The Well Read Podcast

Episode 71-Kalyn Josephson & Lia Riley

Join 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.

Bookish 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.

Episode 70-Mary E. Pearson & Ilana Long

Join 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.

Bookish 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.

Bookish 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.

Episode 69-Lucy Eden & Bryn Donovan

Join 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.

Episode 68-Shannon Messenger & Demi Winters

Join 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.

Episode 67-Kendare Blake & Emily Varga

Join 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.

Episode 66-Julie Leong

Join 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.

Episode 65-Kylie Lee Baker & Clare Gilmore

Join 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.