Lucy and Robin announce a brief hiatus, because sometimes you just need to take a break. Don't worry, episodes will resume later this year!

We discuss a recent trip Robin took to do research for an upcoming project, as well as the ways research and using references has helped us in art, both fine and literary.

Lucy and Robin talk about their struggles with burnout, and how they're getting through.

With November slowly but surely approaching, Lucy and Robin discuss the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWiMo) challenge in general, as well as Lucy's twist for this year.

Lucy and Robin reflect on the progress they've made (or not) over the summer.

Lucy and Robin talk more about revising, and dive into some ways of thinking about structure.

Lucy and Robin talk about their experiences at the virtual conference put on by their local SCBWI chapter.

Lucy walks Robin through her current editing process, and they both cry a bit about revising.

Lucy interviews Robin about her new book! No One Returns from the Enchanted Forest is Robin's second graphic novel, but it's her author/illustrator debut, and we are SO EXCITED.

You can purchase her book (from various booksellers) here: https://us.macmillan.com/noonereturnsfromtheenchantedforest/robinrobinson/9781250211538

You can watch the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttAyN8GT7ZI

And you can listen to Robin read (and show you) the first two chapters here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-zjmGctczI

Lucy and Robin are joined by their first ever guest! Freelance editor Steph Kroll talks us through her process, and answers some of our burning questions.

Make sure to check out Steph's website!

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