[CONTENT WARNING: Episode includes discussion of graphic scenes of sexual and physical assault, as well as pregnancy, traumatic birth, parental death, and intense survival situations. If these themes are hard for you, please take care of yourself and skip this episode.]

We hear what you’re saying, “But Abigail, I’ve heard of this book. I don’t think it’s a romance!” Well, see, someone lied to Abigail, and THAT’S why you’re getting an episode all about CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR with returning guest Vee. No, we didn’t have a good time. And super-no, it is not a romance. Mistakes were made all the way around, alright? YEESH.

CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR by JEAN M. AUEL: https://bit.ly/2WtRK2g

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TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

Do you like myths? No? WRONG. Almost everything has some myth in it, and this week, Abigail and returning guest Amalia Dillin, author of THE ORC SAGA and BY HELEN’S HAND, break down the importance and relevance of myths today. Discussion includes the written word, the essence of myth, the spanking corner, Beauty and the Beast, and more!

AMALIA’S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AmaliaTd

AMALIA’S WEBSITE: amaliadillin.com

SON OF ZEUS by AMALIA DILLIN: https://bit.ly/2S6Hvi0

KOT’S MERCH STORE: kingdomthirst.redbubble.com

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Abigail and Andrew Machado break down the elements of fantasy in this round-up episode! Discussion includes DND, worldbuilding, Abigail’s Off Switch, and the sticky business of rep in fantasy. Also, smooching.

ANDREW MACHADO’S MUSIC: bit.ly/2L1LcCL

BOOKS FEATURED: https://bit.ly/3i5PXYm

POLYGON ARTICLE ABOUT RACE STEREOTYPES IN SCI-FI WITH CHARLIE JANE ANDERS: https://bit.ly/3efQ9Tz

KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

This week, Abigail is joined by Victoria Aveline, author of The Clecanian Series! Listen to Abigail gush about her favorite series and Victoria unironically say ali-yums as they break down her new book, TEMPTING AUZED, and just why we love those alien babes so much. Discussion topics include Rhaego, scrappy heroines, Rhaego, worldbuilding, Rhaego, LGBTQ rep in sci-fi romance, Rhaego, and Rhaego.

TEMPTING AUZED by VICTORIA AVELINE: https://amzn.to/3dQ1R7b

THE CLECANIAN SERIES by VICTORIA AVELINE: https://amzn.to/2WvVrBr

VICTORIA AVELINE’S WEBSITE: http://victoriaaveline.com/index.php/about/

VICTORIA AVELINE’S READERS GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/908243226384240/

KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

This week, Abigail and bookseller Ali break down Nalini Singh’s SLAVE TO SENSATION, the first installment in the Psy-Changeling series! There are a lot of complicated feelings in this one, folks. Topics include gender roles and LGBTQ rep in paranormal romance, Croissants of Nonsense, the hot dinos from Jupiter Ascending, and considerable psychic damage.

SLAVE TO SENSATION by NALINI SINGH: https://bit.ly/39QYIlP

NIGHT SHIFT ANTHOLOGY: https://bit.ly/3fVkNmO

WHAT IS A SHIFTER ROMANCE by ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: https://bit.ly/2PZZK7R

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

It’s new release time, babes! This week, Abigail is joined by Stacey Agdern, author of HISTORY OF US! Discussion topics include bookselling mishaps, identity, impossible romance, and the Extra Dramatic second-chance lovers in HISTORY OF US. Also, Abigail makes Stacey cry a lil’. It’s a good time, promise!

HISTORY OF US by STACEY AGDERN: https://bit.ly/3gVljjQ

STACEY’S WEBSITE: https://www.staceyagdern.com/

STACEY’S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nystacey

STACEY’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sagdern/?hl=en

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

[CONTENT WARNING: discussion of JJ Abrams’s comments about SA and the fandom speculation around possible incest.] Welcome to the opinion corner, folks! Join Abigail and Paige Hughes as they take a weird, intense trip down memory lane toward Destination Reylo. We’re talking toxic fandom, standard romance tropes, chip bucket, and why being in charge of the content you consume (or don’t) is a really, really good thing.

PAIGE’S INPRNT STORE: bit.ly/3qoR5si

RANUNCULUS WANDS SHOP: https://www.deviantart.com/ranunculuswands

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

Are you ready for another dip in the Kresley Cole Hole? No? TOO BAD. Abigail and Paige Hughes are back at it, this time with vampire fangs and some pretty hefty mic issues. And fang issues, too, but we’re not gonna talk about that. Get cozy in your derelict Russian castle and enjoy NO REST FOR THE WICKED, as told by us. You’re welcome!

PAIGE’S INPRNT STORE: bit.ly/3qoR5si

NO REST FOR THE WICKED by KRESLEY COLE: https://bit.ly/354lkMG

THE MIDWIFE AND THE ORC by FINLEY FENN: https://amzn.to/3x7N0fL

ENSNARED by TIFFANY ROBERTS: https://amzn.to/3g2R3nP

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

It’s new release time, babes! This week, Abigail is joined by author Brina Starler to talk about her debut novel ANNE OF MANHATTAN, fanfiction, Twitter’s glittering vortex of MSWL’s, and the inescapable gravity of Gilbert Blythe’s yearning. This an ep for Anne Stans and newbies alike, so grab a latte and your bittersweet memories of a childhood crush for a ride through this tender, quippy retelling of Anne of Green Gables!

ANNE OF MANHATTAN by BRINA STARLER: https://bit.ly/2Rd8ngh

BRINA STARLER’S TWITTER: @BrinaStarler

BRINA STARLER’S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrinaStarler

BRINA STARLER’S WEBSITE: http://brinastarler.com/

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]

Abigail is joined by fellow ali-yum lover and filmmaker Fred Gebhardt to break down all things big, blue, and behorned. Take a cruise with the Corsairs for scenic views of Risda III, Not-Hoth, and Homeworld. Don't forget to pack your cootie and favorite gladiator vids, though, because it's going to be a long ride.

Featured books are ICE PLANET BARBARIANS, the RISDAVERSE TALES, THE CORSAIRS, THE FIREBLOOD DRAGON SERIES, BAD GUY, ADIRON, and... pretty much everything else, tbh.

Also, yeah, we know it’s Cobra Starship and not 3OH!3. What about it?

ICE PLANET BARBARIANS: https://bit.ly/3oQ0JVo

ADIRON: https://bit.ly/3oTwhKn

BAD GUY: https://bit.ly/34hLU4E

BOUND TO THE BATTLE GOD: https://bit.ly/3ws1nv4

RISDAVERSE TALES: https://bit.ly/3g2sXsn

RUBY DIXON’S WEBSITE: http://rubydixon.com/wordpress/

CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst

KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst

EMAIL: [email protected]