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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we welcomed Kate Gateley back to the podcast, the author of the Lost Wells Trilogy and the newly released Shadow of the Yew Tree! Author Kate Gateley writes at her small Cowichan Valley farm on Canada’s beautiful Vancouver Island, where she lives with her one amazing husband, two fantastic sons, and a constantly evolving number of canine, feline, and aviary companio...

LISTENER NOTE: Due to some tech difficulties, Whitney's audio has some crackling throughout. Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Tessonja Odette, author of Heart of the Raven Prince, and the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series! Tessonja Odette is a Seattle-based author of fantasy romance, epic romantasy, and fairytale retellings. She especially loves to write about brooding fae an...

Hello, fellow nerds! Today our season finale book club episode of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Epilogue 1 Maps—>Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do you know about sex swings? -Whitney tells us all a...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we're talking all about our favorite small town romance recs! Plus, we have a guest host, Karen Grey, author of the recently released The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation. Join us as we discuss the following: -Tropes we love in small town romance  - Our favorite small town romance recs - Whitney breaks down the movie Geostorm - Karen Grey tells us how to...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Out of Time→Three of Swords. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What famous people were pen pals? -What does it take to ride in the Globe...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss books with our fave plot twists! Join us as we discuss the following: -Books that shocked and awed us with their plot twists -What we are reading, watching & listening to -Talk about Dancing with the Devil, Manacled, mix tapes, and how to get into to book you just aren't feeling Jill Tew is the critically-acclaimed author of dystopian roma...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we readDark Corners→Battlegrounds. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Whitney combines the timelines of this part of the book and Leather & L...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss audiobooks and the narrators we love! Join us as we discuss the following: -Our audiobook and narrator suggestions -What we are reading, watching & listening to -Talk about Sza, skeleton coffee mugs and seven brew This week, we also welcomed friend of the podcast, Jasmine Walt, back to discuss TheVampire’s Bargain! You can find our interview a...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Confection→Haunted. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Did you know that performers have actually croaked on stage, but the audience thought...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we let you ask us anything! These questions were sent to us via our instagram channel, which listeners can join at https://www.instagram.com/channel/Aba_fAWaCHHV6Mz1/ Join us as we discuss the following: -What is everyone’s opinion on sentient object romance novels, and what’s the worst object?-What FMC/MMC would you prefer had been unalived? Or saved?-Best/...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Descent→Hurdles. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Who is Guilia Tofana and how did she become a prolific serial unaliver? -What do you...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are talking all about Shakespeare, those pesky conspiracy theories around his work, and our fave adaptations. Join us as we discuss the following: -Do you know the conspiracy theories regarding Shakespeare’s work? -Did you know that some people think Shakespeare didn't exist? -Did you know that there is a curse written on Shakespeare’s tomb? -What is...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Reduction→ Reckless. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Whitney weaves together the Rose/Sloane/Rowan scene from Butcher & Blackbird...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are talking all about Nesta Archeron and the hate she receives. This episode was inspired by @tessacarter_cosplay post ( https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGiln1no30s/ ) about Nesta getting hate as a woman. We commented "There are readers who ARE Nesta and readers who can’t understand her trauma. We ARE Nesta and will love her forever. Join us as we dis...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Sutures → Beast Mode..Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Did you know that rabies is super scary? -Do you think Barbara is adorable or fe...

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are sharing our spring & summer reading hopefuls! QOTD: what do you hope to read this summer? Join us as we discuss the following: -The books we hope we get to read this spring and summer! Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi - New Spin Off of the Shatter Me Series! Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Left Unsaid-Push to Shove. TW: we talk a LOT about corpses in this episode Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do you know about alte...

Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing non-fiction books that we actually like! Since Deb literally reads zero non-fiction (she likes to disassociate, thank you very much), Brian from Rock N Roll Story Guys joins us to share his faves! Listen in as we discuss the following: -Non-fiction we can get onboard with -What we’re reading and watching -Our nerdiest thing of the week! We...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're back with our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Ace of Cups-Prairie Princess. TW: domestic abuse, eyeball gore Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -How do you pronounce Scythe? -What do you kn...

Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing our fave reads of 2025 - so far! Join us as we discuss the following: -The book living rent free in our heads right now -What we’re reading and watching -Our nerdiest thing of the week! We also chat with with J.D. Netto at the (37:00) mark, author of The Echoes of the Fallen Stars, and the upcoming The Other Side of the Ocean! J.D. Netto i...

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Elle Rivers, author of the newly released book Ill Will! Elle Rivers writes fun romance books filled with real world problems wrapped in beautiful, heart-warming happy endings. When not writing, she can be found speed reading other authors’ amazing romance novels, curling up next to any warm object she can find, or singing obnoxiously loud to Tay...

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amari Nylix, author of The Austin Heat series! Amazon bestseller Amari Nylix tells sordid stories revolving around tempestuous love affairs. She is inspired by the secret liaisons of old west villains, heroes, and the temptresses who lure those powerful men into their webs. She particularly enjoys it when the men’s armor is ripped away, exposing...

Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re wrapping up our discussion the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 8 and reading The Cask of Amontillado. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What’s the craziest inheritance story you have heard? -How does the story The Cask of Amontillado comp...

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Nikki A. Lamers, author of The Unforgettable Summer and the upcoming Once Upon a Forsaken Love, which drops on March 27th! Nikki has an awesome mermaid romance in this anthology that we cannot wait to read! Before becoming an award winning author, Nikki grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and went to college at one of the University of Wisconsin...

Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 7 and reading The Pit & the Pendulum. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What are the traditions and symbols of teeth in cultures around the world? -Have you read the poem “The City in the...