Bookmarked and Busy: A Fanfic Appreciation Podcast

Waffle host Arezou is joined by romance author Chloe Angyal — courtesy of Bookmarked and Busy host Ren's bookstore, The Romance Era Bookshop — to discuss Chloe's latest romance novel Pointe of Pride. They talk enemies-to-lovers, the importance of showing the painful parts of ballet alongside the beautiful ones, writing romance about chronic pain, and why Center Stage is the definitive ballet movie...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by V to talk the Adam Driver Burberry ad, favorite tags, and remaining dedicated to one ship. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Supreme Leaders Guide , The Prince and the Pegger , Stuck , The Bucket , Better the Devil You Know , Writing on Red Strings Mind the Tags: monsterfucking, brief mentions of ABO Notes: Follow our guest on AO3 Follow Bookmarked and Busy on...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Sarah to talk about writing Arcane fanfic, historical AUs, and the process of in-depth research Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Bella Ragazza | Beautiful Girl , Lover's Carvings , The Lotus and the Sun , The Rapid Imagination of a Lady , The Brat and the Monster , Take Me Out , Shining Under Red Hot Lights Mind the Tags: Age Gap, Stepparent-type ship, death of f...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Tate to talk about the volatility of fandom after The Force Awakens, exploring a queer side of Reylo and his writing process Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Aviendha69 , Lover's Carving Mind the Tags: Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twitter! You ca...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Megan to talk about Harry Potter fan fiction, Reylo canonverse vs. AUs, her writing process and using real life inspiration. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: mzladybird , Electric Feel , Nothing to No One , Party , Vinyl Sites Mentioned: Harry Potter Sacred Text , Potterless Podcast , Fangasm Podcast Mind the Tags: Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follo...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Loki to talk about getting into fanfic via tweet fics, reading published Reylo fics, the Loki fandom, Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Are You Satisfied? Mind the Tags: brief passing mention of ABO Notes: Loki is anonymous, please do not tweet at her to reveal her identity! Follow our guest on Twitter Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bo...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Entropyyy to talk about writing Reylo AUs, her Adam Driver corner at work, and what makes reading fan fiction so accessible. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Kohelet 3:16 (Call Me Cab) , Trophy Mind the Tags: underage daddy kink, underage, breeding kink, dub con, ABO, lactation kink, abortion mentions in regards to fundraising, incest ship (Daemyra specifically),...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Michelle to talk finding a community with your online fandom friends, and ASMR and fic . Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Sunshine & City Lights , Repetition , Love You Goodbye , Creep Mind the Tags: ABO, sugar daddy, darkfic, Notes: Michelle is anonymous, please do not tweet at her to reveal her identity! Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follow Bookmarked...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Mal to talk about writing darkfic, the difficulty in getting non-con published, and her writing process. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: That Love Thing , Pleasereylo Mind the Tags: Mentions throughout of non-con, underage, breeding kink, torture porn, age difference, sexual assault, ABO, forced pregnancy Notes: Mal is anonymous, please do not tweet at her and r...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Cello to talk about Adam Driver movies, Cello's art process, and her AITAF marathon fundraiser. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Grumpy Adam Art Thread , What Belongs To Me , Time Will Tell , The Omega Experience , Near Kinsman , Consolation , The Sunberryverse Mind the Tags: Spiders, The Last Duel Notes: Follow our guest on her website , Twitter , AO3 and Instag...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Sara to talk about early fandom life, the appeal of GingerRose, and keeping canon personalities in AU fics. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Finer Things , Lillith , the kingdom of dirt , oh conscience (where will you carry me) , Patron Saint of Lost Causes Mind the Tags: mentions of dub-con/non-con, mentions of child abuse towards the end (52:00-54:00 approx) No...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Grace to talk finding Reylo via other fandoms, seasonal fan fiction, and the appeal of Darklina. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: With Arms Wide Open , To Market To Market , We Shouldn't , chibiReylo , Jenofthemidwest , What It Means to be Human Mind the Tags: brief mentions of daddy kink, ABO, non-con, discussion of explicit monster-fucking, breeding kink, menti...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Hannah to talk about falling in love with the clones, what goes into writing original characters, and the challenges of sticking closer to canon. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: A Cailín Came To Town , chaosLydia , InkSplots , A_Spark_Of_Hope , BlackKat , Rough Day , The Devil is Fine Mind the Tags: n/a Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follow Bookmarke...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Rei to talk about Reylo pipeline ships, rockstar AUs, and Grace Van Dien. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Weak Creature , The special ingredient , The Little Lamb Who Swallows , @tarzelladraws , @altocello Mind the Tags: brief mentions of breeding kink Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmark...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Des to talk about the wonders of the Tumblr era, the power of Adam Driver, and discoveries as a fic reader. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Sacred Texts , Lemon-hot Summer , Time Will Tell , Noli Me Tangere , All Our Days , My Heart Always Belonged To You Mind the Tags: Mentions of underage in fic, daddy kink, Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter . *Note: Plea...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Amanda to talk Clydephelia, writing fics with Twitter prompts, and the challenge of writing text fics. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Clydephelia tag , The Benefactor Mind the Tags: Mentions of The Last Duel Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookmarkedandbusypod on IG and @bandb_pod on Twi...

Summary: In a special episode of Bookmarked and Busy, Ren is joined by Arezou to talk about Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians . They talk about how they came to the books, what their highlights were, and the world of Not-Hoth. Find Arezou's top ten list here . Note: Arezou did misremember Ruby Dixon's first two books. Her first books were the Bedlam Butchers Club series. Mind the Tags: Monsterfuc...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Earis to talk about fan fiction from an academic perspective, slash fanfic, and Reylo's mythic connections. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: A Path to Broken Stars , Under Different Stars , Rec list for academia on fic Mind the Tags: Incest shipping (at around 15:30-17:30), Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and AO3 Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twi...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Chaney to talk getting into Reylo fanfic during the pandemic, the process of writing Crossroads, and the fuel we get from Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley on social media. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: junkyardjeditrash Mind the Tags: mention of a parent having surgery, age difference, breeding kink, Notes: Follow our guest on AO3 , Twitter , Etsy . Find her book...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Kyndall to talk following your passion, what makes a good Johnlock fic, and what they look for in a story. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Sea Ain't Mine Alone , Names for the Dawn , Survival Strategies for the Domesticated British Butthole , Proving a Point , AtlinMerrick , Lockedinjohnlock , Kameo Mind the Tags: brief mentions of anal sex, rimming Notes: F...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Sara to talk about Marvel fandom, shipping Clint/Laura/Natasha, and why gay polyamory will save the world. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Thin Ice , Opening The Door , A Cord of Three Strands , She's My Cherry Pie , nor need we power or splendor , kiss_me_cassie Mind the Tags: Discussions of infertility at approximately 52:30-55:00 Notes: Follow our guest on Tw...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Addie to talk healing through fan fiction, the beauty of ambiguity in the Sherlock fandom, and how her husband inspires her work. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: MissHolmesLestrade, Lightning in a Bottle Mind the Tags: Mentions of sexual abuse mostly at 10:00-12:30, mentions of real life drug use and alcoholism at 16:00-17:00 Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter ,...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Noor-Hal to talk about reading a variety of ships, how music plays a part in her writing process, and drawing from experience when plotting. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: oh, the places you'll go Mind the Tags: Brief mention of DDlg towards the end. Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter and on AO3. Follow Bookmarked and Busy on Instagram and Twitter too at @bookm...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Hope to talk about writing through role play, giving love to the side characters, High Republic fan fiction, and the deep lore of Andrew Lloyd Weber's CATS. Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Calipsan , Alizrak , Darthsassacre , A_Spark_Of_Hope , Altocello , OhJoySexToy Mind the Tags: Brief mentions of monsterfucking, ABO, dub con and non con Notes: Follow our gues...

Summary: This week Ren is joined by Merinda to talk about the Sherlock fandom, writing across fandoms, Mycroft/Lestrade, and to geek out about Critical Role. Authors/Fics mentioned: Shout out to the entire Mycroft/Lestrade fandom Mind the Tags: mentions of ABO throughout, mentions of divorce, pregnancy and difficulty conceiving at roughly the halfway point. Notes: Follow our guest on Twitter , fin...