Fmklit Pod

Are you looking for someone with the nurturing love of a Virgo? The sizzling sex appeal of a Scorpio? The Aquarius' ability to carry a pot of water? No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it in the stars and that's why today we're doing Zodiac Signs! In this celestial episode (celespisode?), we read "Taurus Untamed (Fated By Starlight Book 3)" by January Bell and "Cancer Ships Aquarius (Signs of Love Book 5)" by Anyta Sunday. Our hosts discuss vampire bugs, someone not knowing what the eggplant emoji means, and that apparently they've been playing FMK wrong this whole time. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

The Ancient Greeks believed that a tiny little winged god flew around, shooting people with arrows and making them fall in love. The Ancient Greeks also believed love was a form of madness, so there we are. But that's why today we're doing Cupids! Today we read "A Little Bit Cupid (Entangled Bliss)" by Jennifer Shirk and "Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System: A Cozy and Steamy Lesbian Paranormal Romance" by Robin Jo Margaret. Our cupidinous hosts ask all the important questions: what *are* the stakes for a cupid to go on a date with a human? What did the world-saving kiss *feel* like? And why is *everyone* having sex in public? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Life has reared her ugly head and given us all the business! We're late on getting an episode up, but this is a little update about what to expect as well as some info about a little surprise on our Patreon! So check it out! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Love can make anyone feel like a star, but some people actually are. Which is why today we're doing Celebrity Authors!! For this famous episode we read "This Bird Has Flown: A Novel" by Susana Hoffs, and "Girls Like Girls" by Hayley Kiyoko. Our very unfamous hosts discuss the difficulties of early '00s screennames, several FMKlit firsts (sarcastic), and more editor conspiracy theories. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Love is like a cup of coffee: hot, stimulating, fragrant, makes you have to poop. Which is why today we're doing Coffee Shops! Today we read "Coffee, Tea or Me" by Rich Amooi and "Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes" by Travis Baldree. On this pipin' hot episode, our hosts percolate on the artistic purview of Fleetwood Mac, when a cozy book is a little too cozy, and a lot of poop talk in only 3 pages. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Do you like your romance to be traditional? Ready to wear? Maybe a little avant garde? Well whatever your taste, we've got you covered because today we're doing fashion designers! We read "Lavish Loving (The Drakes of California Book 9)" by Zuri Day and "The Life Revamp: An LGBTQ Romcom (The Love Study Book 3)" by Kirs Ripper. For this fashion-forward episode, our hosts discuss how romantic it is to play spies, Oscar award-winner Maximum Tata, and narration that tries to be Neil's bestie that he actually likes. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklipod

Have you been striking out in love? Are you looking for a real home run? Well we've got you covered because today we're doing Baseballers! For this home game episode we read "Work Me Up (Riggs Brothers Book 3)" by Julie Kriss and "Force Play" by Elle Brownlee. Our hosts act as umps and discuss the price of real estate, the semi-annual shaming of the sex workers, and Neil has another rant. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

We have a very special episode today, listeners! We are interviewing writer and writing teacher Laura Castoro! She's been in the biz for some time and talks with us about how to get creative with tropes, how the industry has changed over the years, and her upcoming workshop at Gemini Ink about how to prep for NaNoWritMo! Register for Laura's Class! https://geminiink.org/events/get-ready-to-write-your-novel/ Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Looking for a love tuneup? Need someone to get under the hood and make sure everything's well lubricated? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Mechanics! We take love into the shop and read "Don't Marry the Mechanic: A sweet small town, best friend romance (The Debutante Rules Book 1)" by Emily Childs, and "Mechanics of Love (Love On Madison Island Book 3)" by Meka James. For this souped up episode, our hosts discuss surprise big boobs, Dawson's Creek references, and just letting a dumb premise be a dumb premise. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Sometimes love is right there on the surface. But, more often than not, love is buried down deep and we have to dig it up and see what we can learn from it. Which is why today we're doing Archeologists! For this episode of cultural study we read "Whispers in the Dark: A Small Town Romantic Suspense in the Southwest" by Kris Bock and "Spectred Isle (Green Men Book 1)" by KJ Charles. Our whip-wielding hosts discuss the terrible plots of cacti, the chokehold "Cotton Eye Joe" has on New Mexico, and the British habit of naming things "cock." Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

They say you know it's true love when you're willing to die for someone. We say it's true love when you're willing to kill for someone. And that's why today we're doing serial killers! For this stabalicious episode we read "Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy" by Brynne Weaver and "Beyond Time (Beyond Book 1)" by Lee McCormick. Our murderous hosts discuss psycho-sexual cinema of the '80s and '90s, why books would be better with himbos, and they form another publisher conspiracy! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Neil and Claire are always right on top of the hottest new trends in pop culture. That includes watching and reviewing a movie that came out in 2023 for a book that came out in 2019. That's right! We are watching RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE based on the book of the same name by Casey McQuiston. We have so many feelings about the royal line of succession and Texas real estate. Also condoms. Oh and romance! Support us on Patreon!! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Some friends are silver, some friends are gold, and some friends and a diamond engagement ring! And that's why today we're doing "reconnecting with childhood friends that then turns into a romance!" For this nostalgic episode we read "The One That I Love" by Ivy Laika and "A Lady's Desire (The Townsends)" by Lily Maxton. Our hosts reconnect over silly earls, tiny men in big vaginas, and that you only need to pick out furniture to start a business. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Some of us need that one special person to love us. And some of us need the whole hoard! Which is why today we're doing orcs!! For this tusk-full episode, we read "Stolen by the Orc Commander : An Enemies to Lovers Monster Romance (Brides of the Frostwolf Clan Book 1)" by K. L. Wyatt, and "The Orc and Her Bride (The Sapphic Orcs of Torden Book 1)" by Lila Gwynn. Our hosts show their relentless endurance and discuss fantasy New Jersey, that heteronormativity needs a content warning, and Claire gives her sagest advice of all: don't date a Nazi, befriend a dire wolf. Support us on Patreon!! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Are you unlucky in love? Maybe what you need is the luck of the Irish. Which is why today we're doing Leprechauns! For this episode so good you'll find it at the end of a rainbow, we read "Falling for the Leprechaun King : A Leprechaun Romance" by S. L. Moon and "Oops! Leprechaun (Accidental Mates Book 8)" by Anitra Lynn McLeod. Our hosts get up to their usual shenanigans and discuss the point of a pub, the ubiquity of microwaves, and adding to the super supportive lady pile. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Love is like a goat: it's cute and loud, it'll eat almost anything, and it's got some fucked up pupils. Which is why today we're doing Goat Farms! For this farm-fresh episode, we read "Dizzy in Love: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Creekville Kisses Too)" by Brittany Larsen and "Sweat Equity (A Renovation Romance Book 1)" by Aurora Rey. Today our caprine hosts discuss convoluted life plans, relatable panic attacks, and a whole new level of bathtubbing! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

We know we said we were going on a break, dear listeners, but we just couldn't stay away! For this extra special episode, we interview author Stacey Lynn Hafner, writer of The Vanished series. Neil and Claire read the first book in the series, "Tattoo My Heart," and ask Stacey all their burning questions about boss ass women, reality tv, and celebrity casting for her series! Plus we have a 3-way round of FMK! Check more about Stacey: Website: https://staceylynnhafner.com Twitter: @staceyiswrite Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Love is glitzy, the biggest gamble, and, for some reason, smoking is still allowed indoors. Which is why today we're doing Las Vegas! For this episode we read "Abby's Bluff" by Heather Heart and "Choosing Simon (Oz-Vegas Trilogy Book 1)" by K. A. Belle. And this episode is even more of a gamble than usual because Neil didn't finish one of the books! (By agreement, he would like to remind everyone). Today our high-roller hosts discuss the chain of command in a restaurant, continue to armchair diagnose the main characters, and Neil has one of his spiciest rants yet! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Apparently two things can be true because today we're doing Snake Shifters! For this sibilant episode we read "Dangerous Serpent’s Secret Desire: Serpent Shifter Romance (Company 417 Shifters Series Book 8)" by Amelia Wilson and "AnyFANG for Him: A Bite to Save, Shifter, MPreg-Possible Love Story (CREA Book 5)" by J. D. Light. Today our viperous hosts discuss why you shouldn't be able to google it, when a book feels like attending a party with a blindfold on, and Neil has some real chaos goblin energy. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Some of us want to pillage British villages, and some of us just want to pillage hearts. Either way we have you covered because today we're doing Vikings! Today we read "Norse Jewel (Norse Series Book 1)" by Gina Conkle and "The Reluctant Berserker" by Alex Beecroft. For this fjord-full episode, our hosts discuss mommy witches, on of our favorite villains who's only around for two pages, and more gay panic than an episode of Friends. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod