#263 – Why I Read Smutty Romantasy: ACOTAR Vs Fourth Wing, Abroad Weddings And “Being In My Thirsties”, With Jess B Davies

Mike & Jess B Davies of the Femme On Collective joins Mike to talk about smutty romantasy, abroad weddings and getting out of a “reading rut”!

In more detail, the duo’s conversation starts with Jess’ involvement in the Femme On Collective, before delving into their love of reading and processing hard times & grief. They then discuss “Romantasy”, including ACOTAR & Fourth Wing and Jess “Being In Her Thirsties” with her podcasts Literature For Life (Femme On) and The Romantasy Coven and reading ruts. Towards the end, Jess asks Mike about his Vegas wedding with Megan and they discuss the benefits of abroad weddings!

This is the perfect conversation for any avid readers, or people who want to get back into reading, and anyone interested by non-traditional weddings!

Instagram: @Jess_BDavies (www.instagram.com/jess_bdavies)

- Jess’ “Bang Average Blog”: https://bangaverageblog.substack.com

Femme On: http://femmeon.show & @FemmeOnCollective (Instagram)

Romantasy Coven: https://romantasycoven.transistor.fm & @TheRomantasyCoven (Instagram)

Jess’ podcast appearances: ADHD Cast: https://pod.fo/e/226f22 (March) & https://pod.fo/e/232403 (April)

Where I’m From: Jess (81): youtube.com/watch?v=4YlnEVTRpHg & Mike (80): youtube.com/watch?v=kl-E9a-6XIo&t=670s

Books mentioned;

A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing (Empyrean series) by Rebecca Yarros, Still Life by Sarah Winman, Shrill by Lindy West, Life Of An MP by Jess Phillips, One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig and A Psalm Of The Wind-Built by Becky Chambers. Mike also mentions Babel by R.F. Kuang and his conversation about God with Tonya & BZ in ep 188 of GCC: https://pod.fo/e/16bf58

Jess also mentions the podcast Tell Me Something Messy by Brandon Kyle Goodman.

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The last episode of GCC was a double movie review special, the week prior was a talk about Canada and summer camp with Alex and the week before was another addition to the Clone Wars Legacy Project!

Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 

Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan’s pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 

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Intro by Tony (A.R.) Farina: www.arfarina.com and outro by BZ The Voice www.bzthevoice.com