Our Nerdiest Thing

Hello, nerds! We had the opportunity to read Moriah Chavis’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ARC, “Heart of the Sea” and had a great convo! Background on Moriah: Moriah is the author of the YA fantasy “Heart of the Sea”. She is also the author of the short stories The Assassin’s Kiss and Thorns of Winter. Moriah is a two-time graduate from the University of South Carolina, with a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and a Mast...

Hello, fellow nerds! Hello fellow nerds!  This week’s podcast episode is our wrap up of  “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, which is just in time for the release “A Soul of Blood and Ash”, which drops today!   In this episode we discuss our favorite moments, characters, and spicy scenes, and Whitney breaks down the final four chapters of “The War of Two Queens” to get us ready for t...

Happy weekend, nerds! We’re excited to introduce you to Julie Vaid, an indie author of low/no spice fantasy adventure and the host of @behindthewriterpod ! Background on Julie: Julie was born and raised in New York, where she started writing novels as a child. After graduating with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Julie moved to New Jersey to start her career as both a pharmacist and an author. Thou...

Happy read-a-long day, fellow nerds! For the season 2 finale of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast, we read the final chapters, 39-41, of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout . In this episode we discuss how vampires became beings that represent sensuality, why the missionary position gets such a bad rep, & the differences between a betrothal and an engagement. Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail"...

Hello, fellow nerds! We have been loving our read-a-longs for the podcast, and in fact, we are having so much fun we decided we want to read along with you even more in season 3! Yes!  Starting in August, you’ll be able to dive into several books throughout the season.  Whitney, Mindy and Deb will be taking turns choosing different books and authors that we are loving. And sometimes we may even mi...

Happy read-a-long day, fellow nerds! For episode 18 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast, we read chapters 37-38 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout . We only have one read-a-long episode in this season! In this episode we discuss how to de-escalate a hostage situation, guilt by association and the infamous case of Ferdinand Demara, who really loved to use false identities, much like our...

TGIF, nerds! This week, we are so excited to introduce you to author Sara DeLaVergne, who writes amazing fantasy literature that we want to dive into again and again! Sara will be returning to Imaginarium Book Festival in 2024, so be sure to grab tickets when they go on sale in a couple of weeks! Follow @imaginariumbookfestival for all the deets. Background on Sara: Sara is an emerging fantasy aut...

Happy read-a-long day, fellow nerds! For episode 17 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast, we read chapters 35-36 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout . In this episode we discuss whether or not Hawke can be defined as a predator, as well as the infamous real life Ted Patrick, who created deprogramming in the 80’s.    Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "The Morally Gr...

Happy Saturday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Tristin Clark! We had the pleasure of meeting her at Imaginarium Book Festival and cannot WAIT to hang with her there again in 2024! Background on Tristin: As a dark, adult, sci-fi fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary romance author, Tristin writes about tragic lives of soulmates, how they overcome their trauma, of their fight to...

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s read-a-long day and  time for episode 16 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast!  This week, we read chapters 33-34 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout . In this episode we discuss how having an orgasm during your first time can shape your sex drive, celebrity kidnappings and Stockholm Syndrome, as well as discussing what a healthy level of paranoia looks like....

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kim Alexander, who we had so much fun meeting over dinner at the Imaginarium Book Festival!  Kim has interviewed some of the greats and as a book nerd herself, has penned some really amazing books.  Background on Kim: Kim Alexander grew up in the wilds of Long Island, NY and slowly drifted south until she reached Key West. After spen...

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s read-a-long day and  time for episode 15 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast!  This week, we read chapters 31-32 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout . In this episode we discuss the chapters, as well as real life rodents of unusual size, the Capybara, which are way more tame than the terrifying barrats in the FBAA universe.  We also talk about Reiki healing,...

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Amber Paige, who we met on bookstagram while she was penning her debut novel, "Symbol of Hope". After much fangirling over the premise, Amber sent us the most beautiful ARC box and we have formed the best nerdy friendship! Background on Amber: Amber Paige writes romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy novels with happily...

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 14 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! We only have 5 episodes left of this season, so be on the lookout for some fun season 3 announcements soon!  This week we’re reading chapters 28-30 and discussing how walls are used as symbolism in pop culture while Whitney takes us on a deep dive into works like “A Handmaid’s Tal...

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author J.L. Vampa, who was so much fun and we got to spend some time with at Imaginarium Book Festival! (we cried into our breakfast when she wasn't there on day two!) Background on J.L.: J.L. Vampa’s dark and whimsical mind creates stories about evil queens, witches, and interracial couples. She is the author of the Sisters Solstice se...

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 13 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! This week we’re reading chapters 26-27 and discussing colors and symbolism, primarily in the character’s eyes and when it comes to mourning.  Whitney also explores more of Vikter’s character and what we know about him from “The War of Two Queens” and the “Flesh & Fire” series....

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 12 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! This week we’re reading chapters 24-25 and discussing Hawke & Poppy’s super awesome make out session and the symbolism of the willow tree.  Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "I Don't Even Know How to Ride a Horse". It can be found in yesterday’s po...

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kate Gateley, with whom we will be with at @imaginariumbookfestival this weekend! Background on Kate: With a B.A. in Linguistics and a B.Sc. in Physiology from the Univ. of Saskatchewan, Kate Gateley has always been fascinated by history, Celtic Ideology, ancestral memory & generational wounding, and the “Divine Feminine,” and th...

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 11 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! This week we’re reading chapters 22-23 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, and In Tuesday's podcast episode, we'll be discussing the correlation between, taste, scent and arousal. Seriously…who else swoons over book boyfriend smells? Also, Whitney continue...

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Hillary Raymer, with whom we had a blast chatting about Disney and all things fantasy/romance! Background on Hillary: Hillary Raymer is the author of fantasy romance books steeped in lush worlds filled with magic. She's always enjoyed books that swept her away to far off places and fell in love with writing at a young age. She li...

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 10 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! This week we’re reading chapters 20-21 and discussing the “Wanking Man” from Pompeii, pseudohistory and Reinfeld’s Syndrome. Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Miss Willa’s School for Wayward Girls". It can be found in yesterday’s post. Fave Quote from the Episode: “I’m gonna sti...

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Amanda Auler, who was so fun to talk to! Hilarious and sweet, and she roasts her own coffee! Background on Amanda: A mother by day and writer by spare moment, Amanda Auler is getting used to calling herself a Young Adult fantasy fiction author. At twenty-one she made a goal to be published by thirty and her debut novel, Daughter of t...

Hello, fellow nerds! Welcome to episode 9 of season 2 of Our Nerdiest Thing! This week we’re reading chapters 17-19 of “From Blood & Ash ” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, and discussing the conspiracy theory of the Ascended presented by the descenters and what theories in the real world have actually turned out to be true. We also hear Atlantia's battle cry, "From Blood & Ash, We Will...

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Theresa Kay, who is constantly lost in one fictional universe or another and is a self-proclaimed "fangirl", which makes her the perfect fellow nerd on the podcast! Background on Theresa: Theresa Kay writes stories that feature flawed characters, found family, and a bit of romance in science fiction, urban fantasy, and para...

Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing the read-a-long chapters 14-16 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Listen in as we discuss the differences between the rise, battalion, castle and palace, as well as badass women in history. Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Here, Hold My Veil". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...