The Well-Read Podcast

Join me as I welcome author Jumata Emill to chat about his young adult thriller 'I Don’t Wish You Well.' Tune in to hear Jumata and I talk about exploring what’s underneath a seemingly picturesque town, exploring a justice system that fails those who need it most, and pushing against the truth we’re fed.

Join me for this special release as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Samantha Markum to chat about her book ‘The Roommate Arrangement.’ Tune in to hear Samantha and I talk about feeling crushed by the pressure of your major, what you really want despite others pushing their own wants on you, and her (rightful) obsession with Newsies.

Join me for this special release as I welcome back author Alexandra Kennington to chat about her book ‘Gods Beneath the Ice.’ Tune in to hear Alexandra and I talk about being resilient when you’re constantly knocked back down, how relationships can weave distrust in others, and forgiving yourself for the mistakes you’ve made.

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Sheila Roberts to chat about her newest romance release 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Meltdon.' Tune in to hear Sheila and I talk about chaotic families, second chances, and how what you’ve been looking for may have been right in front of you all along.

Join me for this special release as I welcome back author Angela Montoya to chat about her book ‘Carnival Fantástico.’ Tune in to hear Angela and I talk about the impact of abandonment, the feeling of not being good enough, and how found family can shape our relationship standards.

Join me as I welcome back author Elle Tesch to chat about her newest release ‘The Hanging Bones.’ Tune in to hear Elle and I talk about how no one life is worth more than another, how individuals in power take advantage of their influence, and the lengths we’re willing to go to for those we love.

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Piper Lawson o chat about her newest release ‘Crash Course.' Tune in to hear Piper and I talk about non-destructive rivalries, choosing your hard, and how winning at all costs is a romantic idea until you’re the one paying the price.

Join me for this special release as I welcome back author Jessica James to chat about her book ‘For Our Next Song.’ Tune in to hear Jessica and I talk about living authentically, balancing personal growth, career, and romance, and finding a relationship that encourages growth and doesn’t demand sacrifice.

Join me for this special release as I welcome debut author Jessica Cozzi to chat about her book 'We’ve Hit Turbulence.' Tune in to hear Jessica and I talk about an ex who truly knows you, how messy a mother/daughter relationship can be while still being full of love, and how things can change over time.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Mallory Marlowe to chat about her newest release ‘Entities to Lovers.’ Tune in to hear Mallory and I talk about using a curse as a (fantastic) vehicle for forced proximity, the fear that letting someone get too close will only end badly, and understanding that you are worthy of love.

Join me as I welcome award-winning author Kyla Zhao to chat about her newest young adult release 'Heirs of Infamy.' Tune in to hear Kyla and I talk about striving to make your place in a world run by men, the power of loyalty, and wanting to matter.

Join me for this special release as I welcome author Braidee Otto to chat about her book 'Songbird of the Sorrows.' Tune in to hear Braidee and I talk about creating your own path after being told what future you should have, how friendship shapes our other relationships, and being strong and brave in painful situations.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Maggie Gates to chat about her newest release ‘Blue Jean Summer.’ Tune in to hear Maggie and I talk about how the cliche of ‘time heals all wounds’ is a lie, finding the person you don’t have to lose to find, and what love at first sight is actually all about.

Join me as I welcome debut author Charlotte B. Plumb to chat about her newest release ‘Reap & Sow.’ Tune in to hear Charlotte and I talk about writing characters who subvert normal dynamics, if you can truly have it all, and whether you would check the details if you were offered everything you ever wanted.

Join me as I welcome back author Allie Oleander to chat about her newest dark romance ‘Prey For Me.’ Tune in to hear Allie and I chat about not having to choose between yourself and your partner, finding someone who makes you feel safe and accepted, and the struggle to accept the good things in life.

Join me as I welcome author Jaqueline Snowe to chat about her newest release ‘Swing and a Kiss.’ Tune in to hear Jaqueline and I talk about being connected to others while working through grief, exploring love showing up when you least expect it, and that two opposing things can be true at the same time.

Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Erin A. Craig to chat about her newest gothic romance ‘Our Strange Duet.’ Tune in to hear Erin and I chat about putting her own spin on beloved source material, writing two love interests at opposite ends of the spectrum, and giving supporting characters their own voice.

Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author BK Borison to chat about her newest romance ‘Grim Tidings.’ Tune in to hear BK and I chat about writing the dichotomy between a Guardian and a Reaper, her love letter to her husband, and exploring how death isn’t an end, but a beginning.

Join me in a special 2-for-1 episode as I launch my fourth season with NYT bestselling author Geneva Lee to chat about her newest romantasy ‘Harbinger,’ and with author Jodi McAlister to chat about her newest romance ‘A Study in Sparkling.’ Tune in to hear Geneva and I chat about portraying fears and trauma in an authentic way and exploring how the feeling of inadequacy can twist our thoughts and...

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura to talk about her newest release 'The Lust Crusade.' Tune in to hear Jo and I chat about fighting for those you love, how isolation affects the decisions we make, and changing your relationship with communication in order to strengthen your own. 

Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Isabel Ibañez to talk about her newest fantasy 'Graceless Heart.' Tune in to hear Isabel and I chat about the fight for survival, political scheming that exacerbates the tension, and thawing the main male characters cold, dangerous heart.

Join me as I welcome back dark romance writing duo Taylor Hutton (Adele Griffin and Julie Buxbaum) to talk about their newest release 'Axe and Grind.' Tune in to hear Adele, Julie, and I chat about exploring the darker edges of power and love, how secrets influence relationships, and making something of yourself despite having a past that is not ideal. 

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp to talk about her 10 year anniversary release of 'This is Where it Ends' and debut author Katie Bernet to talk about her thriller 'Beth is Dead.' Tune in to hear Marieke and I chat about how fear and helplessness influences decisions and how friendship and love gives us the courage to get through what happens, and to hear Katie and I c...

Join me as I welcome back author Lauren Connolly to talk about her newest romance 'Love in Plane Sight.' Tune in to hear Lauren and I chat about the concept of 'just one more time,' how it can all come back to money, and being a woman in the male dominated field of aviation.

Join me as I welcome back author Bryn Donovan to talk about her newest romance 'Her Time Traveling Duke.' Tune in to hear Bryn and I chat about writing a love letter to Chicago, navigating the difficulties that arise from being in another time period, and overcoming obstacles to find true happiness.