Queerly Recommended

Tara and Kris chat with Ann McMan about her latest novel, The Black Bird of Chernobyl , how elements were inspired by previous GCLS conferences, and eco-friendly burial options (we promise, it makes sense when you listen). Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Ann McMan's website Trusting Tomorrow by PJ Trebelhorn Support & follow the...

Tara and Kris chat with A.L. Brooks about her latest novel, Make Her Wish Come True  and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit A.L. Brooks' website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerly...

Tara and Kris chat with Kristen Zimmer about her latest novel, Forbidden Girl , and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerlyrecommended Blusky:  @queerlyrec....

Tara and Kris chat with Carrie Byrd about her debut novel, Loser of the Year , and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Carrie Byrd's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerlyrecom...

Tara and Kris chat with Nan Campbell about her novella New York is Losing Hope , which is part of the recent Hot Hires collection, her experience at this year's GCLS conference, and her advice for future conference goers. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Nan Campbell's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for...

Tara and Kris chat with Alaina Erdell about her novella Two Women, Two Weddings , which is part of the recent Hot Hires  collection, as well as her experience at GCLS 2024. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Alaina Erdell's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyre...

Tara and Kris chat with Erica Lee about her forthcoming novel, A Very Miller-Cooper Life . Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Erica Lee's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerlyrecommended Blusky:  @queerlyrec.b...

Tara and Kris chat with Morgan Lee Miller about her latest novel, 2024 Romantic Blend Goldie winner The Memories of Marlie Rose , as well as what she loves about attending GCLS conferences. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Morgan Lee Miller's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack...

Tara and Kris chat with Krystina Rivers and Ana Hartnett about their new books The Heart Wants and Comes in Waves , as well as their experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Kristina Rivers's website Visit Ana Hartnett's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack...

Tara and Kris chat with E. J. Noyes about her latest novel, Loyalty  (book 3 in the Halcyion Division series) and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit E. J. Noyes' website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommen...

Kris and Tara chat with K.B. Draper about her latest novel, Southbound and Down , her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the authors K.B. fangirls over.  Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit K.B. Draper's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRe...

Tara and Kris chat with K. Aten about her latest novel, Paradise Lost and Found , her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the best places to buy books if you want the most money to go to authors.  Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit K. Aten's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitte...

Have we got a treat for you! Last week, Kris and Tara talked to a bunch of authors at the Golden Crown Literary Society's 20th annual conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Each conversation will be posted individually on this feed throughout the day and in the days to come.  Please bear with the sound quality, because recording at a conference is challenging. We hope you enjoy the conversations as mu...

Cue the fanfare, friends, because Kris is back! She returns with stories of Pride celebrations, galas, plays in New York City, conventions, and gambling. This conversation has it ALL. Official Recommendations From Kris: Turbulence by E. J. Noyes This week, Kris recommends  Turbulence by E. J. Noyes . A stockbroker just looking for sex after a breakup has an amazing one-night stand… with the newly...

Kris is off on assignment this week. What assignment? We have no idea. She just left a note on our windshield that read "Off to do cool shit." Fret not! When the cat's away, the mice will play. And these mice… are Canadian.  Podcast and personal favourite Amanda returns to the show! If you don't know Amanda, you can check out her other appearances on the pod here  and  here . Settle in for talks a...

(tap, tap) Is this thing on? (tap) I think it's on. Hey everyone. It's just me, Tara, this week. Kris couldn't join me as usual, so instead of replaying one of our old episodes, we came up with an idea for something smaller. Here are my top five podcasts and an official recommendation. Official Recommendation From Tara: Blood Remains by Cathy Pegau This week, I'm recommending the historical, sapph...

Sometimes you drive out into the dark, beyond the city lights, and wonder whether your loved one's intentions are nefarious. Other times you see the northern lights!  This week, a very relieved Kris shares stories of lights in the sky, the benefits of not being murdered, and what it's like to swim with penguins. And Tara's here too, more laid back after emerging from a gaming fugue state, with ano...

Grab your popcorn, chocolate, or other favourite movie snack, and sit down with Kris for her recommended double feature. Don't worry! You still have time before the first movie starts.  Kris and Tara discuss two constants in life, Covid and the NFL, before getting into what they've been reading and watching lately. Then it's lights out and no cellphones. We have a strict policy. Official Recommend...

It's tax season at Queerly Recommended and Kris and Tara are comparing notes (and stamps!). Kris also talks about her upcoming trip to Earp Division Expo and Tara shares about a recent trip to Vancouver. Official Recommendations From Kris: Maestro (2023) This week, Kris recommends Maestro (2023), the Bradley Cooper-directed feature film about American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felici...

This was recorded later on a Tuesday night, so some meds have worn off, some are kicking in, and Kris and Tara get lost in a field of rabbit holes… and recommendations! They answer your questions about cartoon covers in lesfic and the comfort reads they return to repeatedly. Even better? Their recommendations are all brand new lesfic releases. The stars have aligned and you, dear listener, will be...

Tara did a thing! She went to the Sapphic World Book Club's event featuring Lee Winter and is here to spread the good word.  Kris and Tara talk about Facebook reels for a bit. Now that Tara has finished Love is Blind , she and Kris have their own reunion show to discuss the fallout. Spoilers around 14:50 - 30:42. Official Recommendations From Kris: Nyad (2023) This week Kris recommends the 2023 bi...

Are all cats ice queens? Are all ice queens cats? What if they're British? Kris's Alexa wants to weigh in on this very important conversation, too.  We answer a listener question about debut authors that swept us off our feet, making this a recommendation-heavy episode. After this edifying topic, Kris and Tara belly up to a long conversation about the latest season of the trash can that is the lat...

CONTENT WARNING: We're excited that Kris's team won the Super Bowl for the second year in a row. Tragically, as some of you may have heard, the celebratory parade was interrupted by a mass shooting. Kris talks about her experience and feelings about the event. There are no graphic or scary details, but if you want to avoid it, the section is 01:28 - 07:36. Stay safe, everyone. Tara's reading slump...

We've got a packed house this week at ol' QR HQ. Kris has some big projects out on them lonely roads. Tara's reading slump seems to have been busted (fingers crossed). We talk card conventions and we answer your questions. Pull up a chair and hang out for a while. Official Recommendations From Kris: Theater Camp (2023) This week, Kris recommends Theater Camp. It's a delightful and heartfelt mockum...

Kris returns from a road trip adventure that pitted her against all kinds of weather. Tara talks about conquering her public speaking fear and announces that she'll be attending GCLS for the first time this year. For all those planning to attend, you'll experience the first meet-up between our Queerly Recommended hosts. Shit's gonna get wild, friends. Official Recommendations From Kris: Joy Ride (...