Episodes

  • Throwing New Experiences at That Old Man with Sebastian Nothwell
    Mar 17 2026

    Noah Hawthorne (they/them) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his upcoming cozy fantasy anthology A Nest Within Briars, featuring alternative perspectives, queer fae romance, and old man yaoi. Check out the Kickstarter ending March 21st!

    Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Victorian fae romantasy Oak King Holly King , its sequel Tales from Blackthorn Briar, and the forthcoming A Nest Within Briars, amongst other titles. You can learn more on the anthology Kickstarter page here!

    Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning with Phantom and Rook, and the solarpunk novel The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with them at their website: neshamapublishing.com

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    22 mins
  • A Lady for All Seasons with TJ Alexander
    Mar 10 2026

    TJ Alexander (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about their genderqueer Regency romance A Lady for All Seasons, wherein a notorious socialite's schemes-within-schemes go head-to-head with an author's hidden identity and roman-a-clef.

    TJ Alexander (they/them) is a Lambda Literary Award finalist and USA Today bestselling author who writes about queer love, including the Regency romances A Gentleman's Gentleman and the upcoming A Lady for All Seasons. You can connect with them at their website: tjalexander.com

    Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the Victorian fae romantasy Oak King Holly King and the fantasy-of-manners romance Fiorenzo, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

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    20 mins
  • The Fall of the House of Valenziaga with Trip Galey
    Mar 3 2026

    Trip Galey (he/him) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about queer joy, resilience, rebuilding, and his upcoming space opera sci-fantasy novel The Fall of the House of Valenziaga.

    Trip Galey (he/him) is a Creative Writing lecturer in Cambridge, with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy. He has had short stories and articles published in numerous places, such as a multi-award-nominated queer SFF anthology from Neon Hemlock Press, and his first interactive novel came out in 2021 from Choice of Games. You can learn more about his upcoming novel The Fall of the House of Valenziaga on Kickstarter.

    Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning with Phantom and Rook, and the solarpunk novel The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with them at their website: neshamapublishing.com

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    32 mins
  • Trope Talk: Miscommunication
    Feb 24 2026

    The most hated trope in all of romance? Possibly! And yet we dare to believe it may work. From Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights to the hit hockey romance Heated Rivalry, we break down the miscommunication trope.

    Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae romantasy series as well as the epic fantasy series the Thoraius Saga. You can connect with her at her website: lunadaye.com

    Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning with Phantom and Rook, and the solarpunk novel The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with them at their website: neshamapublishing.com

    Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the historical romance Hold Fast and the romantasy Fiorenzo, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

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    26 mins
  • Queer Fantasy with David R. Slayton
    Feb 17 2026

    David R. Slayton (he/him) joins Noah Hawthorne (they/them) for a revitalizing chat about writing the books you always wanted to read and never letting anyone take your stories away from you.

    David R. Slayton (he/him) is the author of queer fantasy novels including White Trash Warlock and Dark Moon, Shallow Sea. You can connect with him through his website: davidrslayton.com

    Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning with Phantom and Rook, and the solarpunk novel The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with them at their website: neshamapublishing.com

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    34 mins
  • Ch. 5 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
    Feb 10 2026

    Please enjoy this special sneak peek into the audiobook of Mr Warren's Profession - a gay Victorian romance by Sebastian Nothwell, narrated by Gary Furlong. Listen now wherever you find your fave audiobooks!

    Lindsey Althorp, the only son of a wealthy baronet, has never worked a day in his life.

    Aubrey Warren was born in a workhouse and hasn't stopped working since.

    Buoyed by Lindsey's optimism and fuelled by Aubrey's industry, the two men strive to overcome the class divide between them. But a horrific accident reveals a betrayal that threatens to tear them apart forever.

    Mr Warren's Profession is a queer Victorian cross-class romance featuring hurt/comfort and a happily-ever-after.

    Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of Mr Warren's Profession, its sequel Throw His Heart Over, and the fae romantasy Oak King Holly King, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

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    20 mins
  • A Vow Made Twice with Emma Denny
    Feb 3 2026

    Emma Denny (they/them) chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about their upcoming polyamorous medieval romance A Vow Made Twice, featuring intrigue, skullduggery, archery, and an outpouring of queer history skillfully woven into a thoroughly entertaining narrative.

    Emma Denny (they/them) is the author of the queer medieval romances One Night in Hartswood, All the Painted Stars, and the upcoming A Vow Made Twice. You can connect with them at their website: emmadenny.com

    Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) is the author of the Victorian fae romantasy Oak King Holly King and the fantasy-of-manners romance Fiorenzo, amongst other titles. You can connect with him at his website: sebastiannothwell.com

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    34 mins
  • Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love with Rita A. Rubin
    Jan 27 2026

    Rita A. Rubin (they/them) chats with Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about raising one's spirits through reading with their forthcoming cozy fantasy novel Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love.

    Rita A. Rubin (they/them) is the author of cozy fantasy novels, including Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love and Of Bards and Quests and Falling in Love. You can connect with them on instagram @ritarubin9

    Noah Hawthorne (they/them), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of the queer cozy fantasy series Adventures in Levena, beginning with Phantom and Rook, and the solarpunk novel The Rebel Foxes, amongst other titles. You can connect with them at their website: neshamapublishing.com

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    12 mins