Shelley Pearson joins Emily and Corinne to talk about her self-published YA book Book Smarts and Tender Hearts, which has been nominated for a 2019 Oregon Book Award.

Shelley talks with Emily and Corinne about making friends with strangers the old fashioned way—through placing an ad in a magazine! Other topics include: writing mentorship, managing emotions while creating and promoting, and of course her favorite YA books.