Read to Filth

F. T. Lukens is one of my favorite Y.A. authors. They are incredible at world and character building. Their books are filled with humor, tension, excitement, and joy. I truly love them and hope you will RUN out and buy this novel, because if you like scooby-gang mysteries, magic, queer love, awesome characters, and too much to list, then this book has it all for you!

Simon and Schuster:

When a teen has an unexpected vision about a fu...

I had a great time chatting with Gavin (G.B. Ralph) about his cozy mystery novels. I'm a big fan of cozy mysteries because they are not gritty and a good mental refresher from the heavier novels I dive into. These are a perfect example of the genre and Gavin is charming and hilarious.

Murder on Milverton Square is the first in a wonderful new cosy mystery series set in an enchanting small town nestled amongst stunning New Zealan...

This episode was a bit of a last minute addition to the lineup but it is so good that i couldn't let it go. Speaking with Kellan McDaniel was just as much fun as reading their novel and I hope you enjoy it. Go out and buy Till Death as soon as you can, it is absolutely worth it!

Two gay men—the high school senior Howard, and the ageless vampire George—sink their teeth into reclaiming their lives and identities from those who would s...

I have a wonderful time talking to all of my author guests but I have to say that my cheeks actually hurt after editing this episode. Kit is insightful, witty, and just fun to talk to. I hope you join us for a conversation about how Kit used their time during graduate school to write this novel and mirror their frustration and struggles while crafting a fun M/M romance!

Will Ned finally get a relationship right - even if it's fake?
N...

I love talking to authors and learning about their processes, how they think about their characters, and letting them know how much their work is appreciated. My conversation with Tobias Madden gave me the opportunity to do all that and more. Join me as I have get the opportunity to discuss all thing Take a Bow Noah Mitchell!

There Are No Cheat Codes for Showmance
Seventeen-year-old gaymer Noah Mitchell only has one friend left: the ...

I had the absolutely pleasure of being joined by the amazing Ripley Hayes to discuss her DS Charlie Rees series. We dive into how she creates memorable characters, amazing villains, and somehow comes up with epic names. Her mysteries capture your imagination and her ability to describe a scene are truly next level. Our discussion of the parkour scene in one of the novels is particularly fun!

From Book 1: DS Charlie Rees wants a fr...

I'm joined by Aaron H. Aceves to discuss this wonderful YA novel. We discuss everything from inspiration and world building to punching someone because they insulted someone you love.

This “hilariously chaotic and profound” (Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End) summer romp is Netflix’s Never Have I Ever meets What If It’s Us about a high school senior determined to get over his unrequit...

I had the pleasure of talking to Amy Bailey and Alexander Eberhart about their novel Theoretically Straight just in time for the release of the sequel Theoretically Perfect! This novel is all about self acceptance, the impact of family and religion on LGBTQIA+ teens, first loves, found family, and friends who call you are your shit. It also has a healthy set of discussions around mental health.

I love this book and I hope you wil...

The tagline for the first Holloway Holmes book is: Watson is dead. Holmes is alone. And Jack is desperate.

What more do you need to be hooked? Join me as I discuss the intricacies of these novels, without spoilers! Greg and I have a great time talking inspirations, why we love certain characters, and how the only real crime is that there are only three books in this series!
To keep up with Gregory's latest news and to become a Pat...

The Amazing Alpha Tau Project is a lighthearted contemporary m/m romance series containing college shenanigans, frat boys who discover new things about themselves, found family, and first times with guaranteed happy endings.

I had the pleasure of talking and laughing with Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey to talk about their novels. We had an absolute blast, so join me as their novels are Read To Filth!

You can find me at: @rtfpodcast ...

The Adam Binder series is an urban fantasy about the Binder family and with the protagonist being Adam, the youngest son. He is estranged from his family because but reconnects with his mother and sibling when his sister-in-law is possessed by an evil entity. Adam's journey is an epic story of hurt, trauma, healing, love, and so much more.

David R. Slayton was an absolute delight to talk to. Join me as his novels are Read To Filth...

For the Fans is the first smut book I've covered. The novel is outstanding and the best part is the sex scenes all go to furthering the story. You can also get the audio book, which is worth it, because the voice actors are AMAZING.

This book centers around Avi and Kyran (K-eye-ran) in an opposites attract/enemies to lovers story with gay/bi-awakenings, nerdiness, jocks, family drama, and so much more. Avi is a loveable stoner an...

An adorable story about a gay kid who has the most supportive friends, who are straight, but wants to start dating. They all agree to go out to the local gay club so he can find someone and hilarity ensues! The book made me cringe with memories of dates past and smile at the support Jordan gets. The Foster High series is a very serious look at gay life in a fictional small Texas town and captures the pain of growing up in the 90's ...

A queer retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, sign me up! A geeky, closeted, high school kid gets bitten by the alpha of a werewolf pack. His whole world is turned upside down and he has to deal with being kidnapped, worrying if he'll die on his first transformation, punishments for trying to escape, and that spark of desire he has for the alpha who turned him.

This week I am by my lonesome self as I discuss Queen Wise's ad...

What would you get if you were a fan of Supernatural, healing through love, and concentration camps? You'd get Freak Camp. This story is powerful and centers around trauma recovery. Luckily these amazing authors wove a tale so beautiful that the Happy for Now and Happily Ever After are worth every bit of tough story!

This week I got to meet with the awesome Bailey R. Hansen and Laura Rye are joining me A story about love, traum...

A closet door that is slowly opening for a football jock, a handsome guy working off his community service, and an amazing cast of characters that will hit you in the heart as these two guys come together.

This week I got to meet with the amazing Matthew R. Corr to discuss their Land On books as well as a short horror story they wrote and some upcoming projects.

Note: We had some audio issues this week, hopefully we will get those...