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Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #4 – “Bees Don’t Lie”

This week on Fangirl Happy Hour, Ana and Renay read Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear and squeal about adorable romances and competent ladies. Then, they strap on gravity rollerblades and grab their toilet brushes to discuss the latest film from the Wachowski’s, Jupiter Ascending. Lastly, they gird their loins and face the tough reality that is Agents of SHIELD S2, and pull apart their reactions to the first half of the second season as the show prepares to return from hiatus.

Intro – 0:45
Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear – 03:46
Jupiter Ascending – 23:14
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – 47:05
Recommendations – 1:12:17

Media mentioned: Kickstarter: The Labyrinth of Flame by Courtney Schafer, Larklight by Philip Reeve, Boneshaker by Cherie Priest, Jupiter Ascending, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,

Other references: SciFi Romance: Still So Invisible? by Heather Massey, Avengers: The Enemy Within by Kelly Sue DeConnick

Recommendations: A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas; The Nerdist: Gillian Anderson & “The Difference a Day Makes” by twinagonies

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Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #3 – Too Perfect For Words

This week on Fangirl Happy Hour, Ana and Renay read The Duchess War by Courtney Milan and do some light excavation of their romance reading pasts. Then, they look at book marketing, publicity, and how one person’s good marketing is another person’s wish for certain books to just go away already. Lastly, they read Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher Further Faster More by Kelly Sue DeConnick and discuss their thoughts about Carol and cry over Marvel comics in general.

Intro — 0:50
The Duchess War by Courtney Milan — 5:49
Book Marketing — 26:17
Captain Marvel Volume 1 — 49:01
Recommendations — 59:08

Media mentioned: Daredevil teaser trailer, The Duchess War by Courtney Milan, Love Stories for Young Adults Book Series, Backmatter: Are You Making the Most of Your Digital Shelf Space? by Courtney Milan, Surprise! I Have No Idea Your Book is Coming Out by Kameron Hurley, Captain Marvel, Vol#1: Higher, Further, Faster, More by written by Kelly Sue DeConnick; illustrated by David Lopez

Other references: Marvel Zombies

Recommendations: Jane the Virgin (TV); A Hero at the End of the World by Erin Claiborne