Hide Your Wallet
Hide Your Wallet: June 23rd Release Week
Happy Tuesday! Only one more new release Tuesday this month after today. Things are looking short and sweet. What new releases are you excited for this week? Drop them in the comments!
Featured
SBTB 2026 Summer Romance Bingo
Grab your TBRs and get ready for Summer Solstice on June 21!
Transcript Announcement
The Transcript for Episode 723 with Ashley Poston is Ready!
The transcript for Podcast 723. Magic and Gardens with Ashley Poston has been posted!
Books On Sale
Baking, Fantasy Romance, & More
My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher is $2.99! This is book one in the Hell Bent series. If you’re hoping to get the whole series or are missing one, books two through four are also on sale at that price.
Book Review
Hell’s Heart by Alexis Hall
I read Hell’s Heart months ago, and my opinion of the book has only risen since then because I give extra points to any book that sticks in my head over time. Every time I think about Hell’s Heart I smile, even though all I really remember of it is that everyone is queer, everyone is in thrall to capitalism, and the characters spend their time hunting giant creatures through space. In other words, it’s … Continue reading Hell’s Heart by Alexis Hall
Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 117
Welcome back! There are a couple fantasy romances and two non-fiction titles this time. Also coincidentally (or perhaps not), a lot of recs that came across my feed in the past two weeks are from queer authors or feature queer characters. Any recommendations you’d like to share? Drop them in the comments!
Sunday Sale Digest!
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!
Friday Videos Pop Up!
Today on Friday Videos, we’re celebrating a program that should still be on the air, except that we don’t have music videos anymore, so maybe not. Remember Pop Up Video from VH1? I sure do. I could watch for hours. I love behind the scenes stuff. Like, SO much. So here are a few faves: “You Gotta Be” by Des-ree: The sign language interpretation of the dance moves. Who wrote these? There are a few … Continue reading Friday Videos Pop Up!
Books On Sale
Queer Romance, a Cookbook, & More
Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot by Alexis Hall is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This is book three in the Winner Bakes All series and came out in December. Do any of you have a favorite in the series? I liked book one, but hated book two.
Podcast
723. Magic and Gardens with Ashley Poston
My guest today is bestselling author Ashley Poston, whose new book, The Someday Garden, is out this week. The Someday Garden was inspired by The Secret Garden, so we’re going to talk about inspiration, gardening, fandoms, changing genres and having your readers grow up with you as a writer. TW/CW – discussion of grief, and of suicide at almost exactly 1 hour into our conversation. Want to watch this episode on YouTube?
