The Well-Read Podcast

Season 1, Episode 11-Emily Thiede

Join me as I chat with YA fantasy author Emily Thiede. Tune in to hear us talk about the importance of human connection, her time as a mentor and mentee on Pitch Wars, and her incredible run-in with Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, and Holly Black at Y'allFest.

Season 1, Episode 10-Liz Parker & Rebekah Faubion

Join me as I chat with the incredible romance authors Liz Parker and Rebekah Faubion. Tune in to hear us chat about herbalism, tarot, and how a single moment can change the trajectory of both a story and your life.

Season 1, Episode 9-Kate Bromley

Join me as I chat with one of my all-time favorite romance authors, Kate Bromley. Listen in as we chat about her love of theater, London and Italy, and why she loves romance novels.

Season 1, Episode 8-Bridget Morrissey

Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author Bridget Morrissey. Listen in as we chat about her latest sapphic romance, why queer stories are important, and her love of The Sims.

Season 1, Episode 7-Isabel Ibañez and Chloe Liese

Join me as I chat with not one, but TWO bestselling authors: YA fantasy author Isabel Ibañez and romance author Chloe Liese. Listen in to hear Isabel and I chat about ancient Egypt, Latin American representation, and her favorite comfort reads and to Chloe and I chat about neurodivergent characters, disability representation, and her journey from an indie author to being traditionally published. 

Season 1, Episode 6-Mackenzie Reed

Join me as I chat with upcoming YA debut author Mackenzie Reed about her debut process, why having a critique partner can make all the difference, and whether or not she thinks Toothless from 'How To Train Your Dragon' is more cat or dog.

Season 1, Episode 5-Lauren Kung Jessen

Join me as I chat with romance author extraordinaire Lauren Kung Jessen about her love of love, how she protects her mental health while writing and working a full-time job, and why food is such an important part of her stories.

Season 1, Episode 4-Rachel Griffin

Join me as I chat with New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy author Rachel Griffin about her love of the Pacific Northwest, her favorite tea (with recommendations), and why she donates a portion of pre-order sales to different non-profits for each of her books. 

Season 1, Episode 3-Susan Lee

Join me as I chat with bestselling YA romance author, Susan Lee, about her love of K-pop and K-dramas, why she left the corporate world to become an author, and what her third book, The Romance Rivalry, is all about. 

Season 1, Episode 2-Mara Rutherford

Join me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Mara Rutherford about her journey from journalist to author, traveling, and her adorable dog, Mishka.