In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome back Chris Wellert, a repeat guest and author, to discuss her recent travels, upcoming writing projects, and her latest book, Beach Club Bloodshed. The conversation flows from travel tales in Italy to the intricacies of writing cozy mysteries, touching on themes of animal safety in literature and the emotional impact of books and movies. The hosts share their preferences for genres, discuss scary movies, and explore the importance of outlining in the writing process. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore a variety of themes including emotional movies, fall activities, favorite flavors, nature observations, fears, supernatural experiences, and psychic readings. They share personal anecdotes and insights, creating a warm and relatable atmosphere that resonates with listeners.