Welcome to the The Fiction Affair! We’re Dunja and Larissa, two writers learning the ropes not just as authors but as podcast hosts, too. While we’re figuring things out along the way, we do know some things—and we’re excited to share them with you. Our goal is to create a cozy, intimate, and welcoming environment for all writers, no matter where you are on your journey.

In this episode of The Fiction Affair, we’re getting personal and talking about the people who sparked our love for reading. From cherished childhood moments to the joy of encouraging little ones to fall in love with books, we reflect on how important it is to never shame anyone for what they enjoy reading—because every story has value.

We also chat about how being a sponge for life, love, and stories shapes us as writers. Eventually, you have to squeeze that metaphorical sponge and pour it all out onto the page.

Of course, we couldn’t help but nerd out over creative tools like Pinterest boards for visual inspiration and Plottr for plotting and story bibles. If you’re interested in grabbing Plottr, feel free to check it out here: www.plottr.com/?aff=larissa

Join us as we share our passion for reading, writing, and soaking up inspiration wherever we can find it.

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