In this episode, Olivia shares her journey as an author, discussing challenges she’s faced throughout the publishing process, the personal themes in her writing, and her future plans. She reflects on her writing style, the importance of creating tension, and what it means to her to have a dedicated writing space. Olivia also talks about her goals for the upcoming year, including going on a book tour. The discussion highlights the power of community in writing, the role of podcasting in building connections, and Olivia's recommendations for upcoming reads.

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Olivia Muenter (pronounced Men-ter) is a writer, reader, and the co-host of the Bad on Paper podcast. Her first novel Such A Bad Influence (Quirk Books) was an instant USA Today Best Seller. Her second novel Little One (Little, Brown) will be published in Feb 2026.

A former fashion & beauty editor and freelance writer, Olivia’s work has been published in Glamour, Byrdie, Bustle, Brides, Health.com, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. You can find her most personal writing via her weekly newsletter where she shares about her life, her work, and everything in between.

For more regular life/work updates, follow Olivia on Instagram (@oliviamuenter)

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