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The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Myah Ariel on 'No Ordinary Love'Join me as I welcome back romance author Myah Ariel to talk about her newest release 'No Ordinary Love.' Tune in to hear Myah and I chat about powerful men holding influence over young women, advocating for our own happiness, and finding joy in things again after traumatic experiences.
2025-04-0725 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 110-Samantha Shannon & Victoria LavineJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author Samantha Shannon and debut romance author Victoria Lavine. Tune in to hear Samantha and I chat about the costs and struggles of being presented with freedom you've never known and building trust and intimacy despite incredibly dark moments, and to hear Victoria and I chat about our love of tropes and writing a romance author who doesn't believe in romance.
2025-04-0358 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 110-Samantha Shannon & Victoria LavineJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author Samantha Shannon and debut romance author Victoria Lavine. Tune in to hear Samantha and I chat about the costs and struggles of being presented with freedom you've never known and building trust and intimacy despite incredibly dark moments, and to hear Victoria and I chat about our love of tropes and writing a romance author who doesn't believe in romance.
2025-04-0358 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 109-Penn Cole & Hayley ChewinsJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling romantasy author Penn Cole and award-winning author Hayley Chewins. Tune in to hear Penn and I chat about characters holding on to the core of who they are and trying to find your place in a world where you don't feel you belong, and to hear Hayley and I chat about external manifestations of emotions and being forced to feel, no matter the consequences.
2025-04-021h 17The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 109-Penn Cole & Hayley ChewinsJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling romantasy author Penn Cole and award-winning author Hayley Chewins. Tune in to hear Penn and I chat about characters holding on to the core of who they are and trying to find your place in a world where you don't feel you belong, and to hear Hayley and I chat about external manifestations of emotions and being forced to feel, no matter the consequences.
2025-04-021h 17The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 108-Elizabeth Everett & M.K. LobbJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling historical romance author Elizabeth Everett and fantasy author M.K. Lobb. Tune in to hear Elizabeth and I chat about living loud enough so no one can erase you and how, historically, men have had the stranglehold on recording the history of young women, and to hear M.K. and I chat about grappling with your own sense of morality and how betrayal not only affects others, but yourself as well.
2025-03-271h 35The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 108-Elizabeth Everett & M.K. LobbJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling historical romance author Elizabeth Everett and fantasy author M.K. Lobb. Tune in to hear Elizabeth and I chat about living loud enough so no one can erase you and how, historically, men have had the stranglehold on recording the history of young women, and to hear M.K. and I chat about grappling with your own sense of morality and how betrayal not only affects others, but yourself as well.
2025-03-271h 35The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 107-Shelby Mahurin & Carlie WalkerJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Shelby Mahurin and bestselling author Carlie Walker. Tune in to hear Shelby and I chat about overarching yearning and finding strength in those we love, and to hear Carlie and I chat about heightened circumstances and guilt shaping our decisions.
2025-03-241h 08The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 107-Shelby Mahurin & Carlie WalkerJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Shelby Mahurin and bestselling author Carlie Walker. Tune in to hear Shelby and I chat about overarching yearning and finding strength in those we love, and to hear Carlie and I chat about heightened circumstances and guilt shaping our decisions.
2025-03-241h 08The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 106-Cynthia Pelayo & Jennifer ChenJoin me as I welcome award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo and young adult romance author Jennifer Chen. Tune in to hear Cynthia and I talk about the manifestations of grief and sentient places mirroring emotional turmoil, and to hear Jennifer and I chat about exploring intergenerational stories and exploring culture through food.
2025-03-2049 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 106-Cynthia Pelayo & Jennifer ChenJoin me as I welcome award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo and young adult romance author Jennifer Chen. Tune in to hear Cynthia and I talk about the manifestations of grief and sentient places mirroring emotional turmoil, and to hear Jennifer and I chat about exploring intergenerational stories and exploring culture through food.
2025-03-2049 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 105-Sasha Peyton Smith & Alexandra KenningtonJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Sasha Peyton Smith and debut romantasy author Alexandra Kennington. Tune in to hear Sasha and I chat about strong female relationships forged from competition and the consequences of cruel, bored rulers, and to hear Alexandra and I chat about being mistreated simply for existing and exploring religious turmoil.
2025-03-181h 21The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 105-Sasha Peyton Smith & Alexandra KenningtonJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Sasha Peyton Smith and debut romantasy author Alexandra Kennington. Tune in to hear Sasha and I chat about strong female relationships forged from competition and the consequences of cruel, bored rulers, and to hear Alexandra and I chat about being mistreated simply for existing and exploring religious turmoil.
2025-03-181h 21The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 104-Rosie Danan & Elle TeschJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling romance author Rosie Danan and debut young adult fantasy author Elle Tesch. Tune in to hear Rosie and I chat about writing a love letter to fandom culture and finding someone who inspires you to become a better version of yourself, and to hear Elle and I chat about prioritizing immersive, detailed world building and families trying to find healing after loss.
2025-03-161h 26The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 104-Rosie Danan & Elle TeschJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling romance author Rosie Danan and debut young adult fantasy author Elle Tesch. Tune in to hear Rosie and I chat about writing a love letter to fandom culture and finding someone who inspires you to become a better version of yourself, and to hear Elle and I chat about prioritizing immersive, detailed world building and families trying to find healing after loss.
2025-03-161h 26The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 103-Rebecca Podos and Jamie PactonJoin me as I welcome writing duo Rebecca Podos and Jamie Pacton. Tune in to hear Rebecca, Jamie, and I chat about being inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, the power of community, and the struggle of familial expectations.
2025-03-141h 00The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 103-Rebecca Podos and Jamie PactonJoin me as I welcome writing duo Rebecca Podos and Jamie Pacton. Tune in to hear Rebecca, Jamie, and I chat about being inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, the power of community, and the struggle of familial expectations.
2025-03-141h 00The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 102-HelenKay Dimon & Rachel Ekstrom CourageJoin me as I welcome bestselling author HelenKay Dimon and debut author Rachel Ekstrom Courage. Tune in to hear HelenKay and I chat about needing a soft place to land and messy, chaotic families, and to hear Rachel and I chat about respecting reader interpretations of endings and how our past defines us.
2025-03-121h 22The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 102-HelenKay Dimon & Rachel Ekstrom CourageJoin me as I welcome bestselling author HelenKay Dimon and debut author Rachel Ekstrom Courage. Tune in to hear HelenKay and I chat about needing a soft place to land and messy, chaotic families, and to hear Rachel and I chat about respecting reader interpretations of endings and how our past defines us.
2025-03-121h 22The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Sara Raasch on 'Go Luck Yourself'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Sara Raasch to talk about her newest release 'Go Luck Yourself.' Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about setting parental boundaries, fitting yourself into a box because you think it's what should happen, and how no one takes St. Patrick's Day seriously.
2025-03-1128 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Sara Raasch on 'Go Luck Yourself'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Sara Raasch to talk about her newest release 'Go Luck Yourself.' Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about setting parental boundaries, fitting yourself into a box because you think it's what should happen, and how no one takes St. Patrick's Day seriously.
2025-03-1128 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 101-Colleen Oakley & Katie NaymonJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley and debut romance author Katie Naymon. Tune in to hear Colleen and I chat about not only surviving, but thriving, and infusing stories with environmental justice narratives, and to hear Katie and I chat about finding your voice and reconciling what your body and your brain want, especially when it's two different things.
2025-03-101h 07The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 101-Colleen Oakley & Katie NaymonJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley and debut romance author Katie Naymon. Tune in to hear Colleen and I chat about not only surviving, but thriving, and infusing stories with environmental justice narratives, and to hear Katie and I chat about finding your voice and reconciling what your body and your brain want, especially when it's two different things.
2025-03-101h 07The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 100-Breanne Randall & Rebecca ThorneJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Breanne Randall and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Tune in to hear Breanne and I chat about finding magic in the every day and how our memories are intrinsically tied to our identity, and to hear Rebecca and I chat about having a partner who is your number one cheerleader and villains who aren't redeemable (or who don't deserve to be).
2025-03-081h 32The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 100-Breanne Randall & Rebecca ThorneJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Breanne Randall and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Tune in to hear Breanne and I chat about finding magic in the every day and how our memories are intrinsically tied to our identity, and to hear Rebecca and I chat about having a partner who is your number one cheerleader and villains who aren't redeemable (or who don't deserve to be).
2025-03-081h 32The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Alexandra Kiley on 'Scot and Bothered'Join me as I welcome back romance author Alexandra Kiley to talk about her newest release 'Scot and Bothered.' Tune in to hear Alex and I chat about returning to Scotland, the process of writing dual timelines, and whether or not there is a shelf life to our dreams.
2025-03-0734 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Alexandra Kiley on 'Scot and Bothered'Join me as I welcome back romance author Alexandra Kiley to talk about her newest release 'Scot and Bothered.' Tune in to hear Alex and I chat about returning to Scotland, the process of writing dual timelines, and whether or not there is a shelf life to our dreams.
2025-03-0734 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 99-K. L. Walther & Shameez PatelJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author K. L. Walther and romance and fantasy author Shameez Patel. Tune in to hear K. L. and I chat about the inevitability of change and the realization that we need to slow down, and to hear Shameez and I chat about the slow decline of a relationship and feeling like you're not living up to your potential.
2025-03-0652 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 99-K. L. Walther & Shameez PatelJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author K. L. Walther and romance and fantasy author Shameez Patel. Tune in to hear K. L. and I chat about the inevitability of change and the realization that we need to slow down, and to hear Shameez and I chat about the slow decline of a relationship and feeling like you're not living up to your potential.
2025-03-0652 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 98-Thien-Kim Lam & Ava MorgynJoin me as I chat with romance author Thien-Kim Lam and dark and magical fiction writer Ava Morgyn. Tune in to hear Thien-Kim and I chat about writing a love letter to the Vietnamese community and taking control of your own narrative, and to hear Ava and I chat about struggling with your legacy and celebrating feminine power and rage.
2025-03-041h 09The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 98-Thien-Kim Lam & Ava MorgynJoin me as I chat with romance author Thien-Kim Lam and dark and magical fiction writer Ava Morgyn. Tune in to hear Thien-Kim and I chat about writing a love letter to the Vietnamese community and taking control of your own narrative, and to hear Ava and I chat about struggling with your legacy and celebrating feminine power and rage.
2025-03-041h 09The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Ava Reid on 'Fable for the End of the World'Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling fantasy author Ava Reid to talk about her newest release 'Fable for the End of the World.' Tune in to hear Ava and I chat about the dangers of true AI, how women's bodies are used for the whims of others, and how "the bravest thing you can do in this challenging, frightening time is to choose love."
2025-03-0323 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Ava Reid on 'Fable for the End of the World'Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling fantasy author Ava Reid to talk about her newest release 'Fable for the End of the World.' Tune in to hear Ava and I chat about the dangers of true AI, how women's bodies are used for the whims of others, and how "the bravest thing you can do in this challenging, frightening time is to choose love."
2025-03-0323 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 97-Kimberly Lemming & Lindsay HameroffJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling fantasy author Kimberly Lemming and romance author Lindsay Hameroff. Tune in to hear Kimberly and I chat about weaving together all the tomfoolery she can think of and bringing humor into her writing, and to hear Lindsay and I chat about 90s romcom influences and emphasizing the celebration of Jewish traditions and holidays.
2025-02-2852 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 97-Kimberly Lemming & Lindsay HameroffJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling fantasy author Kimberly Lemming and romance author Lindsay Hameroff. Tune in to hear Kimberly and I chat about weaving together all the tomfoolery she can think of and bringing humor into her writing, and to hear Lindsay and I chat about 90s romcom influences and emphasizing the celebration of Jewish traditions and holidays.
2025-02-2852 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka on 'Book Boyfriend'Join me as I welcome back (for a fourth time!) romance writing duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Tune in to hear Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a love letter to romance (and romantasy) fans, the discourse surrounding the idea that romance gives readers unrealistic expectations, and becoming a main character in your own life.
2025-02-2619 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka on 'Book Boyfriend'Join me as I welcome back (for a fourth time!) romance writing duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Tune in to hear Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a love letter to romance (and romantasy) fans, the discourse surrounding the idea that romance gives readers unrealistic expectations, and becoming a main character in your own life.
2025-02-2619 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 96-Stephanie Burgis & Mina FearsJoin me as I chat with adult fantasy and MG author Stephanie Burgis and debut YA fantasy author Mina Fears. Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about turning stereotypes upside down and characters creating relationships in genuine ways despite past trauma, and to hear Mina and I chat about drawing inspiration from pre-colonial Imperial Mali and betrayal in its many different forms.
2025-02-241h 22The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 96-Stephanie Burgis & Mina FearsJoin me as I chat with adult fantasy and MG author Stephanie Burgis and debut YA fantasy author Mina Fears. Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about turning stereotypes upside down and characters creating relationships in genuine ways despite past trauma, and to hear Mina and I chat about drawing inspiration from pre-colonial Imperial Mali and betrayal in its many different forms.
2025-02-241h 22The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 95-Sophie Sullivan & Annabelle SlatorJoin me as I chat with award winning author Sophie Sullivan and debut romance author Annabelle Slator. Tune in to hear Sophie and I chat about reestablishing connections and opposites attract, and to hear Annabelle and I chat about toxic relationships and imposter syndrome.
2025-02-231h 22The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 95-Sophie Sullivan & Annabelle SlatorJoin me as I chat with award winning author Sophie Sullivan and debut romance author Annabelle Slator. Tune in to hear Sophie and I chat about reestablishing connections and opposites attract, and to hear Annabelle and I chat about toxic relationships and imposter syndrome.
2025-02-231h 22The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Lili Wilkinson on 'Unhallowed Halls'Join me as I welcome back award-winning author Lili Wilkinson to talk about her newest release 'Unhallowed Halls.' Tune in to hear Lili and I chat about period and endometriosis rep, the longing of friendship, and battling demons (both figuratively and literally).
2025-02-2326 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Lili Wilkinson on 'Unhallowed Halls'Join me as I welcome back award-winning author Lili Wilkinson to talk about her newest release 'Unhallowed Halls.' Tune in to hear Lili and I chat about period and endometriosis rep, the longing of friendship, and battling demons (both figuratively and literally).
2025-02-2326 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Kristen Ciccarelli on 'Rebel Witch'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kristen Ciccarelli to talk about her newest release 'Rebel Witch.' Tune in to hear Kristen and I chat about being forced to make tough decisions, sacrificing everything you've worked for, and fighting our own prejudices.
2025-02-2119 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Kristen Ciccarelli on 'Rebel Witch'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kristen Ciccarelli to talk about her newest release 'Rebel Witch.' Tune in to hear Kristen and I chat about being forced to make tough decisions, sacrificing everything you've worked for, and fighting our own prejudices.
2025-02-2119 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 94-Catherine Bakewell & Christy SwiftJoin me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Catherine Bakewell and romance author Christy Swift. Tune in to hear Catherine and I chat about infusing stories with your favorite things and being Wicked-coded, and to hear Christy and I chat about sacrificing for your kids and guilty pleasure crushes.
2025-02-201h 10The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 94-Catherine Bakewell & Christy SwiftJoin me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Catherine Bakewell and romance author Christy Swift. Tune in to hear Catherine and I chat about infusing stories with your favorite things and being Wicked-coded, and to hear Christy and I chat about sacrificing for your kids and guilty pleasure crushes.
2025-02-201h 10The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 93-Heather Fawcett & Swati HegdeJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling fantasy author Heather Fawcett and romance author Swati Hegde. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about the power of stories and exploring darker faerie lore, and to hear Swati and I chat about creative outlets for India's queer youths and finding family in your partner.
2025-02-191h 09The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 93-Heather Fawcett & Swati HegdeJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling fantasy author Heather Fawcett and romance author Swati Hegde. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about the power of stories and exploring darker faerie lore, and to hear Swati and I chat about creative outlets for India's queer youths and finding family in your partner.
2025-02-191h 09The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: B.K. Borison on 'First-Time Caller'Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author B.K. Borison to talk about her newest release 'First-Time Caller.' Tune in to hear B.K. and I chat about people who are allies and not competition, platonic soulmates, and how you don't have to be alone to be lonely.
2025-02-1339 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: B.K. Borison on 'First-Time Caller'Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author B.K. Borison to talk about her newest release 'First-Time Caller.' Tune in to hear B.K. and I chat about people who are allies and not competition, platonic soulmates, and how you don't have to be alone to be lonely.
2025-02-1339 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 92-Kamilah Cole & Peyton CorinneJoin me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Kamilah Cole and bestselling romance author Peyton Corinne. Tune in to hear Kamilah and I chat about her love letter to the island that formed her and the importance of connection to one's ancestors, and to hear Peyton and I chat about perfect boyfriend coded characters and accepting one another for exactly who we are.
2025-02-101h 21The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 92-Kamilah Cole & Peyton CorinneJoin me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Kamilah Cole and bestselling romance author Peyton Corinne. Tune in to hear Kamilah and I chat about her love letter to the island that formed her and the importance of connection to one's ancestors, and to hear Peyton and I chat about perfect boyfriend coded characters and accepting one another for exactly who we are.
2025-02-101h 21The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 91-Brigid Kemmerer & Channelle DesamoursJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer and debut YA author Channelle Desamours. Tune in to hear Brigid and I chat about exploring the entire range of emotion, particularly in young adults, and showing perfectly imperfect relationships (and geeking out about our love of Lin-Manuel Miranda), and to Channelle and I chat about social media's role in finding missing persons and never feeling like we're good enough, no matter our superpowers.
2025-02-071h 00The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 91-Brigid Kemmerer & Channelle DesamoursJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer and debut YA author Channelle Desamours. Tune in to hear Brigid and I chat about exploring the entire range of emotion, particularly in young adults, and showing perfectly imperfect relationships (and geeking out about our love of Lin-Manuel Miranda), and to Channelle and I chat about social media's role in finding missing persons and never feeling like we're good enough, no matter our superpowers.
2025-02-071h 00The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 90-Bal Khabra & Taylor HuttonJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Bal Khabra and debut best friend writing duo Taylor Hutton (Julie Buxbaum and Adele Griffin). Tune in to hear Bal and I chat about watching emotional intimacy grow and how a strong social media presence can be more important in some professions than experience, and to hear Taylor (Julie and Adele) and I chat about finding a collaborator who doesn't judge and not shying away from darker themes in romance.
2025-02-061h 00The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 90-Bal Khabra & Taylor HuttonJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Bal Khabra and debut best friend writing duo Taylor Hutton (Julie Buxbaum and Adele Griffin). Tune in to hear Bal and I chat about watching emotional intimacy grow and how a strong social media presence can be more important in some professions than experience, and to hear Taylor (Julie and Adele) and I chat about finding a collaborator who doesn't judge and not shying away from darker themes in romance.
2025-02-061h 00The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 89-Heather McBreen & Sophie ClarkJoin me as I chat with debut romance author Heather McBreen and debut romantasy author Sophie Clark. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about how travel forces adaptability and showing different relationships in different stages, and to hear Sophie and I chat about exploring the facets of fear and writing women who don't need to make themselves palatable for men.
2025-02-0559 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 89-Heather McBreen & Sophie ClarkJoin me as I chat with debut romance author Heather McBreen and debut romantasy author Sophie Clark. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about how travel forces adaptability and showing different relationships in different stages, and to hear Sophie and I chat about exploring the facets of fear and writing women who don't need to make themselves palatable for men.
2025-02-0559 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 88-Naina Kumar & Sylvia MercedesJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Naina Kumar and romantasy author Sylvia Mercedes. Tune in to hear Naina and I chat about writing a love letter to the people of Houston and getting into politics to make real, positive change, and to hear Sylvia and I chat about writing incredible romantic tension and the lengths we're willing to go to for those we want to protect.
2025-02-051h 06The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 88-Naina Kumar & Sylvia MercedesJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Naina Kumar and romantasy author Sylvia Mercedes. Tune in to hear Naina and I chat about writing a love letter to the people of Houston and getting into politics to make real, positive change, and to hear Sylvia and I chat about writing incredible romantic tension and the lengths we're willing to go to for those we want to protect.
2025-02-051h 06The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 87-Kritika H. Rao & Jenny Elder MokeJoin me as I chat with fantasy author Kritika H. Rao and award winning author Jenny Elder Moke. Tune in to hear Kritika and I chat about sex positive stories and the power of seduction, and to hear Jenny and I chat about amateur sleuthing and walking the line between mystery and romance.
2025-02-041h 44The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 87-Kritika H. Rao & Jenny Elder MokeJoin me as I chat with fantasy author Kritika H. Rao and award winning author Jenny Elder Moke. Tune in to hear Kritika and I chat about sex positive stories and the power of seduction, and to hear Jenny and I chat about amateur sleuthing and walking the line between mystery and romance.
2025-02-041h 44The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 86-Alexandra Vasti & Jillian MeadowsJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti and romance author Jillian Meadows. Tune in to hear Alexandra and I chat about mixing adventure with romance and introverted heroines, and to hear Jillian and I chat about healthy communication and staying true to the characters.
2025-02-041h 15The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 85-Carter Wilson & Amy BuchananJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling thriller author Carter Wilson and debut romance author Amy Buchanan. Tune in to hear Carter and I chat about delving into the dark corners of the human mind and using a podcast as a storytelling medium, and to hear Amy and I chat about society defining us by our children and how our past relationships influence our present ones.
2025-02-031h 10The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 84-Erin Connor & Kat MackenzieJoin me as I chat with debut romance author Erin Connor and debut romance author Kat Mackenzie. Tune in to hear Erin and I chat about meet cutes and what makes good banter, and to hear Kat and I chat about focusing on the present and her love letter to the UK.
2025-01-311h 39The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 83-Emily Rath & Sarah RaughleyJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Emily Rath and bestselling author Sarah Raughley. Tune in to hear Emily and I chat about Death as a character and how sacrifice shapes us, and to hear Sarah and I chat about defying your situation and shaping your future.
2025-01-301h 35The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Lauren Kung Jessen on 'Yin Yang Love Song'Join me as I welcome back romance author Lauren Kung Jessen to talk about her newest release 'Yin Yang Love Song.' Tune in to hear Lauren and I chat about pressures put on us from a young age, Traditional Chinese versus Western Medicine, and the importance of slowing down.
2025-01-2934 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Hannah Bonam-Young on 'Out of the Woods'Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Hannah Bonam-Young to talk about her newest release 'Out of the Woods.' Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about the book being a love letter to people who met their person too young, growing individually while growing together, and fighting for love.
2025-01-2932 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Mackenzie Reed on 'The Wilde Trials'Join me as I welcome back young adult author Mackenzie Reed to discuss her newest book 'The Wilde Trials.' Tune in to hear us chat about proving yourself, how far people will go to win, and feeling like you don't belong.
2025-01-2832 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Lynn Painter on 'Accidentally Amy'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Lynn Painter to talk about her newest release 'Accidentally Amy.' Tune in to hear us chat about its newsletter beginnings, the overhaul it's gotten since it was independently published, and why it all starts with a pumpkin spice latte.
2025-01-2825 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Chloe Liese on 'Once Smitten, Twice Shy'Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Chloe Liese to discuss her newest book 'Once Smitten, Twice Shy.' Tune in to hear Chloe and I chat about making people feel seen, finding your safe someone, and distrust tolerance.
2025-01-2445 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Jo Segura on 'Temple of Swoon'Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Jo Segura to discuss her newest book 'Temple of Swoon.' Tune in to hear us chat about the fear of failing, comparing yourself to your heroes, and how certain individuals manage to score prestige and high honors simply because of their gender.
2025-01-2326 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 82-Jenny Holiday & Jessica JamesJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday and debut romance author Jessica James. Tune in to hear Jenny and I chat about being a crone and women not having to bend themselves to please men, and to hear Jessica and I chat about the pressures of being a female entertainer and writing band dynamics.
2025-01-231h 09The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 81-Kayla Olson & Kristy BoyceJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Kayla Olson and nationally bestselling author Kristy Boyce. Tune in to hear Kayla and I chat about trusting your judgement and the relationship between an individual and someone in power, and to hear Kristy and I chat about the creativity of Dungeons & Dragons and confronting the changes and new experiences of being a teenager.
2025-01-111h 14The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 80-Callie Hart & Amalie HowardJoin me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Callie Hart and USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard. Tune in to hear Callie and I chat about her Quicksilver magic system and the lengths we go to for those we love, and to hear Amalie and I chat about drawing from Persian and Indian mythology and writing extensive, immersive world building.
2025-01-091h 24The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 79-Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee & Gloria ChaoJoin me as I chat with bestselling authors Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee and award winning YA author Gloria Chao. Tune in to hear Fonda, Shannon, and I chat about the influence of Bruce Lee's teachings and the cost of victory, and to hear Gloria and I chat about writing a love letter to Taipei and discovering one's identity.
2024-12-311h 30The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 78-Sara Cate & Angela MontoyaJoin me as I chat with USA Today romance author Sara Cate and YA fantasy author Angela Montoya. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about feeling unworthy and subverting toxic parents, and to hear Angela and I chat about swoonworthy banter and the importance of community.
2024-12-2559 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 77-Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy & Elizabeth AgyemangJoin me as I chat with the NYT and USA bestselling, best friend writing duo Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, and YA and MG author Elizabeth Agyemang. Tune in to hear Julie, Sierra, and I chat about insta-love best friendship and sex positivity, and to hear Elizabeth and I chat about the misogyny of social media and women fighting to be heard.
2024-12-201h 18The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Jenny L. Howe on 'How to Get a Life in Ten Dates'Join me as I welcome back bestselling romance author Jenny L. Howe to discuss her newest book 'How to Get a Life in Ten Dates.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing plus-size male characters, how work influences our mental health, and dating in your twenties.
2024-12-1536 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 76-Rachel Howzell Hall & Katie HoltJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall and debut romance author Katie Holt. Tune in to hear Rachel and I talk about writing a morally gray cast (not just a single character) and tackling the memory loss trope, and to hear Katie and I chat about blending the romance genre with literary fiction and writing one of the hottest scenes I've ever read.
2024-12-1155 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 75-Suzanne Allain & Lauren ConnollyJoin me as I chat with romance author Suzanne Allain and romance author Lauren Connolly. Tune in to hear Suzanne and I chat about how her book 'Mr. Malcom's List' got turned into a movie and how a Bachelor's directory sparked the idea for her latest novel, and to hear Lauren and I chat about how grief can make people uncomfortable and why characters do things that make them unhappy.
2024-12-061h 29The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 74-Kes Trester & Caitlin SchneiderhanJoin me as I chat with YA author Kes Trester and YA author Caitlin Schneiderhan. Tune in to hear Kes and I chat about writing characters who save themselves and using her film background to influence pace and structure, and to Caitlin and I chat about finding her way from screenwriting to novels and writing heightened realities.
2024-11-3047 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 73-Susan Dennard & Raquel Vasquez GillilandJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Susan Dennard and USA Today bestselling romance author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. Tune in to hear Susan and I chat about subverting tropes in interesting ways and finding community, and to hear Raquel and I chat about forgiving yourself and the healing journey.
2024-11-261h 11The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 72-Melissa Landers & Emily SullivanJoin me as I chat with bestselling sci-fi and fantasy author Melissa Landers and award winning romance author Emily Sullivan. Tune in to hear Melissa and I chat about the disjointed nature and tension between religion and a monarchy and what makes a poor leader, and to Emily and I chat about balancing tension with intimacy and writing a heroine who defines her own happiness.
2024-11-2558 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 71-Kalyn Josephson & Lia RileyJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Kalyn Josephson and romance author Lia Riley. Tune in to hear Kalyn and I chat about drawing inspiration from Jewish mythology and writing characters whose motivations aren't always perfect, and to hear Lia and I chat about tackling time travel and writing male characters who genuinely love women.
2024-11-2058 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Carissa Broadbent on 'The Songbird and the Heart of Stone'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Carissa Broadbent to discuss the newest installment of her Crowns of Nyaxia series, 'The Songbird and the Heart of Stone.' Tune in to hear us chat about transitioning the focus to a new couple, characters healing alongside one another, and about their journeys of faith.
2024-11-1920 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 70-Mary E. Pearson & Ilana LongJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Mary E. Pearson and debut romance author Ilana long. Tune in to hear Mary and I chat about how conflict is intrinsic to literature and making Elfhame its own character, and to hear Ilana and I chat about narrating her own audiobook and how a new hobby can change your life.
2024-11-181h 13The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Tarah Dewitt on 'The Co-op'Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Tarah Dewitt to discuss her newest release, 'The Co-op.' Tune in to hear us chat about shared goals between characters, a love at its worst becoming its best, and how love is a choice.
2024-11-1821 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Sarah Hawley on 'Servant of Earth'Join me as I welcome back bestselling author Sarah Hawley to discuss her newest release and romantasy debut, 'Servant of Earth.' Tune in to hear us chat about taking inspiration from faerie lore, writing life-altering female friendships, and giving her characters complicated views on power.
2024-11-1432 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 69-Lucy Eden & Bryn DonovanJoin me as I chat with romance author Lucy Eden and romance author Bryn Donovan. Tune in to hear Lucy and I chat about what finding true contentment means and why we all need to ask for help at times, and to hear Bryn and I chat about appreciating things we take for granted and writing a love letter to Chicago.
2024-11-131h 22The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 68-Shannon Messenger & Demi WintersJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling middle grade author Shannon Messenger and young adult fantasy author Demi Winters. Tune in to hear Shannon and I chat about writing for kids and exploring hard emotions, and to Demi and I chat about her transition from indie to traditional publishing and writing grittiness and action.
2024-11-091h 09The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 67-Kendare Blake & Emily VargaJoin me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kendare Blake and debut YA fantasy author Emily Varga. Tune in to hear Kendare and I chat about the hero's journey and writing strong, badass, warrior women, and to hear Emily and I chat about the intricacies of sword-fighting and the importance of female friendships.
2024-11-051h 04The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 66-Julie LeongJoin me as I chat with debut (and BOTM club pick) author Julie Leong. Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about why cozy fantasy became an escape for her, why community is so important, and why small moments should be recognized and appreciated.
2024-11-0432 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 65-Kylie Lee Baker & Clare GilmoreJoin me as I chat with the Sunday Times bestselling YA fantasy author Kylie Lee Baker and romance author Clare Gilmore. Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about why character development is such a big part of the writing process and how friends can be the great loves of our lives, and to hear Clare and I chat about writing workplace romances and why finding someone who brings you peace is so important.
2024-10-3151 minThe Well-Read PodcastEpisode 64-Cecy Robson & E. B. AsherJoin me as I chat with international bestselling author Cecy Robson and debut collaborators E. B. Asher. Tune in to hear Cecy and I chat about the power of good people and writing robust characters, and to hear Bridget, Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a sequel without writing the prequel and collaboration between friends.
2024-10-291h 31The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 63-Cinda Williams Chima & Mimi MatthewsJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima and USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews. Tune in to hear Cinda and I chat about publishing her first book in her fifties and writing a harsh world, and to hear Mimi and I chat about the power of emotional intimacy and breaking against the mold of societal rules.
2024-10-241h 09The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 62-Sarah A. Parker & Colby WilkensJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling romantasy author Sarah A. Parker and debut romance author Colby Wilkens. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about not being afraid of being loud and moving through grief, and to hear Colby and I chat about representation in literature and finding confidence in your identity.
2024-10-211h 04The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 61-Freya Marske & Jill TewJoin me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Freya Marske and debut author Jill Tew. Tune in to hear Freya and I chat about creating romantic tension and stakes of the heart, and to hear Jill and I chat about the loneliness epidemic and proxies in a chaotic life.
2024-10-201h 19The Well-Read PodcastEpisode 60-Sara Raasch & Zoe AllisonJoin me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Sara Raasch and romance author Zoe Allison. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about her transition into romance and the true meaning of Christmas, and to hear Zoe and I chat about single father romances and relationships born of friendship.
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