The Well-Read Podcast

Join me as I welcome back author Liz Parker to talk about their newest contemporary fantasy 'Witches of Honeysuckle House.' Tune in to hear Liz and I chat about creating a house that is a living, breathing character, how women can continue to affect their descendants long after their gone, and exploring PTSD that has sat within you for a long time. 

Join me as I welcome writing duo Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor to talk about their newest mystery 'Dead and Breakfast' and author Audrey Goldberg Ruoff to talk about her debut paranormal romcom 'Hopelessly Teavoted.' Tune in to hear Kat, Rosiee, and I chat about opening yourself up to the right people and writing an older, supportive, and loving queer relationship, and to hear Audrey and I chat about using the absence of touch to drive up the tension and exploring mental health within a paranormal world.

Join me as I welcome author Cait Jacobs to talk about their debut fantasy 'The Princess Knight' and author Ariel Sullivan to talk about her debut dystopian 'Conform.' Tune in to hear Cait and I chat about realizing that your worth is more important than putting yourself down and the weight of killing, and to hear Ariel and I chat about wanting a version of a world where you have a choice and how terrifying it can be to do what is right. 

Join me as I welcome back USA bestselling author Julie Leong to talk about her newest cozy fantasy 'The Keeper of Magical Things.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about being shaped by our families in both good ways and bad, exploring self-worth and fulfillment, and finding someone who helps you heal and grow.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Marie Lu to talk about her adult fantasy debut 'Red City' and author Emma Hinds to talk about her newest contemporary fantasy 'Witchlore.' Tune in to hear Marie and I chat about the lengths mothers are willing to go to in order to do what they think is best for their child and what it feels like to belong when you've been invisible your entire life, and to hear Emma and I chat about the depths of grief when you lose someone you love and understanding that others (and their opinions of you) do not define you.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Stephanie Perkins to talk about her newest romance 'Overdue' and award-winning author Traci Hunter Abramson to talk about her newest thriller 'Victim #8.' Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about how the life path society tells us we should have is not for everyone and exploring the grief of leaving behind a life you've known for a long time, and to hear Traci and I chat about self-doubt after you've suffered a loss and how high stakes can shape a relationship. 

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Karina Halle to talk about her newest release 'Hollow.' Tune in to hear Karina and I chat about transforming from someone who only does what they're told to someone who is strong and confident in themselves, giving us three characters who are so different yet who complement each other, and having a strong drive to protect those you love. 

Join me as I welcome bestselling author Maggie Gates to talk about her newest romance 'Dust Storm' and debut author Allie Oleander to talk about her dark romance 'Willing Prey.' Tune in to hear Maggie and I chat about being unapologetically yourself and finding a place where you feel like you belong, and to hear Allie and I chat about knowing your worth and wanting to be the best version of yourself.

Join me as I welcome back author Katie Zhao to talk about her newest young adult fantasy 'Zodiac Legacy.' Tune in to hear Katie and I chat about writing a love letter to New York and its people, the struggle and fear of moving forward after defeat, and the weight of the responsibility of being a leader.

Join me as I welcome author Kirsten Miller to talk about her newest contemporary 'The Women of Wild Hill' and author Rachel Greenlaw to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Ordeals.' Tune in to hear Kirsten and I chat about female rage in all its wonderful glory and how women know the lives to come are our legacy, and to hear Rachel and I chat about balancing our wants with our obligations and the fragility of trust.