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Join us every other Tuesday as Erik J. Brown (Author of All That's Left in the World & Lose You to Find Me) and Alyssa Ljub (Netflix's The Circle Season 4 & Alyssa Explains it All Podcast) cel... more
July 30, 2024"Darkhearts" & "The Ghost of Us" author James L. SutterThis week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 12minPlay
July 16, 2024FLASHBACK - Erik J Brown on Alysssa Explains It AllWith Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 1minPlay
July 02, 2024"The Lilies" author Quinn Diacon-FurtadoThis week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 12minPlay
June 18, 2024Overemotional and Overthinking Author David FenneThis week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 5minPlay
June 04, 2024Summer Reading MemoriesThis week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 1minPlay
May 21, 2024"Some Girls Do" & "Hot Dog Girl" Author Jennifer DuganThis week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 4minPlay
May 07, 2024"Road Home" Author Rex OgleThis week we are joined by writer Rex Ogle who's book Road Home comes out this month closing out his memoir trilogy. Rex might be the most prolific writer we've had on so far, so we dive into how he is able to keep up with all his different series and stand alone stories that come out every year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 3minPlay
April 23, 2024What Books Do We Wanna See Adapted to TV or FilmThis week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more47minPlay
April 09, 2024"All the Fighting Parts" Author Hannah V SawyerrThis week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who's award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah's own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1hPlay
March 26, 2024"The Loophole" And "No Time Like Now" Author Naz KutubThis week we are joined by Naz Kutub who's book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik's blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA.Get Naz's Books HereFollow Us on Goodreads:Naz KutubErik J. BrownAlyssa LjubProducer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more1h 10minPlay