It’s a new release, y’all! This week, Abigail sits down with co-creator of the graphic novel RUINED, Sarah Searle! Discussion includes the labor of creating a graphic novel, Hunky Darcy, and having fun with it. RUINED: https://bookshop.org/a/17342/9781250769350 SARAH SEARLE: https://swinsea.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP:...

This week, Abigail finally sits down with booksellers Kat and Ali to lecture about the Omegaverse. It goes about as well as you expect. GOOD DEEDS by KATHRYN MOON: https://a.co/d/0laJfKf CLAWS AND CUBICLES by KATE PRIOR: https://a.co/d/dhQzX28 LINDSAY ELLIS’S OMEGAVERSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWWcWtAUoY ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP:...

This week, it’s a rerun of a classic spooky episode (82)! Please join Abigail and returning guest (menace) Vee to discuss THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR! Is it Abigail’s favorite movie of all time? Yes. Is it also a book almost no one knows about, apparently? Also yes. Is the hero the salty, salty ghost of a swarthy sea captain? YOU BETCHA. Discussion topics include seaman puns, when it’s okay for a hero to rename a heroine (almost never), book to screen adaptations, and a demon’s ability to possess...

This week, Abigail and returning guest Amalia Dillin take a journey through the classics that led to modern sci-fi and fantasy romance! Discussion includes context, rock romance, the trouble with classics, and the long road to your hot n’ fresh favs. KUSHIEL’S DART by JACQUELINE CAREY: https://bookshop.org/p/books/kushiel-s-dart-jacqueline-carey/16678532?aid=17342&ean=9781250213068&listref=featured-on-the-podcast CRYSTAL SINGER by ANNE MCCAFFERY:...

This week, Abigail takes on the slow-moving mystery of the disappearance of the mass market paperback. Discussion includes thicc books, the history of publishing, fishy claims, and the necessity of cheap books in an expensive world. ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst PO Box 460816 San Francisco CA, United...

It’s new release time! This week, Abigail is joined by returning guest Victoria Aveline to talk about her new book, RULING SIKTHAND! Discussion topics include competent women, unreasonable hatred for flashbacks, Clecanian beauty standards, and goth boys hatching eggs. RULING SIKTHAND by VICTORIA AVELINE: bit.ly/3YN6FAt VICTORIA’S WEBSITE: https://victoriaaveline.com/ VITAL by ABIGAIL KELLY: amzn.to/3KVXXdB ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE:...

It’s another installment of “everything in traditional publishing is on fire,” Abigail and bookseller Kat discuss the fate of Simon and Shuster. Discussion includes paper orphans, ye olde publishing, late stage capitalism, KKR, and righteous fury. KKR Wins S&S for $1.62 Billion by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/92928-kkr-wins-s-s-for-1-62-billion.html A look back at KKR, the investment firm that bought out Toys R US …...

It's time for another dip, folks! This week Abigail and Paige have a hoot and a half with PLEASURE OF A DARK PRINCE by Kresley Cole. Discussion includes Bill Clinton, Forks Proximity, the concept of virginity, and werewolf buns. PLEASURE OF A DARK PRINCE by KRESLEY COLE: https://bookshop.org/p/books/pleasure-of-a-dark-prince-volume-9-kresley-cole/8895279?aid=17342&ean=9781416580959&listref=featured-on-the-podcast PAIGE’S INPRNT STORE: bit.ly/3qoR5si ABIGAIL’S STUFF:...

This week, Abigail is joined by Seher from The Fandomentals to discuss all things visual novels! Come for the recs, stay for the extended bit on why Abigail would like to live in a coffin (temporarily). Discussion includes 365 DNI, the unlimited possibilities of the VN format, and a definitive diagnosis of reader brain engagement. THE FANDOMENTALS: https://www.thefandomentals.com/author/shahar/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/293680/Cinders/ https://vndb.org/ Games Mentioned: Cinders Love...

This week, Abigail sits down with author SE Wendel to do a definitive breakdown of fantasy subgenres! Discussion includes Vintage Vines, portal orcs, Servant to the Spidae, and the broken down jalopy that is traditional publishing. SE WENDEL: https://www.sewendelauthor.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP:...

This week, Abigail is joined by Anne to break down the romantic overtones of the ACE ATTORNEY games! Discussion includes child crimes, ghosts, courtroom sexual tension, and a heap of crime. GEM ROOM GAMES: https://www.gemroomgames.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP:...

This week, Abigail and Ali take a (not so deep) dive into the romance of the Zelda games! Spoiler: there’s not that much romance. Or Zelda, for that matter. Discussion includes Puddin’, Divinity 2: Original Sin Definitive Edition for Switch, and the utility of princess trains. THE HISTORY OF ZELDA AND LINK’S RELATIONSHIP: https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-triva-link-zelda-relationship/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE:...

STRAP IN, FOLKS, BECAUSE IT’S THE FINAL EP OF THE KILTED SERIES. …Or is it? This week, Abigail and Brendan dive into the final (?) book in the Ravenscraig series! Discussion includes Wee Hughie Universe, starting our own religion, and the best way to off a wizard. ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S BOOKSHOP:...

This week, Abigail sits down with author Felicia Davin to discuss her new book THE SCANDALOUS LETTERS OF V AND J! Topics include girlbossing across genres, French rage, fun crimes, and naked paint fights. THE SCANDALOUS LETTERS OF V AND J: https://bit.ly/3HZ958e FELICIA DAVIN’S WEBSITE: https://www.feliciadavin.com/ WORD SUITCASE: https://www.feliciadavin.com/word-suitcase ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST...

This week, Abigail and Paige explore Hilary Duff’s 2010 YA paranormal romance debut, ELIXIR. It goes about as well as you can expect. Discussion includes child stars, silk long johns, grilled muffins, and Phil Diffy. ELIXIR by HILARY DUFF: https://bookshop.org/p/books/elixir-hilary-duff/15545551?aid=17342&ean=9781442408548&listref=featured-on-the-podcast PAIGE’S INPRNT STORE: bit.ly/3qoR5si ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER:...

This week, Abigail and bookseller Isaiah unspool some ethical yarn with ANGELIKA FRANKENSTEIN MAKES HER MATCH by SALLY THORNE! Discussion includes cheese caves, magician marital aids, the ethics of choosing your man’s bits, and love triangles. ANGELIKA FRANKENSTEIN MAKES HER MATCH by SALLY THORNE: https://bit.ly/3AsTZU3 ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S...

This week, Abigail is joined by bookseller Ali for a sorta-kinda-genre breakdown of classic literature retellings! Discussion includes size differences, a poet’s plot, Dickens WWE, butternut squash, and doin’ it right. BOOKS FEATURED IN THE EPISODE: https://bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirst ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM:...

It’s been a while since our original DOJ vs PRH episode, so Abigail thought it was time for an update! She and bookseller Kat break down the 80 page smackdown, ebook price fixing, how library lending works, and… uh, bundt cake. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY DOJ vs PRH...

It’s another new release, folks, and this time it’s one of Abigail’s! Author Amalia Dillin is back to grill Abigail about shifters, series plotting, whales, and that good boy Benny. COURTSHIP’S CONQUEST by ABIGAIL KELLY: https://amzn.to/3lPTq33 ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor AMALIA’S PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Amaliad 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...

It’s a new release, folks! This week, Abigail sits down with author Rosanna Leo to talk about her new book, DARKE PASSION! Discussion topics include Canadian history, ghostbusting sister squads, and Chads in too-tight t-shirts. DARKE PASSION by ROSANNA LEO: https://bit.ly/3yX7UkA ROSANNA’S WEBSITE: https://rosannaleoauthor.wordpress.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER:...

THE TIME HAS COME AT LAST. It’s time for another IAD special, and this time it features Abigail’s very first romance novel: KISS OF A DEMON KING. Discussion includes nasty Shirleys, Sorceri, microminis, and CotCB. KISS OF A DEMON KING by KRESLEY COLE: https://bit.ly/3ZLluDq PAIGE’S INPRNT STORE: bit.ly/3qoR5si ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, &...

Sorry for the audio on this one, folks! Abigail sounds like she’s talking into a TP tube, so that’s fun I guess. Anyway, this one’s all about rom coms! Vee joins her for a break down of the genre, the history, and the creative ways we can use our hands. What About “The Breakfast Club”? by Molly Ringwald: https://bit.ly/2JqJaGy ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER,...

This week, Abigail sits down with returning guest Adele Buck! They play catch up and discuss adaptation, 3 book deals, the golden age of romance, and meeting your authorial heroes. THE WEDDING BAIT by ADELE BUCK: https://amzn.to/3KKREu4 ADELE BUCK’S WEBSITE: https://adelebuck.com/ ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirst KoT’S...

In the second to last episode of the Kilted miniseries, Abigail and Brendan turn those tables! Brendan takes on the task of explaining book 5 in the Ravenscraig series and it goes… exactly how you think it will. Discussion includes broody daddies, Scottish stereotypes, sea spume, and potato salad. ABIGAIL’S STUFF: https://linktr.ee/abigailkellyauthor KOT’S MERCH STORE: https://rdbl.co/2Vg6ZeA CITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8P TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM:...