“You want a nice smooth, round lemon, like a kind of Barbie boob." Ros on lemons is a lot like Ros on the Oath Rod

I profiled the phenomenal Rosamund Pike about playing the #NowYouSeeMe franchise's newest villain, why she's still grieving the end of #TheWheelOfTime, and the roles she's gravitating towards next — although she'll always be interested in more provocative characters:

i do not "have enough books" what i have is "not enough bookshelves"

Romantic Outlaws — bought it on my honeymoon, DEVOURED this marvelous dual biography of Marys Wollstonecraft and Shelley on the plane ride home My very first Sierra Simone romance novel absolutely rewired my brain in terms of prose And The Hobbit was the book that turned me into a lifelong reader

Thrilled to hear that Alien: Earth has been renewed for Season 2 — when I spoke with Noah Hawley before the FX show kicked off, he told me he always envisioned the series having multiple seasons:

An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada! I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...

One of the best shows in forever—achingly sad, hugely entertaining, and really REALLY thoughtful about important things like … the value of humanity. Really! And I gave away as little as I possibly could—almost nothing that’s not in the very opaque trailer.

Running an actor profile this week that has been on my professional (and definitely personal) bucket list since Wheel of Time first started airing 👀

I spoke with Vince Gilligan about #Pluribus, the idea for which has been a decade in the making, as well as the most technically challenging aspect of filming the sci-fi series and how many seasons he has in mind. (Light spoilers for the premiere within!)

Karolina Wydra might be playing the most mysterious character on #Pluribus — so much so that interviews were kept back until now. I spoke with the actress about really operating that C-130 military plane, why she was constantly defending her character on set, and more:

Had a great conversation with #Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn about the first two episodes, filming that incredible night sequence with the involvement of over 300 cast and crew, Carol's complicated feelings about one character in particular, and more:

Karolina Wydra might be playing the most mysterious character on #Pluribus — so much so that interviews were kept back until now. I spoke with the actress about really operating that C-130 military plane, why she was constantly defending her character on set, and more:

Had a great conversation with #Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn about the first two episodes, filming that incredible night sequence with the involvement of over 300 cast and crew, Carol's complicated feelings about one character in particular, and more:

Had a lovely little chat with Joey Batey about #TheWitcher Season 4, the surreal experience of wrapping the show, the freedom to improvise both humor and darker moments, his new book It’s Not a Cult, and more:

I spoke with Vince Gilligan about #Pluribus, the idea for which has been a decade in the making, as well as the most technically challenging aspect of filming the sci-fi series and how many seasons he has in mind. (Light spoilers for the premiere within!)

Recapped the first two episodes of #Pluribus, which are a perfect introduction to this weird sci-fi world and offer up just as many answers as they raise new questions:

I'm excited for this - I still remember first time I saw Rhea Seehorn in anything - a single episode of Burn Notice - thinking at the time "oh, hello, this is someone to pay attention to, she is doing something interesting and compelling with this, I can't wait to see what else she does"

Had no idea this was a thing! Now I'm pumped.

Folks, Vince Gilligan’s done it again with #Pluribus. An absolute sci-fi masterpiece featuring a tremendous lead performance from Rhea Seehorn. It may sound counterintuitive in a review, but go into this one knowing as little as possible:

the hardest part of these convos is always writing the intro in a way that's not boring, and let me tell you, "ethan hawke had to pause this conversation briefly to retrieve a bespoke flavored toothpick," what a gift to me

the November horror shopping list is live! feat. new titles from @laurelhightower.bsky.social @christinahenry.bsky.social @sheldoncosta.bsky.social @lormaggot.ca @peterclines.bsky.social @vlatinalondon.bsky.social @beatriceiker.bsky.social @drewhuff.bsky.social @victormanibo.com & more!

Writing about a show where the spoiler list is so extensive that it’ll be interesting/delightful to read others’ attempts to dance around the plot 👀

Reading Rainbow merch! I know people were looking for this a few weeks ago. Benefits the program and Buffalo-Toronto Public Media: readingrainbow.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Well that’s a nice wake up surprise! This piece I wrote for @zocalopublicsquare.bsky.social is a finalist for a Los Angeles Press Club National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award! www.zocalopublicsquare.org/romance-genr...

Do you ever put off reading a book because you know you’re going to love it SO MUCH and then you start it and get sad because you were right, and now the book will be finished soon 😭

I used to do this on the site that Shall Not Be Named and it was a lot of fun (and gave me even more additions to my TBR), so link me your books!

Though everyone will likely want to talk about Liam Hemsworth joining #TheWitcher this season, it's the series's women who are the major reason to tune in. (All hail Anya Chalotra.) My review at @pastemagazine.bsky.social:

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE

Enchanting the Fae Queen! Up for preorder now: stephanieburgis.com/books/enchanting-the-fae-queen

One of my earliest professional milestones was getting a piece published at Bitch — so thrilled to see this!

This is a rock solid review of The Witcher season 4 that nails the broad strokes of what to expect this season. The show really does feel much bigger than just Geralt at this point. Ciri's storyline (and its standout villain) were my absolute favorite parts of the season, and it's not even close.

Two more #SlowHorses interviews rolling out today — starting with Ruth Bradley, who explains why Flyte is delighted by that First Desk shakeup at MI5 in the Season 5 finale:

they keep letting me write things for some reason! anyway, here’s gothic horror (gift link): www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/b...

Met up with character actor William Fichtner for lattes and a long chat about his illustrious, scene-stealing career that includes Heat, Contact, Armageddon, The Dark Knight, Prison Break and about 100 other things. NYT gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/a...

I reviewed #TheWitcher Season 4, in which Hemsworth does a decent job of taking over — but at this point, there are way more reasons to watch this show than just Geralt of Rivia:

Bad Husband Material has Fake marriage Enemies to lovers Slow Burn And a ton of laughs Against the backdrop of multicultural London life

For Libby, an unhoused busker with PTSD, and Michael, a former cop with a saviour complex, ending up roommates made a certain kind of sense. Ending up in shibari classes together is workable. Ending up falling for the same guy? Really could mess things up. Polyamory FTW books2read.com/u/balaKx

Read this gorgeous piece about the beauty of queerness in IWTV and monster media on Autostraddle instead of that absolute garbage Slate published yesterday that didn’t even attempt to veil its contempt for queer & POC viewers www.autostraddle.com/i-love-being...

And this one is for people who want it to be Christmas already (and like horny rakes completely losing their shit)

My novellas are always free with my newsletter and they are really good! This one is for people who wish it were still summer (and who like virgin dukes)

Thank you for doing this! The Fairy Thief is a fast-paced urban fantasy that transports readers from the fairy-infested streets of Los Angeles to the High Court of Queen Titania, meeting sweary leprechauns, baby-snatching changelings, and homicidal pixies along the way. a.co/d/8C8GcBv

My latest rom-com An Academic Affair has been out in Australia/NZ/UK for a little while, but it comes out in the US and Canada on November 11! It's about two rival academics who get married to take advantage of a partner hire clause in the broken jobs market.

My first book, Many Drops Make a Stream, is a queer fantasy adventure about a vigilante shapeshifter reluctantly teaming up with a seemingly normal human to fight a cult of memory-stealing mages. I’m hard at work on the sequel! Thanks for doing this!

Have you ever read a Mafia romance and thought to yourself "It doesn't seem like these people actually like each other very much?" Well I fixed that. a.co/d/iIbsgpn

Thank you! My first book is out now, adult queer contemporary romantasy/urban fantasy, The Twice-Sold Soul, with book 2 coming in January! Witches, demons, and a high school reunion with Buffy meets Charmed meets Grosse Pointe Blank vibes :) www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/katie...

My upcoming speculative short story collection is up for pre-order and on sale! There's stories with space, monsters, ghosts, pie, and more!

My latest release is Magically Generated, a Christmas romance novella with hot buttered rum, festive snow animals, and a touch of magic. A jaded woman falls for her sunshine neighbor as mysterious snow sculptures start appearing in Toronto parks.

Thank you! Maybe someone would like my "dirty one-night stand with a failed rock musician" novella inspired by Bruce Springsteen and a canceled Kevin Bacon show: books2read.com/u/bxD0no

Thanks for doing this! My alter ego’s first book is out next month. Paperback original YA “Knives Out meets My Lady Jane”. Only 13 bucks for a maid-turned-Queen mystery with not 1 but 3 hot princes and a cute animal sidekick. 🥰 www.harpercollins.com/products/red...

My second novel YOURS FOR THE SEASON came out yesterday! bookshop.org/p/books/your...