The Well-Read Podcast

To help me launch my third season, join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Elise Kova to talk about her newest fantasy 'Arcana Academy' and USA Today bestselling author Olivia Dade to talk about her newest romance 'Romzomcom.' Tune in to hear Elise and I chat about how you can have too much of a good thing and the difficulties of learning to trust others when your entire life you've only been...

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author S.T. Gibson to talk about her newest release 'Ascension.' Tune in to hear Saint and I chat about the aftermath of trauma, the quest for power, and allowing your characters to blossom and grow, both individually and together.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Kate Golden to talk about her newest release 'If Not For My Baby.' Tune in to hear Kate and I chat about neglecting yourself while taking care of others, finding the courage to go after something for yourself, and struggling with what it means to truly love someone else. 

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Olivia Rose Darling to talk about her newest release 'The Wrath of the Dragons.' Tune in to hear Olivia and I chat about women haunting the narrative, dismantling the patriarchy, and trying to find peace after devastation.

Join me as I welcome debut fantasy author I.V. Marie and debut dystopian author Rebecca Danzenbaker to officially close out my second season. Tune in to hear I.V. and I chat about writing a love letter to those who have endured unrelenting grief and how our motivations can drive our relationships, and to hear Rebecca and I chat about if we truly have a say in those we love and if our pasts predete...

Join me as I welcome back romance author Jenny L. Howe to talk about her newest release 'Love at Full Tilt.' Tune in to hear Jenny and I chat about how having anxiety shapes your world, exploring the magic theme parks can provide, and realizing that your world doesn't have to stay small. 

Join me as I welcome romance author Libby Hubscher and science fiction author Seth Haddon. Tune in to hear Libby and I chat about not letting your past dictate your future and the beauty of second chances, and to hear Seth and I chat about denying to define ourselves in a world that demands we do so and exploring what it means to be human.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Whitten to talk about her newest release 'The Nightshade God.' Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about confronting those who have tried to control you, using religion as a device to dive into the pursuit of power, and figuring out who you are. And as a special gift from Hachette Audio, stay tuned after the interview to hear chapter on...

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling YA fantasy and romance author Farrah Rochon to talk about her newest book 'Pugs & Kisses.' Tune in to hear Farrah and I chat about wanting to accomplish something based on your own merit, how small decisions can change the course of one's life, and no longer feeling ashamed of where you come from.

Join me as I welcome romance author Alexa Martin and romance author Amanda Sellet. Tune in to hear Alexa and I chat about women feeling like they have lost themselves and how certain companies prey on them during their most vulnerable moments, and to hear Amanda and I chat about balancing misunderstandings with humor and finding someone who loves your weirdness. 

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling fantasy author Sarah Beth Durst to talk about her newest release 'The Enchanted Greenhouse.' Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about struggling to find your place in the world, forgiving yourself, and finding redemption.

Join me as I welcome debut fantasy author Mikayla Bridge and debut romance author Lenora Woods. Tune in to hear Mikayla and I chat about being forced to do things to survive and writing a respectful relationship between a person and a wild, powerful creature, and to hear Lenora and I chat about exploring relationships through a DND campaign and feeling like life is passing you by.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling romance author Lynn Painter to talk about her newest release 'Maid for Each Other.' Tune in to hear Lynn and I chat about exploring a relationship with vastly different financial situations, finding someone who complements you, and overcoming prejudices and learning to see things through a different light.

Join me as I welcome thriller author Sara Ochs and debut fantasy author Jackson P. Brown. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about mirroring your characters in the setting and the weight of guilt, and to hear Jackson and I chat about how messy and evil politics can be and exploring the exploitation, deportation, and injustices against refugees and immigrants. 

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author K.A. Linde to talk about her newest release 'The Robin on the Oak Throne.' Tune in to hear K.A. and I chat about writing an ending that left me ridiculously anxious, working through parental trauma, and exploring whether or not people can actually change.

Join me as I welcome bestselling author Stella Hayward and debut fantasy author Maggie Rapier. Tune in to hear Stella and I chat about the complicated journey of healing and the power of having a dog, and to hear Maggie and I chat about never having to question if you've been loved and being wanted only because of what you have, not who you are.

Join me as I chat with romance author Brittany Kelley and debut YA mystery writer Veronica Bane. Tune in to hear Brittany and I chat about the fine lines successful women have to walk and making real friends as an adult, and to hear Veronica and I chat about how our past and present intertwine and learning to let our past go, while at the same time learning to open ourselves up again. 

Join me as I welcome fantasy author Lyndall Clipstone and romance author Amy James. Tune in to hear Lyndall and I chat about fighting against familial expectations in order to protect who we love and dedicating your whole life to a goal, only to have it ripped out from underneath you, and to hear Amy and I chat about feeling like you constantly need to be in control and the realization that if you...

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author A. B. Poranek. Tune in to hear Ania and I chat about letting the atmosphere be its own character, lush relationships full of betrayal and shared history, and considering yourself a villain. 

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling romance author Jill Shalvis and historical romance author Harper St. George. Tune in to hear Jill and I chat about hiding behind the version of ourselves we want the world to see and finding a person who makes you feel safe, seen, and loved, and to hear Harper and I chat about the drive to have a life that hasn't been laid out for you and exploring the dichotom...

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling romance author Sarah Adler and debut suspense author Jennifer Trevelyan. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about complicated relationships with academia and how sometimes things aren't as complicated as we try and make them, and to hear Jennifer and I chat about how having a 10-year-old protagonist changes the way the world is viewed and how secrets can sh...

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax and romance author Joanna Lowell. Tune in to hear Wendy and I chat about blending genres and women taking back credit after men steal it, and to hear Joanna and I chat about breaking the glass ceiling and how heightened situations force characters to confront their feelings. 

Join me as I welcome back adult and young adult author Gloria Chao to chat about her newest release 'The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club.' Tune in to hear Gloria and I chat about weaving humor and mystery together, the bond between girlfriends, and how even in incredibly dark times, in moments where everything looks absolutely bleak, you can still find light and love that will shine through. 

Join me as I welcome back UK #1 bestselling YA fantasy author Amber Chen to talk about her newest release 'The Blood Phoenix.' Tune in to hear Amber and I chat about the contrast between the high stakes of plot and the quiet intimacy that's explored, using the most successful female pirate in history as inspiration, and how warfare and desolation shapes our decisions.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Ashley Poston to chat about her newest romance 'Sounds Like Love.' Tune in to hear Ashley and I chat about following your joy, being wanted because of what your job is, not because of who you truly are, and how a diagnosis can force you to take a second look at those you love.