Cali and Craig Talk

In their twenty-second episode, Cali and Craig meet Deep Hearts YA author Benjamin Roesch to chat about his books, his writing process, and his guitar collection.

In their twenty-first episode, Cali & Craig have some Summerween cupcake baking fun, while promoting their upcoming books. *This episode also gets a little dirty, leading to some discussions about which of our hosts likes food play. Froderick Gay Son of Dracula by Cali Kitsu will be released on August 30, 2024. Nobody Loves an Incubus by Dylan James (Craig's YA penname) will be released on...

In this episode, Cali & Craig sit down for a super fun chat with the author of Stone Feather Fang, AG Rodriguez! Hear all about his debut novel, his writing process, and what he thinks about dogs gambling!

In their nineteenth episode, Cali & Craig share the mic with twenty-three authors who hop on to promote their books for Pride month. Have a listen and fill up your online shopping cart with some amazing books!

In their eighteenth episode, Cali & Craig sit down for cocktails and celebrations with author Harry F. Rey & Senior Editor John Robin. The group gathered around to celebrate the successful launches of You Can Call Me Cooper, Of Gods and Boys, the amazing early reviews for Defeating Demons and Breaking up with My Boyfriend, and the start of gardening season! Three fabulous drinks are made a...

In this episode Cali & Craig have a chat with senior editor and co-owner of the publishing house, John Robin, about publishing options. John gives us an inside look at the many different paths to publication!

In this episode, Cali & Craig tackle one of Craig's favorite foods - poutine! They found a recipe for a veggie filled poutine, and even make homemade French fries in the air fryer! Listen along and find out how it went!

In their fifteenth episode, Cali & Craig sit down for a chat with two amazing independent bookstore owners! Alex, the owner of Common Ground Books in Tallahassee, FL, an LGBT+ & feminist bookstore, along with Stephen, the owner of Huck and Puck Books, in California, your Neighborhood LGBTQIA+ Bookstore, share what it's like to run a bookstore, along with some advice for anyone in the p...

In their fourteenth episode, Cali & Craig have a chat with Rod Lujano. Rod is an all-around amazing human, and a book reviewer on Instagram. Listen in to hear about Rod's process for reviewing books, chats about the differences in MM novels, and of course they discuss Cali's debut novel, You Can Call Me Cooper, since Rod was the first one to read it! This episode is full of fun and gig...

In their thirteenth episode, Cali & Craig put their air fryers to the test as they tackle an air-fryer meatloaf recipe together in the kitchen. Also included, discussions on book reviews, what it's like to be an editor, and kitchen shenanigans involving juicy balls of meat. Listen to see if it was as easy as the recipe made it sound...and whether they would make it again.

In their twelfth episode, Cali & Craig meet with Deep Hearts YA Author, Jazel L Faith, across the globe in Singapore! Hear all about her novel, The Reign of Ruth, and what it was like to self publish her first book when she was twelve years old! https://deepheartsya.com/the-reign-of-ruth/

In their eleventh episode, Cali & Craig tackle a new ramen recipe together in the kitchen. Silly conversations, and an amazing new ramen recipe!

In their tenth episode, Cali & Craig sit down for an interview with author TreVaughn Malik Roach-Carter. This is an episode you won't want to miss! About our guest: TreVaughn Malik Roach-Carter is a Queer Black writer born in Modesto, California. He is a novelist and Fiction Editor with The Ana Literary Magazine. He holds an MFA in creative writing from San Francisco State University. His...

In their ninth episode, Cali and Craig bake a rainbow cake together! Listen and find out whether the project was a success. When you're done listening, head over to their socials and see pics of the cakes! www.instagram.com/calicraigtalk/

Cali and Craig interview Craig's husband John Robin, Editor and co-owner of the publishing house, and get helpful tips on writing MM sex scenes in YA, Erotica, and Adult Romance Novels. Besties Cali & Craig also read a sex scene together in this episode, then get advice on how to turn the heat up or down depending on the audience. About our guest : John Robin founded Story Perfect Editing...

In their seventh episode, Cali and Craig talk with two book reviewers and learn about their favorite books to review, how authors can get their books noticed, their hottest pairings, and much more!

In their sixth episode, Cali and Craig have some fun with the hosts from The Writer's Block podcast! Episode features the Battle of the besties, fun discussions on writing, starting a podcast, friendship, and some movie talk too!

In this special episode, Cali and Craig shared the mic and some holiday love with other authors, editors, and publishers of LGBTQIA+ stories! Guests were invited to take sixty seconds to share information about their books, services, and companies. Lots of amazing books and people are featured! Have a listen and find your new favorite read for 2024, or maybe even a publishing house, or editor! Hap...

In this cozy episode, Cali and Craig have some quality bestie time and chat about Anime, thoughts on song lyrics, how to deal with reviews as an author, their upcoming battle of the Besties, and much more!

Cali and Craig interview Craig's husband John Robin, Editor and co-owner of the publishing house, and find out what is most important in a submission. Includes helpful tips for new and seasoned writers. They also discuss their idea of a perfect kiss and favorite books to read. About our guest : John Robin founded Story Perfect Editing Services in 2014 and in 2017 joined with his husband to fou...

Cali and Craig interview Author Harry F. Rey. Harry F. Rey is an author and lover of gay themed stories with a powerful punch. He writes sex-positive stories that explore realistic queer lives and loves, whether in deep space or wearing a crown. From contemporary to historical, romantic to dramatic, Harry strives to deliver plot-twisting, action-packed, edge-of-your-seat queer stories he wished he...

In this debut Episode, Cali and Craig Talk with Craig's husband, John Robin, co-owner of the publishing house, and have some fun getting to know about what a publisher is looking for when you submit your manuscript to them. They also discuss what it was like for John to edit a sex scene with four male werewolves, and whether Cali and Craig would each "do" a werewolf. About our guest:...

Interviewing LGBTQ+ YA and romance authors, editors, and publishing insiders, with tips for first-time writers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses for book enthusiasts on how great books are made.   Hosted by Craig Gibb, publisher of LGBTQ+ YA, romance, fantasy, and more, and Cali Kitsu, author of MM YA romance, topics range from industry advice to how cats can improve word count. A show by writers fo...