You’re Gonna Be Great!

We've all been in the in-between, and we'll all be there again. So what happens when you realize the life you've built is no longer the life you're meant to live? How do you navigate those changes? Will everything be okay, even when it feels like you're falling apart? In this episode of You're Gonna Be Great! I sit down with one of my good friends, artist, filmmaker, and st...

Sarah Lockwood, aka, @SarahTheBookFairy has gained popularity on both Booktok and Bookstagram with her girls-girl, sleepover vibe content. She's a swiftie with a love of fantasy books and a knack for posting engaging videos that sometimes go incredibly viral. She's gone from 0 to tens of thousands of followers in just a few months. In this episode of YGBG Books! she shares all things bookish conte...

If you're a fan of the works of Sarah J. Maas, then you've probably seen the endless conspiracy theories and projections peppering Booktok and bookstagram. Who in the cauldron is Az's mate? What's going to happen to Hunt? What will happen in the next CC book with Bryce and the ACOTAR cast? Where the hell (or hel) did Amren come from and was she once a Valg assassin? How does TOG tie into all of th...

Fans of Sarah J. Maas, this is the episode you've all been waiting for. It's all spice, all episode, as I chat with sisters Nicole and Jenny (or as y'all might know her on bookstagram, Aelin God Killer), about all things sex and relationships in the Maas universe.  Wingspans. F*ck, Marry, Kill, And Shadow Kinks. It's all here.  Pour yourself a drink and tune in for a very (spicy) good time.

Tamlin. Hero turned villain in the ACOTAR series.  Meet the man who brought our least favorite character to life. You've probably heard his voice all over booktok and bookstagram. The low rumbling of the beloved prince turned epic douche.  Henry Kramer plays the voice of Tamlin in the graphic audio ACOTAR books. We chatted about what it was like to get the part, to find out you're no longer playin...

Join me and Chyna Johnston on a literary adventure! Chyna shares her ridiculously fun experience at the Tampa Florida Books, Gowns, And Crowns Ball.  What is the BGAC Ball? Imagine a bookish Ball, hosted by your favorite authors and featuring a spectacular cosplay contest. As you enter the ballroom, you'll be immersed in a world of book nerds, authors, voice actors, bookish creators, and booktok i...

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of female sexuality and explore why women are so attracted to male fantasy characters. We take a closer look at popular male fantasy romance characters and how they all have this irresistible character type. From Rhysand of ACOTAR to Casteel of From Blood And Ash, Garrett of The Witcher, and even K-Pop stars, we analyze what makes these character...

Is post-concert/ post-vacation depression a real thing? Turns out, yes. And luckily there are a few ways to prevent it.  With Coachella wrapping up, Agust D and Taylor Swift out touring, and, of course, the Stray Kids finishing their world tour, it could not be more timely. If you just returned from a concert or a trip and are feeling down, don't despair! You're not alone, it's totally common, and...

All of us behave a little bit differently at times. Are we pretending, performing, or are we made up of many different parts that we reveal when it makes the most sense socially? How weird would it be if we were the same all the time? Sarah J. Maas in her ACOTAR books uses the term ”mask” to describe Rhysand’s shift into different personas from the feared night lord to the sweetest man on earth. I...

A healthy dose of resilience and grit can help folks overcome impossible struggles and work tirelessly toward their dreams. Luckily, we aren’t born with a finite amount of either and can increase it throughout our lifetime if we know how to cultivate it.  In this episode, we chat about Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and how despite suffering unspeakable traumas, each character is able to dust of...

One of the most relatable things about ACOTAR is the way the characters find their own people and create their own loving and supportive families.  If you've ever moved to another state or lived abroad, or if you grew up feeling misunderstood by your own family (even if you love them), then you can probably relate. Feeling "alone" in the world is terrible and we all have a very real need for conne...

It's been said that traumatized people often look for someone to save them. The beauty of the ACOTAR series is that it shows us how to save ourselves. Being your own godsdamn savior is the new fantasy.

Toxic relationships! We've all had the misfortune of being in at least one at some point in our lives. And, lucky for us, common harmful behaviors and cycles also show up in the fictional stories we love so much (probably because we can relate or at least learn a thing or two about what to avoid from them). The ACOTAR series is no exception. In this episode, I chat with Chyna Johnston and Alex Dav...

In this episode, host M. Elizabeth Evans chats with standup comedian, Alex Davis, and writer Cynthia Loveland about how reading the ACOTAR series (or any series) can strengthen friendships, forge new ones, and can be a meaningful way to bond through difficult times.

In part two of this episode, Matt Wright, LCSW, shares his advice on how to support friends or family members who are struggling with addiction or sustaining recovery. Learn how to show up and check-in, create boundaries with love when necessary, battle "the monster" together, have the difficult conversations, and get your loved one the help and support they need.

In part one of this episode, Matt Wright shares his personal experience with addiction, how to get help if you need it, and how to sustain your recovery during social distancing. Learn how to stay connected, find online meetings, and find the community you need right now to make it through this, happy, healthy, and sober.

It's not easy to cohabitate under "normal" circumstances but it's sure as hell a lot harder during a global pandemic. Are we going to see the divorce rate skyrocket? Did our partner always chew this loud? In this episode of You're Gonna Be Great! Gottman trained therapist, Kellie Clement, LCSW, explains how we can get through quarantine with our sanity and relationships intact (and maybe even impr...

The Coronavirus has turned our world upside down. Luckily, there are things we can do to stay sane and cope. Also: social distancing might give us a unique opportunity to reconnect. And: how to be there for each other despite the distance.