We are beyond honored to have sapphic romance powerhouse and all-around incredible human JJ Arias join us in the Podfort today. We dive deep into the importance of conflict in romance, why good banter and sex come from the same place, and the brilliant way JJ conceptualizes her heroines. We then talk about her upcoming (THIS WEEK) release Losing Control (please get this book, it’s dumb how good it is) and the importance of aspirational sapphic art that is queer as fuck, getting representation right, desexualizing ourselves as queer people, and writing wonderful and wise women. JJ gives us some incredible picks for her big three and Macon, without question, wins Bang Buddy - Girlfriend - Wife. 

JJ is so wise. This conversation made me (Macon) a better human. GET INTO IT - you will not be sorry!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Seven Figure Fiction by T Taylor

Steamy Lit Con

Red, White, and Royal Blue

Heartstopper

Carol

A League of Their Own

GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo 

JJ Arias Books Mentioned

Destination You

Guava Flavored Lies

Crossing the Line

Undercover Madam

JJ’s Big 3 Books:

• Where the Red Fern Grows - Wilson Rawls
• Valencia - Michelle Tea
• We Came All the Way from Cuba So You Could Dress Like This? - Achy Obejas

JJ’s Big 3 Albums:

• Celia Cruz
• This Used to Be My Playground by Madonna
• Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette

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