In this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Lyssa Mia Smith about her debut, the Moulin Rouge-inspired YA romantic historical fantasy, REVELLE, as well some of the research behind the pursuit of happiness and enjoying the writing process, deliberate practice, worldbuilding, prioritizing writing and dealing with guilt, and much more!

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