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Discussions of young adult and new adult books, series, authors and voice actors that are full of spoilers.
“Life is weird if you think too hard…”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about vacuuming grass to keep watching the car crash of someone's life, how sex education is fundamental, and rooting for the bad ending in their discussion of Sister Creatures by Laura Venita Green, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Laura Venita Green talk about Laura saying the weird thing, being the creeper not the creeped, showing love to Librarians, and the two key messages of the book: don't abduct people and self-preservation is a priority so don't stop when riding your bike in their chat about Laura’s book, Sister Creatures.
“I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about needing a soupçon or amuse-bouche of communication, how there is always time for cheese, and being powered by Bum Energy in their discussion of Divergent by Veronica Roth.
(Fictional Hangover is not sponsored by Bum Energy.)
“Do not judge the champions too harshly. Survival could make villains of any of us.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Claire talk about misleading advertising of death tournaments, using magic for ridiculous things, and how it sucks to suck in their discussion of All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman.
“You two are probably the worst vampire hunters I’ve ever met… and I’ve met quite a few.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Emily from Adapt Me podcast talk about not abandoning your giant hat, getting murdered by serial killers, enjoying a good show and some snacks, and creating the next great mockumentary in their discussion of Woodstake by Darin S. Cape and illustrated by Felipe Kroll.
“Yes, but the darkness becomes you, Kensington Shaw.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Annie talk about having tea principles, winning the lottery of supernatural beings, zombie innuendos getting weird, and throwing down challenges for future Kensington cases in their discussion of The Kensington Chronicles by Arietta Charles.
“All stories are love stories if you love stories.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Constance talk about skipping everything to go straight to Surprises, advocating for no sheer, no nude and no camel toe leggings, and no explanation needed - it's magic! in their discussion of The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer.
“You learn to love the queen you have.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being a table, not wanting to be queen, a double take murder, so much dead stuff, and a satisfying ending in their discussion of Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kendare Blake talk about ripe avocados being more important than healing people, having a backlog of bidding, the band Earth, Wind and Fire, and corpse fireworks in their chat about Five Dark Fates.
“I am just a mythological creature, after all. I technically shouldn't exist.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about making 'enwolfening' a word, making quiche and dancing to Mariah Carey as a trust test, and that the wolf nose knows you've shit yourself in their discussion of Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.
“Why. Were you. A wolf?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a Wolf Mom, a warehouse of pickled corpses, sweet juicy lore and making ridiculoufying a word in their discussion of Artie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens.
“I didn’t question it. I howled.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about numerous PSAs in this book about werewolf mean girls with murder: wash your g'dang hands! call someone by their preferred name! don't desecrate graves! have an adult alpha! wear what makes you feel comfortable! … and then the sexy screaming starts in their discussion of Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Steele.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Benjamin Card about being good enough, how everything is The Village, his Edgar Wright influences and that his newest book comes out on 66(2)6. Get Two Saviors today!
In this super special LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, we are celebrating our 400th episode!!!
Please enjoy this retrospective of 400+ episodes of Fictional Hangover with some of our SuperFans!
“A queen once crowned … is crowned forever.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about not being scholarly, being Legion Light, Mist vomiting corpses, and then the screaming starts in their discussion of Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with Meghan Le Fay about found family with a dragon, just being a person living in the world, Viking hygiene inspiring a whole trilogy, and judging a book by its cover (and it's AMAZING!). Meghan's debut book, Wings of Life, comes out May 26.
“Just because I can't explain it doesn't mean there isn't an answer.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about podcasting, ghost bothering and DIABETES!!!! (and then the screaming starts) in their discussion of The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh.
“Vampires were fairy tales and magic.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Escape from New York but with vampires, needing a liberal application of a tire iron, rooting for vampire vampire hunters, and enjoying distilled vampirism of their favorite reads in their discussion of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black.
“You cannot kill what is already dead.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about numbered lists trumping morality, not using a ground knife, throwing people into the sea, and gift wrapping murder because there's always time for a bow in their discussion of One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with their favorite Jackson Ford about making the dead inside feel something, replacing Shakespeare on the curriculum, lizards getting hiccups, how imaginary friends have autonomy and an EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT 😈. Jackson's newest book, Sisters of the Lizard, comes out May 5.
“This lifetime is yours to make what you will of it.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about TBKIOS (Two Boys Kissing Inside Outside Space), pressing factory reset on upspeak, spending a long ass time in space, and telling a psychopathic robot's story in their discussion of The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer.
"You know what? We're not dead. That's tonight's win."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the 1930s of it all, being a dirty bag, teeth, lipstick, and fucking windchimes, and how this book is the Saved by the Bell murder mystery episode in their discussion of Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson.
“You need to be reminded that sometimes it just sucks to suck.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how the interdimensional postal service is better than what we have in the real world, describing the most boring waiting room, shoving important stuff into the junk drawer, and waiting, waiting and still waiting for the stories they want in their discussion of Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire.
“The loser table has its perks.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how humanity is cursed and people can be garbage, not trusting the strange disembodied voices coming from the bathroom, and googooing the moomoo in their discussion of Witch For Hire by Ted Naifeh.
“No one really wishes to be queen.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about eating seductive cheese, enjoying creative murder, wearing blood aesthetically, and always choosing the bear in their discussion of Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kendare Blake talk about getting rotisserie chickens for their raptors, wearing updos with their black mambas, having a moment of silence then bitching then revenge, and always choosing the bear in their chat about Three Dark Crowns.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with Shawn Hainsworth about how Woodstake is an historically accurate vampire record, getting the munchies and the munchies are people, enjoying horror with an injection of humor all the while Bad Moon Rising is playing in the background. Woodstake comes out April 14, 2026.
“The dead don’t walk. Except, sometimes, when they do.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about poking mushrooms with a stick, encouraging the house to fall down because it's had enough of your shenanigans, unrepentantly loving grammar, and rewriting The Fall of the House of Usher Fictional Hangover-style in their discussion of What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher.
“The future is soup.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having an irrational fear of toilets in the night, learning to swim if you grow gills, sloughing off your skin to join a goopy amalgamation, paying a tithe of fingernails and teeth, and being inspired by an octopus in their discussion of They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran.
“Sweet fancy midnight!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how the Cullens should have had a donut lifestyle, that vampires really should not be messy eaters, and the science of vampire diets in their discussion of Dracula’s Brunch Club by Brian Gonsar and illustrated by Keenan Gaybba.
“I am not sad… I am angry.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about what chaos, a hotdog truck, bees and a friendly beekeeper can inspire, trying not to spoil what will come, and screaming butterflies … neat! in their discussion of The Young Queens by Kendare Blake.
“Did the rideshare do this to me? Send me back in MOTHERFUCKING TIME?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how you’re a time traveler, and you’re a time traveler, and you’re time traveler, trying not to make Marty McFly cry, playing Zelda, and flashdancing at every opportunity in their discussion of Throwback by Maurene Goo.
“There are days when everything changes, and this was one of those days.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how you should not punch random dudes orput ass paper in a library book but you should write great grown-up characters in books and buy once in a lifetime carpet in their discussion of When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
“... one thing I've learned is that you don't have to understand things for them to be.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about using sheet ghosts for an authentic haunted house look, being given the gift of cabin fever, how creepy children really are, and making ants kiss in their discussion of A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle.
“I do not want normal. I want greatness.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how boys will be boys (vomit), giving many, many pointed looks, developing new forms of torture, and working on their hate scale throughout the series in their discussion of The Oracle Queen by Kendare Blake.
"I'm nobody's idea of a hero ... But at least I'm still in the game.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about potatoes - boil ‘em, mash ‘em, make ‘em into a light, living in the days of future past, slow clapping being rebellious behavior, and a PSA: having a milk moustache is dangerous in their discussion of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.
"Don't undervalue good instincts."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about not wearing a business suit to a basketball game, tightening your shoelaces, popping your collar and getting on with it, and using library resources to battle monsters in their discussion of Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with Rebekah Faubion about not starting with eating people but not discounting it, being lied to about quicksand, cannibalism and overhead lights in cars, having hard edge loner vibes with a doggo, and stroking the book. Rebekah's newest book, Lost Girls of Hollow Lake, comes out January 27, 2026.
“I hope it's not too difficult, I'm feeling snacky.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about finding both their favorite and least favorite characters of the year so far, magical side-questing through life, Waffle House sponsoring their magical food dreams, and reminiscing about their uni/college days in their discussion of Pizza Witch by Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins.
“Apparently, the idea of holiday celebrations cheered up everyone, even werewolves.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Annie talk about kittens and pink slurps, playing spot the wicker chicken, shipping Byall, the perfect amount of pining, a hairy American pickle, and the correct placement of a ponytail in their discussion of Romancing the Werewolf by Gail Carriger.
“You can be impressed with me, you know.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about whiskey, guilt and the skin of a killer, tomfoolery in a graveyard, caroling with Mari Lwyd, and how Death is the ultimate cockblock in their discussion of Holly by Adalyn Grace.
“The age of men has come to an end. Now is the age of the lizard!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how raiders got raid, cinematic violence, and buckets in their discussion of The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Jackson Ford talk about citing the literal book, the weather forecast predicting screaming tornadoes of blades, blowing their minds with crazy ideas, and that it always comes back to tiger pee in their chat about Jackson’s latest book The Bone Raiders.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kat Ellis play Would You Rather and talk about sharing toothpaste with moths, revealing the easter eggs, devious twists for devious minds, validating the fear of quicksand, renovations stirring things up, and writing a very niche horror book in their chat about Kat’s book The Devouring Light.
“Let the light in.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how the book is gross and needs to stop but they love it and want more, that being clean and hydrated means you can rule the world, having a crisp refreshing glass of water, and “Don't forget to like and subscribe!” in their discussion of The Devouring Light by Kat Ellis, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
“I think I'm doing something!”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about mashing buttons, enjoying snacks like popcorn and cheese, not yucking on someone’s yum, and bestowing the potato of friendship in their discussion of Pocket Peaches: Game On by Dora Wang.
“Never change, Beau.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about when the math ain't mathing, making questionable fashion changes with aesthetic ennui, having total disregard for treaties or oaths, and long eyes and throbbing circulatory systems BOING! in their discussion of Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer.
“I am what you made me. Now you're going to regret it.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how you shouldn’t eat other people, just dudebros, how too much money in science forms tentacles, and that the mighty crevasse requires many creams in their discussion of Queen of Teeth by Hailey Piper.
“Weirdos have to stick together!”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Mothmanta-Ray being an UNO card shark, flaming Phoegulls stealing the scene, and having fun in classic gaming arcades in their discussion of Moby Duck by Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess.
“Only a vampire can crush on you ... forever.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how it's a bad idea to bungee jump in shackles, not needing the bathroom because you live a lumberjack, how poot has poo and fart has art, that Moonlight and Twilight are sacred texts, and that Whitney Gardner is their BFF but she just doesn’t know it yet in their discussion of Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner.
"If I were being honest with myself, I'd pretty much turned into a huge vampire nerd."
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, we’re talking about The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer. 🎶 hoa hoa hoa🎶We discuss the failing vampire education system, dangling disco balls v giant disco balls, and wigs having a life of their own.
"It's kindergarten magic, you doofus. And courage.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about laughing out loud by yourself, squeeing over a yellow crayon, reliving 1998's greatest hits, and fangirling over Kendare in their discussion of One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake, featuring Kendare for Would You Rather.
In this mostly unedited bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kendare Blake talk about making weird faces sitting between two fangirls, how Buffy would never pass health and safety inspections, providing 100% ethics training for a Slayer, starting a letter writing campaign to get Kendare's books in the new TV series library, how time is a flat circle, and announcing the Fictional Hangover 2026 Book Club read.
“A rabbit … is cute to look at, but is generally useless, especially as a companion to dogs.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how fandoms and cults are very similar, learning the difference between steak and stake, talking Carpathian to bunnies, and using fiction as a how-to guide to becoming a vampire hunter in their discussion of Bunnicula by Deborah Howe and James Howe.
"After all, it is probable that the humans are unaware how prevalent a threat vampires and werewolves have become in modern space travel."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a werewolf, a mummy, a Frankenstein, an AI doctor and a ghost ship flying off into space to kill Dracula by way of a fish cult in their discussion of Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove.
“HECK YEAH! EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY!”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a suitcase of kitchen utensils and no clean underwear, the power of teenage angst, not being a BAT!, and ♩♫♩HOA HOA HOA HOA♩♫♩ in their discussion of Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim.
In this mostly unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Brian Asman about avoiding the obvious shit (in the outhouse), being utterly ridiculous and rational at the same time, how basements are just like being buried alive, the fact that trashy movies then are better than trashy movies now and Sweaty Ralph™® the next great horror icon. Brian’s book, Man, Fck This House (And Other Disasters)*, comes out October 7.
“I'm perfectly able to read, Major! It's amazing what you can find in bookstores these days.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about keeping shame in a box, how ladies love libraries and wearing all top hats all the time in their discussion of How to Marry a Werewolf by Gail Carriger.
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with Laura Venita Green, whose debut book, Sister Creatures, comes out October 7. We discuss pressing pause to find out secrets, theorizing about who the audiobook narrator is, being given a possessed doll as a child, making sensible life choices not to investigate haunted houses, finding the underworld in Germany, creating the horror not living the horror, and ending with hope, redemption and sexy potatoes.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and audiobook producer Elece Green talk about telling your hero your hair is in your butt crack [offline], having pockets, downloading characters and spending 4 minutes crying out for shrimp, listening for the weekend, and carving your ‘nips in their chat about The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon.
“You must remember, my dear, that I am operating on pure instinct, and I've been told that my instincts are bad.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about undergirding your pupeels, being the weirdo, the etiquette of pizza, and the mad science™ of audiobooks in their discussion of The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon, featuring audiobook producer Elece Green for Would You Rather.
“I'm armed and goddamn dangerous.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about enjoying a cozy horror, breaking the tension with hippopotamus tooting, having a framed oil painting of a cell phone, getting Halloween decor ideas, and kicking people into a revenge campfire in their discussion of Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning.
“I can't believe you think ghosts are real.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their rage meter going off, both being able to reach for ukuleles they can't play, and signs lying to everyone (it's not haunted, read the sign) in their discussion of Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner.
“I should like to be corrupted! What else are vampires good for?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a wicker chicken full of lesbians, rodgering with a side of gertruding, and solving for the missing X in their discussion of Romancing the Inventor by Gail Carriger.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Thrash Force author Raj Sidhu talk about a tornado of chaos, a circle of potatoes, handpuppet NPCs, how magic is a creep that ignores personal space, and tediously side-questing through life.
“Oh, butts.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about an inspirational evil overlord, getting heavy metal life lessons, and wanting to play THRASH FORCE! the RPG or video game (insert heavy metal guitar sound) in their discussion of Thrash Force by Raj Sidhu.
“This is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about eyeroll after eyeroll after eyeroll until their eye falls out, Drag Me To Hell-style curses, calling out all the ragged-asses who need to take responsibility, and salads and pickles in their discussion of Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella.
“It’s not power that is dangerous, but the one who controls it.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about bringing capes back, advocating the importance of good wig placement, suffering from mushroom vomit, and having a convenient Odin sleep in their discussion of Shepherdess Warriors volume 1 by Jonathan Garnier and Amélie Fléchais.
“You’re a hedgehog smuggler. A chicken transport hedgehog smuggler.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about welcoming old friends, looking for the best snacks, having large attriglutes, and manifesting Custard Protocol short stories in their discussion of Meat Cute by Gail Carriger.
In this wildly unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with their friend Jackson Ford, whose newest book, The Bone Raiders, comes out August 12. This episode covers all sorts of ridiculous things like: horse meat braai for giant lizards, having a heavy metal Mongolian sensitivity reader, manifesting Hu making a song about The Bone Raiders, and fucking hard with Jackson Ford's fantasy writing.
“I say, this may be Egypt, but trailing about with dead cats - not the done thing."
In this unedited episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about straight up murder, John Wick vibes, a cocky but dead Italian, and starting a petition for Custard Protocol short stories, and/or boobs, feet and this bloody economy in their discussion of The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't by Gail Carriger.
“Toads are capable of sarcasm, but their blood runs too cold for hysteria.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Princess Ed Gein, a spooky wind, an amuse-bouche of necromancy, and also a were-toad in their discussion of Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher.
“What have you done today to deserve your eyes?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having irresponsible apple peeler care, being unhygienic in a public space, and doing what weird people on the internet tell you to do by becoming a Patron of theirs on Patreon at patreon.com/fictionalhangover! in their discussion of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca.
“What’s the most scared you've ever been?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their new band name: Dripping Viscera and their first album: Chainsaw Exploits, possessed stuffies, shitting your pants in terror, and toothbrush etiquette for hotels in their discussion of Something Is Killing the Children volume 1 by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera.
“Trust is an important gift, difficult to give and easy to break."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda an Claire talk about being concerned about frog opinions, learning about frogs’ ears, deciding whether you would rather wallow or frolic, and getting further proof the Doors are the villains in their discussion of Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire.
“...Remember that you deserve everything this life has to offer.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being an unshod peasant, turning into a panic bush, having a good ole rogering, and making accidental zombies in their discussion of Wisteria by Adalyn Grace.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Beth Revis play Would You Rather and talk about celebrating 350 episodes with the queen of scifi, taking the Dolly Parton approach (big boobs, big hair, lots of books), needing an asshole for spiteful inspiration, and realizing that the only thing worse than a peeled peach is a mayonnaise fountain in their chat about Beth's series Chaotic Orbits.
“I'm not a huge fan of birds—their eyes are weird as fuck…”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about celebrating 350 episodes with cromulent scifi, undertaking sensual kidnapping, using "ish" as a descriptor, deciding that pigeons are better spies than penguins, being a stupid sexy bitch, and knowing your worth in their discussion of Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
“The first rule of villainy: never leave evidence behind.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about King BeneDick, family coming out of everywhere, and mutual corruption in their discussion of Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Jessamyn Violet about artists being prophets, living in absurd times, meeting your heroes, finding the joke to survive and making your own magic. Jessamyn's newest book, Venice Peach, comes out June 10. Preorder it now!
“It takes a pack to raise a child.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about suffering unexpected consequences of wearing hats, learning not to bring a baby to a vampire fight!, experiencing panicked panting with new hair for the evening, and discussing how one should not ride the aristocracy in their discussion of Timeless, Parasol Protectorate book the fifth by Gail Carriger, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with Gail Carriger, author of the Parasol Protectorate, about emo’s Egyptian beginnings, walking into a closet of meatsuits, being a chronic re-reader, Paul Rudd’s vampire origin story, and getting pancakes for the table.
“The right book is worth a hundred blades.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about everyone being dead-dead, creating a horror movie nightmare for the fun of it, how they would join the Jay Kristoff cult, seeing a villain origin story for a horse develop, being concerned by veiny members and tiny buns, and insisting everyone Make Vampires Evil Again! in their discussion of Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff.
"How can you make art when you aren't breathing it in while you dream?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about not mentioning the underwear on your head, wanting magic charcoal, unlocking childhood memories of spirographs, dreaming about glorious boots, and putting out an unanswered live call out for a SuperFan in their discussion of Illuminations by T. Kingfisher.
“It was you, but you were more.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about jumping into a vat of preserves, saying "pony pshaw" to teenage mustaches and looking at dingle dangles, and serving the devil's wench in their discussion of The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang.
"Oh, doesn't that just take the sticky pudding?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about popping their necks and compressing their spines for fashion, kicking pain-in-the-ass sisters out of the dirigible and, most importantly, how a rip roaring rampaging robotic octopus is more believable than not needing to pee in their discussion of Heartless, Parasol Protectorate book the fourth, by Gail Carriger.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author F.T. Lukens about ticking all their boxes, having adventures in the background, life becoming art becoming life, and taking time out from reality. F.T.'s newest book, Love at Second Sight, comes out April 29. Go preorder it now!
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with M.R. Fournet, author of Darkness and Demon Song, about humming creepy tunes, admiration yelling, hating windchimes, progressive Mayan ghosts helping you in The Descent, Gordon Ramsay having too high standards, manifesting book three, slapping a bully, an actual oyster bunny, being burned by tea, and hanging Barbie dolls being a sign of creativity.
“So, are you prepared to go to Hell?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about not looking at the Ark of the Covenant, Ghost Bothering™, delicious creepy smiles, giving themselves a small amount of credit for getting things wrong, and dating Bobby from Supernatural in their discussion of Darkness and Demon Song by M. R. Fournet, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
“She's smart enough to make sure you never believe me.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how a good writer can write terrible characters, a stupid asshole, a little shit, a french witch, and exclaiming Christ y'all! in their discussion of Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage.
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with CL Montblanc about being gay and doing crime, seeing your joy represented, finding your tribe, and being authentic. CL’s debut book, Pride or Die, comes out April 15.
"So tell me, human. What do you seek in this rotten world of yours?"In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about trying something different like summoning a demon, discussing a Webtoon comic, and coming up with a business plan for Haunted Doll Moonshine whilst having no power in their discussion of Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell episodes 1-8 by Unfins.
“Just because you’ve been hurt… doesn’t mean you can go hurt others!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Loving Bad Guy™ aesthetic, standing with Fairy Demons, rocking their horns and wings, and coming together to make things right in their discussion of Meesh the Bad Demon: The Secret of the Fang by Michelle Lam.
“I may be soulless, gentlemen, but I assure you I am faithful.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about mustaches and octopuses, using the French rationale, kissing (with consent), and hats and secrets in their discussion of Blameless, Parasol Protectorate book the third, by Gail Carriger.
“Everyone and everything has a time to die."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Claire constantly wanting to say Horsey, Amanda making necromantic craft projects, reading from The Book of the Dead because of your job description, Tim Curry as a sassy kitty, and nostalgic love in their discussion of Sabriel by Garth Nix.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with Kait Ballenger about Lucifer getting a bad rap and being the original rebel, angels: knowing but not knowing, and theological horror as they discuss Kait’s newest book, Original Sinner, that comes out March 25.
“I came to steal something, obviously.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about reading the book a couple of times, being salty and full of fucks, art meeting life meeting a shitbag, reading the book a couple times more, a cowboy sexily peeling peaches, purposeful superfluousness, being too on the nose with cannibalism, and oh! reading the book again in their discussion of How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis.
“There was nothing like a good, heavy book to make one feel safer.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about falling down the illustration rabbit hole, getting Supernatural vibes, having a Swiss Army Mermaid bestie, making friends with the monster, and getting distracted looking through our their monster books in their discussion of Brick Dust and Bones by M. R. Fournet.
“This is no Shakespearian melodrama; this is the 1870s.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about embellishing their hats Ivy style, having a Twilight Breaking Dawn moment, creating feelings in others that they themselves don't understand, and if you know you know in their discussion of Changeless, Parasol Protectorate book the second, by Gail Carriger.
“Oh, my holy fuck, what kind of job have I gotten myself into?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the powers of bureaucracy, incesturbation, a Big Binder of Instructions™, butchering Belgian, and vampires come from where?! in their discussion of The Rook by Daniel O’Malley.
“We will happily settle for okay, because most of the time, okay is enough.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about calling out the lies, not getting involved (but totally 100% getting involved), and bringing it back to La Push, baby, in their discussion of Every Day by David Levithan.
“He was starting to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger when his helmet breaks on the surface of Mars.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about [in the style of a Noir Detective] Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1985 Biff, Weird Al, not letting facts get in the way of awesomeness, and suddenly… a ninja! in their discussion of This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with author Elisa A. Bonnin about having the best year of your life, wearing German-nun-designed school uniforms, leaning on an emotional support TBR pile, and needing a nap before saving the world in their chat about Elisa's newest book, Lovely Dark and Deep, that comes out March 25.
“To put the pudding in the puff: she had retreated to the library, her favorite sanctuary in any house, only to happen upon an unexpected vampire.”
In this unedited episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and SuperFan Annie talk about speaking in italics, understanding the assignment with hats and being attacked by pink fuzz, not being opposed to cannibalism, a huge herculean homHUNKulus, and how Miss Gail brings people together in their discussion of Soulless, Parasol Protectorate book the first, by Gail Carriger.
“Loyalty to a secret above all else.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the fact that this book is not a sexy space adventure, multiple requests for someone to send us a digital postcard, how being too rich is having an indoor living room swimming pool, having a wild vibe, and for some reason, poop crying in their discussion of Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu.
“Different state. Different century. Different clowns. The same stink of rot.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about killer clowns and a killer cow, how mushroom corpses and hot dogs are (not) good eats, an emo teen in the library taking care of business, and being disappointed and confused in their discussion of Clown In a Cornfield 3: The Church of Frendo by Adam Cesare.
"I'll have to pass on the attempted regicide."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having a sprinkle of bloodsport, fading to sexy black, punching pirates in the dick and making things weird by juggling in their discussion of Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland.
"Sarcasm is so sexy."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a black hole of sarcasm and a paradox of fucks, being committed to the bit, excelling at eating and napping, and they ask, "why in all that is holy did he peel the peach?!" in their discussion of Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about queer witches wielding a mortar and pestle, surprise body hair being a bad business plan, and supporting authors by pestering them with positivity with author Shelly Page, whose first solo book, Brewed with Love, comes out January 14.
“Always leave 'em laughing.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about respecting Arnold Schwarzenegger, the logistics of corpse storage and delivery, how they love swiss cheese, and this amazing rap: Booyah! It's the 90s, yo, wear a pantyhose! ... what a hoot! in their discussion of Silent Night by RL Stine. WHAT A HOOT.
“Secrets die with the people who keep them.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about knowing how to edit, wanting a VIP library card, having a bisexual awakening and shipping Brain, changing topography through sex, and being made of spite in their discussion of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
"There is no mask. The mask is me."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the Narrator, the Thin Kid, the Weird Guy and My Dude, What the fuck? being both the question and the answer, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Patrick Swayze being done dirty, and making their own blood and teeth in their discussion of Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay.
“Lives are lived and lost in ‘almost.’”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about cracking the door code, breaking the cycle, trying to understand how door translators work, and applying Star Wars logic in their discussion of Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire.
"I want the seat next to you, anywhere you go, to always be mine."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about vomit as a superpower, drama on Courtroom TV, dancing sexily in a giant cake, capitalism being the ultimate bad guy, and realizing they are class As (yikes!) in their discussion of Teen Killers at Large by Lily Sparks, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author Lily Sparks about being a bitch, being a lover, being a child, being a mother, being a sinner, being a saint, and not feeling ashamed, having their own sitcom in a cabin in the woods, jumping on a soapbox moment around AI, having a seat next to a dirty coup, and taking act three up to eleven in their interview about Teen Killers at Large.
"Why is it always blood?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about learning vengeance through montage, how love is yelling in ALL CAPS, having mustache hair in your teeth, and the bowling ball outcome which is book 3: a mix of Mystery Men and The Big Lebowski in their discussion of Blood on the Wind by Dawn Kurtagich.
"Mmm.... It smells like fried food and fun!"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about aggressive cuteness, casting curses and cutting lines to get the plushie, carnival rides they love, and needing a plan to eat all the funnel cake, corn dogs and cinnamon twists in their discussion of Pocket Peaches: At the Fair by Dora Wang.
"Nothing comes free; ask them what it costs you."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about absolute villains, moths, giant birds and bells?! nah, dog! and fucking doors! in their discussion of Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire.
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, recorded LIVE, Amanda and Claire talk with authors Kat Ellis and Dawn Kurtagich about Kat's short story Phantom Image and discuss doing it for the art, remaking Stand By Me with women and an Ash Man, having the right attachment, having a shared experience in a glory hole, and falling in love with Daddy Ash Man.
"I'm not at liberty to say."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about testing blood sugar, hating fruit snacks, loving popcorn, watching Little Shop of Horrors, and wearing purple lipstick... it's all Amanda's life! in their discussion of Accidental Demons by Clare Edge, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire interview author Clare Edge and talk about putting dirty dishes in the toilet, recommending books at the laundromat based on the sexiness of your clothes, interdimensional intelligence not being covered by insurance, and working on and manifesting secret things…
"Nah, dog, my bff is dead but otherwise it's been a super-chill week."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about using fuck 83 times, being made of fucks, fucks and sarcasm being their love language, and never being able to look at or think about mushrooms again in their discussion of Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson.
“Breaks are important. And naps. And cookies.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a nasty pasty, a plain boiled wiener wrapped in a wet blanket, lemon treats, and pouring their hopes and dreams into this book in their discussion of Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces by Carlos Sánchez.
“The oldest stories said Mariposa began with a song, and like all songs, it would end with silence.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about living their best Twilight skeleton lives with socket circles and teeth outliner, sleeping in the blood of their enemies and autumnal leaves, and calling out the doors for their bullshit in their discussion of the short story Skeleton Song, part of the Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire.
"Maybe I can make it one more dawn."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about becoming a corpse kaiju to have a day off, teenagers ruling the world with corpse kaijus, and responsibly planning a Costco trip around corpse kaijus in their discussion of The Merciless King of Moore High by Lily Sparks, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire interview author Lily Sparks and talk about The Merciless King of Moore High, eye level positive swan violence, dirty coups, and manifesting the full series.
"In life, you get to choose what you believe in…"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about legally distinct busters of paranormal entities, anonymous ominous warnings, and realizing they're old nerds in their discussion of Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs, Shawneé Gibbs and Emily Cannon.
“Act Stupid, Have Fun, and Make Noise.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about waiting 16 years for an adaptation, calling out a liar and a traitor and a spy, and say it with them… "communication" in their discussion of Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.
“There was still rain. There was still laughter. Sometimes, that can be enough.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire, or Jack and Alexis, talk about having a dally, sexy triangles, nodule fishing, saying no to the foot boot, and needing to know about the Necromancer! in their discussion of the short story In Mercy, Rain by Seanan McGuire.
“We do not get to tamper with Fate, especially when he is breathing down our necks."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about croquet shenanigans, penis art, antagonistic flirtation, and their honeybun, Death, in their discussion of Foxglove by Adalyn Grace.
“If we can help, we should.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about terrible disguises, extreme t-shirt envy, and how this book is chef's kiss perfection and absolutely perfect for them in their discussion of The Bawk-ness Monster by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter.
“You don't have to have everything figured out right now.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about Horrorstopper: the Halloween Heartstopper, Charlie in eyeliner, making Drew cry, and awkward eye contact over OJ in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman.
“Childhood is confusing. Adulthood is even more so.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having hooves on the inside, what constitutes a rat king, encountering a stock photo headmaster, not doing cannibalism, and how books are windows and books are mirrors in their discussion of Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire.
"There's nothing some thick, juicy caulk can’t fix."
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how LA is made up of bone monsters, that two bottles of milk make nice bosoms and the need to empty the trash in their discussion of the short story Milk Door from the graphic novel horror collection Bad Dreams in the Night by Adam Ellis.
"Oh, it is idiotic. And you're all going to die."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about genericization, having so much RAGE, getting worm arm, pointing out the blame, and all the WHOMP WHOMPS! in their discussion of The Stranded by Sarah Daniels.
“All aboard our haunted vacay.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sensible ghost hunting shoe choices, having just enough ooze, smuggling weapons in your hairdo, and being stronger together in their discussion of Cursed Cruise by Faith McClaren and Victoria Fulton, featuring author Rebekah Faubion (Faith McClaren) for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author Rebekah Faubion (Faith McClaren) about getting all the vibes from the beyond, having the ambition to be killed off in a book, trying to stumble on great fresh bodies, being Queen Anne apologists, and identifying haunted closets in their chat about Cursed Cruise.
“The thing about betrayal is sometimes, it’s justified.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how sometimes you've got to push a bitch overboard, that Big Ben is a bell, saying “Nah Dog” to meth, and fashioning a fake mustache and watching the chaos in their discussion of Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban.
"How did murder save the world?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Jeff Goldblum behind the curtain, getting your decree on to make a democracy, just the nips not the tips, and riding your bestie in their discussion of Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire.
“We know how much you love vampires.”
In this LIVE 300th episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Please Don't Feed the Vampire by RL Stine with SuperFans Annie, Brie, Constance and Drew!
"I'm fine. I promise. I'M FINE."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about volcanic levels of RAGE, not stress eating a celery stick, and that it's okay not to be okay in their discussion of I Feel Awful, Thanks by Lara Pickle.
“We made a new family out of people who lift each other up."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about spinning newspaper headlines, how dogs are aliens, throwing baby vampires onto bonfires, and Capitalism being the true Ripper in their discussion of Mina and the Cult by Amy McCaw, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Amy McCaw talk about aliens being big slimy creatures, floor cheese conspiracies, stick stabbing being good therapy, the weird anonymity of 90s chat rooms, and closing the chapter on Team Mina in their chat about Mina and the Cult.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Geneva Lee about her latest book Filthy Rich Fae, releasing June 25 from Entangled Publishing's Amara imprint.
"Friends don't let friends go into danger alone."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about needing a jolt of lightning in the morning, when is dead, dead? being sassy with a baling hook, styling it out in Twilight blue tone, and little bit of necromancy in their discussion of Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire.
"And now … we have to deal with bureaucracy from Hell. How exciting."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about ex-call center employee therapy, recurring toilet nightmare therapy, how we all need a magical cheese plate, and how this book is hellsomely wholesome in their discussion of If Found Return to Hell by Em X. Liu.
“No story is insignificant.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a hippo wearing a hat, a realistic description of Seattle, and more villainous, chiseled cheekbones in their discussion of The Library of the Unwritten by A. J. Hackwith.
"Stop being cute-you're supposed to be a living nightmare."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about finding out they have a type, ((kiss her!)) how murder can be romantic, ((kiss him!)) manifesting a villainous power couple, ((please just smooch!)) and an adorable frog in a crown in their discussion of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, featuring the author for an extra long game of Would You Rather.
Grab your snacks and settle in, folks, this is a long one!
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Hannah Nicole Maehrer talk about self love and body groans, opening with an ahoy hoy and ending with a pew pew, how writing a book means what you say is canon!, ducks as pets, and clenching your butt in their chat about Assistant to the Villain.
"I'm super cranky before my first coffee kicks in."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about unredeemable violent outbursts, opening a sexy candle business, and doughnuts! doughnuts! doughnuts! in their discussion of Doughnuts and Doom by Balazs Lorinczi.
"I am the wasp queen, I am the monster she made of me, and I won’t negotiate with you."
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being professional legendary dorks, how pulsing is not a good word in italics, childhood traumas, and having a dance party in their discussion of the short story Juice Like Wounds by Seanan McGuire.
In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Mai Corland about her debut New Adult fantasy book Five Broken Blades, releasing May 7 from Entangled Publishing's imprint Red Tower Books.
"I smile into the gloom and my teeth glimmer like knives."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about teeth envy, being weirdly romantic or romantically weird, describing Ed Gein's house using a thesaurus, and awful offal smells in their discussion of The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw.
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Lily Sparks about her newest book, The Merciless King of Moore High, releasing April 23.
"Zoey, we just ate him. Have a little respect.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about fictional cannibalism being A-okay, Anthropophagi YAY!, Twilight rage, Mini Cooper trunk science, and how it’s not a good idea to defrost the bacteria in the permafrost, open the sarcophagus, lick the black ooze or read from the book of the dead in their discussion of This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham. whomp! whomp!
“Just bring me a continuous stream of sandwiches, Feta. There's no point in holding back anymore."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about costume mishaps, how they enjoy Brussels Sprouts, joycon sword fighting, and Cam no, Cam yes, in their discussion of The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz.
"You can't save anyone if you neglect yourself."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about fillering around, an oddly handsome unicorn centaur pie baker, frustrating families with one of the worst characters in the world, and getting fair value for yourself in their discussion of In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire.
“You do have a superhero butt!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about peacing out of school dances, being hangry on crime, and Superhero butts! in their discussion of Quince by Sebastian Kadlecik (Creator), Kit Steinkellner (Writer), and Emma Steinkellner (Artist).
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Amy McCaw about her newest book, Mina and the Cult, releasing April 4.
"World-endy goodness, here we come."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Constance talk about Sídhe sells Sídhe-shells by the seashore, how honey is really flammable, turning socks into salads, their passion for pizza, and ranch dressing in their discussion of Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes… in bed!
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Dawn Kurtagich about her newest book, Blood on the Wind, releasing March 26... plus a bunch of other random stuff, too.
“Be able to rely on yourself 'cause magic's all about your own will and energy."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about messing with skeletons and magic, pulling out their wands, and finding the solution to pollution… GHOSTS! in their discussion of Snapdragon by Kat Leyh.
“Frosting isn't a good medium for lengthy dissertations on fate.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about baking people, vulvas in jars, a diabetic death world, how we're all future skeletons, unapologetic Back to the Future and Ghostbusters references, and the new $100 Patreon tier! in our discussion of Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire. Warning: this is a nonsense episode.
"We're here for a straightforward regicide, not to level the city."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Brie talk about selling teeth, faultless ambition, taking over the world with baby animals and naps, mutual corruption, the NEW Golden Girls, and the curse of grinkles in their discussion of Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher.
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Ginny Myers Sain about her newest novel One Last Breath.
"I need to just accept that the weirdest shit is gonna happen right in front of me and all of y’all are gonna be unsurprised by it."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about logistical accuracy, faking your death being a pickle, crushing piratical dreams, and what's the matter with these scissors? in their discussion of This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron.
"You are mine, and I am yours. And together, this world is ours."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about hard crushing on Death, pining for Death, starting a plague for Death, and swooning for Death in their discussion of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace.
"Don't you have some act of terrible butchery to commit?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the regenerative ratio, making half-human/half-animal hybrids, doing science, and choosing YIKES! over Republicans in their discussion of Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire.
In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Bethanie Finger about her debut novel More Than Life.
"I didn't want his bleedin' eyeball! It was a joke, mate."
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Jackson Ford talk about his short story The Hitman and the Tea Lady and discuss how eyeballs taste like apples, war crimes against tea and meat, eyeballs in their ramen, getting far too excited about lasers, and their awesome musical trio Jackson Ford and the Losers.
“That's my girl. Guzzle.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the language of boobs, exploding facial hair, costume changes, and mistakenly pouring one out for a wereopossum in their discussion of Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Cynthia Leitich Smith talk about eating the squirrel, embracing your art, and exploring the darkside of the stove in their chat about Tantalize.
"See you in the story past the story.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about moist books, yellow smells, and a fanny pack in their discussion of Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree.
“This world is unforgiving and cruel to those it judges as even the slightest bit outside the norm.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about judgy bitches, the perfect cocoa selection, immediate death, and having just enough acid in their discussion of Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire.
“And this is why we should just stay in our cozy bed.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about adorable carrots, cozy blankets, Operation False Pretenses, and CAKES! in their discussion of Pocket Peaches by Dora Wang.
"Ellie smiled, her eyes seeming to glow for a moment. Just a moment."
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kat Ellis talk about demon portals to hell, granny stories, setting Christmas trees on fire, a demon-possessed diet, how naps are important, and theasional seaemes (seasonal themes) in their discussion about Kat's short story Christmas Lights.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire, Andrew Shaffer, author of Secret Santa, and Superfan Lyndsey play Would You Rather and talk about the correct use of a rubber chicken, how all Jack Frost movies are horror movies, messed up European festive folklore, how kids are probably raptors, and the most important question of the season… Who is Mr. Bingle?
"Jesus H. Christ on a Popsicle stick."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about satanic panic, cocaine and absinthe, book snobbery, advising you not to snort dead peoples ashes, and how we are Intern! because ALL VAMPIRES ALL THE TIME in our discussion of Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer, featuring the author and Superfan Lyndsey for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Naben Ruthnum talk about stealing Vish's guitar, why Amanda and Claire are moving to Canada with Naben, how no one wants to get Biffed, and being forbidden to watch Conan the Barbarian in their chat about The Grimmer.
"Magic is atoms, blood, and sometimes spit."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about spit, teeth, and a laser cat in their discussion of The Grimmer by Naben Ruthnum, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
“Too many babies spoil the deal… best give Death a femur.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about not trusting magically-appearing grilled cheese sandwiches, accessorizing crows, very haunted spooky skull-shaped houses and their new phrase, nah fox, in their discussion of Unfamiliar Volume 2 by Haley Newsome.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kendare Blake talk about meeting Ernie Hudson, partying at the covered bridge, and using powers of manifestation in their chat about Anna Dressed in Blood and more!
"When you invoke a demon, you don't get to decide the specifics."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the dickiest of dicks, death goddess life goals, and a PSA: don't do a crime! in their discussion of Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
"If you can't do weird stuff when you're dead, when can you?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about tossers, pillocks and rozzers, families that care, and judging people by their tracksuits in their discussion of Sixteen Souls by Rosie Talbot, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author of Sixteen Souls Rosie Talbot about petting a polar bear, putting ghosts in baubles, blaming Sean Bean and sitting around having an existential crisis while eating chips.
"The rage. So much more real than the blood inside me. So much more powerful than love or fear or death."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about LA Baby, cracking the egg conundrum, Frankentoys, and the need to close the curtains and day drink in their discussion of Maeve Fly by CJ Leede.
"I don't mean to sound so rebellious, but I’m overdue."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a capitalist frog, a fart in jar, meta-living an overdue book without magic, and bread, so much bread in their discussion of Wizkit: An Adventure Overdue by Tanya J. Scott.
In this LIVE Halloween episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with Amy McCaw, Dawn Kurtagich, Kat Ellis and Rosie Talbot about their short stories from the anthology A Taste of Darkness.
"One flesh, one end, bitch."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a litany of characters, casual murder, and lesbian necromancers in space in their discussion of Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.
“People in movies are insane."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a needle-shadowed BFF, annoying little sisters, and questioning reality in their discussion of Burn the Negative by Josh Winning, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire plus author Josh Winning play Would You Rather and talk about socks in bed being a red flag because psychopaths wear socks to bed, being Sydney Prescott because you don't fuck with the original, and sexy traffic cones.
"Let’s change the world."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about wine and weed, The Pest and The Unleecher, and bedazzled breakaway blue jeans in their discussion of Out of the Dawn by PC Cast.
"Oh, honey. You're going to die out here, and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about good decision-making, aliens, owl monsters, and a bloated, fish-eaten swamp-hag, the perfect recipe for fake blood, and vehicular manslaughter in their discussion of You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron.
"There aren't enough curse words in the world for this."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about murder powers, un-taboo sexiness, and just DAMN,all the fucks! in their discussion of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
“…Giving people a joyful way to shout 'motherfucker' at each other is self-care.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about swears being self care, eyes and fangs and shit everywhere, and doing hard drugs and necromancy in their discussion of Dracula, Motherfker! written by Alex de Campi and illustrated by Erica Henderson.
“I’m just this … naturally suspicious person, I guess.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about secrets!, being your own red-herring, secrets!, grandma's crotchless panties and gross secrets! in their discussion of Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus.
"Leave no path untaken."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sliding in the plugging, unlife lessons, all terror all the time, all signs point to vampire, and finally, a majestic eagle noise in their discussion of The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
"My da’s not feckin’ Count Dracula!"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about all sexy times all the sexy time, Hilary Clinton and ball sacs in their discussion of VAMPS Fresh Blood by Nicole Arend.
"It's bad form to be dressed as a burglar on the night of anyone's murder, much less that of someone you hate."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about immediate murder, death threats in comic sans, and dealing with a coked up tween with hormones in their discussion of A Study In Charlotte by Brittany Cavallero.
"Not every story has a happy ending, but most do if you are brave enough to keep reading to the end."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about magic and tomfoolery, a blanket fort war with blackberry preserves and magical underpants, cuss words, and the Macarena in their discussion of Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson, featuring Superfan Brie who joins in after the summary.
“Beautiful day for a double homicide, isn't it, my man?!"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about immediate murder, the creepy fucking cabin in the woods, luring monsters into the closet with candy, and running off to get ice cream, as one does, in their discussion of The October Faction Volume One by Steve Niles and Damien Worm.
“Hey, being different really isn't as bad as you think."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how demons are misunderstood and fairies are jerks, how they would reform school lessons, and their theories about mysterious figures in various hats in their discussion of Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam.
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire, in the same room at the same time for the first time ever, talk about the short story Vampires Never Say Die by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker.
"A little bit of fakery does so much.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire take a virtual trip to London and talk about poor decisions, solving the Jack the Ripper murders and being excessively British with intense Americanisms in their discussion of Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson... it sounds like murder.
"FEAR NO DEERE"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about haunted house cosplay, how internet best friends are better than selfish backstabbing idiots, Class Q for cutie and class S for softie, and provable bullshit in their discussion of Teen Killers in Love by Lily Sparks, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Lily Sparks talk about manifesting a wig room, creepy guy conversations, killing a sister and stealing her shoes, and snapping a rubber band.
"Nothing says 'let's be pals' quite like a joint exorcism."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how this book is so precious, being broken by background garlic, illustrations being a matter of perspective, and their favorite, found family in their discussion of Unfamiliar by Haley Newsome.
"I'm not interested in discussing vampires in cheap novels."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being Renfielded, vampire fanboying, resurrecting Arithmomania, and a hip-hop horse in a torture chamber in their discussion of Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
"A puppet is a possession that possesses the possessor."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about horror and Waffle House, B-U-R-N-I-N-G on the G-R-I-L-L, and NOPEing outta there! in their discussion of How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.
"I should like to have a word with whoever thought putting the fate of all of our eternal souls in the hands of one lovesick pair of infants was so brilliant an idea."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a pathetic pining pyromaniac, an evil librarian, and how being agnostic saves the day in their discussion of Fallen by Lauren Kate.
"Double crap on a cracker the size of my butt."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about McDonald's nuggets, a comically large snake, rewriting the love story, being a Disney Demon, and gargoyles vs. grotesques (they're actually grotesques!) in their discussion of White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with author Sonia Hartl about the science of ripping a person in half, making a hand tree, going back into vampire lore, and the gross jobs they had when they were sixteen.
"Her only mistake had been thinking vampires were sexy, and really, who hadn't been there?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about eternal hairspray, living the unapologetic vampire lifestyle, killing your maker for comic-con tickets, and new vampire tropes in their discussion of The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
"murderbot + actual human = awkwardness"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about anti-murder ennui, putting a helmet on and slurping tomato soup and actual human + awkwardness = murderbot in their discussion of All Systems Red by Martha Wells, featuring Superfan Patty for Would You Rather.
“You're braver than you believe.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Daddy making them vomit, eating dodos, the ocean, and using violence to get ahead in life in their discussion of The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg.
“If you want to be a Final Girl, you've got to blend in."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having bangs, kitty ears and the best shirt, popcorn escapes, and NOT committing actual murder! in their discussion of How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine.
"That's the thing about change, isn't it? You want to wait until you are ready, but sometimes you never are."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a single dungaree, veggie soup for the soul, and Zoom witchcraft in their discussion of Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen.
"Don't be afraid," I murmured. "We belong together."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about good spelling and grammar keeping you alive, whippin’ dingle-dangles out, stupid baby names, swiss cheese plot holes, and bread, milk, eggs, and other human things in their discussion of Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author PC Cast talk about how this episode is not PC at all, a bra bonfire, Xena's murder mittens, and spontaneously dragoning.
"I don't get jealous. I get revenge."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about weaponizing domestic appliances against a goddess, casting Moonbeam on Goodeville, and everyone's new favorite band Kirk and the Church Mommies in their discussion of Hex You by PC Cast and Kristin Cast, featuring PC for Would You Rather.
"I just hope you're right ... Because if you're wrong, you may wind up dead wrong."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how bad day predictions mean you're getting murdered, death by forklift, 90s hacker skills, swimming with your arms, and that chandlers make candles in their discussion of Horrorscope by Nicholas Adams.
In this super special mini bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about 1995 being the quintessential 90s year, turning off the writer brain, and bringing the com back to rom-com in our chat with Maurene Goo, author of the brand new book Throwback that comes out April 11.
“I may see ghosts, but that doesn't mean I'm haunted by them.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the Fictional Hangover Ghost Code: don't lick the walls, don't drink used tea, wear all the hats, don't kiss strangers, and beware of vomit elevators in their discussion of Horror Hotel by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren.
"The clouds I can handle. But I can't fight with an eclipse."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Bella’s khaki skirt, intriguing backstories, the worst wig award, shoehorning in a throwback, how vampires make good werewolf chew toys, and the need to stop muttering and speak up! in their discussion of Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Tess Sharpe talk about sense memory, vintage recipes, the value of literature, being caught in cycles, invasive blackberries, making Millie Bobby Brown's life easier, and favorite fonts.
“But if you don't change something ... it's not going to change.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about an array of Sharpies, slappin’ a bitch, mmmmm pretzels, and 6 healthy relationships (and one that isn't) in their discussion of 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe, featuring the author for Would You Rather.
"Let it be thus, or whatever."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their favorite lovable asshole, the 300 Fox Way sitcom and a goth in the pantry in their discussion of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater.
"But how do we know for sure that vampires don’t like garlic?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about crisp and refreshing vampire tropes, emoting vegetables, and apologies for their rumbling tummies in their discussion of Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen.
“Love can’t cure mental illness.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about being lost in translation, a superfluity of nuns, Dragon Ball Z, and a shot of vinegar in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman.
"Well, I’m so sorry that I can’t be the right kind of monster for you, Bella." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about velvet, that bears and wolves are different, the desperate need for annunciation, and P.S. she's dead in their discussion of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.
"It's very rude to keep a woman bound for any more than two or three or seven generations."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about pantsless cheese threatening situations, sexy spelunking, time-space fuckery, and the proper way to make tea in their discussion of Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater.
“This is what happens when you try to fight an eight-foot-tall mythical beast.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their socks, fiery vaginas, wistful ennui, and respecting body autonomy, in their discussion of Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen.
“I was just saying that Charlie’s crush on you was really extreme... It was, like, Twilight levels of pining.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Drew talk about shady alcohol deals in the alcove next to the vending machine, being made of 80% fanfiction and 40% Twilight, Jared Leto’s Joker origin story (a stale croissant dipped in cheap vodka), “You're like my own personal brand of croissant” and shitbags everywhere in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman.
"It's twilight," Edward murmured.
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a smokin' hot open sleeveless button down shirt, being a victim of weather stereotyping, and how much they like-like this book in their discussion of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.
"…dream me the world. Something new for every night."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a Mitsubishi, Catholic shouting, a Mitsubishi, indulging in tiny sandwiches and magic pie, a Mitsubishi, double-dipping with your double-edged spoon, and a Mitsubishi in their discussion of The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater.
"Try to not die, if it can be helped."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a garbage shark murder, how monsters are heroes, too, slapping a panda, making out with a mirror maze, hors d'oeuvres of guilt before the main course of guilt followed by a kebab of guilt in their discussion of Good Girls Die First by Kathryn Foxfield featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire with special guest author Kathryn Foxfield talk about sniffing a panda, not séancing where you shit, and trapping teens, murdering them then having some cheese.
"Ha ha ha. Why are we like this?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about choosing tea, choosing violence, being Excessively British, sassing the Excessively British, and asking, what ya doing, mate? in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman, featuring Superfan Drew for WYR.
"You're a literary fang banger."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about fairy-blooming tomatoes, being disheartened, convoluted and actually dead, and saying goodbye to Sookie in their discussion of Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris.
“Enola, you will manage very well on your own.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about hysterical females, scoffing at boys' clothes, stabbing creepy shopkeepers, and stealing your brother's dress in their discussion of The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer.
"It was touching, it was awkward, and I was totally confused."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a wishmaster scenario, fairy sleepovers, a dinosaur canon, potatoes and saving their lives from death in their discussion of Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris.
"Way to trope, vampires."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about vampires, werewolves, found family, diabetes, all the lies, and missing the obvious in their discussion of Big Bad Me by Aislinn O'Loughlin, featuring Aislinn for their game of Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Final Destination with black pudding, death-prickle wolfy head tingles, playing with tropes, and power washing zombies with Aislinn O'Loughlin, author of Big Bad Me.
"It wasn’t often you ran into a bondage/Elvis/whorehouse-themed vampire club."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a handy garbage disposal, subcontracting murder, well-planned murder, Elvis-themed parties and should know better! in their discussion of Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris.
“I will never give up because I want my friend back!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about embarrassing realizations, power teams, their own exorcism rites, and grumpy Dobby the house elf in their discussion of My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix.
"One, stay away from boys because they were trouble. And two, stay away from Aglionby boys, because they were bastards."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Yoko Ono, velcro skin, avoiding the Wishmaster situation, and the mysterious and paranormal in their discussion of The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the Great British Bake-off, heights, flaws becoming strengths, examining the romance genre, how we never discount the grandmas, book hugs, taking adaptations literally, and a YA space opera with author Gail Carriger.
“All will be well, young people of quali-tay. Stick to your tea.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how Pistons are raccoons but not all raccoons are Pistons, how nobody wants a hairy pickle, and how Agatha is hiding behind the fern! in their discussion of Manners and Mutiny by Gail Carriger, featuring Miss Gail for Would You Rather.
"What happens in Shreveport stays in Shreveport."
In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sparkly outfits, picking option C, vegetarian vampires and tiny gongs in their discussion of the short story Dracula Night by Charlaine Harris.
"Fangtasia, where all your bloody dreams come true."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about tripping balls, the need for a mustache, fairy kisses, choosing violence, and being put to bed in their discussion of Dead In the Family by Charlaine Harris.
“Even a crafty little thing like you can’t change the inevitable.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a magician’s assistant and a mad hatter, dangling soap, excessive flirting, a train heist and the chattering, the chattering!! in their discussion of Waistcoats and Weaponry by Gail Carriger.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kelly deVos talk about reading Jonathan Harker, revenge stories, Godzilla stomping around, and how we did NOT, in fact, plan a murder!
“Everywhere there are monsters. Maybe even inside of me.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about all lies all the time, gory deaths, unlikeable characters, and being in cahoots or 37% responsible, in their discussion of Go Hunt Me by Kelly deVos.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Candyman, Gary Oldman’s Dracula, Kiss From a Rose, and vampire vampire hunters in their chat with Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Slayers.
"I always said we needed a vampire vampire hunter."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about claiming page 296, another murderous chandelier, Saint Germain(?) Saint Germain(?!) Saint Germain(???) and biting the thigh already! in their discussion of Mina and the Slayers by Amy McCaw, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather.
"Fucking fairies."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a surprise knife marriage, soap box moments in a tale of two pizza toppings, slapping a skanky panther, and Eric’s butt in their discussion of Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris.
"Here she was again. Shooting clowns."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about precious characters, cinematic murders, pepper spraying assholes, piss cups to the face, and a badass bitch in their discussion of Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives by Adam Cesare.
“I make exceptions for myths from the sea.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Annie talk about a precious cinnamon roll, a precious California roll, engaging in piracy, and taking the legs and running in their discussion of In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens.
“I’d rather be loyal than right.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about eyebrows and ear wiggling, swooning over the chimney sweep, and responsibility versus being responsible in their discussion of Curtsies and Conspiracies by Gail Carriger.
"Bring it on, fur-ass!"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about convenience or coincidence?, GASP soap opera moments, the nipple count, and a foldout wallet photo album in their discussion of From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris.
"Change is good. Change is necessary. Change is needed."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire with special guest Tamara from Shelf Addiction Podcast talk about having a poop house, chili cheese fries and coney dogs, borrowing a hoe, and a big bag of nope in their discussion of White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson.
“Sophronia straightened her spine and prepared to be educated.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about eyelash manipulation, French accents, petticoat experiments, and being a young lady of qualitaaayyyy in their discussion of Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk to author PC Cast about book cover art, gross special abilities, being into mischief and asking the important questions: Who is saving the wine? Where is all the weed? Where are we going to the bathroom?!
"It's the fucking apocalypse, Karen."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having your shit figured out, suspicious menu items, science taking time, and taking a sensible approach to the apocalypse in their discussion of Into the Mist by PC Cast, featuring PC for Would You Rather.
Anyway, it’s very rude to speculate about people’s sexuality.
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their school days, tooting trombones, and precious and delightful chicken soup in their discussion of Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about manifesting a beard, years of research, masochistic phrases for your audiobook narrator, feeling vaguely competent, food analogies and competence porn with Travis Baldree, author and narrator of Legends and Lattes.
"Never say yes when someone gives you something for free."
In this LIVE 200TH episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire and special guest author Jackson Ford talk about karmic barbeque, a lumpy catsuit, spandex and cattle prods in their discussion of the short story Promise by Jackson Ford.
"This was not the day to screw with me."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about nipple science, cat fetishes and red flags, red flags everywhere! in their discussion of All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris.
“If something's going to eat my heart out, I’d at least like to know what it is.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about fishy puns, outlining the sequel, living our archetypes, and manifesting Kelly DeVos in their discussion of Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos.
"I'm not useless just because I don't want to kill people."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about hiding bodies (poorly), twisting the knife in, stars on your face, and oh look there’s Erik! in our discussion of Teen Killers Club by Lily Sparks, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk with author Lily Sparks about copping out with option “C,” algorithms for murder, post-it note plotting, and our love of Jesse Vilinsky and audiobooks.
In this super special mini bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about an apocalyptic good time, wine, women and weed, escaping existential dread through writing, throwing down a cosplay challenge, and NO SPOILERS! (what?!) in our chat with PC Cast, author of the brand new book Into the Mist.
"Here I was, lying on a sidewalk in historical New Orleans, with my boobs hanging out ... and a large tiger licking my face."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a dick pat versus a love pat, having your boobs and dick out, dry humping in the kitchen, the appropriate use of superglue, watching someone sleep, and staying hydrated in their discussion of Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Jackson Ford talk about self-defense helicopter murder, Chekhov's chandelier, "no sweat in this ballsack," a librarian murderer, and what color the next book will be: blue, lime green or orange. Hang on, it's coming...
"Now they will find out the true power of your powers."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about growing up and growing stronger, uncomfortable feelings of respect, and the porn couch in their discussion of A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.
“You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a cookie look smug.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about poop shoots, angry eyebrows, playing cards with a gingerbread man, and having a homicidal sourdough starter in their discussion of A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher.
“FRIENDSHIP TO THE MAX!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a suitable amount of capital letters, the lower threat level in anagrams in Indiana Jones style challenges, and touching a yeti with a majestic mustache and distracting nipples in their discussion of Lumberjanes: Beware the Kitten Holy created by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis and Brooklyn Allen.
“It was like drinking the feeling of being peaceful.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about assholes and cinnamon rolls, Arcane Reciprocity, Marty McFly and their newest hashtag, #ManifestTravisBaldree, in their discussion of Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.
“Fiction just makes it all more interesting.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a charming pirate, suddenly another fairy, kissing everyone, and thinking of the well-being of your library books in their discussion of Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“You never know. Something small and broken really can be powerful.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about accidental decapitation, gently floating corpses, awkward sex talks, choosing a side, and everyone dying in their discussion of Rebel Rising by Beth Revis featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with Beth Revis, author of Rebel Rising, about a sex talk with Saw Gerrera, murder-bears, double-speed audiobooks, reading the Rogue One script before anyone else, and having no chill over Star Wars.
"Well, kitten, I believe you said it best yesterday—omens bite."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about setting the rage table for three, vengeful bathroom scenes, playing with Barbies, and fictional cliff-hangovers in their discussion of Omens Bite by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast featuring superfan Coral for Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
"For the first time in too long, she felt the full power of the Force flow through her, and she welcomed it."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about building lightsabers, Hayden Christensen’s acting abilities, Chewbacca sounds and R2-D2 beep boops in their discussion of Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"If there were an international butt competition, Eric would win, hands down—or cheeks up."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being a werepanther or a pantherman, Eric’s butt, and reaching around or reaching under in their discussion of Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris.
"I know what it's like to love something so much you have to eat it."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a creepy house with creepy roses and a creepy ghost, putting people into holes and HOLY YIKES! unsolicited ghostly dick pics in their discussion of Horrid by Katrina Leno, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“You can’t grow up around that kind of power and not dream of it for yourself.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about an angry nipple, Spike 4eva, introducing new fans, a nostalgia-fest for old fans, and ♩♫the virginbus is comin' and everybody's jumpin'♫♩ in their discussion of In Every Generation by Kendare Blake, featuring the author for Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk to author Kendare Blake about enjoying sharp cheese and bitter coffee, taking the opportunity to Pee Wee, interrupting conversions with roses, making eyebrow jokes, sitting around on your fat vagina, and shamelessly begging Disney+ to make In Every Generation into a TV show.
“I wasn’t about to be killed by a pathetic boy with a stupid knife.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about butt crack puzzle pieces, NASA college, a dick-swinging puzzle hero, and not dying your pubic hair! in their discussion of There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"It was an appropriate day to dump a body."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Man, vampire scrapbooking, too much hair brushing and majaculate in their discussion of Club Dead by Charlaine Harris.
In this extra special bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about monkey butlers, fake blood recipes, a regular guy in a cool set of circumstances, prepaying for blood travel and talking to a duck with author Jay Kristoff, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"It’s Grandma’s House ... What could possibly go wrong? A lot, actually."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about annoying siblings, many terrible deaths and buttholes in their discussion of Try Not to Die at Grandma's House by Mark Tullius and Anthony Szpak with Literary Lushes Podcast, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"By the last box, the word had lost all meaning..."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire (plus Superfan Constance for a little bit) talk about Peeta Mellark-ing an ice cube, crafts, jello mayonnaise, bag bags and box boxes in their discussion of The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk about a creepy Mrs. Beasley doll, organized webs of intrigue, rhubarb and Twilight fanfiction with Monica McGurk, author of The Agency, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Are you ready to do whatever it takes?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about danger dangling, what ifs and WARNING! excessive Britishisms in their discussion of The Agency by Monica McGurk, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
“Oh, it was just the man who’s going to kill me, nothing to worry about.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about menacing murder messages, Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Japanese commercials, a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer and the RAGE TABLE in their discussion of As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“So you want me to go to a human orgy, where I will not be welcome, and you want us to leave before I get to enjoy myself?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a sexy Viking, a boring boyfriend and bad orgies in their discussion of Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the Shush Monster, squirrel recipes, roadkill and the logistics of rib hands with Amelinda Bérubé, author of Here There Are Monsters.
“Well. That’s not creepy at all, is it?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about getting the heebies and the jeebies, the Jumanji factor, and the triangle of terror in their discussion of Here There are Monsters by Amelinda Bérubé featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
"Everyone wants to be Head Girl ... until the murders begin."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about the first rule of secret societies, the many inappropriate uses of Tiger Balm, and gas chromatograph mass spectrometry in their discussion of Win Lose Kill Die by Cynthia Murphy, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“I’m a heroine. I’ve read a lot of books. I have an umbrella.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about giant purple moth-monsters, ducks on a rapier, and barbecue in their discussion of The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity and Christopher Baldwin, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"This was pretty exotic stuff for a telepathic barmaid from northern Louisiana."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about vampire costumes and wafting in capes, flip-floppy whiplash, comical nipple moments and awkward sniffing in their discussion of Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"It matters not what you hold faith in. But you must hold faith in something."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about bloodlines, blood magic, bloody revenge, bloody deaths and blood smut in their discussion of Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"She’s like the personification of a friggin’ cinnamon roll!"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about beautiful colors and imaginative storytelling, apology doughnuts, and who is a good doggo in our discussion of Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“The house might hold you to that.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being BFFs with a ghost, eating popcorn while watching hauntings and cheese! in their discussion of Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"We’re all fighting our own battles, the best way we can."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a magic baby sex boat, purr-fect magic, taking Adrian over the apocalypse, flipping the rage table, and a squirrel getting carried off by an eagle and made into crotchless panties in our discussion of The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Strike first and ask questions later… That is the spirit of Christmas."
In this extra special LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire celebrate the holidays by discussing the short story The Christmas Spirits by Grady Hendrix, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"It’s never too late to become what one could have been."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about redemption, friendship, fictional characters causing RAGE and enjoyable retellings in their discussion of The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about robes filled with child corpses, negotiating Christmas movies, especially Christmas horror, weaving the reality of the story into the fiction, loving/hating badboys and lovable assholes, and crossing their fingers that Hollywood doesn’t let them down in their discussion with Cynthia Hand, author The Afterlife of Holly Chase, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this extra special bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about hesitant dinner plans, channeling evil Dale Cooper, how Kendare Blake is the best, narrating your favorite book, compelling stories, and dark and romantic endings with Matt Godfrey, voice actor and audiobook narrator of All These Bodies by Kendare Blake.
They apologize profusely for the poor audio quality but hope you'll enjoy the episode anyway because it was an awesome conversation!
“Libraries are dangerous places. There is no getting around it.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about nipples!, groovy mutations, Victorian Dolly Parton, feral librarians, the Codex Eroticus and NECROMANCY! in their discussion of Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson, featuring Superfan Brie for WYR and music by Lyss Emerson.
"Why is it that you are never surprised when I arrive? When I do that thing where I just appear out of the wallpaper."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about potted plants, missing eyebrows, our truth, being perfect for our imperfections, callbacks and fan service in our discussion of Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger.
“I fell in love with a vampire.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about setting everything on fire, jiggling their fannies in Reflection time and Vegas baby! in their discussion of Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"What are the facts about fiction?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about walking tuberculosis, how girls can murder too!, the worst character in the history of worst characters and finding a new favorite audiobook narrator to stalk in their discussion of All These Bodies by Kendare Blake, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about prison chic, lipstick science, a tuberculosis charcuterie board, how The Emperor's New Groove is an underrated masterpiece, jumping into the narrator's skin, the act of belief, and getting no answers! (so frustrating!) with Kendare Blake, author of All These Bodies.
"But the poison--it doesn’t affect me the same way it affects other people."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Constance talk about how Kalynn Bayron should run for office, how all girls want free books and Weekend at Bernie's with puppet plants in their discussion of This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“To really be a nerd, she'd decided, you had to prefer fictional worlds to the real one.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about unprecedented opportunities, fanfiction and boy things in their discussion of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, featuring Superfan Annie for Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
This is the audio version of our Halloween Special video featuring a chat with our favorite horror authors: Amy McCaw, Cynthia Murphy, Dawn Kurtagich, Kat Ellis and Kendare Blake!
Watch it on YouTube!
"The center will hold."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about hearing ♩♫Adrian♫♩, reeducation with a tire iron, tenuous links™ and secret Would You Rather questions in their discussion of The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"First you see her, then you die."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about perpetually screaming at all the twists, eyeballs eyeballs everywhere, found family, and decaf coffee in their discussion of Burden Falls/Wicked Little Deeds by Kat Ellis, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kat Ellis talk about eyeless goats, ghosts recommending books, haunted road trips across small-town America, Kat Ellis not being real and the fact that everything we’ve discussed may or not be true.
“We witches have to stick together after all.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Constance talk about fowl puns, basic cultists and grandmas getting shit done! in their discussion of Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“When you’re scared but you still do it anyway, that’s brave.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a creepy hand, off-handed comments, and cemetery denizens in their discussion of Coraline by Neil Gaiman, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“You're my flame in the dark. We chase away the shadows around each other.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover (the last one of season three!), Amanda and Claire talk about BIG DEALS™, gettin' a shrivelin', being back at school and touching penises in their discussion of The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead.
"You can't stop a storm, you can only clean up the aftermath."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about declaring godhood, sarcasm with a heart, and even more genocide! in their discussion of The Threat Below by Jason Latshaw, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with author Jason Latshaw about a slugs circus, revolution and renaissance, garlic, Alicia Silverstone and, most importantly, ultrabears.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with author Beth Revis talk about slaughtering former students, drinking your own pee, avoiding committing genocide, appreciating Star Wars and doing everything pterribly.
“Who are the real monsters?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about corpse shooting starts, pterrible situations, and so many deaths in their discussion of Shades of Earth by Beth Revis, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"I am surrounded by the universe."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about bodies floating around in the void of space, following clues and eating the fish, and skipping democracy and heading straight to rebellion in their discussion of A Million Suns by Beth Revis, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“A leader doesn't make pawns - he makes people.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about secrets and lies in space, space horror and how Robert Pattinson is everyone in space in their discussion of Across the Universe by Beth Revis.
"Loyalty to one's kind can only go so far."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sparkles and tingles, awkward flirting, vanilla dates and poorly photocopied pamphlets in their discussion of The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Morbid and creepy are my jam."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about library violations, not breathing blue fire, horror callbacks, and creepy Victoriana in their discussion of Last One to Die by Cynthia Murphy, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Point Horrors, Stephen King’s version of an oompa loompa, horse manure and hot chocolate, and zombie apocalypse plans in the library with Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die.
"... the dead will take everything you love. You have to end them before they can end you."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about shamblers, shambling, and being shambled in their discussion of Dread Nation by Justina Ireland, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Aw yeah, let's make some evil plans!”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about SCIENCE! MAGIC! and A SHARK! in their discussion of Nimona by Noelle Stevenson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Even a psychopath recognized your worth enough to want to kill someone else first.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about face tattoos, magic, a bird on Zoom and ADRIAN! in their discussion of Bloodlines by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Constance play Would You Rather with Laurie Stolarz, author of Blue Is for Nightmares, and talk about how peeing together brings people together, peanut butter, soy sauce and ketchup on everything!, the Great Amber Revelation that is completely incorrect, and encountering actual witchcraft high priestess Laurie Cabot in TJ Maxx, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"It's not every day one of your best friends pisses her pants while bunking up with the guy she's panting for."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Superfan Constance talk about pee, snacks, leaving through the window, breaking the Amber code, sniffing a bra and really, just ALL PEE ALL THE TIME in their discussion of Blue Is for Nightmares by Laurie Stolarz, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
“Aww, twin love gives me a big, warm feeling in my cold, dead heart."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about douchebag jocks, true witches and an actual cat in their discussion of Spells Trouble by PC Cast and Kristin Cast, featuring the authors for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
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In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about cat spit, putting your unicorn horn in awkward places, hand stitched embroidery NOT floral appliques and not being garbage people in our chat with PC Cast and Kristin Cast, authors of Spells Trouble, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"And soon I'll be a glamorous vampire doing glamorous vampire things, and that'll show 'em."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about psychic French eagles, Byron... from books, improper young misses and Sham: noun, verb and adjective in their discussion of Bloodlust & Bonnets by Emily McGovern, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"We hold onto our pasts and embrace our present. We take the best of it all and grow stronger."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about surprise returns, surprise siblings, surprise cults, surprise murderers and surprise queens in our discussion of Last Sacrifice, book six in the Vampire Academy series, by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"I feel like killing people for doing awful things is probably setting a bad precedent for dealing with negative behavior."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sexy bigfoots, gnomes, and Keanu Reeves in their discussion of Necromancing the Stone by Lish McBride, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with author Lish McBride about jumping off horses and sticking the landing, a goose wearing outfits, a Keanu Reeves and Jeff Goldblum celebrity deathmatch, frogs in places and setting fire to wineries, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“I love that about horror: It’s the only genre that aims to please while daring you to look away.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about horror movies and shout Armadillo! and Jenga! a lot in their discussion of The Mary Shelley Club or The Last Girl by Goldy Moldavsky, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Reality is what you make of it."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about weird stuff, wonderful stuff, surreal stuff and strange stuff in their discussion of Going Bovine by Libba Bray, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"...all I'm going to take from you now is your time."
In this extra special (recorded LIVE!) episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire discuss the short story The Girl and The Machine by Beth Revis, featuring music by Lyss Emerson and artwork by StefInk Creations.
“Yeah, that’s exactly what I want. To help my girlfriend get her old boyfriend back.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Rose being a badass, Adrian being a gentleman and Dimitri being a pin cushion in their discussion of Spirit Bound, Vampire Academy book five, by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Jackson Ford talk about Salonkinetics, new super heroes Mobius Strip and The Asshole, and fictional theories of a fictional character on Fictional Hangover from Biggie and Pac to back, sac and crack.
"Triple uh-oh, quadruple goddamn-it and all of the yikes."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about difficult decisions, creepy hallucinations and double standards in their discussion of Eye of the Sht Storm* by Jackson Ford, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
“I belong wherever I want to be.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about bread, love boxes, wearing sunglasses at night and Jake Abel in their discussion of The Host by Stephenie Meyer, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk with Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead, about eating floor cheese but not floor blood, immediately regretting Would You Rather decisions, being okay with being stuck in the 90s, and meeting Ian Somerhalder and touching Jared Padalecki.
“We just found out vampires exist. We might as well embrace the weird.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about half-baked revenge plans, really good red herrings, deadly scavenger hunts and how the 90s make them feel so old in their discussion of Mina and the Undead by Amy McCaw, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
"Never turn your back until you know your enemy is dead."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about mystical sounds, funeral vodka and Victor Dashkov, the fuckinggoddamnedsonofabitch, in their discussion of Blood Promise, Vampire Academy book four, by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Fate was the only lesson a god needed to learn."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about pulling feathers out of places, gods being assholes and surprise deaths in their discussion of Antigoddess by Kendare Blake, featuring the author for Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire play Would You Rather and talk about killing gods, redeeming Cassandra, writing endings, animals in costume, cosplaying literally every character, creating New Sunnydale, and, really, just getting back to food before lying face down on the couch with Kendare Blake, author of Antigoddess.
"...the gods need heroes."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire, with Super Fan Constance, talk about sleeping and being captured in their discussion of books four and five of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Battle of the Labyrinth and The Last Olympian, by Rick Riordan, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"...you can't give up on your family, no matter how tempting they make it."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire, with Super Fan Constance, talk about Percy's Own Cabin!, spiteful bakers and testicles hanging from the rearview mirror in their discussion of the first three books of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters and The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“You will lose what you value most, so treasure it while you can.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about seeing ghosts, epic battles and the cabin scene (!!) in their discussion of Shadow Kiss, Vampire Academy book three, by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, we play Would You Rather and talk about terribly wonderful movies, terribly wonderful music and how Jeff Goldblum is the sexiest man on video with Lish McBride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"All us nice boys hang out in cages learning how to raise the dead."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about lovable assholes, best friends and dead pandas on the escalator of yikes in their discussion of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
“Do not be silent. Raise your voice. Be a light in the dark.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about bad guy monologues, raising the dead and the salad crisper? in their discussion of Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Imagine what it would be like if time travelers were always bringing back dinosaurs and saber-toothed tigers..."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire, with special guest listener Erin for the discussion, talk about aggressive niceness, time travel, mobiles instead of cell phones, and whatever a jaffa cake is in their discussion of Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"...girls are a revolutionary soul force that can change the world for real."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about art, cookies and fighting the patriarchy in their discussion of Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Things die. But they don't always stay dead.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about using elemental magic and ornamental sword beheadings in their discussion of Frostbite, book two of the Vampire Academy series, by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Sadie turned out good in spite of them, not because of them.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about podcasts, investigations and, for some reason, vampire vampire hunters in their discussion of Sadie by Courtney Summers, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about irrational fears, sound effects, and the glamorous paperwork of audiobook production with Elece Green, producer of Freak Show by James St. James, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Gender is a choice, not a life sentence.”In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about glittery eyebrows, fabulous productions and blah blah blah in their discussion of Freak Show by James St. James, featuring a game of Would You Rather with audiobook producer Elece Green and music by Lyss Emerson.
"... love and hope and beauty still exist, even when things seem impossibly dark."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about truths, dares and vengeance in their discussion of One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Only a true best friend can protect you from your immortal enemies.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a shirtless Russian honking the bosoms of a sassy badass in their discussion of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about literally everything, seriously, hats, cosplay, isolation, fanfic, sexual horns, and poop all over the place with Heroine of Horror Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"I tried not to dwell too hard on the thought that, if the Dead House was my mind, and I found the door... was I then going out of my mind?"
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about unsanitary basements, chickens, and being creeped out beyond all reason YIKES!! in their discussion of The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich, narrated by Charlotte Parry and Christian Coulson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Live your life. Be as happy as you can be, let go of the things that don't matter, and fight."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being in the women’s room, being poor and being a rebel in our discussion of The Elite and The One by Kiera Cass, narrated by Amy Rubinate, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“True love is usually the most inconvenient kind.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire revisit a book previously covered on the podcast back before each episode was so in-depth and talk about brats, boys and ball gowns in their discussion of The Selection by Kiera Cass, narrated by Amy Rubinate, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"The reason I gave this party is because I decided it would be easier to kill you all at once--instead of continuing one by one."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about crappy pranks, car wrecks and ... CLIFFHANGERS! in their discussion of The New Year’s Party by R. L. Stine, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"We are lucky, even the worst of us, because daylight comes."
In this extra special episode of Fictional Hangover (recorded LIVE!), Amanda and Claire celebrate the holidays by discussing the short story Dark Christmas by Jeanette Winterson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there's no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about teeth, wishes, hope, beauty, magic and whimsy in their discussion of Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, narrated by Khristine Hvam, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Adventures are all very well in their place … but there’s a lot to be said for regular meals and freedom from pain.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about sleeping, eating, spitting in a unicorn’s mouth, and shrugging and walking away in their discussion of Stardust by Neil Gaiman, narrated by the author, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“Something the matter, duckie?”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about brothers who are dicks, the movie adaptation and selling your petticoats, duckie in their discussion of The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer, audiobook narrated by Katherine Kellgren, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"It is nice to be nice. It is also nice to eat people."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a marble bird, a knitting elephant and a talking horse in their discussion of The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
Amanda and Claire have a chat with author Rosaria Munda and play a game of Would You Rather with her based on her book Fireborne, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"I can make history one step at a time."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about burning! fire! and burning people with fire! in their discussion of Fireborne by Rosaria Munda, narrated by Christian Coulson and Candice Moll, with Steve West, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
“Things’ll get worse before they get better. Well, they surely did get worse, and now there’s nowhere to go but up.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about apples, bananas, and the new-normal, (newmal?) in their discussion of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“One step closer to becoming a woman.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about tight stomachs, stiff legs and RAGE! in our discussion of After by Anna Todd.
"Look, these stories – small-town legends about monsters or demons or evil spirits – they’re all just an excuse for people to avoid seeing the real monsters all around them."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about teeth, teeth trees, teeth in your arm and teeth pouring into your mouth in our discussion of Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis.
Amanda and Claire have a spooky chat with authors Kat Ellis and Dawn Kurtagich and play a game of Would You Rather with them based on Kat's book Harrow Lake, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“She didn’t want to become a target for the clown.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about killer clowns with ice picks, huge knives, crossbows, circular saws, pitchforks, a second crossbow, axes, chainsaws, machetes, knives, fire, rifles, a sporty two-seater, a noose and a scalpel in our discussion of Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare, narrated by Jesse Vilinsky.
“Yes, my dear child, monsters are real. I happen to have one hanging in my basement.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about worms, tiny hats and Snapping to, Will Henry! in our discussion of The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey, narrated by Steve Boyer.
“In the end … everything always comes down to those two choices: stay down or stand up.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, we talk about snot running down your face and into your mouth, creepy things inside holes in walls, impossible doors full of gross dead finger mouths, and meatballs in our discussion of Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“We must put effort and energy into anything we wish to change.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about magic and whimsy in their discussion of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"I think we all get to decide what good and bad and right and wrong mean to us, not what we’re told to accept."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about podcasting, Britishisms, nefarious rendezvous and reading the comments in their discussion of Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
“She had changed me more than I’d known it was possible for me to change and still remain myself.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about dazzles, sparkles and tingles, bad wigs, stupid cars and Jasper (swoon!) in their discussion of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer, audiobook narrated by Jake Abel (swoon!), featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Maybe we can't understand each other, but we can respect each other."
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about murderous grandpas, murderous swamps and murderous trees in their discussion of The Survivor by Bridget Tyler, audiobook narrated by Jesse Vilinsky, featuring the author and voice actor for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
Amanda and Claire have a chat with author Bridget Tyler and voice actress Jesse Vilinsky and play a game of Would You Rather with them based on The Survivor.
Amanda and Claire have a chat with authors PC Cast and Kristin Cast and play a game of Would You Rather with them based on the final book in the House of Night Otherworld series Found.
“Joy isn’t easy or inherent. It is a choice, and not always an easy one – not at first.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Neferet, Other Neferet, Spider Neferet, Spider Goddess Neferet, Crazy Spider Mantis Goddess Neferet, Batshit and The Monstress in their discussion of the final book of the House of Night Other World series, Found, by PC Cast and Kristin Cast, narrated by Caitlin Davies, featuring the authors for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.
"Sometimes you’ve got to go with what you got and make it look good."
In this extra special recorded LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, we celebrate our 100th episode by discussing the short story Heads Will Roll by Lish McBride.
“Pattern is paradoxically central to the nature of unfolding chaos.”
In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about purple noses, backpack logistics, stupid yellow shoes and wrangle dancing in their discussion of Hot Pterodactyl Boyfriend by Alan Cumyn, narrated by Brittany Pressley, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
"Try not to look down on people who had to choose between death and disgrace."
In this episode, Amanda and Claire talk about talking songs, forced references and magical weathermen in their discussion of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, audiobook narrated by Santino Fontana, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.
Amanda and Claire invite Jackson Ford back to play Would You Rather and have a conversation about his newest book Random Sht Flying Through the Air*. Amanda also yells at him a little bit, but only with love.