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When musical comedy duo Grief Cat wrote a song about fairies getting it on during band practice, they had no idea it would become their biggest hit. But that's exactly what happened when Annie and Louisa's romantasy-inspired jam "Fairies Fucking" connected with readers and listeners who share their passion for paranormal love stories.

In this delightfully meandering conversation, we explore how Grief Cat came to be (named after the concept of adopting a cat post-breakup), their musical backgrounds, and what happened when Louisa discovered Sarah J. Maas and dove headfirst into romantasy reading. With over 125 books under her belt already this year, she's bringing that literary passion directly into their music—and fans are eating it up.

The discussion ranges from favorite monster romances like the Duskwalker Brides series (featuring skull-headed monsters who eat people yet somehow make for swoon-worthy heroes) to what's missing in current romantasy storytelling. The duo wishes for more female monsters who aren't conventionally attractive and heroines whose power comes from embracing femininity rather than rejecting it. Their insights reveal how deeply they've engaged with the genre as both creators and consumers.

Between book recommendations, ukulele talk (Louisa's instrument Dolores would definitely choose Bucca di Beppo for dinner), and discussions about the unique magic of live performance, Grief Cat shares wisdom about staying authentic despite criticism. "Don't take feedback from people whose opinions you wouldn't value," they advise—a reminder that whether you're writing songs about supernatural smut or simply enjoying it, caring less about judgments from the cheap seats is always good practice.

With new music coming later this year including singles dropping in June, Grief Cat invites listeners to find them online and at upcoming events like Monsterotica Con. Follow them on Instagram and TikTok @griefcatpartytime to join their journey at the intersection of music and monster love.

Links from the News Segment and Show:

• Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano traditional published covers revealed
  • Instagram Link
  • Releases 11/05/25
• Today's guest - Griefcat
  • Official Website
• Monsterotica Convention is May 8-10!
  • https://monsteroticabookcon.com/

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