The Well-Read Podcast

Join me as I chat with adult fantasy and MG author Stephanie Burgis and debut YA fantasy author Mina Fears. Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about turning stereotypes upside down and characters creating relationships in genuine ways despite past trauma, and to hear Mina and I chat about drawing inspiration from pre-colonial Imperial Mali and betrayal in its many different forms.

Join me as I chat with award winning author Sophie Sullivan and debut romance author Annabelle Slator. Tune in to hear Sophie and I chat about reestablishing connections and opposites attract, and to hear Annabelle and I chat about toxic relationships and imposter syndrome.

Join me as I welcome back award-winning author Lili Wilkinson to talk about her newest release 'Unhallowed Halls.' Tune in to hear Lili and I chat about period and endometriosis rep, the longing of friendship, and battling demons (both figuratively and literally).

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kristen Ciccarelli to talk about her newest release 'Rebel Witch.' Tune in to hear Kristen and I chat about being forced to make tough decisions, sacrificing everything you've worked for, and fighting our own prejudices.

Join me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Catherine Bakewell and romance author Christy Swift. Tune in to hear Catherine and I chat about infusing stories with your favorite things and being Wicked-coded, and to hear Christy and I chat about sacrificing for your kids and guilty pleasure crushes.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling fantasy author Heather Fawcett and romance author Swati Hegde. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about the power of stories and exploring darker faerie lore, and to hear Swati and I chat about creative outlets for India's queer youths and finding family in your partner. 

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author B.K. Borison to talk about her newest release 'First-Time Caller.' Tune in to hear B.K. and I chat about people who are allies and not competition, platonic soulmates, and how you don't have to be alone to be lonely.

Join me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Kamilah Cole and bestselling romance author Peyton Corinne. Tune in to hear Kamilah and I chat about her love letter to the island that formed her and the importance of connection to one's ancestors, and to hear Peyton and I chat about perfect boyfriend coded characters and accepting one another for exactly who we are.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer and debut YA author Channelle Desamours. Tune in to hear Brigid and I chat about exploring the entire range of emotion, particularly in young adults, and showing perfectly imperfect relationships (and geeking out about our love of Lin-Manuel Miranda), and to Channelle and I chat about social media's role in finding missing persons and never feeling like we're good enough, no matter our superpowers. 

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Bal Khabra and debut best friend writing duo Taylor Hutton (Julie Buxbaum and Adele Griffin). Tune in to hear Bal and I chat about watching emotional intimacy grow and how a strong social media presence can be more important in some professions than experience, and to hear Taylor (Julie and Adele) and I chat about finding a collaborator who doesn't judge and not shying away from darker themes in romance.