The Well-Read Podcast

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Lynn Painter to talk about her newest release 'Accidentally Amy.' Tune in to hear us chat about its newsletter beginnings, the overhaul it's gotten since it was independently published, and why it all starts with a pumpkin spice latte. 

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Chloe Liese to discuss her newest book 'Once Smitten, Twice Shy.' Tune in to hear Chloe and I chat about making people feel seen, finding your safe someone, and distrust tolerance.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Jo Segura to discuss her newest book 'Temple of Swoon.' Tune in to hear us chat about the fear of failing, comparing yourself to your heroes, and how certain individuals manage to score prestige and high honors simply because of their gender.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday and debut romance author Jessica James. Tune in to hear Jenny and I chat about being a crone and women not having to bend themselves to please men, and to hear Jessica and I chat about the pressures of being a female entertainer and writing band dynamics.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Kayla Olson and nationally bestselling author Kristy Boyce. Tune in to hear Kayla and I chat about trusting your judgement and the relationship between an individual and someone in power, and to hear Kristy and I chat about the creativity of Dungeons & Dragons and confronting the changes and new experiences of being a teenager.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Callie Hart and USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard. Tune in to hear Callie and I chat about her Quicksilver magic system and the lengths we go to for those we love, and to hear Amalie and I chat about drawing from Persian and Indian mythology and writing extensive, immersive world building.

Join me as I chat with bestselling authors Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee and award winning YA author Gloria Chao. Tune in to hear Fonda, Shannon, and I chat about the influence of Bruce Lee's teachings and the cost of victory, and to hear Gloria and I chat about writing a love letter to Taipei and discovering one's identity.

Join me as I chat with USA Today romance author Sara Cate and YA fantasy author Angela Montoya. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about feeling unworthy and subverting toxic parents, and to hear Angela and I chat about swoonworthy banter and the importance of community.

Join me as I chat with the NYT and USA bestselling, best friend writing duo Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, and YA and MG author Elizabeth Agyemang. Tune in to hear Julie, Sierra, and I chat about insta-love best friendship and sex positivity, and to hear Elizabeth and I chat about the misogyny of social media and women fighting to be heard.

Join me as I welcome back bestselling romance author Jenny L. Howe to discuss her newest book 'How to Get a Life in Ten Dates.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing plus-size male characters, how work influences our mental health, and dating in your twenties.