Nerdy Romantics Podcast

Y. M. Nelson and guests Marcie, Staci, and Jen recommend romance reads with LGBTQIA+ main characters as part of Nerdy Romantics Podcast's "Who Gets An HEA?" miniseries, Pride edition. Books that we recommend: Witch's Complement by Elle Beauregard https://bookshop.org/a/17944/9798529038659 Worth Melting For by Elle Beauregard Work For It by Talia Hibbert https://bookshop.org/a/1...

Author Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen Graybeal review the movie The Batman starring Robert Pattinson for the “DCTV and DCU reviews” miniseries. In this miniseries, we review current TV shows and movies with DC Comics superheroes. We go in-depth about the noir characteristics of the film, our fave Batmans through the years, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, and we even talk about DCU in comparison to the MCU be...

Nerdy Romantic guest hosts Marcie, Staci, and Dana join Y. M. in reviewing season 2 of Netflix's Bridgerton . The group talks about the new and returning set of characters, memorable scenes, and even address some controversy ... yes, a little. We did joke about the angsty t-shirt, however, it is a reality, and it's now available for purchase in the NRP merch store .  Show us some love wi...

Episode 16 has romances that feature differently-abled main characters. Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Dana and Staci along with new Nerdy Romantic Jen recommend several romance novels that showcase people finding love whether they are deaf, or disfigured, or on the autism spectrum. Speaking of autism, did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? (We did). Also, most of these books are by...

Host and author Y. M. Nelson and guest Jen Graybeal review Seasons 1-3 of Titans TV series airing on HBO Max for the Nerdy Romantics'  "DCTV and DCEU reviews" miniseries. In this miniseries, we review current TV series and movies with DC Comics superheroes. We go into depth with the many characters on Titans , compare storytelling through the seasons, and give a star rating along wi...

Ever been confused by the acronyms HEA, H/h, or BBW when finding a romance novel to read? Don't know what a cinnamon roll hero is? And is Nicholas Sparks a romance author? (No. He's not.) Your questions about romance novel terminology and romance categories are answered in this episode.  This one's for readers and writers. So, take a listen. This may help you find (or create) your n...

In our new mini-series, "Who Gets an HEA?" that showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines, episode 13 features romances that feature Black main characters. Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Marcie and Staci along with new Nerdy Romantic Jen recommend several romance novels that showcase the wonderfulness that's Black Love. What's even better? These books are by Bl...

 Episode twelve starts a new mini-series, "Who Gets an HEA",  that showcases romances with marginalized heroes and heroines. Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Marcie and Staci along with honorary Nerdy Romantic Pam talk about the book One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London. While this book was chosen as an example of why plus-sized women should get an HEA, we discuss character issues, realit...

 On episode eleven, author Y. M. Nelson introduces a miniseries titled "DCTV and DCU reviews" where she reviews current TV shows and movies with DC Comics superheroes.  Here, she talks about her love/hate relationship with The Flash TV series airing on The CW.  Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate...

Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Dana, Marcie, and Staci  and honorary Nerdy Romantic Pam discuss the book The One by John Marrs. We talk about why we like the book, compare it to the Netflix show, and give it a Goodreads star rating. To see complete show notes with links to the books mentioned on the show, go to https://ymnelson.com/nerdy-romantics-podcast Show us some love with a text! Support t...

Author Y. M. Nelson talks impressions, points out Easter Eggs, and generally nerds out about the new Matrix movie, The Matrix Resurrections (Warner Brothers, 2021).  This is only from seeing the trailer, not reading or watching any commentary. Not even looking at the IMDB page for the movie. Do you plan to see the movie? Tweet  or post on Instagram using #nerdyromanticspodcast. You can also commen...

 On episode eight of the Nerdy Romantics Podcast, author Y. M. Nelson will read her first indie published short story, "Twenty-Four Hours of Freedom." This is part 1 of the "Owen & Makayla Trilogy."  The 3-part story series goes on to become Secret Second Chances . This is the only audio copy of this story. In this episode: I list the songs on the playlist for the story I r...

 On episode seven, Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics Marcie, Dana, and Staci talk about a new TV series on Netflix called The One . The series is based off the novel by John Marrs. We look at both the nerdy and the romantic sides of this series, which combines both of those elements, plus a mysterious death mystery that helps unfold the story behind the main characters. For links to get the books m...

In part 2 of the Nerdy Romantics chat about Netflix's Bridgerton , Y. M. Nelson talks with Nerdy Romantics Dana,  Staci (also permanent guests of the L-5 podcast ), and Marcie about the wonderful characters and the funny scenes they loved in Season 1 of the show. The Bridgerton series is based off a romance novel series by Julia Quinn . Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktub...

Nerdy Romantics Podcast has a panel chat--this time about the historical romance Netflix TV series Bridgerton ! We discuss how we found the show and tackle two of the social media controversies about the show: the "historical accuracy" and the sex. Nerdy Romantic Marcie joins Staci and Dana (permanent guests of the L-5 Podcast on YouTube) in part 1 of this show chat. Bridgerton is based...

Nerdy Romantics Podcast gets a group discussion going on Episode 5, which looks at the novel Rock the Curves by Twyla Turner. In this book review and discussion, Y. M. Nelson is joined by fellow Nerdy Romantics readers Dana from YouTube's L-5 Podcast and Staci to review what they liked...and didn't like about the interracial romance novel with a plus-sized heroine. 1:43   Premise of &quo...

In Episode 4.2, Author Y. M. Nelson talks Star Trek: Picard, Season 1, episode 7 in part 2 of the review of the show. She discusses poignant Easter Eggs, timelines, and … a Gormagander? Also discussed: things that bug her. Like fire in space. Weird. Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I re...

In Episode 4.1, Author Y. M. Nelson talks Star Trek: Picard, Season 1: background on the moment she decided to watch and Easter Eggs she found cool from Episode 5 of the newest series in the Star Trek franchise. (Part 1 of 2) Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission...

Y. M. Nelson talks fan love, being plus-sized and being a sidekick while reviewing women's fiction novel Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner. Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay. 📰 Subscribe to my newsletter...

Y. M. Nelson, romance and women's fiction author and host, talks about her first audiobook listening experience-- the steamy romance novel More Than Crave You by Shayla Black. Y. M. Nelson talks about what makes this romance audiobook series a great one to listen to: namely Christian Fox, narrator. My Goodreads review of More Than Crave You Fun Friday Reviews are available on my website https...

Where did Y. M. Nelson come up with the Nerdy Romantics Podcast? What  is this all about? How much of a trekkie can a romance author be, anyway? All of these questions and more answered in Episode 3. We talk superheroes, Star Trek, romance novels and romcoms. More about Y. M. Nelson here Show us some love with a text! Support the show #booktube #movietube ⚠ * Note: some links to book recommendatio...