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The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 71-Axie Oh & Chuck WendigJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling young adult fantasy author Axie Oh and NYT bestselling horror author Chuck Wendig. Tune in to hear Axie and I chat about characters who don't let their trauma change who they are at their core and how connection can transcend individual journeys, and to hear Chuck and I chat about sentient settings being a driving force within genres and why the idea of getting lost is so important.
2025-05-031h 14The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 71-Axie Oh & Chuck WendigJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling young adult fantasy author Axie Oh and NYT bestselling horror author Chuck Wendig. Tune in to hear Axie and I chat about characters who don't let their trauma change who they are at their core and how connection can transcend individual journeys, and to hear Chuck and I chat about sentient settings being a driving force within genres and why the idea of getting lost is so important.
2025-05-031h 14The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Emily Sullivan on 'A Death on Corfu'Join me as I welcome back romance and mystery writer Emily Sullivan to talk about her newest release 'A Death on Corfu.' Tune in to hear Emily and I chat about making Corfu feel like its own character, the struggle of (and the strength it takes) to start over, and transitioning from writing romance to mystery.
2025-05-0216 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Emily Sullivan on 'A Death on Corfu'Join me as I welcome back romance and mystery writer Emily Sullivan to talk about her newest release 'A Death on Corfu.' Tune in to hear Emily and I chat about making Corfu feel like its own character, the struggle of (and the strength it takes) to start over, and transitioning from writing romance to mystery.
2025-05-0216 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 70-Nana Malone & L. J. AndrewsJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling romance author Nana Malone and USA Today bestselling romantasy author L. J. Andrews. Tune in to hear Nana and I chat about navigating the balance between love, tradition, and self-discovery and the freeness of asserting yourself, and to hear L. J. and I chat about allowing fierce women to still be soft and realizing that you don't have to work harder to be understood because to the right people, you won't need to.
2025-05-011h 12The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 70-Nana Malone & L. J. AndrewsJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling romance author Nana Malone and USA Today bestselling romantasy author L. J. Andrews. Tune in to hear Nana and I chat about navigating the balance between love, tradition, and self-discovery and the freeness of asserting yourself, and to hear L. J. and I chat about allowing fierce women to still be soft and realizing that you don't have to work harder to be understood because to the right people, you won't need to.
2025-05-011h 12The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: K.B. Ritchie on 'Destructively Mine'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie to talk about their newest release 'Destructively Mine.' Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about balancing your past with your future, giving siblings time to shine, and figuring out who your family truly is.
2025-04-3023 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: K.B. Ritchie on 'Destructively Mine'Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie to talk about their newest release 'Destructively Mine.' Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about balancing your past with your future, giving siblings time to shine, and figuring out who your family truly is.
2025-04-3023 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 69-F.T. Lukens & Kelsey ImpiccicheJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author F.T. Lukens and debut fantasy author Kelsey Impicciche. Tune in to hear F.T. and I chat about how prejudice is learned and the strength of platonic love, and to hear Kelsey and I chat about how it's good to question the status quo and how emotions and feelings are what give us our humanity.
2025-04-291h 04The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 69-F.T. Lukens & Kelsey ImpiccicheJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author F.T. Lukens and debut fantasy author Kelsey Impicciche. Tune in to hear F.T. and I chat about how prejudice is learned and the strength of platonic love, and to hear Kelsey and I chat about how it's good to question the status quo and how emotions and feelings are what give us our humanity.
2025-04-291h 04The Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Kylie Lee Baker on 'Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng'Join me as I welcome back bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker to talk about her newest release 'Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng.' Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about how not everyone has the privilege of looking away from things that make them uncomfortable, racism in the wake of COVID, and how trauma can force us to create unconventional bonds with those we wouldn't expect.
2025-04-2827 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Kylie Lee Baker on 'Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng'Join me as I welcome back bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker to talk about her newest release 'Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng.' Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about how not everyone has the privilege of looking away from things that make them uncomfortable, racism in the wake of COVID, and how trauma can force us to create unconventional bonds with those we wouldn't expect.
2025-04-2827 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Bridget Morrissey on 'Anywhere You Go'Join me as I welcome back romance author Bridget Morrissey to talk about her newest release 'Anywhere You Go.' Tune in to hear Bridget and I chat about the complexities of being human, how parents' decisions influence how their children go through life, and sacrificing everything for work.
2025-04-2629 minThe Well-Read PodcastBookish Bites: Bridget Morrissey on 'Anywhere You Go'Join me as I welcome back romance author Bridget Morrissey to talk about her newest release 'Anywhere You Go.' Tune in to hear Bridget and I chat about the complexities of being human, how parents' decisions influence how their children go through life, and sacrificing everything for work.
2025-04-2629 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 68-Chelsea Abdullah & C. L. MontblancJoin me as I welcome award-winning fantasy author Chelsea Abdullah and debut young adult author C. L. Montblanc. Tune in to hear Chelsea and I chat about writing positive Arab-coded characters and the braveness of being vulnerable, and to hear C. L. and I chat about creating safe spaces for queer kids and finding your voice.
2025-04-201h 24The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 68-Chelsea Abdullah & C. L. MontblancJoin me as I welcome award-winning fantasy author Chelsea Abdullah and debut young adult author C. L. Montblanc. Tune in to hear Chelsea and I chat about writing positive Arab-coded characters and the braveness of being vulnerable, and to hear C. L. and I chat about creating safe spaces for queer kids and finding your voice.
2025-04-201h 24The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 67-Molly Harper & Anotnia HodgsonJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Molly Harper and award-winning author Antonia Hodgson. Tune in to hear Molly and I chat about meshing genres and our love of chaos, and to hear Antonia and I chat about transcendent world-building and creating mythologies.
2025-04-1856 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 67-Molly Harper & Anotnia HodgsonJoin me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Molly Harper and award-winning author Antonia Hodgson. Tune in to hear Molly and I chat about meshing genres and our love of chaos, and to hear Antonia and I chat about transcendent world-building and creating mythologies.
2025-04-1856 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 66-Juliette Cross & Julie JohnsonJoin me as I welcome bestselling romantasy author Juliette Cross and bestselling fantasy author Julie Johnson. Tune in to hear Juliette and I chat about not shying away from the brutality of ancient Rome and exploring someone's capacity to love, and to hear Julie and I chat about allowing the reader to discover the world as the character does and testing the limits of the world around you.
2025-04-1657 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 66-Juliette Cross & Julie JohnsonJoin me as I welcome bestselling romantasy author Juliette Cross and bestselling fantasy author Julie Johnson. Tune in to hear Juliette and I chat about not shying away from the brutality of ancient Rome and exploring someone's capacity to love, and to hear Julie and I chat about allowing the reader to discover the world as the character does and testing the limits of the world around you.
2025-04-1657 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 65-Jade PresleyJoin me as I welcome romantasy author Jade Presley. Tune in to hear Jade and I chat about why choose romance, shaping a character's journey, and connection being the core of the story.
2025-04-1429 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 65-Jade PresleyJoin me as I welcome romantasy author Jade Presley. Tune in to hear Jade and I chat about why choose romance, shaping a character's journey, and connection being the core of the story.
2025-04-1429 minThe Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 64-Suzanne Enoch & Beth O'LearyJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling romance author Suzanne Enoch and Sunday Times bestselling romance author Beth O'Leary. Tune in to hear Suzanne and I chat about taking matters into our own hands and how our struggles can shape our character, and to hear Beth and I chat about feeling like we don't deserve good and power dynamics within a relationship.
2025-04-081h 00The Well-Read PodcastSeason 2, Episode 64-Suzanne Enoch & Beth O'LearyJoin me as I welcome NYT bestselling romance author Suzanne Enoch and Sunday Times bestselling romance author Beth O'Leary. Tune in to hear Suzanne and I chat about taking matters into our own hands and how our struggles can shape our character, and to hear Beth and I chat about feeling like we don't deserve good and power dynamics within a relationship.
2025-04-081h 00The 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 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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 63-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 63-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 62-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 62-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 61-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 61-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 60-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 60-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 59-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 59-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 58-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 58-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 57-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 57-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 56-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 56-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 55-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 55-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 54-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 54-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 53-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 53-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 52-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 52-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 51-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 51-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 50-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 50-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 49-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 49-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 48-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 48-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 47-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 47-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 46-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 46-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 45-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 45-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 44-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 44-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 43-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 43-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 42-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 42-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 41-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 41-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 40-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 40-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 39-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 39-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 38-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 38-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 37-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 37-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 36-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 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 36-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: 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: 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.
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