This week we are joined by Emma Mills! Emma Mills is thrilled to be making her adult mystery debut with Rachel West and the Fallen Starlet. She is also the author of six YA novels and one middle grade graphic novel (The Greenies). When she is not writing, Emma can be found editing scientific manuscripts, tending to her large collection of succulents, and deep-diving into various fandoms. Emma lives in St. Louis with her dog Teddy, who is best described as a big personality in a tiny package. You can find Emma on Twitter and Instagram (@elmify) or at www.emmamillsbooks.com.

In this episode, Emma Mills shares how writing has been a lifelong passion, from sending manuscripts to publishers in middle school to balancing a science day job with evening writing sessions. She talks about the inspiration behind her novel Rachel West and the Fallen Starlet, including her love of early-2000s celebrity culture, magazines, and outsider characters finding their place. The conversation also dives into her creative background on YouTube, the role of friendship and family in her writing journey, and the high school experiences that shaped her sense of humor and perspective.

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