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Nerdy Rewind: Tough Like Auren (Gold by Raven Kennedy)

Hello fellow nerds! This week we are taking a break from our Butcher & Blackbird read along and sharing one of our fave previous episodes with you! This episode is from Season 3, Episode 18 where we discuss the book "Gold" by Raven Kennedy, chapters 1-16.

Join us as we chat about:

  • The origin of ice queen lore (before Let It Go was a thing)

  • How different fantasy authors have humans traveling to fae lands

  • Our predictions on when Slade and Auren might reunite.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named “Aurous Spritz”, which is themed after the intertwining of gold and rot.

Show Notes:

  • Fae Books that Deb recommends:

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Nerdy Rewind: We Aren’t Mature Enough For Hockey (Pucking Around)

Hello, fellow nerds! To celebrate the upcoming release of "Pucking Sweet", the third book in the Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath, we are re-releasing one of our listener favorites, We Aren't Mature Enough for Hockey.

This episode centers around chapters 1-40 of "Pucking Around" and is part one of three episodes for this book. You can find the other episodes in season three, episodes 15-18.

In this installment of the podcast, we chat about the chapters, as well as the numerous types of g3nital piercings (there are way more than you think), celebrities with “smart” degrees, and real life hockey PR nightmares.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named “Hey Hurricane”, which is themed after hot mess first impressions.

Show Notes:

  1. ⁠Spittin Chicklets podcast ⁠

  • Actors who went into traditional fields

  • Hockey player PR nightmares

    1. Ask Emily about this guy

Butcher and Blackbird September 12th: No Read Along September 19th: Ch 13-15 September 26th: Ch 16-19 October 3rd: Ch 20-22 October 10th: Ch 23-Epilogue/Bonus Chapter October 17th: No Read Along Leather and Lark October 24th: Prologue-Chapter 5 October 31st: Ch 6-9 November 7th: Ch 10-12 November 14th: Ch 13-15 November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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Episode 21: It’s Giving ACOWAR

Hello fellow nerds! This week on the podcast, we are finishing up our read-a-long of “Gold” by Raven Kennedy with chapters 38-53!

On this episode, we’ll be discussing auras and what their colors mean, the symbolism behind bells, and all of the wackadoodle reveals at the ending of this book. Plus, we fancast all of our favorite characters.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for our cocktail, “Not So Cold Queen”, which is themed after caring tremendously for your people.

Show Notes:

⁠https://www.givemehistory.com/the-symbolism-of-bells⁠ 

⁠Buffy episode where she returns from the dead⁠

⁠https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-an-aura#_noHeaderPrefixedContent⁠

⁠https://wellnessfoundry.co.uk/what-is-an-aura/⁠ 

⁠https://collective.world/the-color-of-your-soulmates-aura-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/⁠ 

⁠Bridgerton ⁠

⁠A Court of Mist and Fury⁠

⁠Captain Planet ⁠

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📖 Season 4 announcement coming soon!

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Bonus Episode: Author KC Smith

Hello, fellow nerds! We had so much fun interviewing K.C. Smith!

Born and raised in Maryland where she still lives with her husband and chihuahua, KC spent a lot of her childhood escaping into fantasy worlds. Her heart holds a special place for YA fantasy, and in her own writing, KC’s goal has always been to create fun stories full of magical worlds that allow you an escape from the real world. Her debut novel, A Lust for Blood, was released in November of 2022 and her her new book, The Cursed Soul, just released in October of 2023.

Join us as we learn more about K.C.'s books, what she is currently reading and her love for YA fantasy. Be sure to follow K.C. at ⁠@balancingbooksandcoffee ⁠ and⁠ @fablegroundscoffee⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Have something nerdy to share?

Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing@gmail.com⁠

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Episode 20: The Heart Rot

Hello fellow nerds! This week on the podcast, we are continuing our week three of four episodes for the read-a-long of “Gold” by Raven Kennedy with chapters 27-37!

On this episode, we’ll be discussing fairy rings and Auren's reaction to them, how the heart rot and golden tree correlate, and why you should never accept food from the fae.

Swipe for our themed cocktail, “I don't...dislike it”, which is themed after getting locked in a gilded cage

Show Notes:

Correction: Deb says Goldfinch, the next book in this series, comes out in June, but the publication date is August 29th. 

⁠https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/fairy-rings.html⁠

⁠https://spiritoftrees.org/the-golden-tree⁠

⁠https://www.goldentree.ca/The-Tree#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20powerful%20metaphor,earthly%20sustenance%20and%20personal%20transformation⁠

⁠Carrie ⁠movie 

⁠Amish Paradise⁠ by ⁠Weird Al⁠

⁠Michael Buble high on mushrooms at hockey all star game ⁠

⁠Outlander Blood of My Blood ⁠casting

⁠Supernatural Demon Dean⁠

⁠Buffy Innocence episode ⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

📖 Season 4 announcement coming soon!

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Episode 19: He’s A Shadow Daddy!

Hello fellow nerds! On Season 3, Episode 19 of the podcast, we are continuing our read-a-long of “Gold” by Raven Kennedy with chapters 27-37! This is week two of four episodes for this book.

On this episode, we’ll be discussing the fact that we thought Lydia was an odd name for the capital in Annwyn. So odd that Whitney did a deep dive into the etymology! Next we chat about the section of the book that shows animal fighting, and how bonkers it is that still happens legally IRL in parts of our world. And finally, who in the heck is the assassin? He's making us feel all types of things.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com or instagram.com/ournerdiestthing for our themed cocktail, “Sweet Revenge”, which is themed after unaliving anyone who has ever pissed you off.

Show Notes:

All linked at ournerdiestthing.com

⁠https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_(name)#:~:text=It%20derives%20from%20the%20Greek,given%20name%20Λυδός%20⁠(Lydus).

⁠http://encyclopedia.uia.org/en/problem/animal-fighting-sports⁠

Fritz from ⁠Black Dagger Brotherhood⁠

People living with ⁠Vitaligo⁠

⁠Winnie Harlow⁠ 

⁠Darius Vernon⁠ 

⁠Michaela DePrince⁠ 

⁠Holly Marie Combs⁠ 

⁠Michael Jackson⁠ 

⁠Outlander ⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

📖 Season 4 announcement coming soon!

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Bonus Episode: Author C.L. Cannon

Hello, fellow nerds! Check out this awesome interview with C.L. Cannon, author of In the Kingdom of Dreams and contributor to Once Upon a Wicked Heart

C.L. Cannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author, publisher, publicist, editor, designer, and lots of other occupations with the -er sound at the end!

She is a woman of many talents who never gives up or stops improving. She enjoys writing about love and friendship. She loves it even more when she can add fantasy and science fiction aspects to those themes!

She’s a self-proclaimed Harry Potter freak (Slytherin Pride people), lover of anything Joss Whedon (Spuffy forever), Tolkien fiend (who enjoys second breakfast), an addict of classic literature (Social class struggles turn her on).

She spends her days trying to #bookstagram, helping other authors grow and succeed, and loving on her two babes aka velociraptors, Seth and Petey.

Listen in as we chat more about CL’s work, what she's currently reading, and her love of contributing to anthologies. Be sure to follow her @cl_cannon

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule: 

February: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

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Episode 18: Tough Like Auren

Hello fellow nerds and welcome to episode 18 of season 3! This week, we begin our read of "Gold" by Raven Kennedy with chapters 1-16. Join us as we chat about the origin of ice queen lore (before Let It Go was a thing), how different fantasy authors have humans traveling to fae lands, and our predictions on when Slade and Auren might reunite.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named “Aurous Spritz”, which is themed after the intertwining of gold and rot.

Show Notes:

⁠John Wick ⁠

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Snow_Queen⁠

⁠https://medium.com/wheel-cross/the-winter-queens-hags-witches-sovereigns-and-goddesses-of-winter-dcd8e4a92eed⁠

Fae Books that Deb recommends:

⁠Crescent Cit⁠y,⁠ Throne of Glas⁠s and ⁠ACOTAR⁠ by Sarah J Mass

⁠What Lies Beyond the Veil⁠ by Harper L Woods

The ⁠Rhapsodic⁠ series by Laura Thalassa

⁠Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies⁠ by Heather Fawcett

⁠These Hollow Vows⁠ by Lexi Ryan

⁠Folk of the Air⁠ by Holly Black

⁠Outlander⁠ by Diana Gabaldon

⁠The Dark King ⁠by Gina Maxwell

⁠Zodiac Academy⁠ by Caroline Peckham

⁠Dark Fae⁠ by Caroline Peckham

⁠How Does it Feel⁠ by Jeneane O’Riley

⁠Dance with the Fae Prince⁠ by Elise Kova

The ⁠Beasts of the Briar⁠ series by Elizabeth Helen

⁠Curse of Shadows and Thorns⁠ by LJ Andrews

⁠Lady Midnight⁠ by Cassandra Claire

⁠Psycho Fae⁠ by Jasmine Mas

⁠Of Mist and Shadow⁠ by Jenna Wolfhart

⁠The Heart Hassle series⁠ by Raven Kennedy

⁠A Curse So Dark and Lonely⁠ and ⁠Defy the Night⁠ by Brigid Kemmerer

Original Manacled artist, ⁠@avendell⁠ on Instagram 

⁠Whiskey & Sin⁠ by Emily Rath

What is an ⁠Omegaverse⁠?

Cross stitch pattern of book pattern https://www.etsy.com/listing/1528474581/2024-100-books-reading-goal-tracker 

⁠Diddie, Dumps and Tot ⁠book

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📖 Season 4 announcement coming soon!

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Bonus Episode: Author Andrea Tang

Hello, fellow nerds! This week we are sharing our interview with Andrea Tang, author of the Rebelwing, The Kingdom of Without, and more! 

Andrea Tang grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and currently lives, writes, and works in the Washington, DC area. She loves martial arts in general and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in particular, and in her spare time, enjoys learning new sports and checking out live theater. Andrea is the author of Rebelwing and its companion novel, Renegade Flight, as well as the upcoming The Kingdom of Without.

Listen in as we chat more about Andrea’s work, what she's currently reading, and her love of jiu-jitsu.  Be sure to follow her @atangwrites

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing@gmail.com⁠

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Nerdy Rewind: Brigid Kemmerer

Hello, fellow nerds! Yesterday one of our most 2024 anticipated books, Destroy the Day, released! We shared our interview with the author, Brigid Kemmerer, in the fall, but wanted to give readers another chance to have a listen, as Brigid is so witty and fun to talk to!

Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of

more than a dozen dark and alluring novels like Defy

the Night, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Letters to the Lost. Her stories always feature complex characters facing the challenges of life, both in realistic settings and rich

fantasy worlds, making her a beloved author among young adult readers. A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her husband, her boys, her dog, and her cats. When she’s not writing or being a mommy, you can usually find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.

Listen in as we chat more about Brigid’s work, what she's currently reading, and why you might find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.  Be sure to follow her at @brigidkemmerer

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing

wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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Bonus Episode: Mom Com Authors Brittanee Nicole, Jenni Bara, Swati MH, and Daphne Elliot

Hello, fellow nerds! Have you heard of Mom Coms yet? It is a series of interconnected books by best friends and authors Brittanee Nicole, Jenni Bara, Swati MH, & Daphne Elliot!

About the books:

Meet the Moms-

Liv -plus-sized newly divorced single mom of three

Delia - workaholic man hater single mom of scheming twins

Shayla - widowed ball of nerves single mom

Dylan - laid-back single mom who keeps everyone laughing

It was supposed to be the annual moms' getaway to relax, recharge, and have fun. No one wanted to admit their lives were falling apart until their plans of relaxing at the vineyard turned into a private island getaway with a cranky billionaire. A night with too much wine has the four best friends making a pact that will change their lives forever. Each mom’s story unfolds in Mother Faker, Mother Maker, Mother Pucker, and Mother Hater–the Mom Coms.

Listen in as we chat more about the series and working together on these books.  We threw in a few speed rounds as well.

Be sure to follow them all @authorbrittaneenicole @jennibarabooks @swati.mh @daphneelliotauthor

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule: 

February: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

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Bonus Episode: Author Rin Sher

Hello, fellow nerds! We had the best time interviewing Rin Sher, author of Wrecked, Wronged, and one of our fave reads, The Woman!

Rin Sher is a contemporary romance author who likes to add her own unique spin on her love stories. Originally from down under, Rin now resides in the frozen wonderland of Canada, where she spends her time writing stories that are sure to tug at your heartstrings.

Rin's books are raw and do not shy away from addressing hard, real-life struggles that many readers can relate to, with flawed and believable characters who manage to fall in love under various situations.

Listen in as we chat more about Rin’s work, what she's currently reading, and what it’s like to move from Australia to Canada. Be sure to follow her ⁠@author_rin_sher⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule: 

February: "Gold" by Raven Kennedy

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Episode 17: Mindy Is Our Metaphor

Hello, fellow nerds!

On this week's podcast episode, we have Emily Rath on as a guest host as we chat about chapters 42-Epilogue of her book "Pucking Around"! We also discuss celebrity c06k bl06k stories and what’s planned next in Emily's Jacksonville Rays series. Oh, and Mindy explains the cultural significance of the word "cunty" during Our Nerdiest Vocabulary.

Visit here for Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named “The Rakas”, which is themed after sexy Finnish goalies.

Show Notes:

⁠https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/celebrities-sex-in-public-97356/⁠

⁠https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-couples-who-have-been-caught-in-the-act/⁠

⁠https://toofab.com/2022/11/06/weird-places-celebs-had-sex/⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule:

📖 February: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

📖 Season 4 read-a-long schedule coming soon!

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Bonus Episode: Author Frankie Diane Mallis

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we are sharing our interview with Frankie Diane Mallis, author of the Drowned Empire series and its companion novels!

Frankie Diane Mallis is the best selling author of the DROWNED EMPIRE, romantic fantasy series.  The books have hit #1 on Amazon numerous times, and were a Barnes and Noble Blog Top 5 Indie Fave. 

The series currently includes: Daughter of the Drowned Empire, Guardian of the Drowned Empire, Lady of the Drowned Empire and the upcoming Warrior of the Drowned Empire. She has also published the prequel and companion novels: Solstice of the Drowned Empire, Son of the Drowned Empire and the upcoming Bastard, and Lord of the Drowned Empire (completing Rhyan’s POV).

Frankie lives outside of Philadelphia where she is an award-winning university professor and is also one of the co-hosts of Bothered & Bewildered: A Buffyverse Podcast. 

When not writing or teaching, she practices yoga (and has her 200 hour yoga certification) and belly dance (she was a pro-dancer for over a decade) and can usually be found baking gluten free desserts.

Listen in as we chat more about Frankie’s work, what she's currently reading, and her love of Buffy. Be sure to follow her @frankiediane

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule: 

January: “Pucking Around”  by Emily Rath

February: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing@gmail.com⁠

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Episode 16: Handsy Stuff

Hello, fellow nerds!

On today's podcast episode, we’re discussing Chapters 41-72, of Emily Rath's "Pucking Around"! We will be chatting about polyamorous relationships (you don’t know as much about them as you think), contemplating how dangerous hockey actually is, and talking about poor Ilmari’s hip injury.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com to see Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named "Seattle Girl”, which is themed after mind-blowing one night stands.

Show Notes (links at ournerdiestthing.com):

⁠https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/preventing-hip-pain.html⁠

⁠https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24675-hip-joint⁠

⁠https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g36165779/hip-stretches-for-women/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_whm_md_dsa_hybd_mix_us_20569044902&gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHidxrrbd_-dEmTfV2_SVeT066CQJFrfsGIpVZr2er_X0Gf4hxzwVJFRoC_1wQAvD_BwE⁠

⁠https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a28436088/sex-standing-up/⁠

⁠https://www.prevention.com/sex/a28494182/sex-standing-up/⁠

⁠Probably Smut⁠

⁠Throne of Glass⁠

⁠Brigid Kemmerer Destroy the Day ⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule:

📖January: “Pucking Around” by Emily Rath

Emily will be joining us for our January 16th episode!

📖 Jan/Feb: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

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Episode 15: We Aren’t Mature Enough for Hockey

Hello, fellow nerds and Happy New Year! We're starting our first read-a-long for 2024 with chapters 1-40 of Emily Rath's "Pucking Around"! This is part one of three episodes for this book.

On this podcast episode, we chat about the chapters, as well as

the numerous types of g3nital piercings (there are way more than you think), celebrities with “smart” degrees, and real life hockey PR nightmares.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named “Hey Hurricane”, which is themed after hot mess first impressions.

Show Notes:

⁠Spittin Chicklets podcast ⁠

⁠Bye avocado shirt⁠ in Emily Rath store

Actors who went into traditional fields  

⁠Danika McKellar⁠

⁠Mayim Bialik⁠

King Joffrey/⁠Jack Gleeson ⁠

Kid from Dick Tracey - ⁠Charlie Korsmo⁠

⁠Danny Lloyd⁠ from The Shining 

⁠Jeff Cohen⁠ 

⁠Willam Dafoe⁠ 

⁠Roger Taylor⁠ - drummer for Queen 

Hockey player PR nightmares

⁠Alexander Ovechkin⁠

⁠Evander Kane⁠

⁠Jordan Binnington⁠

⁠Brad Marchand⁠

Ask Emily about this guy 

⁠Pucking Wild⁠ 

⁠That One Night ⁠

Quinn and Blay ⁠Black Dagger Brotherhood ⁠

⁠A Fire in the Flesh⁠

⁠The Bridge Kingdom⁠ series 

⁠The Bonds That Tie ⁠

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule:📖January: “Pucking Around” by Emily Rath

Emily will be joining us for our January 16th episode!

📖 Jan/Feb: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

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Bonus Episode: Author Whitney Dean

Hello, fellow nerds! We had the pleasure of chatting with Whitney Dean, author of The Four Kingdoms series and Rise of the Cinder Fae!

Whitney is the author of the bestselling Fantasy Romance series, ‘The Four Kingdoms’. Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas and raised in Allen, Texas, she now resides in a quaint little town where she spends her days penning more Romantasy ideas. Her love of reading came from the Harry Potter series when she was seven years old, and frequent trips to the most magical place on earth. Because of it, the fantasy realm has taken up residence in her brain for a very long time. While her writings include real-life pain and angst, she is a fan of happily-ever-afters and always strives to bring that forth in her stories. Whitney grew up reading books from all genres, but her favorite has always been anything within the fantasy realm. Now, she's living her dream and creating new worlds for readers to get lost in.

Listen in as we chat more about Whitney’s work, her Whitney’s Version of The Four Kingdoms series, and why she loves writing anti-heroes.  Be sure to follow her @authorwhitneydean

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule:

📖January: “Pucking Around” by Emily Rath

  —Emily Rath will be joining us for our January 16th episode!

📖February: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

Have a book to recommend?  DM us! 

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Episode 14: ACOTAR Christmas Special

It’s winter solstice, fellow nerds, and that means we read "A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas!

On this podcast episode, we chat about the novella, as well as the mythology behind the Morrigan, the black stone on Mount Ramiel, and the benefits of art therapy.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named “Drunken Decorating”, which is themed after our beloved bat boys.

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule:

📖January: “Pucking Around” by Emily Rath

Emily will be joining us for our January 16th episode!

📖 Jan/Feb: “Gold” by Raven Kennedy

Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

This podcast episode is spoiler heavy.

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Episode 13: We All Might Be Frank Sinatra’s Kid

Hello, fellow nerds! It's time to chat about chapters 17-33 of ⁠@tessabaileyisanauthor⁠ new book, "Wreck the Halls"! This week, we're discussing these chapters, celebrity paternity scandals and imposter syndrome.

Visit ournerdiestthing.com to find the recipe of Drink "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Christmas Eve Kiss".

Show links:

⁠What is New York Instagram ⁠

⁠https://www.choosingtherapy.com/imposter-syndrome-types/⁠

⁠Anna Nicole Smith⁠

⁠Ronan Farrow ⁠

⁠Janice Dickinson⁠

⁠Julie Olivia - feisty firecrackers group ⁠

⁠New blink 182 song - One More Time⁠

Fancast

Melody

⁠Vanessa Hudgens⁠

⁠Hunter King ⁠

⁠Miranda Cosgrove⁠ 

Beat

⁠Robert Buckley⁠

⁠Aaron Taylor Johnson⁠ 

Octavia 

⁠Robin Wright ⁠

⁠Jane Fonda ⁠

⁠Michelle Pfifer⁠

Danielle

⁠Blake Lively⁠ 

⁠Isla Fisher⁠

Joseph 

⁠Ryan Reynolds⁠

Trina

⁠Winona Rider⁠

⁠Chrissie Hynde⁠

⁠Helena Bonham Carter ⁠

Fletcher

⁠Steve Buschemi⁠

⁠David Crosby⁠

⁠Tommy Lee⁠

⁠Fall of the House of Usher ⁠

⁠Elle Rivers ⁠

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