The Well-Read Podcast

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 chat about taking inspiration from a classic but still creating a fresh narrative and how who has control of the truth shapes us.

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.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne to talk about her newest romance 'Snow Kissed' and author Katrina Emmel to talk about her newest young adult romance 'Trail Rides & Starry Eyes.' Tune in to hear RaeAnne and I chat about a single mother trying to do her best for her child and old wounds that aren't healed, and to hear Katrina and I chat about questioning the life you currently have and two different worlds colliding.

Join me as I welcome back one of my favorite all-time duos (for a fourth time!) Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka to talk about their newest romance 'Seeing Other People.' Tune in to hear Emily, Austin, and I chat about feeling the pressure to become someone, moving through grief and hurt, and figuring out if two broken people can build something whole together.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews to talk about her newest historical romance 'The Marriage Method.' Tune in to hear Mimi and I chat about knowing your worth during moments of self-doubt, finding a partner who stands next next to you not in front of, and rebelling against societal norms that exploit and oppress women.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken to talk about her newest romantasy 'Fallen Gods' and author Zakiya N. Jamal to talk about her newest romance 'Sparks Fly.' Tune in to hear Rachel and I chat about yearning to be free from one's family and how trauma bonds faster than time, and to hear Zakiya and I chat about the frustrations of being a late bloomer and learning to stand up for yourself after people have continuously walked all over you.

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson to talk about her newest release 'The Mating Game' and USA Today bestselling author Tirzah Price to talk about her newest release 'A Matter of Murder.' Tune in to hear Lana and I chat about opening your mind up to a new way of living and the pressures we place on ourselves, and to hear Tirzah and I chat about wanting your partner to be safe in a world that isn't and recognizing how your reckless actions affect those closest to you.

Join me as I welcome internationally bestselling author Amy Lea to talk about her newest romance 'The Bodyguard Affair' and author Katrina Leno to talk about her newest contemporary fantasy 'Persephone's Curse.' Tune in to hear Amy and I chat about finding a partner who is your cheerleader and understanding that it is okay to give yourself grace, and to hear Katrina and I chat about learning how to trust your own heart and getting lost in the identity of your family.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author K.X. Song to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Dragon Wakes With Thunder.' Tune in to hear K.X. and I chat about how you keep fighting when there is no hope, what makes a good person fall down a path of greed and corruption, and the price people have to pay for power.

Join me as I welcome internationally bestselling author Alana Quintana Albertson to talk about her newest romance 'My Fair Señor' and author Natasha Siegel to talk about her newest fantasy 'As Many Souls As Stars.' Tune in to hear Alana and I chat about being a woman in the male dominated world of liquor and being tired of doing things just for the sake of money, and to hear Natasha and I chat about the hunger, the quest, the fight for survival and how our identity is shaped by others.

Join me as I welcome author Lyla Lee to talk about her newest young adult romance 'The Cuffing Game.' Tune in to hear Lyla and I chat about using reality tv as a vehicle for a romance, being a misunderstood social media star, and exploring the struggles and responsibilities of being a college student.

Join me as I welcome author Emily Krempholtz to talk about her debut cozy fantasy 'Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore' and author Megan Oliver to talk about her debut romance 'Secret Nights and Northern Lights.' Tune in to hear Emily and I chat about the struggles (and freedom) of starting over and whether or not we are the sum of our mistakes, and to hear Megan and I chat about feeling like you aren't enough and why travel is incredibly personal.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Gilly Macmillan to talk about her newest thriller 'The Burning Library' and USA Today bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto to talk about her newest love story 'Next Time Will Be Our Turn.' Tune in to hear Gilly and I chat about ideologically opposed women's groups and the weaponization of beliefs, and to hear Jesse and I chat about imperfect people making imperfect decisions and doing the best in a world that views you less than.

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Paisley Hope to talk about her newest romance 'Freeing the Wild' and author Robyn Green to talk about her debut romance 'The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose.' Tune in to hear Paisley and I chat about finding your spark again after a trauma and being burdened by dreams that aren't your own, and to hear Robyn and I chat about how dealing with family rejection can impact your relationships and learning that change is a necessary part of life.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Thorne to talk about her newest release 'This Gilded Abyss.' Tune in to hear Rebecca and I chat about learning to trust someone again after a rocky past, having a setting heighten the claustrophobia the characters feel, and how nothing is black and white.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Sara Holland to talk about her newest fantasy 'Break Wide the Sea' and internationally bestselling author Cale Dietrich to talk about his newest romance 'My Roommate from Hell.' Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about how your beliefs can change when you're exposed to the cruelty of the world and how heartbreak and betrayal can turn someone into a monster, and to hear Cale and I chat about hating what you don't understand and coming to terms with your life when it's different than what you'd envisioned for yourself.

Join me as I welcome back bestselling author Sylvia Mercedes to talk about her newest fantasy romance 'The Seventh Champion.' Tune in to hear Sylvia and I chat about wanting to be understood, constantly being subjected to the will of another, and being the one who stands in your own way.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Karen White to talk about her newest mystery 'The Lady on Esplanade' and USA Today bestselling author Veronica Lancet to talk about her newest gothic romance 'Fairydale.' Tune in to hear Karen and I chat about weaving supernatural and spooky elements together without overwhelming the cozy vibe and how a fresh start doesn't always mean a fresh start, and to hear Veronica and I chat about feeling like you can only count on yourself and how "you must have loved to know loss and you must have lost to know the fear of loving again."

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Madeleine Roux to talk about her newest romance 'These Violet Delights' and author H. Leighton Dickson to talk about her newest romantasy 'Ship of Spells.' Tune in to hear Madeleine and I chat about how scandal disproportionately affects women and trying to make your way in a world dominated by men, and to hear Heather and I chat about wanting to find your place in the world and acknowledging one's faults and making an effort to be a better person.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Chloe Gong to talk about her newest dystopian 'Coldwire' and author Margaux Eliot to talk about her debut twisty romance 'Honeymoon Stage.' Tune in to hear Chloe and I chat about whether or not power should be in the hands of certain people and fighting against the limits society has placed upon us, and to hear Margaux and I chat about realizing that what we see on screen is not the truth and the experience of being a young woman in L.A.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling writing duo Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman to talk about their newest fantasy 'A Fate So Cold' and author Amber Hamilton to talk about her debut fantasy 'Seven Deadly Thorns.' Tune in to hear Amanda, C.L., and I chat about their twist on the chosen one trope and the dynamic between what our duty is versus what we desire, and to hear Amber and I chat about the push and pull in a relationship and transitioning from someone who suppresses their power to someone who embraces it.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Cruel Dawn.' Tune in to hear Rachel and I chat about the climb back towards power after the fall, how hidden truths affect shifting alliances, and finding your place in a fractured world.

Join me as I welcome bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur to talk about her newest romance 'The Devil She Knows.' Tune in to hear Alexandria and I chat about how actions have consequences, becoming confident in yourself and what (and who) you want, and exploring the journey of finding a love that makes all the pain you've been through worth it.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Jenn McKinlay to talk about her newest cozy fantasy 'Witches of Dubious Origin' and award-winning author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez to talk about her newest thriller 'The Trespassers.' Tune in to hear Jenn and I chat about wanting to live a quiet life but being meant for more and exploring what it means to try and find closure, and to hear Jennifer and I chat about how bad habits lead to bad outcomes and how best friends aren't always the best friends.

Join me as I welcome author Paula Chase to talk about her newest young adult 'Balancing Act' and author Alysha Rameera to talk about her debut fantasy 'Her Soul for a Crown.' Tune in to hear Paula and I chat about how teenagers can be influenced by those who are supposed to protect them and how what we do in high school can influence the adults we become, and to hear Alysha and I chat about never betraying your values and being haunted by the mistakes of your past.

Join me as I welcome back author Ilana Long to talk about her newest romance 'Pickle Perfect.' Tune in to hear Ilana and I chat about how being a single mom can affect self-care, being ready for a reset after your world spins out of control, and juggling responsibilities with wanting something just for yourself.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author B.K. Borison to talk about her newest romance 'Good Spirits.' Tune in to hear B.K. and I chat about being a people pleaser, exploring the weight of unfinished business, and letting others see the messy, imperfect parts of ourselves.

Join me as I welcome author Wen-yi Lee to talk about her newest fantasy 'When They Burned the Butterfly' and author Addie Woolridge to talk about her newest romance 'Reel Love.' Tune in to hear Wen-yi and I chat about how feminine rage shapes our world and the power of unassuming girls, and to hear Addie and I chat about how nothing is ever really gone from the internet and struggling with the future your parents planned out for you.

Join me as I welcome back young adult fantasy author Mara Rutherford to talk about her newest release 'A Curious Kind of Magic.' Tune in to hear Mara and I chat about how touch ties into deep connection, how hope can not only be a beacon but a trap, and how people treat you differently when you have something they want.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Abigail Owen to talk about her newest romantasy 'The Things Gods Break' and author Matthew Norman to talk about his newest romance 'Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon.' Tune in to hear Abigail and I chat about how those we meet shape our decisions and how you can't save everyone no matter how hard you try, and to hear Matt and I chat about how there is no magic cure all for grief and how even in the dark moments you can still find joy and love.

Join me as I welcome back author Liz Parker to talk about their newest contemporary fantasy 'Witches of Honeysuckle House.' Tune in to hear Liz and I chat about creating a house that is a living, breathing character, how women can continue to affect their descendants long after their gone, and exploring PTSD that has sat within you for a long time.

Join me as I welcome writing duo Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor to talk about their newest mystery 'Dead and Breakfast' and author Audrey Goldberg Ruoff to talk about her debut paranormal romcom 'Hopelessly Teavoted.' Tune in to hear Kat, Rosiee, and I chat about opening yourself up to the right people and writing an older, supportive, and loving queer relationship, and to hear Audrey and I chat about using the absence of touch to drive up the tension and exploring mental health within a paranormal world.

Join me as I welcome author Cait Jacobs to talk about their debut fantasy 'The Princess Knight' and author Ariel Sullivan to talk about her debut dystopian 'Conform.' Tune in to hear Cait and I chat about realizing that your worth is more important than putting yourself down and the weight of killing, and to hear Ariel and I chat about wanting a version of a world where you have a choice and how terrifying it can be to do what is right.

Join me as I welcome back USA bestselling author Julie Leong to talk about her newest cozy fantasy 'The Keeper of Magical Things.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about being shaped by our families in both good ways and bad, exploring self-worth and fulfillment, and finding someone who helps you heal and grow.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Marie Lu to talk about her adult fantasy debut 'Red City' and author Emma Hinds to talk about her newest contemporary fantasy 'Witchlore.' Tune in to hear Marie and I chat about the lengths mothers are willing to go to in order to do what they think is best for their child and what it feels like to belong when you've been invisible your entire life, and to hear Emma and I chat about the depths of grief when you lose someone you love and understanding that others (and their opinions of you) do not define you.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Stephanie Perkins to talk about her newest romance 'Overdue' and award-winning author Traci Hunter Abramson to talk about her newest thriller 'Victim #8.' Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about how the life path society tells us we should have is not for everyone and exploring the grief of leaving behind a life you've known for a long time, and to hear Traci and I chat about self-doubt after you've suffered a loss and how high stakes can shape a relationship.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Karina Halle to talk about her newest release 'Hollow.' Tune in to hear Karina and I chat about transforming from someone who only does what they're told to someone who is strong and confident in themselves, giving us three characters who are so different yet who complement each other, and having a strong drive to protect those you love.

Join me as I welcome bestselling author Maggie Gates to talk about her newest romance 'Dust Storm' and debut author Allie Oleander to talk about her dark romance 'Willing Prey.' Tune in to hear Maggie and I chat about being unapologetically yourself and finding a place where you feel like you belong, and to hear Allie and I chat about knowing your worth and wanting to be the best version of yourself.

Join me as I welcome back author Katie Zhao to talk about her newest young adult fantasy 'Zodiac Legacy.' Tune in to hear Katie and I chat about writing a love letter to New York and its people, the struggle and fear of moving forward after defeat, and the weight of the responsibility of being a leader.

Join me as I welcome author Kirsten Miller to talk about her newest contemporary 'The Women of Wild Hill' and author Rachel Greenlaw to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Ordeals.' Tune in to hear Kirsten and I chat about female rage in all its wonderful glory and how women know the lives to come are our legacy, and to hear Rachel and I chat about balancing our wants with our obligations and the fragility of trust.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author duo Beth Revis and Sara Raasch to talk about their newest fantasy 'Crimson Throne.' Tune in to hear Beth, Sara, and I chat about weaving real historical people and facts into fantasy, struggling to understand someone's intentions when you've only had transactional relationships, and finding someone who sees you for who you truly are.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Jennifer Niven to talk about her newest psychological thriller 'When We Were Monsters' and author Emily Stone to talk about her newest romance 'Yours for the Season.' Tune in to hear Jennifer and I chat about how free will ties into what we are willing to do to succeed and exploring the light and dark that resides in each of us, and to hear Emily and I chat about being vulnerable, even when we don't want to be, and understanding that life doesn't have to be perfect for you to find happiness.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine to chat about her newest romance 'Road Trip with a Vampire.' Tune in to hear Jenna and I chat about finding someone who makes you feel safe, finding joy in being alive, and the journey of self-acceptance.

Join me as I welcome author Ann Rose to talk about her newest romance 'A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love' and author Evette Davis to talk about her newest paranormal 'The Campaign.' Tune in to hear Ann and I chat about wanting more from a life you've been tricked into and the choice, the fight, and the struggle it takes to be together time after time after time, and to hear Evette and I chat about weaving political intrigue with the paranormal and balancing both of your identities as the stakes are raised even higher.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Sarah Hawley to talk about her newest romantasy 'Princess of Blood.' Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about merging different parts of your past and present, the consequences of a regime change and the push for power, and how abuse can influence relationships with those you love.

Join me as I welcome author Ellen O'Clover to talk about her newest romance 'The Heartbreak Hotel' and author Nadia El-Fassi to talk about her newest romance 'Love at First Fright.' Tune in to hear Ellen and I chat about setting aside your own feelings in order to avoid conflict and struggling to handle everything on your own, and to hear Nadia and I chat about getting past misconceptions you have about someone and exploring the struggle and weight of grief.