Julia sits down with Amazon Top 50 author Ashley Munoz for a chat that leave it all on the table. They talk about what it really feels like to write characters who live in your head rent-free, juggling real life while trying to finish a chapter, and why Ashley may one day try fantasy after making a name for herself in emotional small-town romances.

They also get into how personal stories sneak into fiction (whether you mean for them to or not), the need for more diverse voices in books, and how storytelling shifts as you grow. It’s honest, thoughtful, and low-key inspiring.

If you love books, writing, or just hearing women talk about their creative chaos—this one's for you.