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Book Thingo Podcast
by Kat Mayo
The Book Thingo podcast features lively discussions between readers, academics, and bestselling authors about romance books, culture, and Tim Tams. Find out about upcoming romance titles and old favourites. Discover how the romance genre reflects feminism, sexuality, morality, and culture. Happy endings are mandatory. Hosted by Kat Mayo and produced in Australia.
Episodes
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BT077. BT bloggers: The glory days
Guest: Rudi and Gabby | Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 21/12/2020 Sydney This conversation was recorded at the end of 2020. I've been so slack about releasing the episode that Rudi has been distributing bootleg copies of the audio. We talk about significant reading...
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BT076. BT bloggers: The glory days
Guests: Gabbyand Rudi | Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 27/01/2020 Sydney It's been a year since Gabby, Rudi and I recorded an episode where we were all in the same room. But we managed to sneak in a couple of hours, while Gabby was back in Sydney, to talk about reading...
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BT075. Anna Cowan: Break the taboo
Guest: Anna Cowan| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 25/01/2020 Sydney Australian author Anna Cowan's debut novel, Untamed, caused quite a stir and remains a keeper on my shelf. It's a beautifully written romance that explores gender and power, and we talk about some of the...
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BT074. BT bloggers: Understanding the chemistry
Guests: Rudi Bremer and Gabby | Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 20/22/2019 Sydney The Book Thingo podcast comes out of accidental hiatus (blame Kat!) with an episode dedicated (mostly) to The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. Spoiler: we disagree about...
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BT073. Podversary 4: Petty and holding grudges
Guests: Gabbyand Rudi| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 7/09/2019 Sydney We turned 4 in August (hurrah!), so of course we're bringing you our anniversary special in November. Because that's how we (ie Kat) roll. As usual, Rudi is the architect of all shenanigans, and this...
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Sophie Ly: Romancing her with some spaghetti - BT072
Guests: Sophie Ly and Rudi Bremer | Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 9/06/2019 Sydney I've been sitting on this episode for a little while, but hold on to your one-click buttons because Sophie Ly joins Rudi and me with a huge number of graphic novel recommendations. (But...
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BT071. BT bloggers: Bookish betrayals
Guests: Rudi Bremer and Gabby| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 9/02/2019 Sydney The Book Thingo bloggers decided to knock one book off our TBR piles. Spoiler alert: only one of us actually did the work, and you get no prizes for guessing who. We also talk about the books…
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BT070. Aislinn Kearns: Stay away from the beans
Guest: Aislinn Kearns| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 19/08/2018 RWA What happens when you combine a love of 80s action films with romance genre tropes? You get Ainslinn Kearns's books! Rudi and I caught up with Aislinn at the Romance Writers of Australia convention last...
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BT069. #RomBkLove: Rebellious readers
Guests: Rudi and Gabby| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 23/05/2019 Sydney #RomBkLove, the brainchild of the amazing Ana Coqui, is a month-long celebration of romance books, authors and readers. Book Thingo is excited to host today's topic: Rebellious readers. Source: Ana...
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Melanie Milburne: I've always felt the tension - BT068
Guest: Melanie Milburne| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 18/08/2018 RWAus When I heard Melanie Milburne's keynote at the 2018 Australian Romance Readers' Award, I knew we had to have her on the show. Her speech as a powerful personal statement about reconciling her…
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BT bloggers: Emotional masochist - BT067
Guests: Gabbyand Rudi | Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 18/01/2019 Sydney To celebrate Valentine's Day, the BT bloggers are back on the podcast to talk about love languages. To find your own love language, you can take a free quiz here. Shout out to Ben, whose Instagram...
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BT066. Amy Andrews: An issue of interior design
Guest: Amy Andrews| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 18/08/2018 Following on from the theme set by Kate's 2018 RWA conference keynote, which we talked about on our previous episode, I chat with Amy Andrews on where she stands on the subject of safe sex in romance fiction.…
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BT065. Kate Cuthbert and Jodi McAlister: Deliberate choices
Kate and Jodi talk about Kate's game-changing keynote, Consenting adults, at the 2018 Romance Writers of Australian conference, what happy endings look like in different cultures, condoms in romance, power politics, and cultural conversations. Join our conversation on Twitter and Instagram by…
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BT064. BT bloggers: It's gonna be raw
What better way to celebrate the new year than with our (super very) belated podcast anniversary episode! *cue applause* We talk about Lisa Valdez's books, whether you can have a multi-book romance, our urban fantasy faves, and Gabby's love for Flowers From the Storm. Once again, Rudi has…
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BT063. Anne Trinidad: Larry Stylinson
After our involuntary podcasting hiatus, we're back with a vengeance. Gabby has taken over the podcast, because in this episode we talk about a topic I know nothing about -- One Direction fandom. Specifically: Larry Stylinson. We also talk about fanfic, fan spaces, K-Pop, and Filipino love teams....
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BT062. Readers: I can't be tamed
Romance readers read aloud from some of their favourite books. Plus, Rudi, Gabby and Kat talk about politics in romance, debate the merits of Passion, and generally meander through random topics. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio...
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BT061. Jennifer Hallock: Unfamiliar surroundings
Author Jennifer Hallock explains her IASPR paper on chronotopes in historical romance, and why our familiarity with Regency romance might be hindering us from appreciating romances set in other historical settings. We talk about the additional work that authors of diverse historical romance have…
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BT060. All about romance lists
Book Thingo blogger Rudi, Gabby and Kat talk about the All About Romance Top 100 Romances list. Used by many readers for author discovery, this year's list has generated a lot of discussion particularly around diversity. We mention books and authors we would have liked to see on the list, our...
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BT059. Carla de Guzman: The tita generation
Carla de Guzman talks about her books, including her upcoming release for #romanceclassFLAIR, plus-size heroines, travelling, living the tita life, food in fiction, and musicals. We also have a very intresting discussion about romance authors in community with other creative people in the arts,...
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BT058. #rombklove: Gateway books
Rudi, Gabby and I talk about books the that introduced us to the romance genre, books that made us fall in love with the genre, and books that we recommend to people who might not read romance but maybe might want to try it. If we missed anything, feel free to expand, reframe, or spin off from…
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BT057 . Nalini Singh: Tentacle skin privileges
Nalini Singh talks about her hugely successful Psy-Changeling books, and gives us a sneak peek into what she's writing next
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BT056. Kate Cuthbert: Spicy vocabulary
Managing editor Kate Cuthbert talks about her reputation for dropping dirty words at literary panels (and why she loves the C-word), why we rarely see politics in romance fiction, how much luck plays in a book's success, and rom coms as the new chick lit. Kate is currently researching the use of...
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BT055. Sarah: You should be getting loose
Long-time friend of the podcast Sarah joins Rudi and Kat to talk about non-traditional romances. What's the appeal of sexy times with multiple partners? What makes for a satisfying threesome HEA? And why is there always that guy who makes sandwiches for everyone when they're done? Shownotes:...
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BT054. Jothee Tan: Lots of firsts
Romance reader Jothee Belikov talks about going to a strip show in Sydney, being part of the #romanceclass community, and how Twilight opened up the world of reading for her. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer...
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BT053. Vanja Joannidis: I see myself in those stories
Romance reader and Book Thingo blogger Vanja Joannidis talks about why she wants strong heroines in romance, her thoughts on Fifty Shades (in which she coins the charming term 'ghost loads'), happy endings as empowering fiction, and her search for billionaire heroines in romance and romances...
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BT052. Valentine's special: 12 readers reading
What better way to celebrate Valentine's (Galentine's) Day than to read from our favourite romance books! We invited our listeners to send in a reading from a favourite book, and we're so excited to present...you! These are your favourite scenes from your favourite books, and today we're...
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BT051. Jodi McAlister: It's a wonderful spectacle
Author and academic Jodi McAlister talks about the GenreWorlds project, studying popular fiction in Australia, her experience as an emerging author of young adult paranormal fiction, upcoming shows in the Bachelor franchise, and what she has learned about royal-themed romance. Shownotes:...
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BT050. Vassiliki Veros: Love me, love my juices
Librarian and academic Vassiliki Veros talks about her research on how libraries collect romance fiction, and how metadata in catalogue records can affect library practice around these books, including authors' ability to claim their lending rights. She talks about why she loves Mills and Boon...
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BT049. Rudi and Gabby: Good pancake books
Rudi, Gabby and Kat kick off a new year of reading with a list of recommendations. Prepare to one-click! Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded: 16/12/2017 Sydney
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BT048. Gio Gahol: Filthy things
Gio Gahol, Chachic and Mina V. Esguerra reflect on #romanceclass live readings from different perspectives: as an actor, a reader, and an author. We also talk about cultural barriers for local authors and actors, the importance of Amazon to Filipino romance writers, and finding the people who…
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BT047. Jay E. Tria, Six de los Reyes and Mina V. Esguerra: #romanceclassFLAIR
Authors Jay E. Tria and Six de los Reyes talk about what it means to write for the #romanceclass Flair imprint. Mina V. Esguerra talks about how the idea for Flair began, and we hear Fred Lo and Rachel Coates reading an extract from the imprint's launch title, You Out of Nowhere by Jay E. Tria....
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BT046. Chachic and April: 100% no cheating
Book bloggers Chachic and April talk about their favourite romances, and what it's like to be part of the #romanceclass community. We also hear Salve Villarosa and Migs Almendras reading an extract from Locked Box by Eve Dangerfield. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback:...
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BT045. #romanceclass actors: Makes your heart race
Rachel Coates, Miguel Almendras, Fred Lo and Salve Villarosa give us a taste of some of the work they do for the #romanceclass community. They also talk about what it's like to be #romanceclass actors, and how they've seen the group evolve over the last couple of years. This episode contains...
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BT044. Dr Lauren Rosewarne: Mutually pleasurable
Dr Lauren Rosewarne answers some very tricky questions around cultural taboos and popular culture. Why are so many cultural taboos related to normal functions of the female body? Why is there so little masturbation in romance fiction? How do writers balance storytelling and politics -- in...
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BT043. Bonus: A podcast about podcasts
Rudi and Kat celebrate International Podcast Day by talking about their favourite podcasts. This is a podcast about podcasts. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded: 18/9/2017 Sydney
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BT042. Fiona Lowe: Beautifully written books with a story
Author Fiona Lowe talks about the inspiration for Daughter of Mine, writing outside of the romance genre, the importance of reader expectations, and theories on why medical romance is so popular in Australian and France. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback:...
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BT041. Danielle Binks: Sex and love and messy relationships
Danielle Binks talks about Australian young adult novels. We talk about some of our favourite Australian authors who write young adult fiction and romance. (We spend a bit of time on our mutual love for Melina Marchetta's work.) We segue into a discussion about current politics, what feminism…
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BT040. Diem: I want some fun books
Bookish Friends reviewer and podcast host Diem joins us to talk about Aussie YA books, how she got into romance fiction, her favourite podcasts, and what she thinks of book to film adaptations. We mention a lot of book titles in this episode, so get your one-click finger ready! Shownotes:...
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BT039. Bonus: 2nd anniversary special
In this special anniversary show, we're joined by some unexpected guests, and you'll get a peek into the secret conversations between Gabby, Rudi and Kat. Please note: we say a lot of rude words. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Rudi Bremer…
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BT038. Amber Bardan: Context is everything
Author Amber Bardan talks about writing diverse characters, the appeal of captice narratives, and love for Julie Garwood's historical romances. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded: 26/2/2017 ARRC
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BT037. C.S. Pacat: The space between the book and the reader
Author C.S. Pacat talks about the Captive Prince series, the cult of the author, and that time she spent 4 months revising one sentence. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded: 26/02/2017 ARRC
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BT036. Courtney Milan: Demand resistance
Author Courtney Milan talks her upcoming Hamilton-themed anthology and gives us a peek at her writing process and tools. Courtney has been very open and vocal about her views on diversity in romance, and we explore this topic in some detail. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback:...
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BT035. #SWF17 recap: I'm fancy af - BT035
Danielle Binks, Lauren Anderson, Rudi Bremer, Gabby and Kat Mayo discuss their highlights from the 2017 Sydney Writers' Festival. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded: 10/06/2017 Sydney
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BT034. Kaetrin Allen: Audiobooks are a transformative medium
Kaetrin Allen (Dear Author, Kaetrin's Musings) talks about her favourite audiobooks and narrators, and how she discovered the online romance community. Links and shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded:...
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BT033. Sally Thorne: Life after The Hating Game
Author Sally Thorne talks about the amazing success of her debut novel, The Hating Game, second book syndrome, and what it was like to do her first signing event. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded:...
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BT032. Recap: Australian Romance Readers Convention 2017
Book Thingo bloggers Rudi and Kat recap the 2017 Australian Romance Readers Convention. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat Mayo Audio producer: Rudi Bremer Recorded: 4/03/2017 Sydney
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BT031. Sandra Antonelli: Silver foxes and heroines over 40
Australian Author Sandra Antonelli talks about finding and writing romances featuring protagonists over 40. Why is it so hard to find seasoned romances, and what stereotypes does fiction have about older characters? And if you love to read romances with more mature characters, where the heck do…
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BT030. A passion you can't make up
Kat talks to two amazing ladies who are helping to bring romance events to Australian readers: Diane Robson from the Australian Romance Readers Assocation, and Penny Rudge from Fictionally Yours, Melbourne. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host: Kat...
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BT029 We're not collecting those stories
Honey de Peralta (Penguin Random House) talks about the Filipino ReaderCon, and we reflect on how Martial Law and the People Power revolution are represented in stories. We talk at length about Filipino readers -- who they are, what they read, and how they access books. Shownotes:...
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BT028 The winners write history
Charles Tan talks about speculative fiction in the Philippines, some of the creatures of Philippine mythology, Wattpad, parallel import restrictions, territorial rights, and the value of intellectual property. Shownotes: http://bookthingo.com.au/podcast Feedback: [email protected] Host…
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The Book Thingo podcast features lively discussions between readers, academics, and bestselling authors about romance books, culture, and Tim Tams. Find out about upcoming romance titles and old favourites. Discover how the romance genre reflects feminism, sexuality, morality, and culture. Happy endings are mandatory. Hosted by Kat Mayo and produced in Australia.
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