Erin Zhurkin has lived in several countries abroad, and she’s the author of Plus-Size in Paris, a fish-out-of-water story based on her own experiences living in the City of Love.

We’re talking about Erin’s inner journey in writing her first novel, some of her favorite slang, and where she thinks America can step up its game.

Special shout-out to the Misfits Makin’ It Podcast! If you dig this show, you’ll definitely enjoy all the misfits over there. Check it out!