On this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, host Samantha Tennant sits down with genre-hopping author Ann Aguirre to talk about her latest sci-fi romantic comedy, I THINK I’M IN LOVE WITH AN ALIEN. From writing steampunk and thrillers to crafting cozy witchy rom-coms, Ann takes us behind the scenes of her creative evolution—and why her books are a safe haven for readers.

We dive into fandoms, favorite alien tropes, how she hides Easter eggs for sharp-eyed readers, and what it was like collaborating with the late Rachel Caine. Plus: con culture, neurodiverse representation, and her next big magical project.