In this conversation, Ashley and Emiko Jean discuss Emiko's return to young adult fiction with her new book, 'Love Me Tomorrow.' They explore the themes of love, friendship, and identity, as well as the significance of setting in storytelling. Emiko shares insights into her writing process, the development of her characters, and the importance of representation in literature. The discussion also touches on the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the joys of young adulthood.

In this episode of Carried Away, Ashley reflects on her journey as a reader, discussing her evolving tastes from young adult literature to more complex adult narratives. She emphasizes the importance of both genres and announces a new format for the podcast, featuring two authors each month—one from YA and one from adult fiction. Ashley expresses excitement for the upcoming conversations and the opportunity to explore stories that resonate across different stages of life.

In this episode, Ashley reflects on the past year, discussing themes of slowness, patience, and personal growth. She shares her journey of rediscovering her love for literature and introduces her plans for the upcoming months, including revisiting favorite books and engaging with her community.

In this conversation, Camille and Anna Maria talk all this Wicked! They delve into the complexities of the musical Wicked, exploring its characters, themes, and the narrative's deeper meanings.

Hello sweet dreamers ✨

Have we got a treat for you. Enjoy this latest podcast episode as we three dive headfirst into our potential villain origin stories 😈

This episode is full of hilarious moments as we wander down unexpected roads to ponder the most villainous versions of ourselves and ask the hard hitting question… what would make me a villain? 💭🔥

Catch us talking about glued eyes, sewn shut mouths, and the strangely alluring world of morticians in Kalynn Bayrons' latest YA horror novel "Make Me A Monster". Lets dive into all things life, death, and after death dreamers.

Have we got a treat for you dreamer! 

Introducing our next beyond talented guest author, Benjamin Dean 📚If you haven’t heard of Ben yet, prepare to be utterly delighted. He’s hilarious, matches our freak in yapping, and knows exactly what he’s doing when it comes to storytelling.

Tune in as we coax Ben into talking about himself in third person and doing a little self psychoanalysis 🫢. We cover everything from how he first got into writing, to the whirlwind of his debut book, and of course, a deep dive into his latest release, ‘Bury Your Friends’.

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Dreams really do come true dreamers, and our very first panel episode is proof! This episode features both Liselle Sambury and Kayvion Lewis in one unforgettable conversation. 💫

From what makes a story truly stay with readers, to knowing when an idea is ready to become a novel, to growing into yourself as a writer, this talk is everything we dreamed of and more. This episode is insightful, honest, and filled with wisdom for every book lover out there. 🎙️✨

Follow us on Instagram @thecarriedawayy and stay tuned for more information on Part 2 of The Ultimate Panel!

Ashley and Anna return with a therapy session and a major life update!👀 So sit back, relax, and listen to our two girls diving into their lives post-corporate...🫠

Hiya, dreamers ✨

Join Anna and Ashley in this week’s episode as they tussle with their Monday madness and ponder what it means to be a book girlie in a corporate world. This one’s a faithful spiral—no single destination, just a constellation of realizations and epiphanies. So cozy up, dreamer. Things are about to get existential up in here.