FMKlit Pod

We have a very special episode today, listeners! We are interviewing writer and writing teacher Laura Castoro! She's been in the biz for some time and talks with us about how to get creative with tropes, how the industry has changed over the years, and her upcoming workshop at Gemini Ink about how to prep for NaNoWritMo! Register for Laura's Class! https://geminiink.org/events/get-ready-to-write-y...

Looking for a love tuneup? Need someone to get under the hood and make sure everything's well lubricated? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Mechanics! We take love into the shop and read "Don't Marry the Mechanic: A sweet small town, best friend romance (The Debutante Rules Book 1)" by Emily Childs, and "Mechanics of Love (Love On Madison Island Book 3)" by Meka James. For this souped...

Sometimes love is right there on the surface. But, more often than not, love is buried down deep and we have to dig it up and see what we can learn from it. Which is why today we're doing Archeologists! For this episode of cultural study we read "Whispers in the Dark: A Small Town Romantic Suspense in the Southwest" by Kris Bock and "Spectred Isle (Green Men Book 1)" by KJ Charles. Our whip-wieldi...

They say you know it's true love when you're willing to die for someone. We say it's true love when you're willing to kill for someone. And that's why today we're doing serial killers! For this stabalicious episode we read "Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy" by Brynne Weaver and "Beyond Time (Beyond Book 1)" by Lee McCormick. Our murderous hosts discuss psycho-sexual cinema of the '80s...

Neil and Claire are always right on top of the hottest new trends in pop culture. That includes watching and reviewing a movie that came out in 2023 for a book that came out in 2019. That's right! We are watching RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE based on the book of the same name by Casey McQuiston. We have so many feelings about the royal line of succession and Texas real estate. Also condoms. Oh and rom...

Some friends are silver, some friends are gold, and some friends and a diamond engagement ring! And that's why today we're doing "reconnecting with childhood friends that then turns into a romance!" For this nostalgic episode we read "The One That I Love" by Ivy Laika and "A Lady's Desire (The Townsends)" by Lily Maxton. Our hosts reconnect over silly earls, tiny men in big vaginas, and that you o...

Some of us need that one special person to love us. And some of us need the whole hoard! Which is why today we're doing orcs!! For this tusk-full episode, we read "Stolen by the Orc Commander : An Enemies to Lovers Monster Romance (Brides of the Frostwolf Clan Book 1)" by K. L. Wyatt, and "The Orc and Her Bride (The Sapphic Orcs of Torden Book 1)" by Lila Gwynn. Our hosts show their relentless end...

Are you unlucky in love? Maybe what you need is the luck of the Irish. Which is why today we're doing Leprechauns! For this episode so good you'll find it at the end of a rainbow, we read "Falling for the Leprechaun King : A Leprechaun Romance" by S. L. Moon and "Oops! Leprechaun (Accidental Mates Book 8)" by Anitra Lynn McLeod. Our hosts get up to their usual shenanigans and discuss the point of...

Love is like a goat: it's cute and loud, it'll eat almost anything, and it's got some fucked up pupils. Which is why today we're doing Goat Farms! For this farm-fresh episode, we read "Dizzy in Love: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Creekville Kisses Too)" by Brittany Larsen and "Sweat Equity (A Renovation Romance Book 1)" by Aurora Rey. Today our caprine hosts discuss convoluted life plans, relatable pan...

We know we said we were going on a break, dear listeners, but we just couldn't stay away! For this extra special episode, we interview author Stacey Lynn Hafner, writer of The Vanished series. Neil and Claire read the first book in the series, "Tattoo My Heart," and ask Stacey all their burning questions about boss ass women, reality tv, and celebrity casting for her series! Plus we have a 3-way r...

Love is glitzy, the biggest gamble, and, for some reason, smoking is still allowed indoors. Which is why today we're doing Las Vegas! For this episode we read "Abby's Bluff" by Heather Heart and "Choosing Simon (Oz-Vegas Trilogy Book 1)" by K. A. Belle. And this episode is even more of a gamble than usual because Neil didn't finish one of the books! (By agreement, he would like to remind everyone)...

Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Apparently two things can be true because today we're doing Snake Shifters! For this sibilant episode we read "Dangerous Serpent’s Secret Desire: Serpent Shifter Romance (Company 417 Shifters Series Book 8)" by Amelia Wilson and "AnyFANG for Him: A Bite to Save, Shifter, MPreg-Possible Love Story (CREA Book 5)" by J. D. Light. Today ou...

Some of us want to pillage British villages, and some of us just want to pillage hearts. Either way we have you covered because today we're doing Vikings! Today we read "Norse Jewel (Norse Series Book 1)" by Gina Conkle and "The Reluctant Berserker" by Alex Beecroft. For this fjord-full episode, our hosts discuss mommy witches, on of our favorite villains who's only around for two pages, and more...

Love is a lot like a cemetery: it's intimidating, it's very serous, and people are DYING to be in it! (Plus if Christine has her way, they both have a lot of ghosts) Which is why we're doing cemeteries! For this fatally funny episode we read "Morbidly Yours: A Steamy Romantic Comedy About Love & Luck" by Ivy Fairbanks and "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas. Our stiff hosts discuss well written teens,...

It's our 100th episode!!! (Cue fanfare) We couldn't have done it without all of you, our wonderful listeners! We have an extra special surprise for this ep, so listen to find out what it is! For this milestone episode, we read our hosts' problematic faves! And look no further than "Rescued by the Buccaneer (Pirates of the Jolie Rouge Book 1)" by Normandie Alleman and "A Fashionable Indulgence: A S...

Does balancing the books get you going? Do spreadsheets give you a special thrill? Then you're not alone because today we're doing Accountants! We read "Sex by the Numbers (Blush)" by Marie Donovan and "Count on You: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our fiscally prudent hosts discuss an editor conspiracy, a surprise repeat author, and what you should and should NOT put in your vagina. Su...

Here at FMKlit we are very discerning and only like men with the most admirable qualities: strength, a sense of humor, and being able to chase away the monsters under the bed. Which is why today we're doing single dads! We read "Egomaniac" by Vi Keeland and "Pies & Promises: An MM Single Dad Romance (Heartcraft Market Book 1)" by Duckie Mack. For this paternal episode, our hosts discuss: dill, the...

They say love makes your heart sing. Well we here at FMKlit say that loves makes your heart sing in 5-part harmony with high-energy choreography and a 32-bar tap solo, which is why today we're doing Broadway! For this showstopper of an episode, we read "Broadway Dreams - A Powerful New York City Romance" by Leigh Morano and "Love's Opening Night: An M/M Romance (On Stage Book 2)" by Jeff Adams. Ou...

Are you desperate for a daddy? Do you go crazy for cougars? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Age Gap Romances! For this May/December episode we read "Boy Toy (Man Hands Book 3)" by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and "Team Phison" by Chace Verity. Our age-appropriate hosts discuss punching people who sit at the bar, the birthday cakiness of books, and possibly the most bizarre name an aut...

Here at FMKlit we love our romance piping hot, stimulating, and with small bits of leaf floating in it. Which is why today we're doing Tea! For this flavorful episode, we read "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop" by Roselle Lim and "Tea Leaves & Tourniquets: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our herbal hosts discuss: the proverbial "City," being rude in France, and the most egregious bat...

A thief steals something while a con artist convinces you to give it to them. Even if it's your heart! Which is why today we're doing con artists! For this felonious episode we read "Thieves at Heart" by Alina Adams and "The Hellion's Waltz: Feminine Pursuits" by Olivia Waite. Our hosts discuss when the shameful secrets aren't juicy enough, when the male love interest doesn't realize he's in a rom...

For some people, love feels like a violent storm. For others, love is literally a violent storm. Which is why today we're doing Stormchasers! Today we read "Storm Warning: A Novella" by Nellie Wilson and "Outrun the Rain (The Storm Boys Series Book 1)" by N. R. Walker. Our thrill-seeking hosts discuss tornado safety, the best shower in Australia, and a book that (miracle of miracles) uses the word...

Once upon a time, there was a silly little podcast that liked to talk about books about love and sex. The podcast became so popular that the hosts and producers were able to quit their jobs and become very famous and much beloved....right? We believe in fairytale endings, which is why today we're doing Fairytale Retellings! For this magical episode we read "Mistress to the Beast" by Eve Vaughn and...

Are you in love with someone who seems to be everywhere at once? Maybe they changed their outfit a couple times during the day? No, you aren't seeing double - it's Twins! For this double trouble episode we read "The Switch" by Lynsay Sands and "Something Fabulous" by Alexis Hall. Today our boring ol' non-twin hosts discuss why it's sexy to run through trees, understanding bees, and they try to kil...

A good romance should steal your heart...and some jewels! And that's why today we're doing heists! For this daring episode, we read "Against the Dark (Undercover Associates Book 1)" by Carolyn Crane and "The Sunset Job (The Rainbow's Seven Book 1)" by Max Walker. Our scheming hosts discuss the importance of the correct pizza order, the secret goings-on at aquariums, and to never trust an unnamed a...