Noelle Crooks is the author of "Under the Influence" a fun and cozy read about a twenty-something girl who gets her dream job and then wrestles with questions around social media, influence, and boundaries. AKA all of the things we think about on a daily basis. In our conversation, Noelle shares her inspiration for the book, how she views influence now, and why you should read it this fall.

Follow Noelle @noellecrooks.

1:30 — Meet Noelle 

2:30 — What inspired Under the Influence 

4:30 — What is Under the Influence about 

6:37 — How does influence play a role in your life and the characters in the novel 

11 — How to set boundaries on social media and its influence on your life 

16 — How life shifts when you’re working on a big project like a book 

23 — How Noelle has set boundaries in her own career and life 

28 — How friendships shift in your twenties 

31 — Why you should read Under the Influence this fall