Episode Fifty Five

We’re joined by guest author CD Rachels to talk about what brought him to writing male male romance, especially the push to create queer romance as an Asian queer man who dates men. We dig into how he moved from contemporary romance into monster romance, why some series lean cozy and rom-com, and how he thinks about writing self contained happily ever afters that still connect inside a larger world. If you’ve been looking for new MM romance authors or softer monster rom-com reads that still hit emotional beats, you’ll get plenty of direction here.

Then we get into the real Monster Erotica BookCon experience: trinket trading like a mini renaissance fair, a Discord community that functions like mutual aid, monster romance trivia that turns strangers into teammates, and karaoke that somehow feels like the perfect finale. We also talk about what makes this con feel like a safe space for so many readers, including explicit consent culture like the lanyard system and the way people still ask before touching, even when the answer seems obvious.

If you love monster romance, indie romance authors, queer romance, or you’re curious about what a modern romance book con is actually like, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a weekend away, and leave us a review with the most unhinged con activity you’d try first.