Episodes

  • 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
  • The Voice of Wild Places with Noah Hawthorne
    Jan 20 2026

    Indie author RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Noah Hawthorne (they/them) about their queer historical adventure novel The Voice of Wild Places—also known as "the gay we found along the way."

    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

    RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

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    16 mins
  • Ch. 4 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
    Jan 13 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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    33 mins
  • Like in Love with You with Emma R Alban
    Jan 7 2026

    RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Emma R Alban (she/her) about writing queer joy, found family, and why you should marry your best beta reader.

    Emma R Alban (she/her) is the author of queer historical romances, including Don't Want You Like a Best Friend; You're the Problem, It's You; and the upcoming novel Like in Love with You. You can connect with her at her website: emmaralban.com

    RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

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    26 mins
  • There Be Dragons Here with SL Rowland
    Dec 30 2025

    RK Ashwick (she/her) chats with SL Rowland (he/him) about his upcoming cozy fantasy novel There Be Dragons Here and how he switches up fantasy subgenres from LitRPG to cozy to grimdark.

    SL Rowland (he/him) is the author of the cozy fantasy series Tales of Aedrea beginning with Cursed Cocktails and the LitRPG series Sentenced to Troll and Pangea Online, as well as the stand-alone LitRPG novel Path to Villainy. You can connect with him and learn more about his writing at his website: slrowland.com

    RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

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    20 mins
  • Ch. 3 - Mr Warren's Profession narrated by Gary Furlong (audiobook sneak peek!)
    Dec 23 2025

    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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    18 mins
  • Bookish Buddy with Luna Daye
    Dec 16 2025

    Get ready to ring in a new year of literary adventure with the Bookish Buddy, an analog journal created especially to record your reading journey. RK Ashwick (she/her) interviews Luna Daye (she/her) about what inspired her to bring the Bookish Buddy to life and all the passionate craft that went into its cozy design.

    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

    RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit, as well as the cozy fantasy series Side Quest Row beginning with A Rival Most Vial. You can connect with her at her website: rkashwick.com

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    13 mins