Swords & Sapphics

This week, we picked out ten books we'd like to finish before the end of the year. Get a glimpse into our TBR and wish us luck as we try to combat our reading slumps!Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

We're getting into the autumn spirit this week as we chat with author and commissioning editor Nadia El-Fassi about her brand new steamy bi romantasy, Best Hex Ever. Listen to our latest episode to discover more about how Nadia began writing this perfect, witchy romance, why including Moroccan ties and a unique magic system was important to them, and what may be next for some of the fun side characters! Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

For this week's episode, we were joined by The Liverpool Literary Agency's Laura Bennett. She shared with us how she became a literary agent, what she loves about it and other things about the job, that might come as a surprise to us all. And if you're a writer looking to be represented, you will learn a few tips on how to pick and query an agent!Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

This week, we sit down with the lovely author, editor, and PhD student Ali Williams, also known as Ellie Rose, to talk about her experience of queerness and neurodiversity, and how they are represented alongside romance and kink both in her books and in her studies. We also explore her love of retellings in the Godstouched Universe, from the local myths of her Irish and Italian heritage to Greek pantheons. Her newest work, Flogging Faith, is out this Thursday - don't miss it!Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

For this week's episode we sat down with Jennifer J. Coldwater, the author of When Ivy Met Adam. We chatted about the book (and the strange similarities between book Ivy and our Ivy) and the unusual but wonderful mix of queerness and religion in Jennifer's work.Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

This week, we sit down with award-winning author, Barbara Havelocke, to chat about her newest novel, Estella's Revenge, which follows the famous Miss Havisham's daughter. We talk all about female rage, genre, and Great Expectations, with insight into how Barbara's background in true crime journalism helps her to step into the powerful shoes of her main character!Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

This week we properly introduce Swords, Sapphics & Scribbles with the ongoing month-long writing event #CampPride. We also share what we need before sitting down to write our own WIPs and what we do to reward ourselves (because that's always needed).Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music

Dearest gentle listener, these podcasters have much to say about the newest season of Bridgerton. After a much needed catch up, we share our thoughts on the popular regency show's latest installment, including our love for Nicola Coughlan and the introduction of not one, but two, queer storylines.Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music