One of our final episodes of the year features Jesse Q. Stutanto! We celebrated her latest novel, Next Time Will Be Our Turn—an epic love story with heart.

Jesse and I talked about the influence of her culture on the story, the role of patriarchy in her upbringing and family, and the ancestral stories we need to hold onto. We also dove into her writing schedule—she’s truly mastered her process and has even shared it on Instagram.

I loved chatting with her and hearing about her journey and her love for writing across many different genres. Only two more episodes left for the year!