Ep131: On Aspec Characters, with Harvey Oliver Baxter

Amy sits down for a chat with author Harvey Oliver Baxter about writing aromantic and asexual characters in fiction. We discuss some of our fave characters, least fave tropes, and more.

Harvey Oliver Baxter is the author of Fallen Thorns, available now.

 

Find Harvey online:

Instagram: @lastvanillasmile

TikTok: @authorhobaxter

Episode Drink:

• 2oz gin
• 1.5oz sweet red vermouth
• 2oz ruby red grapefruit juice
• .5oz grenadine*
• 2 dashes angostura bitters
• Optional: mint leaf for garnish

*Get the real pomegranate stuff if you can, or you can make your own by heating equal parts 100% unsweetened pomegranate juice and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves. You can also substitute with creme de cassis or creme de mure if needed.

1) Shake all in cocktail shaker with ice
2) Double strain into chilled coupe glass
3) Optional: garnish with a mint leaf

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