The Novel: The Accidental Pinup The Author: Danielle Jackson The Guest: Caleb Thomas, Boudoir Photographer The Synopsis: Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job—her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography. Cassie’s best friend, Dana, is about to launch her own dangerously dreamy lingerie line and wants Cassie to shoot and direct the career-changing national campaign. But company politics and Dana’s complicated pregnancy interfere, and Cassie finds herself—a proud plus size Black woman—not behind the camera but in front of it. Though she’s never modeled herself, Cassie’s pretty sure she can handle the sheer underwear and caution tape bralettes. She’s not sure she can work so intimately with the chosen photographer, her long-time competitor in the Chicago photography scene, Reid Montgomery. Their chemistry is undeniable on set, however, and feelings can develop faster than film… Show Notes: - Let's talk about boudoir photography... - It's not selfish to celebrate yourself! - The concept of "Flanderization" (00:11:50) - Introducing today's read, The Accidental Pinup (00:14:22) - Be sure to check out my IGTV interview with the author, Danielle Jackson for more behind-the-book info - A brief synopsis for The Accidental Pinup, after a few brief ads (00:17:52) - A few petty notes about photography (from a professional photographer) - Ode to Chicago - Less drama, more REAL ASS characters - Emotional intelligence vs. Internalized misogyny (00:32:58) - Stop romanticizing bad behavior - My one complaint... pacing (00:38:57) - Perhaps a bit more character growth? - A few steamy sexcerpts (00:48:21) - The almighty empowering BJ scene - Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:55) - Some misconceptions about boudoir Coming Soon: - Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th). - See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show.  Links: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.  👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈  *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.