Happy read-a-long day, fellow nerds! For episode 17 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast, we read chapters 35-36 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

In this episode we discuss whether or not Hawke can be defined as a predator, as well as the infamous real life Ted Patrick, who created deprogramming in the 80’s.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "The Morally Gray". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com

Fave episode quote: “Dude, just give up on your ransom plan. You're still trying to make 'fetch' happen” - Whitney

Show Links:

Some great retro references:

Grease

Jimmy Stewart

Check out Gilmore Girls

Read more about traits of a predator: https://faithit.com/13-signs-predatory-people-mary-demuth/

Check out the freaky AF pics Mindy references, if you’re into that type of thing! https://eartharchives.org/articles/aggressive-mimicry-ten-animals-that-are-dressed-to-kill/index.html

Check out the awesome books we discuss “Bonded by Thorns” by author.elizabeth.helen

Click here if you actually want to know what Chewbacca sounds like

Remember Ash from “Supernatural”? Yes, Deb and Mindy still own the mullet wigs they bought for a pic with Chad Lindberg.

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Happy Saturday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Tristin Clark! We had the pleasure of meeting her at Imaginarium Book Festival and cannot WAIT to hang with her there again in 2024!

Background on Tristin: As a dark, adult, sci-fi fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary romance author, Tristin writes about tragic lives of soulmates, how they overcome their trauma, of their fight to be together, and claim their happily ever after through a world which wishes to see them apart. Born and raised in southern Texas, Tristin Clark currently resides in Philadelphia with her soulmate and two precious kitties, Shadow and Peppa. Tristin enjoys traveling, painting, and telling heartbreaking, tragic, yet beautifully romantic and sizzling stories of soulmates coming together from far beyond the galaxy, across magical worlds, in different celestial realms, as well as in modern day life. Though to reach the end of the road to an happily ever after for her lovers, will never be an easy task. As a dark themed author, Tristin’s work focuses on character trauma, how they choose to overcome their inner demons, and of their fight to be awarded the right to spend forever with the one destined to claim their heart and soul.

Reader beware: her dark stories are not for the faint of heart, nor are they for those who feel uncomfortable with descriptive and taboo sex scenes, vulgar language, blood and gore, murder, sexual assault and suicide ideation.

Listen in as we find out more about Tristin, her book "A War Amongst the Stars", what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Tristin at @tristinclarkauthor

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s read-a-long day and time for episode 16 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast! This week, we read chapters 33-34 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

In this episode we discuss how having an orgasm during your first time can shape your sex drive, celebrity kidnappings and Stockholm Syndrome, as well as discussing what a healthy level of paranoia looks like.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Say Goodbye to Cherry". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com

Fave episode quote: ““Just in case you weren’t aware, dear listeners, this is a sex positive podcast” - Whitney

Show Links:

Check out the Scream movies

Watch the Wanderlust reel Deb created to show how men write romance

Want to read the orgasm study Whitney references? Check it out here.

Here are the shows we reference when speaking about werewolf changes

The Vampire Diaries

Underworld

Twilight

What “Happy Shiny People”, the documentary that Whitney references.

Check out “Fourth Wing”

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kim Alexander, who we had so much fun meeting over dinner at the Imaginarium Book Festival! Kim has interviewed some of the greats and as a book nerd herself, has penned some really amazing books.

Background on Kim: Kim Alexander grew up in the wilds of Long Island, NY and slowly drifted south until she reached Key West. After spending ten years working as a disc jockey in the Keys, she moved to Washington DC, where she reported the traffic and spun the Oldies. After a career upgrade, she became the co-programmer of Sirius XM Book Radio, which gave her the opportunity to interview some of her writing heroes, including Anne Rice, George RR Martin, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King and Margaret Atwood, among many hundreds of others. She is the author of the Demon Door series and the New World Magic series, though her husband tells her she needs to write at least ten more books if she intends to retire in Thailand. She currently lives with two cats, an angry fish, and her extremely patient husband.

Listen in as we find out more about Kim, her books in the "Demon Door” series & the “New World Magic” series, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Kim at @kimalexander_author

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s read-a-long day and time for episode 15 of the Our Nerdiest Thing podcast! This week, we read chapters 31-32 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

In this episode we discuss the chapters, as well as real life rodents of unusual size, the Capybara, which are way more tame than the terrifying barrats in the FBAA universe. We also talk about Reiki healing, and ponder if Poppy and Hawke are suffering from a hero complex.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Your Ego Never Fails to Amaze Me". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com

Fave episode quote: “I’d rather drown than have sex with you” - Whitney as the Capybara

Show Links:

Check out the Rodents of Unusual Size inspiration by watching “The Princess Bride”

See a pic of the Capybara here

Check out Supernatural, Season 3 finale “No Rest for the Wicked” to learn more about Hell Hounds

Watch “Switched at Birth”

Watch “The Gathering” episode of Outlander (S1, E4) where they hunt boar

Deb is still obsessed with Mariah Carey and Mindy really did do a skit to a Beastie Boys song. Proof here.

Have you read anything by Helena Hunting? Not only does she have a new book out today, but Mindy is going to see her at Readers on the River.

Check out this gorgeous edition of “Pride & Prejudice” by Nerdy Ink

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Amber Paige, who we met on bookstagram while she was penning her debut novel, "Symbol of Hope". After much fangirling over the premise, Amber sent us the most beautiful ARC box and we have formed the best nerdy friendship!

Background on Amber:

Amber Paige writes romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy novels with happily ever afters. When she’s not obsessing over commas or letting her imposter syndrome win, you can find her writing, reading, playing video games, or watching too much TV.

Listen in as we find out more about Amber, her debut novel "Symbol of Hope" , what she's currently reading (AND what popular novel she DNF'd), and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Amber at @amberpaige_writer ⁠⁠⁠⁠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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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 14 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! We only have 5 episodes left of this season, so be on the lookout for some fun season 3 announcements soon!

This week we’re reading chapters 28-30 and discussing how walls are used as symbolism in pop culture while Whitney takes us on a deep dive into works like “A Handmaid’s Tale” & “The Office”. But don’t worry, spicy chapters call for spicy deep dives, and we didn’t want to miss an opportunity to educate you on the benefits of orgasms in this episode. Let’s go ahead and say that 1 a day may indeed keep the doctor away! Tastes better than an apple and is more fun too!

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Bitter Blood". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com

Fave episode quote: “We are too immature for this deep dive” - Whitney

Show Links:

Check out an example of the 7th Heaven Recaps from TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRwxsh5P/

Deb loves the Outlander one horse trope

Dawson’s Creek

Listen to the My Skeptical Sister Podcast

Read Pucking Around by @Emilyrath

Use of walls in literature:

Cask of Amontillado

The Tell-Tale Heart

The Handmaid’s Tale

The Bible

The Office

Office Ladies Podcast

ACOTAR books

Judy Blumes “Forever”

Sweet Valley High

This is the sour fizzy candy Mindy couldn't remember the name of: https://zotzpower.com/

Read our book club pick “Broken Bonds” by J. Bree

Check out this 5 star read by Carissa Broadbent - “Slaying the Vampire Conquerer”

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author J.L. Vampa, who was so much fun and we got to spend some time with at Imaginarium Book Festival! (we cried into our breakfast when she wasn't there on day two!)

Background on J.L.:

J.L. Vampa’s dark and whimsical mind creates stories about evil queens, witches, and interracial couples. She is the author of the Sisters Solstice series, and the books "Stolen Magick" and "The Queen’s Keeper." J.L. rules the Vampa chateau with her producer/musician husband where they raise two tiny humans. She loves mountains, misty rain, books, tacos, French pastries, endless cups of coffee, and her Siamese familiar named Manon. She believes a woman doesn't need a knight—she needs a sword—that kindness is essential, family is the greatest currency, and every human wields a unique magic she wants to know more about.

Listen in as we find out more about J.L. , her “Sisters Solstice” series, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow J.L. at @jlvampa

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 13 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 26-27 and discussing colors and symbolism, primarily in the character’s eyes and when it comes to mourning. Whitney also explores more of Vikter’s character and what we know about him from “The War of Two Queens” and the “Flesh & Fire” series.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Bring Out Your Dead". It can be found at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

Be on the lookout for our Season 3 announcement in June! A new format is coming with MORE books each season!

Show Links:

Watch the show “Veronica Mars”

Check out the rad cross Stitch pattern that Mindy is making from Fan Girl Stitches on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/724240744/love-veronica-mars-unofficial-cross?click_key=a67b7d5995c698baf44d211d6144d5eb4e894259%3A724240744&click_sum=073d52e9&ga_search_query=veronica&ref=shop_items_search_1

The Impossible https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1649419/

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 12 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 24-25 and discussing Hawke & Poppy’s super awesome make out session and the symbolism of the willow tree.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "I Don't Even Know How to Ride a Horse". It can be found in yesterday’s post.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “Uh, Casteel doesn't call anyone ma'am...and he doesn't talk like a cowboy either” -Deb and Mindy

Show Links:

Deb wants to know - Is Hawke a Psychopath? Whitney says no. See the infographic here.

You must read Amber Paige - Symbol of Hope - which releases today!

Have you seen the Elvis episode of “The New Girl”?

Be sure to visit the Probably Smut Instagram page

Listen to Taylor Ash’s “Wolf and the Wood” and “Calanmai”

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kate Gateley, with whom we will be with at Imaginarium Book Festival this weekend!

Background on Kate:

With a B.A. in Linguistics and a B.Sc. in Physiology from the Univ. of Saskatchewan, Kate Gateley has always been fascinated by history, Celtic Ideology, ancestral memory & generational wounding, and the “Divine Feminine,” and those personal studies continue to influence every aspect of her life. When Kate published her first book, Tides of the Sovereign, she knew that it was only the beginning of a story she has always wanted to write—one with heart and meaning that was actually worth sharing. In December 2022, the book was announced as the winning title in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi category of the Canadian Book Club Awards. Continuing now in Book Two, Mantle of the World Ruler, and beyond into the next volume still to come, that story has grown far beyond what she could ever have imagined … into something that she dearly hopes can one day find—and deserve—a cherished spot among those volumes of both contemporary fantasy and historical romance that so inspired her growing up. Kate currently lives on a small farm on beautiful Vancouver Island, with her amazing husband, two incredible sons, an adorable dog, several barn cats who don’t earn their keep, and some decidedly ungrateful chickens…all of whom are very dearly loved.

Listen in as we find out more about Kate, her “Lost Wells Trilogy”, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Kate at @kategateleyauthor⁠

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 11 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 22-23 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, and In Tuesday's podcast episode, we'll be discussing the correlation between, taste, scent and arousal. Seriously…who else swoons over book boyfriend smells? Also, Whitney continues to nerd out over teasers of the upcoming Cas POV book, “A Soul of Ash & Blood”.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Great Rite This Way". It can be found in yesterday’s post.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “Touch my olfactory bulbs"

Show Links:

Follow our favorite Jasper (from Twilight) cosplayer- Yasmine Sahid - https://instagram.com/yasmine_sahid?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Follow Stina Nielsen (SO sorry we mispronounced it!), the FBAA narrator - stinanielson.actor

Here is the urban dictionary article re: blue labia, in case you’re interested - https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Blue%20Labia

We love Dominque Wesson’s illustration of Vikter, found here via the Reading Portal- https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU7BusPY2M/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Come see us at Imaginarium Book Festival this weekend, May 20-21 in DC! We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Hillary Raymer, with whom we had a blast chatting about Disney and all things fantasy/romance!

Background on Hillary:

Hillary Raymer is the author of fantasy romance books steeped in lush worlds filled with magic. She's always enjoyed books that swept her away to far off places and fell in love with writing at a young age. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two daughters. When not writing, she can be found reading, singing Disney karaoke, or attempting any number of ridiculous Pinterest crafts.

Listen in as we find out more about Hillary, her current book "Realm of Dreams" as well as her September release “Realm of Nightmares”, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Hillary at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hillaryraymer

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 10 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 20-21 and discussing the “Wanking Man” from Pompeii, pseudohistory and Reinfeld’s Syndrome.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Miss Willa’s School for Wayward Girls". It can be found in yesterday’s post.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “I’m gonna stick it to you, but not in the fun way"

Show Links:

1. The Wanking Man - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/craigsilverman/this-viral-pompeii-masturbator-photo-is-a-lie

2. Check out JR Ward at jrward.com

3. Watch the Bookish Fashion show reel we chat about at https://www.instagram.com/reel/CreYQRrg9fP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

4. Join Helena Hunting’s Beaver Den Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/HelenaHuntingBeaverDen/

5. Listen to Jukebox the Ghost at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0nSRFF?si=33zucVHvRiSe_uj3uqHP-g 6. Watch the Weed Gummy SNL skit at https://youtu.be/c5dQpHfbbrk

Come see us at Imaginarium Book Festival ⁠⁠⁠on May 20-21 in DC! We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

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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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Amanda Auler, who was so fun to talk to! Hilarious and sweet, and she roasts her own coffee!

Background on Amanda: A mother by day and writer by spare moment, Amanda Auler is getting used to calling herself a Young Adult fantasy fiction author. At twenty-one she made a goal to be published by thirty and her debut novel, Daughter of the Sun, will launch precisely one year and two weeks before her thirtieth birthday.

Inspired by Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson and Juliet Marillier (to name a few), Amanda writes stories that explore emotional growth and personal resilience. When she’s not at her laptop, Amanda can be found roasting coffee in her garage (usually with a book in hand), improving her ASL fluency and trying to keep up with her three growing boys. She and her husband live in central North Carolina where they stay up too late watching Top Chef and eating fancy ramen.

Listen in as we find out more about Amanda, her book "Daughter of the Sun", what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Amanda at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @authoramandaauler ⁠

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Hello, fellow nerds! Welcome to episode 9 of season 2 of Our Nerdiest Thing!

This week we’re reading chapters 17-19 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, and discussing the conspiracy theory of the Ascended presented by the descenters and what theories in the real world have actually turned out to be true. We also hear Atlantia's battle cry, "From Blood & Ash, We Will Rise" for the first time, and have some fun discussing other battle cries in popular culture. Read these chapters and then join us to hear this and all of our nerdiest things! Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "I Need Better Shoesl". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠. Get 20% off at ⁠makeandmuddle.com ⁠by using the code OURNERDIESTDISCOUNT at checkout.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “If you had called it a bundle of nerves we would have kicked you off the podcast" - Deb

Show Links:

Check out the Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure for tons of 80's goodness

Listen to "Yellow" by Coldplay

Read the Hawke POV chapter here

Speaking of the 80's, check out the Karate Kid movie

If you don't understand the reference "O'Doyal rules!", you need to watch "Billy Madison"

Here is the "Pride and Prejudice" movie we discuss

Watch the "Friends" episode with the Hand Twin

Check out "The Greatest Showman"

We spoke about Henrietta Lacks, who had her cervical cells stolen and used for research

Come see us at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Imaginarium Book Festival⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on May 20-21 in DC! We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

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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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Thanks for listening!

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Theresa Kay, who is constantly lost in one fictional universe or another and is a self-proclaimed "fangirl", which makes her the perfect fellow nerd on the podcast!

Background on Theresa: Theresa Kay writes stories that feature flawed characters, found family, and a bit of romance in science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal worlds. She's constantly lost in one fictional universe or another and is a self-proclaimed "fangirl" who loves being sucked into new books, movies, or TV shows. Living in the mountains of central Virginia with her husband and two kids, she spends her free time reading tons of books, binging anime and Doctor Who, and playing Tomb Raider and Assassin’s Creed.

Listen in as we find out more about Theresa, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Theresa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @authortheresak ⁠

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Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing the read-a-long chapters 14-16 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

Listen in as we discuss the differences between the rise, battalion, castle and palace, as well as badass women in history.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Here, Hold My Veil". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠instagram⁠. Get 20% off at makeandmuddle.com by using the code OURNERDIESTDISCOUNT at checkout.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “Here are my arrows, here is my bow; there are the Craven—come on, guys, let’s go!"—Whitney Show Links:

Check out the "From Blood and Ash" page overlays from The Reading Portal, drawn by the amazing Dominic Wesson!

Have you seen World War Z? It reminds us of the craven in these chapters.

Watch Winston from "New Girl" read "Z is for Zombie", Nick's book.

Check out "Midnight Mass" on Netflix

Did you watch "The Walking Dead"?

April is National Poetry Month

Check out "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"

Still confused about Atlantians, craven, Gods, Deities, etc? Check out the FBAA infographic that Whitney posted on our instagram page.

Come see us at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Imaginarium Book Festival⁠ ⁠⁠on May 20-21 in DC! We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

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.

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Thanks for listening!

Happy Saturday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Natalina Reis, who believes in writing romance for the misfits, the outcasts, and the lovers unafraid to go against the grain.

Background on Natalina: Natalina wrote her first romance in collaboration with her best friend at the age of 13. Since then she has ventured into other genres, but romance is first and foremost in almost everything she writes.

She worked as a tourist guide in her native Portugal for a short time before moving to the United States. She lived in three continents and a few islands, and her knack for languages and linguistics led her to a master’s degree in education. Natalina weaves all these experiences into her stories, both contemporary and fantasy.

Romance fascinates Natalina because of its message of hope. Love is after all the one thing everyone, no matter who they are, needs and craves for, so what could be better than a story where the main characters get their happy ending?

Natalina doesn’t believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.

Listen in as we find out more about Natalina, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Natalina at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @reisnatalina.

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Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing the read-a-long chapters 12-13 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Listen as we talk about the science behind how fast someone can fall in love (love at first sight exists!) the "Bystander Effect", and how trauma has made Poppy suspicious of those around her.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Relationship Juice". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on instagram..

Fave Quote from the Episode:

“It’s Blood and Ash storytime. Hold onto your butts.”—Whitney

Show Links:

- https://psychcentral.com/relationships/how-long-does-it-take-to-fall-in-love#‘I-fell-in-love-quickly’:-Is-it-love?

- Check out the show @loveisblindnetflix

-Read the book Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

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Come see us at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Imaginarium Book Festival ⁠⁠on May 20-21 in DC! We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

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.

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Thanks for listening!