Love as Thou Wilt Week with Heather Nix

Love as Thou Wilt Week with Heather Nix

In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author of magical sapphic books, Heather Nix.  Join us as we talk about creating queernormative worlds, how mainstream media is imparting queer representation in Romantasy, and her amazing take on “Smut is just fairy P*rn!” You can find Heather online at https://booksbynix.com/ [https://booksbynix.com/] or on social media @booxbynix. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

Love as Thou Wilt Week with Jacqueline Carey

In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, we are joined by New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey, author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy [https://jacquelinecarey.com/kushiels-legacy/] series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering [https://jacquelinecarey.com/the-sundering/] epic fantasy duology, postmodern fables Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, [https://jacquelinecarey.com/santa-oliva-saints-astray/] and the Agent of Hel [https://jacquelinecarey.com/dark-currents-autumn-bones-poison-fruit/] contemporary fantasy series.  Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kushiel’s Dart, dive into the experience of writing a progressive–even transgressive–debut novel, explore Jacqueline’s prolific fantasy career, and find out which of her books she wishes more people would read. Find Jacqueline Carey online at https://jacquelinecarey.com [https://jacquelinecarey.com], on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jacquelinecarey.author/] or @jcareyauthor on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jcareyauthor/]and Threads [https://www.threads.com/@jcareyauthor?hl=en] and @thelesis on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thelesis]. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org]. Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

Iron Flame Chapter 20: The one without the warm and fuzzies

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca  In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 20 of Iron Flame. In the years after my father died, I forgot what it felt like to be loved. Then I entered the quadrant and became the monster everyone needed me to be, and I never regretted it. But then you gave those words to me, and I remembered…and nearly lost you, too. I’m striving to be better for you just like I promised, but I need you to know that monster is still there, screaming to use every ruthless part of me to get your words back. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail Theories we touch on in this episode: Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your Heart [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqouGmgI2E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Rebecca Yarros Disney Interview Reaction [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQfflO5DUTo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Rebecca Yarros Plans to Wreck the Fandom [https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRAwXKkcz3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/axharleston/]!

Romantasy Daddy Week-Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden? with Deep Trope Podcast

In this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Rachel and Kate of Deep Trope Podcast. Join us as we answer the question: Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden? You can find Rachel on Instagram and TikTok @plottwistrach and Deep Trope Podcast @deeptropepodcast and online at https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/ [https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/].  We want to thank independent bookseller, Book Bar, located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania for hosting our first live podcast recording. Find them online at https://www.bookbarus.com/ [https://www.bookbarus.com/] and on social media @BookBarUS for new and gently used books.

Iron Flame Chapter 19: The one with the great cosmic power

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 19 of Iron Flame. Dragons do not answer to the whims of men. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/axharleston/]!