Unlikeable Female Characters

In this special bonus episode, Kristen, Layne, and Wendy share the things that are keeping them from screaming all day, from inspiring books to productivity tips to the perfect jumpsuit. Whether you want to get your Type A mojo back or give in and embrace the chaos, you'll find something here to help you cope during the neverending dumpster fire that is 2020.

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Wendy interviews dark and twisty thriller queen Jennifer Hillier about her latest novel LITTLE SECRETS, her not-so-secret identity as The Murder Mom, and why women always seem to covet what we don’t have.

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Kristen, Layne, and Wendy take on the much-maligned character of the mistress, from scheming best friends to psycho bunny boilers. When does the "other woman" get to be the main character, instead of just the villain in someone else’s story? (And more importantly: when will we stop blaming women for men’s mistakes?) 

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Layne interviews YA author Kylie Schachte about her killer debut novel YOU'RE NEXT, writing #ownvoices queer characters, and why badass teenage girls can (but shouldn't have to) save us all.

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What's wrong with "strong female characters?" Let Kristen, Layne, and Wendy explain. This week the unlikeable ladies tackle depictions of feminine strength from superheroes to single moms, and discuss why some men like strong women in fiction but not so much in real life.

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You probably have to stay inside all summer anyway, so why not lock yourself up with a whole stack of good books? Kristen, Layne, and Wendy share what they're most excited to read this summer, plus some exciting news about what's next for the Unlikeable Female Characters podcast.

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Kristen interviews Cheryl A. Head, author of the Charlie Mack Motown Mystery series, about queer representation in crime fiction, why Black women are natural-born private investigators, and the people who should really shut up in the Year of Our Lord 2020. Pick up Cheryl’s new book FIND ME WHEN I’M LOST starting June 23rd, wherever books are sold!

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Kristen, Layne, and Wendy kick off Pride month by talking about the hot gay ladies you should watch out for, from ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK to KILLING EVE to the heroines of their own novels. (Please note: we recorded this episode prior to the murder of George Floyd and the widespread protests, but we are offering query/pitch critiques to anyone who donates $15 or more to local bail funds supporting the Black Lives Matter protestors. See our social media for further details, and stay safe out there!)

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Wendy interviews author Mindy Mejia about her latest novel STRIKE ME DOWN, balancing motherhood and creativity, and the joys of being a "solid C+" mom.

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Just in time for Mother's Day, Kristen, Layne, and Wendy discuss the worst moms of page and screen, from SHARP OBJECTS to SCHITT'S CREEK. Plus: cute pandemic pet stories!

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