White and Royal Blue Film Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about the film adaption of Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

Jan 09, 202435:46
The Heiress by Molly Greeley - Moderator Discussion

The Heiress by Molly Greeley - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Rachel talk about Molly Greeley's beautiful account of the overlooked Anne de Bourgh from Pride and Prejudice, The Heiress. Warnings for discussion of drug addiction and period typical homophobia.

Oct 30, 202349:60
Between the Devil and the Sea by Chani Lynn Feener - Moderator Discussion

Between the Devil and the Sea by Chani Lynn Feener - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about Between the Devil and the Sea, Chani Lynn Feener's intense serial killer romance!

Trigger Warning: This is a stand-alone dark romance which means there are many themes that some might find disturbing. Some of these include, but are not limited to, dub-con, violence, a seriously obsessed male lead, a male lead who deals with low self-esteem, and explicit sexual content not suitable for all readers. Please be sure to read the Author's Note for a complete list of warnings!

Sep 08, 202332:10
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles - Moderator Discussion

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about KJ Charles's charming romance, The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen. Content Warnings for sexual assault, kidnapping, assault, attempted murder and child abuse.

Jul 23, 202350:15
Interview with Aster Glenn Gray, Author of Tramps and Vagabonds

Interview with Aster Glenn Gray, Author of Tramps and Vagabonds

Ella and Rachel chat with Aster Glenn Gray about her charming novel following two men riding the rails during the Great Depression, Tramps and Vagabonds. Content Warning for discussions of predatory underage relationships and police brutality.

Media mentioned:

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Road by Jack London

Boy and Girl Tramps of America by Thomas Minehan

Wild Boys of the Road directed by William A. Wellman

Wings directed by William A. Wellman




Jun 06, 202354:01
Interview with David R. Slayton, Author of White Trash Warlock

Interview with David R. Slayton, Author of White Trash Warlock

Rachel and Wynne chat with David for this month's spotlight book, White Trash Warlock.

May 14, 202353:54
The One That Got Away by Nicky James -Moderator Discussion

The One That Got Away by Nicky James -Moderator Discussion

Elysia and Rachel discuss Nicky James's thrilling romance, The One That Got Away. Content warnings for past child kidnapping, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, dissociative episodes and PTSD.

May 05, 202345:27
Deven and the Dragon by Eliot Grayson - Moderator Discussion

Deven and the Dragon by Eliot Grayson - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about Eliot Grayson's adorable dragon romance, Deven and the Dragon!

Apr 06, 202324:35
Love is a Stranger by John Wiltshire - Moderator Discussion

Love is a Stranger by John Wiltshire - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about John Wiltshire's thrilling spy romance Love is a Stranger. Warnings for discussions of dubious consent, non-con, rape, child sexual assault, self-harm, suicide attempt, animal harm and lots of kidnapping. 


Books mentioned: 

Daniel May's A Taste of Ink series. 

Feb 24, 202345:26
Awfully Ambrose by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey - Moderator Discussion

Awfully Ambrose by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia discuss Awfully Ambrose, the first book of Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey's new hilarious series. Content warnings: mention of attempted sexual assault. Moderator Discussion  

Jan 11, 202335:34
Interview with Lily Morton, Author of The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings

Interview with Lily Morton, Author of The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings

Ella and Elysia chat with Lily for this month's spooky spotlight book, The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings. Warning for spoilers. 

Books mentioned:

Snow and Winter Series by C. S. Pie 

Soulbound Series by Hailey Turner 

The Adrien English Mysteries Series by Josh Lanyon

Dec 06, 202240:26
Just a Bit Wrecked by Alessandra Hazard- Moderator Discussion

Just a Bit Wrecked by Alessandra Hazard- Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about Alessandra Hazard's plane-wrecked romance 'Just a Bit Wrecked'. Trigger warnings for the book - Plane crashes,  minor character death, co-dependency, homophobic language and slurs, internalised biphobia, and dubious consent.   

Nov 02, 202230:42
Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts

Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts

Ella and Elysia chat about Lyn Gala's out of this world alien romance, Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts. Warning for spoilers, mentions of abusive relationships and graphic discussion of alien sex. 

Oct 08, 202236:28
Soul Eater by Lily Mayne - Moderator Discussion

Soul Eater by Lily Mayne - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat about Lily Mayne's monster filled post-apocalyptic romance Soul Eater. Warnings for spoilers and graphic discussion of monster smut (we couldn't help ourselves). 

 

Aug 30, 202239:46
Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove - Moderator Discussion

Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elyasi chat about Iris Foxglove's cosey book, WInter of the Owl. Warning for spoilers, talk of abusive relationships and murder. Check out our previous episode on their first book: https://anchor.fm/qrr/episodes/QRR-Mods-Discuss-The-Traitors-Mercy-by-Iris-Foxglove-e170dsm


Books mentioned:

Wed to a Barbrain by Keira Andrews 

Jul 19, 202242:28
The Night Of By Tal Bauer - Moderator Discussion

The Night Of By Tal Bauer - Moderator Discussion

Elysia and Rachel chat about Tal Bauer's political thriller The Night Of! 


Books mentioned: 

You and Me by Tal Bauer 

Whisper by Tal Bauer

Jun 26, 202251:41
Interview with Sierra Simone, Author of Saint

Interview with Sierra Simone, Author of Saint

Ella and Rachel chat with Sierra again for this month's spotlight Saint, the third book in the Priest series. Warning for spoilers and mentions of suicide. 

Books mentioned: 

A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone 

May 19, 202257:04
Slow Heat by Leta Blake - Moderator Discussion

Slow Heat by Leta Blake - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Wynne chat about Leta Blakes's thought-provoking omega verse book, Slow Heat! We do go into spoilers of Slow Heat and the other books in the Heat of Love series. Trigger warning: mentions of rape, forced pregnancy and issues around reproductive rights.  

Apr 17, 202243:42
March Reading Roundup

March Reading Roundup

Ella, Elysia and Wynne chat about their favourites of the past month! 

Books mentioned: 

The Scum Villain's Self Saving System by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward 

She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan

Apr 09, 202223:57
Wed to a Barbarian by Keira Andrews - Moderator Discussion

Wed to a Barbarian by Keira Andrews - Moderator Discussion

Ella and Rachel chat about Keira Andrews's fantastic breech-ripper, Wed to a Barbarian!


Books mentioned:

Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove

Mar 04, 202233:45
Interview with May Archer, Author of Pick Me

Interview with May Archer, Author of Pick Me

Ella and Rachel chat with May Archer about her delightfully sweet romance, Pick Me. Just a warning we do talk about issues around mental health and anxiety. 

Book Mentioned: 

Unhinged by Onley James 

Calluvia's Royalty Series by Alessandra Hazard

A Walrus & A Gentleman by Emmaline Strange 

Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch 

The Missing Page by Cat Sebastian 

Subtle Blood by K J Charles 

In the Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish 

Feb 09, 202201:11:05
December and 2021 Reading Roundup

December and 2021 Reading Roundup

QR mods discuss their favourite reads of December and their best overall read of the year.  Warning for discussion of graphic sex. 

Books mentioned: 

Blood Sports by Daniel May 

The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K. J. Charles 

The Night Of  by Tal Bauer 

Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian 

A Choir of Lies by Alexandra Rowland 

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

Just a Bit Bossy by Alessandra Hazard 

The Traitor's Mercy by Iris Foxglove 


Jan 06, 202244:51
The Earl and the Executive by Kai Butler - Moderator Discussion

The Earl and the Executive by Kai Butler - Moderator Discussion

QR moderators discuss Kai Bulter's charming sci-fi regency romance!   

Dec 20, 202135:52
November Reading Roundup

November Reading Roundup

Ella, Elysia, Rachel, and Wynne talk out their favourite reads of the month and try to convince the others to read them! 

Books mentioned: 

Jackdaw by K. J. Charles 

Small Change by Roan Parrish 

P.S. I Spook You by S. E. Harmon 

Peter Darling by Austin Chant

The Last Flight of Marius Chastain by Iris FoxGlove 

Nov 26, 202133:59
Interview with S. T. Gibson, Author of A Dowry Of Blood

Interview with S. T. Gibson, Author of A Dowry Of Blood

Server moderators Ella and Rachel interview S. T. Gibson about her amazing Dracula's Brides retelling, A Dowry of Blood. Warning for spoilers and discussion on domestic abuse. 

Books & Media mentioned: 

Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

Van Helsing directed by Stephen Sommers and Sharon Bridgeman

Dracula Untold directed by Gary Shore 

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske 

Saint by Sierra Simone


Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente
Oct 29, 202142:58
October Reading Roundup

October Reading Roundup

QRR mods Ella, Elysia, Rachel, and Wynne chat about their favourite reads of the month and try to convince the others to read their picks. We do go into explicate talk of omgeaverse and smut in this episode. 

Books mentioned: 

The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh by Molly Greeley

The Kings Mage by Iris Foxglove 

Pick Me by May Archer 

All for the Game Series by Nora Sakavic 

Heat of Love Series by Leta Blake 



Oct 22, 202147:09
Interview with Mia West, Author of Marked by Fire

Interview with Mia West, Author of Marked by Fire

QRR mods Ella and Rachel talk with Mias West about her queer Arthurian retelling, Marked by Fire

Books mentioned: 

The Skystone by Jack Whyte 

Agnes Moor's Wild Knight by AJ Demas 

A Land So Wild by Elyssa Warkentin 

Purgatory by Jeff Mann

Work For It by Talia Hibbert

Winter Knights by Harper Fox

Sep 29, 202101:00:22
QRR Mods Discuss The Traitor's Mercy by Iris Foxglove

QRR Mods Discuss The Traitor's Mercy by Iris Foxglove

QRR mods Ella and Elysia discuss this week spotlight The Traitor's Mercy by Iris Foxglove, the first book in their amazing BDSM verse fantasy series! Warning this book is about forced prostitution which we discuss. 

Books mentioned: 

Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Claiming Series by Lyn Gala 

Avian Shifters Series by Kim Dare 

Sep 06, 202131:01
August Reading Roundup

August Reading Roundup

QRR mods Ella, Elysia and Rachel discuss their favourite books of this month and try to convince each other to read them! 

Books mentioned: 

The Quarterback by Tal Bauer 

Ashes of Memory by Aiden Bates and Jill Haven 

Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray 

Soul Eater by Lily Mayne 

Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson

Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta 

My Dark Vanessa Kate Elizabeth Russell



Aug 28, 202137:07
Reading Roundup

Reading Roundup

QRR mods Ella, Elysia and Wynne talk about their favourite books of the last month and highlight one book they want the other mods to read! 

Books mentioned: 

Ash by Malinda Lo

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 

A History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvel

Wine and Song by Eleanor Kos 

Date in a Pinch by Brigham Vaughn

Made to Order by Brigham Vaughn

Two Steps Back by Lyn Gala

The Same Breath by Gregory Ashe 

Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie 


Jul 29, 202120:14
Interview with Sierra Simone, author of A LESSON IN THORNS

Interview with Sierra Simone, author of A LESSON IN THORNS

QRR mods Arlo and Rachel talk to Sierra Simone about her gothic polyamorous romance, A Lesson in Thorns.  

Jul 19, 202101:04:20
QRR Mods Discuss Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell

QRR Mods Discuss Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell

Ella, Elysia and Wynne discuss this weeks spotlight book Winter's Orbit, Everina Maxwell's fantastic sci-fi arranged marriage romance! Warning for spoilers and discussions of domestic abuse. 

Books/Media Mentioned:

Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy 

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 

Persephone Sation by Stina Leicht 

Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie

Icarus, Burning by aladyinbooks (A03)



Jun 20, 202145:10
Interview with Lucy Bexley, author of MUST LOVE SILENCE

Interview with Lucy Bexley, author of MUST LOVE SILENCE

QRR mods Rachel and Ella talk to Lucy Bexley about her book Must Love Silence, a wonderfully funny romance between an audiobook narrator and an author. 

Books mentioned: 

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

One Last Stop by Casey Mcquiston 

Nevermind by Bryce Oakley

Jun 05, 202141:01
Interview with Carole Cummings, author of SONATA FORM

Interview with Carole Cummings, author of SONATA FORM

QRR mods Rachel and Ella talk to Carole Cummings about her latest book Sonata Form, a masterful fantasy with war and dragons. The book we talked about in the beginning but forgot to name was Amberough by Lara Elean Donnelly. 

Books mentioned: 

Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain 

Blood Indigo by Talulah J. Sullivan 

   

May 22, 202152:44
QRR Mods discuss The Man Who Loved Cole Flores by K.A. Merikan

QRR Mods discuss The Man Who Loved Cole Flores by K.A. Merikan

Rachel and Ella talk about this weeks spotlight book The Man Who loved Cole Flores by K.A. Merikan, their revenge filled western romance. Content warning for mentions of rape, suicide and violence. 

May 11, 202140:16
Theme Week - Sex in Fiction

Theme Week - Sex in Fiction

QRR mods Rachel, Elysia and Ella discuss the author responses to our questions for this weeks theme, sex in fiction. We talk about the responses from Joy Demorra, KJ Charles, Gregory Ashe, K.A Merikan and Lucy Bexley.   

Books mentioned: 

The Art of Mutual Pleasure by K.A. Merikan

Until You Say Otherwise by Kate Hawthorne

May 04, 202151:56
Interview with Lucy Lennox, author of RIGHT AS RAINE

Interview with Lucy Lennox, author of RIGHT AS RAINE

QRR mods interview Lucy Lennox about spotlight book Right as Raine, the first in her Aster Valley series. 

Books mentioned:

Try by Ella Frank

Bossman by Vi Keeland 

Extracurricular Activities Series by Neve Wilder

In The Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish 

Him by Sarina Bowen 

The Night Of by Tal Bauer 

Four Bears Construction Series by K.M. Neuhold

Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews 

The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh by K.J. Charles 

The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K.J. Charles 

Silver Tip Pack Series by Megan Erickson

Project Hero by Briar Prescott 

Honeythorn by Marina Vivancos 

Calluvia's Royalty Series by Alessandra Hazard 

The Kings Dragon by W. M. Fawkes and Sam Burns 

The Fantastic Fluke by Sam Burns 

Jon's Mysteries Series by A.J. Sherwood

Unbreakable Bonds Series by Jocelynn Drake 

Nothing Special Series by A.E. Via 

Damage Control by Lynn Van Dorn 

A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina 


Apr 19, 202101:01:06
QRR Mods Discuss Hunger Pangs by Joy Demorra

QRR Mods Discuss Hunger Pangs by Joy Demorra

QRR mods Elysia and Ella discuss Joy Demorra's vampire polyamorous romance, Hunger Pangs! 

Books mentioned:

Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

Inferior by Angela Saini

Apr 06, 202138:55
QRR Mods Discuss Demons Do It Better By Lousia Masters

QRR Mods Discuss Demons Do It Better By Lousia Masters

QRR server mods Elysia and Ella discuss Demons Do It Better by Louisa Masters, an incredibly funny paranormal romance! Warnings for spoilers and sexually explicit content (look we got into a tangent about horns vs tentacles in sex that I didn't have the heart to edit out). 

Mar 20, 202131:17
Interview with Joanna Chambers, author of PROVOKED

Interview with Joanna Chambers, author of PROVOKED

QRR mods interview Joanna Chambers about spotlight book Provoked, her charmingly Scottish regency romance! Warning for spoilers. 

Books mentioned: 

The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain by Ian Mortimer 

The King's Jaunt by John Prebble

Enemies Like You by Joanna Chambers & Annika Martin

Kings Men by Sally Malcolm 

Rebel by Sally Malcolm 

Schooling the Jock by Eli Easton & Tara Lain

First Blood by Eliot Grayson 

Mar 06, 202101:02:13
Theme Week - Fanfiction

Theme Week - Fanfiction

For our first theme week QRR mods Ella, Elysia, Rachel and Wynne discuss fanfiction and its influence on publishing. 

Here are the fics we recommended at the end: 

Ella: my only constant is you by TheSilverQueen

Elysia: Infinite Coffee and Protection Detail by owlet 

Rachel: Hermione Granger's Hogwarts Crammer for Delinquents on the Run by waspabi

Wynne: At Least There's The Football by sheffiesharpe


Mar 04, 202101:52:57
QRR Mods Discuss Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk

QRR Mods Discuss Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk

QRR server mods Elysia and Ella discuss Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk, a turn of the century paranormal romance filled with tentacles! Warnings for spoilers and brief mentions of child abuse. (Spoilers for The Casebook of Simon Feximal, skip from 17:20 to 17:49 if you want to miss it). Also, I mentioned the author Lily Morton but accidentally said Lucy Morton, turns out I can't keep my L names straight. 

Books mentioned:

The Casebook of Simon Feximal by K J Charles   

Remnant: a story by Jorden L Hawk & K J Charles 

The Binding by Bridget Collins 

The Diviners by Libba Bray


Feb 23, 202121:48
Interview with Lara Elena Donnelly, author of AMBERLOUGH

Interview with Lara Elena Donnelly, author of AMBERLOUGH

QRR server moderators Elysia and Ella interview Lara Elena Donnelly about spotlight book Amberlough, her 1920s inspired spy thriller full of intrigue and glamour.  Warnings for spoilers, themes around fascism and graphic descriptions of internal wounds with old-timey surgery.  Books mentioned:  The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg  Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh  Bright Young People by D.J. Taylor  Declare by Tim Powers  Making Us Monsters by Sam J. Miller & Lara Elena Donnelly Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind  A Debt to Pleasure by John Lanchester  The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Pachinko by Min Jin Lee   
Feb 06, 202101:05:42
Interview with Aster Glenn Gray, author of HONEYTRAP

Interview with Aster Glenn Gray, author of HONEYTRAP

QRR server moderators Rachel and Ella interview Aster Glenn Gray about spotlight book Honeytrap, her Cold War forbidden romance that's full of charm! Warning for spoilers and brief mentions of suicide.

Books and media mentioned: 

 To See Paris and Die: The Soviet Lives of Western Culture by Eleonory Gilburd

 Little Golden America by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov

Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing by Anya von Bremzen 

The Girl from the Metropol Hotel: Growing Up in Communist Russia by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

Wounded: A New History of the Western Front in World War I by Emily Mayhew 

They Shall Not Grow Old directed by Peter Jackson 


Jan 23, 202101:12:31
Interview with Roan Parrish, author of BETTER THAN PEOPLE

Interview with Roan Parrish, author of BETTER THAN PEOPLE

QRR server moderators Rachel and Ella Interview Roan Parish about spotlight book Better Than People, her adorable contemporary m/m romance filled with the fluffiest pets. Just a warning, we did, unfortunately, lose the last ten minutes of our interview with Roan in which she recommended her latest favourite read which was Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas, and we also talked about Plain Dead Heroines by Emily M. Danforth. 

Jan 10, 202101:06:25
QRR mods discuss Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian

QRR mods discuss Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian

Rachel, Ella and Elysia talk about the charmingly sweet Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian. This is a reupload of our last October Spotlight episode. Spoiler warning! 

Dec 20, 202022:43