Bookmarked and Busy: A Fanfic Appreciation Podcast
Welcome to Bookmarked and Busy: A Fanfic Appreciation Podcast, where each episode your host Ren will be joined by a fanfiction author or reader to talk favorite tropes, ships, and the ins and outs of fanfiction. Nothing is off the table, and this podcast is a judgment-free zone. It’s also an NSFW zone, so listener discretion is advised!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 74 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Pointe of Pride with Chloe Angyal
Waffle host Arezou is joined by romance author Chloe Angyal — courtesy of Bookmarked and Busy host Ren's bookstore, The Romance Era Bookshop — to discuss Chloe's latest romance novel Pointe of Pride.
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From Canonverse to Crackfic (w/ v_for_verona)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by V to talk the Adam Driver Burberry ad, favorite tags, and remaining dedicated to one ship.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Supreme Leaders Guide, The Prince and …
The In-Depth Research Process (w/ Narcissus_rose)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Sarah to talk about writing Arcane fanfic, historical AUs, and the process of in-depth research
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Bella Ragazza | Beautiful Girl, Lover…
A Queer Look at Reylo (w/ howls_immobile_bungalow)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Tate to talk about the volatility of fandom after The Force Awakens, exploring a queer side of Reylo and his writing process
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Aviendha…
Flipping the Script (w/ Marauder23)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Megan to talk about Harry Potter fan fiction, Reylo canonverse vs. AUs, her writing process and using real life inspiration.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: mzladybi…
Expanding Reading Horizons Through Fic (w/ Loki)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Loki to talk about getting into fanfic via tweet fics, reading published Reylo fics, the Loki fandom,
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Are You Satisfied?
Mind the T…
Exploring Tropes and AUs (w/ Entroypyyy23)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Entropyyy to talk about writing Reylo AUs, her Adam Driver corner at work, and what makes reading fan fiction so accessible.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Kohelet …
Finding a Community Through Fanfic (w/ blessedreylo)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Michelle to talk finding a community with your online fandom friends, and ASMR and fic .
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Sunshine & City Lights, Repetition, Love You…
Writing DarkFic (w/ MalevolentReverie)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Mal to talk about writing darkfic, the difficulty in getting non-con published, and her writing process.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: That Love Thing, Pleasereylo
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The Digital Fan Art Journey (w/ AltoCello)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Cello to talk about Adam Driver movies, Cello's art process, and her AITAF marathon fundraiser.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Grumpy Adam Art Thread, What Belongs …
An Introduction to GingerRose (w/ Leggies)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Sara to talk about early fandom life, the appeal of GingerRose, and keeping canon personalities in AU fics.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Finer Things, Lillith, th…
Inspiration in Unlikely Places (w/ SundayWolfSong)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Grace to talk finding Reylo via other fandoms, seasonal fan fiction, and the appeal of Darklina.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: With Arms Wide Open, To Market To Ma…
Writing Canon-Adjacent (w/ beskar_kyber15)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Hannah to talk about falling in love with the clones, what goes into writing original characters, and the challenges of sticking closer to canon.
Authors/Fics/Artist…
The Rockstar Reylo Pipeline (w/ symplyrei)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Rei to talk about Reylo pipeline ships, rockstar AUs, and Grace Van Dien.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Weak Creature, The special ingredient, The Little Lamb W…
A Librarian Take on Fanfic (w/ msdes)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Des to talk about the wonders of the Tumblr era, the power of Adam Driver, and discoveries as a fic reader.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Sacred Texts, Lemon-h…
The Appeal of Clydephelia (w/ mytbrisgrowing)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Amanda to talk Clydephelia, writing fics with Twitter prompts, and the challenge of writing text fics.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Clydephelia tag, The Benef…
Bookclubed and Busy: Ice Planet Barbarians (w/ Arezou)
Summary:
In a special episode of Bookmarked and Busy, Ren is joined by Arezou to talk about Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians. They talk about how they came to the books, what their highlights were, …
Fanfic From an Academic Perspective (w/ archaelologog)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Earis to talk about fan fiction from an academic perspective, slash fanfic, and Reylo's mythic connections.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: A Path to Broken Stars, U…
Finding Sources of Inspiration (w/ dachenabritta)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Chaney to talk getting into Reylo fanfic during the pandemic, the process of writing Crossroads, and the fuel we get from Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley on social med…
The Angst and Fun of Johnlock (w/ cumbercurlygirl)
Summary:
This week Ren is joined by Kyndall to talk following your passion, what makes a good Johnlock fic, and what they look for in a story.
Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Sea Ain't Mine Alone, …