🎉 25 episodes in and we’re just getting started!

In this special milestone episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas take a moment to reflect on their podcasting journey so far—the lessons learned, the laughter shared, and the unexpected ways their conversations have shaped their writing and publishing lives.

Inside this celebratory chat:

Behind-the-scenes truths about co-hosting a podcast 🎙️

What surprised us most about interviewing guests

How podcasting has changed our approach to writing

The challenges we didn’t see coming (hello, editing!)

What we’re most proud of—and what we’re excited for next

An invitation to YOU, our listeners, to help shape what’s coming

If you’ve been with us from the beginning, or just jumped in, we’re so grateful you’re here! This episode is a love letter to community, creative growth, and the magic of having an Author Next Door.

👇 Drop a comment and tell us: What topics or guests would you love to hear in future episodes?

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🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:

ANGELA HAAS

Choose your own adventure 

🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/

CASSIE NEWELL

Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/

Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/

Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

 Keywords 🔑: podcasting, indie authors, lessons learned, guest experiences, co-hosting, personal growth, writing journey, future topics