What’s better than a declaration of love?? Nothing, that’s what. This week, JoAnn and Abbey discuss some of their favorite fictional declarations of love—especially the ones where the characters don’t even have to say “I love you”. Come join! Ya know, For Science.

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

What’s mightier than a sword-wielding dude? A pen-wielding lady, obviously. This week, JoAnn and Abbey talk lady writers who inspire with their kindness, their drive, their skill, and their honesty about the industry in which they work. Come join! Ya know, For Science.

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

This week, JoAnn and Abbey talk about what is honestly their favorite topic: male characters who give the middle finger to toxic masculinity. Join them as they talk about the ultimate fake boyfriend, a king striving to be a good man, characters in Westerns overturning their own tropes, and more. Come join! Ya know, For Science.

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

When does "will they" become "they BETTER"? How much time have you lost waiting for a ship to sail? Are you still waiting? Join Abbey and JoAnn as they talk about their favorite slow burn ships in fiction! Ya know, For Science.

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

What book, movie, or TV show do you curl up with on a rainy day? This week, JoAnn and Abbey are sharing their comfort reads and comfort watches, so burrito yourself in a blanket and join in! Ya know, For Science.

(Music is "Energetic Rock" by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

Come on. You know you have a book boyfriend. (If only because fictional boys are vastly superior to real ones.) Of course Abbey and JoAnn have multiple, but join them this week as they pick one each for this special holiday minisode!

(Music is "Energetic Rock" by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

All we want for Christmas is a damn good romance novel — because love during the holidays has a magic of its own. Join Abbey and JoAnn this week for a special minisode about holiday-themed romance reads!

(Music is "Energetic Rock" by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

Do you love me? If I could stop, I would. This week...you may feel that way about the podcast? JoAnn and Abbey talk romantic angst and why we love it so much. Come join them in their misery! Ya know, For Science.

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

This week JoAnn and Abbey are talking about dapper gent and general life-ruiner, Riz Ahmed. Join in as they talk about this actor, rapper, activist...and thief of our hearts. Ya know, for Science!

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)

Why do you write like you’re running out of time? Because it’s NaNoWriMo, of course, and we ARE running out of time. This week JoAnn and Abbey talk writing craft. Specifically, worldbuilding. They talk about their own writing process, some examples of worldbuilding done well, and recommend resources for other writers & NaNo-ers. This week is...literally For the Plot. 

(Music is “Energetic Rock” by Rodrigo Vicente from HookSounds)