Bidi Bidi Book Pod

On this episode we got to chat with bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a national leader for Authors Against Book Bans, Adib Khorram! Join us while we talk about his newest release, One Word, Six Letters, and all the uncomfortable truths it brought up for us.Links:One Word, Six LettersYou've Found OliverThe Obelisk GateThe Bloody and the DamnedLast First KissThe City Fling (June 11-13)Adib's PatreonAdibKhorram.comDonate to Authors Against Book BansAdib's audiobooks

We had such a blast talking with Ahmad Saber on this episode, from his journey to publication to deep dives into spirituality and queerness, and even coming up with a new book idea together!Links:Ramin Abbas Has Major QuestionsAhmad's instagramLGBTQReadsDevout by David ArchuletaI Kissed Shara WheelerCall Me by Your NameSimon vs. the Homo Sapien's AgendaDarius the Great is Not Okay

We had a scary good time talking with Vincent Tirado about all things horror: the craft, the tropes, and ALL the hot takes.Links:PatreonYou Should Have Been Nicer to My MomWe Don't Swim HereSave the Cat Writes HorrorAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the UniverseWhere to watch It EndsWoman of the Hour

Join us as we welcome the one and only Alechia Dow onto the Bidi Bidi Book Pod! On this episode, we shared about publishing woes, but also took some much needed time to celebrate our wins.Links:Signed copies of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight (if they haven't sold out): An Unlikely Story, Mysterious Galaxy, Love & Legends BooksPatreonKo-FiPodcast recommended books

On this episode, we talked with William C. Morris Award finalist Stefany Valentine about how life imitates art, writing IP, sensitivity readers, Avatar the Last Airbender, and fought over who had the hottest take.Links:PatreonKo-FiFirst Love LanguageLove Makes MochiMy Galvanized FriendPodcast recommended books

The "second chances" PR team is here to preach!We talked about Achillean romance, surviving in the publishing industry, representation, and the importance of going to bat for marginalized communities, especially if you read or write about them.You can access Julian's secret extra question on our PatreonLinks mentioned:Last First KissFind My Way Down to YouThe Summer of EverythingJulian's book recsJonny's linksSoni's links

For our inaugural episode of the Bidi Bidi Book Pod, we talked about the origin and mission of this podcast, how our 2026 is going so far, shared some author goals, and manifested some dreams.We also talked about what we're currently working on, though some of those bits had to get edited out just for our patrons. For deleted scenes and inside scoops, you can subscribe here.Mentioned events and links:Alechia Dow at Mysterious GalaxyChristen Randall instagram liveSabina Nordqvist virtual launch partyLove Y'all Book FestTucson Festival of BooksPima County Library event with JonnyJonny's linksSoni's links