Explore every episode of the podcast The Well Read Podcast

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling middle grade author Shannon Messenger and young adult fantasy author Demi Winters. Tune in to hear Shannon and I chat about writing for kids and exploring hard emotions, and to Demi and I chat about her transition from indie to traditional publishing and writing grittiness and action.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kendare Blake and debut YA fantasy author Emily Varga. Tune in to hear Kendare and I chat about the hero's journey and writing strong, badass, warrior women, and to hear Emily and I chat about the intricacies of sword-fighting and the importance of female friendships.

Join me as I chat with debut (and BOTM club pick) author Julie Leong. Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about why cozy fantasy became an escape for her, why community is so important, and why small moments should be recognized and appreciated.

Join me as I chat with the Sunday Times bestselling YA fantasy author Kylie Lee Baker and romance author Clare Gilmore. Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about why character development is such a big part of the writing process and how friends can be the great loves of our lives, and to hear Clare and I chat about writing workplace romances and why finding someone who brings you peace is so important.

Join me as I chat with international bestselling author Cecy Robson and debut collaborators E. B. Asher. Tune in to hear Cecy and I chat about the power of good people and writing robust characters, and to hear Bridget, Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a sequel without writing the prequel and collaboration between friends.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima and USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews. Tune in to hear Cinda and I chat about publishing her first book in her fifties and writing a harsh world, and to hear Mimi and I chat about the power of emotional intimacy and breaking against the mold of societal rules.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Freya Marske and debut author Jill Tew. Tune in to hear Freya and I chat about creating romantic tension and stakes of the heart, and to hear Jill and I chat about the loneliness epidemic and proxies in a chaotic life.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Sara Raasch and romance author Zoe Allison. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about her transition into romance and the true meaning of Christmas, and to hear Zoe and I chat about single father romances and relationships born of friendship. 

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Olivie Blake. Tune in to hear us chat about transitioning from self publishing to traditional, what it takes to write an anthology, and why the collection is called 'Januaries.'

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author S.T. Gibson to discuss her newest release 'Odd Spirits.' Tune in to hear us chat about re-releasing a novella, exploring a young marriage, and characters that grip you and don't let go.

Join me as I welcome back bestselling romantasy author Kate Golden to discuss her newest book, 'A Reign of Rose.' Tune in to hear us talk about women coming into their power, fear of sacrifice, and not having a third act breakup.

Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Judy I. Lin to talk about her newest book 'The Dark Becomes Her.' Tune in to hear us chat about comparison between siblings, generational trauma, and how fear can influence our decisions.

Join me as I chat with YA and MG author Sarah Henning and romance author Celestine Martin. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about mixing genres and relationships between sisters, and to hear Celestine and I chat about getting a second chance and her love letter to autumn.

Join me as I chat with bestselling author Olivia Rose Darling and debut author Jamie Harrow. Tune in to hear Olivia and I chat about characters struggling with physical touch after abuse and her love of dragons, and to hear Jamie and I chat about power and abuse inside the world of college sports and finding a community and family after trauma.

Join me as I welcome back author Rebekah Faubion to talk about her newest book 'The Lovers.' Tune in to hear us chat about second chance romances, how you're never too old to live your authentic identity, and to hear her recommendations for starting tarot.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Amie Kaufman and bestselling author Katie Zhao. Tune in to hear Amie and I chat about the power fantasy has to change a life and vulnerability in strong characters, and to hear Katie and I chat about writing a supernatural heist and characters struggling with identity.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Allison Saft to talk about her newest book 'A Dark and Drowning Tide.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing a murder mystery after she swore never to write another, anti-Semitic folklore, and writing delicious, complicated, 'we-refuse-to-acknowledge-our-feelings' romance.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine and NYT bestselling author Karina Halle. Tune in to hear Jenna and I chat about side characters getting their own story and the pressure put on women not to be single, and to hear Karina and I chat about tough guys deserving of love and messy second chances.

Join me as I chat with romance author Emma Noyes and romance author Katie Shepard. Tune in to hear Emma and I chat about happily chaotic families and OCD representation in romance, and to hear Katie and I chat about her love of home makeover shows and second chance romances.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White and YA fantasy romance author Rachel Moore. Tune in to hear Kiersten and I chat about using Dracula as source material and characters becoming more than their creators, and to hear Rachel and I chat about writing for younger teens and our love of Brendan Fraser.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Elyssa Friedland and debut fantasy author Moira Buffini. Tune in to hear Elyssa and I chat about how money can change people and complicated sibling relationships, and to hear Moira and I chat about transitioning from writing plays to novels and the influence of propaganda.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Lana Harper and young adult author Isabel Strychacz. Tune in to hear Lana and I chat about heavier themes in romcoms and the complex path of healing, and to hear Isabel and I chat about love letters to the horror genre and settings being their own characters.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Grace Reilly and bestselling romance author Sarah Hawley. Tune in to hear Grace and I chat about closing out a series and never regretting taking a chance on love, and to Sarah and I chat about haunted dealings on eBay and being worthy of love exactly how you are.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Jen Deluca and debut romance author Mallory Marlowe. Tune in to hear Jen and me chat about reinventing your life and her love letter to Florida, and to Mallory and me chat about being loved by someone who doesn't judge you and exploring heavier themes in romcoms.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author S. Jae-Jones. Tune in to hear JJ and I chat about fairytale influences and those characters who burrow themselves into our minds and don't let go.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Ava Reid and debut romance author Danica Nava. Tune in to hear me and Ava chat about the grittiness of the play that shall not be named and villainized women, and to hear Danica and I chat about the toxicity of corporate America and the pressure of 'Ember' being the first Native American romcom to be published by a top 5 publishing house.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Nicole Maehrer and debut YA fantasy author Keshe Chow. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about being a Booktok sensation and how the writing community helped her mental health, and to hear Keshe and I chat about horror themes in fantasy and writing strong female Chinese characters. 

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance author Elena Armas and NYT bestselling fantasy author Romina Garber. Tune in to hear Elena and I chat about 90's rom-coms and complicated father/daughter relationships, and to hear Romina and I chat about morally gray characters and vivid, atmospheric settings.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Laura Sebastian and USA Today bestselling romance duo Ali Brady. Tune in to hear Laura and I chat about star magic and sisterhood, and to hear Alison, Bradeigh, and I chat about nostalgic summer camps and ex-best friends.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Jessica Joyce. Tune in to hear us chat about second chance romances, how Sweet Valley High books influenced her love of romance, and who our favorite character is on New Girl. 

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling YA fantasy and romance author Lexi Ryan and romance author Holly James. Tune in to hear Holly and I chat about psychoanalyzing characters and being in the spotlight, and to Lexi and I chat about characters working through severe trauma and about never giving up on your dreams.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto to talk about her newest book 'Not Another Love Song.' Tune in to hear us chat about Reylo fanfic, mixing business and pleasure, and writing women who can have it all.

Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author B.K. Borison and debut romance author Gabriella Gamez. Tune in to hear Gabriella and I chat about love squares and her love letter to librarians, and to hear B.K. and I chat about beautiful sibling relationships and finding your person.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie and with bestselling romance author Kirsty Greenwood. Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about complicated family dynamics and all things X-Men, and to hear Kirsty and I chat about finding a community and making the most out of your life.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Tricia Levenseller and award winning author Sarah Beth Durst. Tune in to hear Tricia and I chat about feminist fantasy and villains getting their own love stories, and to hear Sarah and I chat about our love of talking plants and cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Ashley Poston and YA/adult author K.X. Song. Tune in to hear Ashley and I chat about small town romances and being the main character in your own life, and to hear K.X. and I chat about the corruption power can bring and women breaking the molds they've been placed in.

Join me as I chat with debut YA fantasy author Amber Chen and bestselling romance author Laura Hankin. Tune in to hear me and Amber chat about fantasy based on real-life and how a single idea can spark a hundred different outcomes, and to hear Laura and I chat about romance spanning years and grand gestures. 

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Alicia Thompson to talk about her newest book 'The Art of Catching Feelings.' Tune in to hear us chat about her love of baseball, mental health in professional athletes, and unselfish lovers. 

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent and debut romance author Safa Ahmed. Tune in to hear Carissa and I chat about true morally gray characters and high stakes tournaments, and to hear Safa and I chat about racism in theater and a need for South Asian romances.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde and romance author Claire Kann. Tune in to hear K.A. and I chat about monsters in New York and Celtic mythology, and to hear Claire and I chat about queer girlies and haunted connections.

Join me as I welcome back bestselling author duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka to talk about their newest release 'Heiress Takes All.' Tune in to hear us chat about what it takes to plan a heist and how an underestimated character is the best kind of character.

Join me as I bring back bestselling romance author Liana De la Rosa, this time to chat about her newest release 'Isabel and the Rogue.' Tune in to hear us chat about women who break the mold and characters with something to prove.

Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author Hannah Bonam-Young and young adult author Desmond Hall. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about her transition from indie publishing and traditional and divisive tropes, and to hear Desmond and I chat about tackling difficult topics in young adult and Jamaican influences.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance author Rachel Lynn Solomon and bestselling romance author Tarah Dewitt. Tune in to hear Tarah and I chat about small town dynamics and the small things that make a love story, and to hear Rachel and I chat about long distance relationships and mental health representation in young adult books. 

Join me as I chat with award winning young adult author June Hur. Tune in to hear me and June chat about one of Korea's darkest kings and why she loves writing young adult historical fiction.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling young adult author Lauren Blackwood and debut fantasy author Sydney J. Shields. Tune in to hear Lauren and I chat about fighting for family and taking charge of your destiny, and to hear Sydney and I chat about a grandmother's love and finding the magic in our lives. 

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling paranormal romance author Nalini Singh and romance author Lily Chu. Tune in to hear Lily and I chat about diversity in fashion and complicated family dynamics, and to hear Nalini and I chat about intricate world building and connection in romance.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Judy I. Lin and bestselling YA author Lili Wilkinson. Tune in to hear Judy and I chat about intricate world building and how reading fantasy helped her adjust to life in Canada, and to hear Lili and I chat about Toadmen and writing strong friendships.

Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author Mazey Eddings and debut romance author Myah Ariel. Tune in to hear Mazey and I chat about sapphic romance and our love of Jonathan Bailey, and to hear Myah and I chat about racism in the film industry and how her mom's story influenced her debut book.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Whitten and bestselling viral romantasy author Kate Golden. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about messy love triangles and writing middle books in a trilogy, and to hear Kate and I chat about cliffhanger endings and what makes a good book boyfriend.