The Well-Read Podcast

Episode 98-Thien-Kim Lam & Ava Morgyn

Join 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. 

Bookish 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."

Episode 97-Kimberly Lemming & Lindsay Hameroff

Join 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.

Bookish 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. 

Episode 96-Stephanie Burgis & Mina Fears

Join 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.

Episode 95-Sophie Sullivan & Annabelle Slator

Join 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.

Bookish 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).

Bookish 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.

Episode 94-Catherine Bakewell & Christy Swift

Join 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.

Episode 93-Heather Fawcett & Swati Hegde

Join 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.