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Fiction Fans

“We read books – and other words, too.” Two cousins read and discuss a wide variety of books from self pub to indie to trad pub. Episodes are divided into a “Spoiler Free” conversation and then a clearly delineated “Spoiler-y” discussion, so listeners can enjoy every episode regardless of whether they’ve read the book or not. Most of the books covered on the podcast are Fantasy, Science Fiction, or some middle ground between the two, but they also read Literary Fiction, Poetry, and Non Fiction, and

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75:34

Author Interview: Death on the Caldera by Emily Paxman

Fiction Fans ·

2025/06/18

Your hosts are joined by Emily Paxman to talk about murder, mayhem, and magic in her debut novel, Death on the Caldera. The conversation ranges from Agatha Christie influences, to complex family dynamics, to who we were rooting for as love interest for our intrepid heroine. They also discuss creating a fantastical version of the 1920s, and volcanic magic. Find more from Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emmypaxman/ https://bsky.app/profile/emmypax.bsky.social https://emmypax.substack.com/ Fi...

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Author Interview: Awakened by Laura Elliott

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2025/06/11

Your hosts welcome Laura Elliott to talk about her debut gothic horror novel, Awakened. They discuss unethical medical research, fraught family dynamics, and toxic love triangles. Find more from Laura: https://x.com/TinyWriterLaura https://www.instagram.com/tinymeetsworld/ Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise” License...

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Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery from Brackenbury Books

Fiction Fans ·

2025/06/04

Your hosts read “Walls Of Shira Yulun” by Dariel R.A. Quiogue and “Waste Flowers” by Bryn Hammond, two novellas in Mongol-inspired fantasy settings published in one volume. Your hosts compare how fantasy is integrated into each story, different approaches to fight scenes, and the horrors of war. The only character names Lilly didn't have to look up were for the goats that appear on exactly one page. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of ...

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68:21

Saint Death's Herald by C.S.E. Cooney

Fiction Fans ·

2025/05/28

Your hosts read Saint Death's Herald, the second book in the Saint Death series. They discuss how much they remembered from book 1, and how that affected their experience with book 2. They also talk about the various relationships (from heartwarming to delightfully toxic) and their favorite animal companions (all of them. Every single animal, dead or alive or just less dead). Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià ...

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52:57

Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong

Fiction Fans ·

2025/05/21

Your hosts are joined by Lilly's cats to discuss Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong. They cover how much they love cats, the unexpected delight of finding recipes in a novel, how much they love cats, inclusive fantasy in a cozy setting, how much they love cats, what makes a romance and finally, how much they love cats. Lilly did cut some of the cat talk, they promise. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use...

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52:26

Author Interview: The Fall is All There Is by C. M....

Fiction Fans ·

2025/05/14

Your hosts welcome C.M. Caplan on to the podcast to chat about The Fall Is All There Is, book one in his scifi/fantasy trilogy Four of Mercies. They talk about his world building process, complicated family dynamics, and unsatisfying violence. Find more from Connor: https://bsky.app/profile/cmcaplanwrites.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodw...

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Down In the Sea of Angels by Khan Wong

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2025/05/07

Your hosts discuss San Francisco, intertwining narratives, and the optimism of seeing a community come together against discrimination in Down In the Sea of Angels by Khan Wong. Content warnings for this episode include discussion of sexual assault and sex trafficking. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise” Licensed un...

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Author Interview: The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan

Fiction Fans ·

2025/04/30

Your hosts are joined by Stephen Aryan to discuss The Judas Blossom, the first book in his soon to be completed trilogy. They talk about the balance of historical accuracy in a historical-fantasy novel, his inspiration from 13th century Persia, and improbable tomatoes. Find more from Stephen: https://stephen-aryan.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/stephenaryan.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/stephenaryan_writer/ Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musi...

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61:20

Murderbot: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

Fiction Fans ·

2025/04/23

Your hosts read Artificial Condition, book two in the Murderbot series by Martha Wells. Lilly struggles with pronouns, but they still manage to talk about casting for the upcoming tv show. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise” Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Author Interview: Underscore by Andrew Cartmel

Fiction Fans ·

2025/04/16

Your hosts welcome Andrew Cartmel back on to the podcast to chat about Underscore, the latest novel in his cozy crime series The Vinyl Detective. They discuss cinematic inspirations, new characters in established series, and just how hard it is to do bad things to your fictional darlings. Find more from Andrew: https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/show/the-vinyl-detective-show/ https://www.instagram.com/vinyldetectivelondon/ https://twitter.com/andrewcartmel?lang=en Find us on Discord / Support...

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70:20

House of Odysseus by Claire North

Fiction Fans ·

2025/04/09

Your hosts finally get to read House of Odysseus by Claire North, book two in her Songs of Penelope series. It has been a minute since they read book 1 for their interview with North, so there is some reorienting that needed to be done. They also talk about their nostalgia for Greek Mythology, the new narrator for this book, and the different kinds of power that can be exerted from behind the scenes. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use ...

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36:01

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

Fiction Fans ·

2025/04/02

Your hosts discuss Murder on the Orient Express, a reread chosen for them by their Patreon supporters as part of the quarterly “Patron’s Choice” selection. They debate whether or not it’s mean to describe a fictional character as “ugly”, talk about racism in the 1930s and in Christie’s work, and chat about the experience of knowing the ending because you’re rereading vs having the ending spoiled for you on a first time read. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following...

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49:42

Space Brooms! by A.G. Rodriguez

Fiction Fans ·

2025/03/26

Your hosts discuss how fun it is to see mundane space station jobs in Space Brooms! by A.G. Rodriguez. They talk about the main character’s toxic work environment, and his eventual entanglement in a thrilling space adventure. They also consider the book's mix of humor with unexpectedly graphic violence while enjoying Johnny's relationships (platonic and less platonic), and the intriguing universe Rodriguez has built. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicia...

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56:29

Nostalgia Book Club: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson...

Fiction Fans ·

2025/03/19

Your hosts are joined by Hannah and Laura from OWWR Pod to discuss Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, part of their Nostalgia Book Club series. They talk about how much less weird it would be if the characters were a little older, the dark implications of Ella’s obedience curse, and of course, Anne Hathaway. Find more from On Wednesdays We Read: https://owwrpod.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/owwrpod.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians...

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44:03

Shards of Shattered Darkness by Mark Drake

Fiction Fans ·

2025/03/12

In this episode of Fiction Fans, Lilly and Sara discuss "Shards of Shattered Darkness" by Mark Drake, sharing their thoughts on its blend of spooky and eerie stories. They highlight standouts like "The Grey Berserker" and "Vane Harbor," appreciating the character development in longer pieces while noting some thematic disjointedness. Your hosts consider the collection either an entry point into horror or a delightful step back. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the follow...

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47:24

One Message Remains by Premee Mohamed

Fiction Fans ·

2025/03/05

Your hosts discuss Premee Mohamed's latest collection of stories, "One Message Remains" praising its evocative writing and strong character development. They explore the book's themes of colonization, exploitation, and war, and discuss how the fantasy setting reflects real-world issues. They appreciate the collection's progression from plot-driven to introspective storytelling, and the portrayal of resistance against oppressive system. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to th...

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38:26

Author Interview: Fermi's Wake by Chris Farnell

Fiction Fans ·

2025/02/26

Your hosts welcome Chris Farnell back on to the podcast to talk about Fermi’s Wake, his new collection of novellas featuring the ragtag crew of the Fermi. They discuss crab-centric evolution, ego driven characters, and confronting readers with complicity via scifi shenanigans. Find more from Chris: https://chrisfarnell.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/thebrainofchris.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their ...

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31:21

Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers edited by Jendia Gammon...

Fiction Fans ·

2025/02/19

Your hosts discuss Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers, a new anthology edited by Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell. They talk about enjoying the mix of “new to them” and familiar authors, what makes a story a bummer (complimentary), and the experience of reading a short story that forms part of a larger body of work. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” Licensed under Cre...

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75:54

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Fiction Fans ·

2025/02/12

Your hosts discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker, and almost start talking about various Dracula adaptations as well before they manage to rein themselves in. They cover the mysteriously incorrect publication date in Lilly’s copy of the novel, how much they love Mina, and how much Stoker hated Lucy. This episode contains spoilers. Content Warning: brief mention of fictional suicide. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià fo...

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Author Interview: The Ruptured Sky by Jessica A. McMinn

Fiction Fans ·

2025/02/05

Your hosts speak with Jessica A. McMinn about The Ruptured Sky, the first novel in her debut fantasy quartet. They talk about worldbuilding, asshole mentors, duty, and consequences. Find more from Jessica: https://jessicaamcminn.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/jessicaamcminn.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric ...

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