Novel Ideas

Apparently, your 30s are the new 20s and when you hit 40, you're basically dead. I hope my knees make it out of this transition okay, maybe even better than Eric Bennet, a 41-year old soon-to-be retiree, and Kyle Swift, a 25- year old grad student, who end up falling in love with each other. If only mutual interests in just about everything else made the characters realize how good they are for each other, the book wouldn't be as long. But then I wouldn't have a podcast anymore. Don't read that part anymore! Enjoy tonight's episode! BYYEEE!!!!

With this third installment of the "Game Changer" series, the Toronto Guardians' defenseman, Ryan Price, carries the weight of conflict externally on the ice, and internally in his heart, as he questions whether hockey's truly meant for him. Pair that with a recent anxiety diagnosis, an unfurnished apartment, and 12 year-old crush that reignites after walking into a drugstore, Ryan has a lot of decisions to make. Some things change, others stay the same, and we have to ask ourselves whether the sacrifices asked of us sometimes is worth it all. Enjoy today's episode, especially if you are at your own crossroad in life. BYYEEE!!!!

Who knew love could be so healing in a world that seeks to define and restrict its access to those it considers delinquent? Being gay, or queer, shouldn't be sentencing for isolation and abstinence; a culling of the mind and body for what is possible for us all, if that is what we desire. Shane and Ilya are in love, with the sport that has defined their drive and passion to live a life constituted of fulfillment and acknowledgment of that which matters most, what we want in life and how dedicated we are to seeing it come to life. So why shouldn't they be able to love each other? Enjoy today's episode with open ears and heart longing for understanding and recognition. BYYEEE!!!!

In what I lovingly describe as Challengers if Art and Patrick actually ended up in a relationship, both surprisingly come psychosexual drama, complicated feelings about championship prizes, and an impact that leaves me considering the nature of humanity and its fixation on romance. Love and desire are wonderful things, if you so happen to choose it for the better. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to tune in this Wednesday for our second book of the series, Heated Rivalry! BYYEEE!!!!

Who knew I needed the love story between two great men to instill a greater love for life and the many ways it can surprise and teach and remind us that romance for life brings love and enjoyment to us. Hopefully you'll like the story of Silas and Dino, love the name, as much as I do! Happy New Year! Enjoy the episode! BYYEEE!!!!

Happy Holidays, everyone! Enjoy this episode on Christmas, capitalism, and the timelessness of a great holiday soundtrack. Tune in this Wednesday for Faux Ho Ho by Nathan Burgoine. I can't believe I didn't read a holiday romance with the classic "Let's lie to my family about who I'm bringing home to destroy my brother's political career" or something like that. I haven't read it yet, lol. BYYEEE!!!!

On this Christmas Eve, a little boy and girl are visited by their creepy Godfather with a gift like no other. Turns out Christmas stories made in the 1800s had to include some creep factor lest it not be published. And a fantastical twist or two, vain princesses, and a Nutcracker with some cracked teeth set to eventually kill a seven-headed Mouse King, and this story gives you just about everything you're looking for this holiday. Enjoy this classic story and don't forget to watch over your dolls. We should all remember Little Soldiers. BYYEEE!!!!

Whoever said a movie had to be the exact copy of the book has never seen this movie. Where parts agree wholeheartedly with the ethos of the novel, independent changes creates a new story where our protagonist figure seems to be more defined by the influences of men rather than venturing into a world that remains ever-changed from her perspective. Both rebellious and staunch in its comment to the realities of girlhood and womanhood, I am reminded that every woman has their own life to live. I hope you watch and enjoy my commentary on the topic. BYYEEE!!!!

While I may not be happy that young girls are referred to as "little women", there is something unavoidable about it all. That girls live as future women, and the learning comes daily in life, blurring the line between the present time and a future obligation. Sobering and delightfully written, enjoy this week's episode of The Novel Ideas Podcast. You won't regret it! BYYEEE!!!!

I never thought I'd be willing to abduct a kid to save them from their horrible family, yet hear I stand after watching "Home Alone" again. Neglectful parents egging on an eight-year old, snotty siblings, AND robbers trying to burglarize your home in the guise of a cop? Sounds like the holidays to me if I've ever had it told. Enjoy me truly screaming in the microphone that everybody except Kevin can suck a mean at the end of it all. I hope you enjoy the holiday cheer oozing from this episode of another classic. BYYEEE!!!!