Romantasy Chaos HQ Pod

Love as Thou Wilt Week with Nicole Holleman

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 and host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, Nicole Holleman.  Join us as we talk about Nicole’s transition from fangirl to podcaster to author, her wonderful, golden retriever husband (and why he’s the reason this podcast exists), and of course, discuss some of our favorite Fourth Wing characters and theories! You can find Nicole online at https://www.nicoleholleman.com/ [https://www.nicoleholleman.com/], or on Instagram/TikTok @authornicoleholleman, and listen along to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast [https://tr.ee/U-xP1DAZqy] and on Instagram/TikTok @fantasyfangirlspod. Pre-order Nicole’s first book, Oath of the Chosen [https://www.nicoleholleman.com/oath-of-the-chosen], now! Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

Love as Thou Wilt Week with C.L. Briar and Rylee Kubbera

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 C.L. Briar and artist Rylee Kubbera. Join us as we talk about how C.L. and Rylee became friends, C.L.’s writing journey and Rylee’s shocking revelation about cantaloupe! You can find C.L. Briar online at https://www.clbriar.com [https://www.clbriar.com] or on social media @c.l.briar. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] Find Rylee Kuberra online at https://www.ryleekuberra.com [https://www.ryleekuberra.com] and on Instagram @ryleekuberra. Her narration talents are found extensively on Audible, Kobo, and other audiobook retailers. Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

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/]!