The Well-Read Podcast

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Amélie Wen Zhao to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Scorpion and the Night Blossom.' Tune in to hear Amélie and I chat about how loved ones can drive a quest for vengeance and immortality, the conflict of being attracted to someone you're not sure you can trust, and working through past prejudices.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca to talk about her newest romance 'Ghost Business.' Tune in to hear Jen and I chat about the tension of an impending hurricane on a looming deadline, being attracted to someone who stands in the way of you accomplishing your dreams, and figuring out where you fit in.

Join me as I welcome back author Sophie Sullivan to talk about her newest romance 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas.' Tune in to hear Sophie and I chat about understanding that you deserve respect, handling anxiety in a sensitive, yet honest, way, and how populations who are repeatedly told to suppress their emotions can and do still struggle with mental health.

Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White to talk about her newest fantasy 'The House of Quiet.' Tune in to hear Kiersten and I chat about creating a singular atmosphere that becomes its own character, the fight for connection, and how far we're willing to go to protect our siblings.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti to talk about her newest romance 'Ladies in Hating.' Tune in to hear Alexandra and I chat about struggling with eldest daughter guilt, inflicting isolation upon yourself as a consequence for your actions, and finding love when you think you don't deserve it.

Join me as I welcome author Nikki Payne to talk about her newest romance/mystery 'The Princess and the P.I.' and author Aurora Palit to talk about her newest romance 'Honey and Heat.' Tune in to hear Nikki and I chat about breaking out of the shell you've been forced into and showing that sometimes it does take another person to make us want to grow and change, and to hear Aurora and I chat about being the only woman in a male dominated field and the guards women can place around their hearts while trying to accomplish the goals they've set for themselves.

Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Julie Berry to talk about her newest YA fantasy/historical 'If Looks Could Kill' and author Lucy Jane Wood to talk about her newest cozy fantasy 'Uncharmed.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about trying to do the right thing even when you question it all and how appealing belief becomes when you have nowhere else to turn, and to hear Lucy and I chat about giving up the idea of being perfect and how being a people pleaser can affect your boundaries, your well-being, and your relationships.

Join me as I welcome author Kait Ballenger to talk about her newest paranormal romantasy 'Wicked Believer' and author Carmela Dutra to talk about her debut cozy mystery 'A Murder Most Fowl.' Tune in to hear Kait and I chat about the journey of discovering your power, strength, and confidence and the emotional toll of power struggles, and to hear Carmela and I chat about how a competition setting can influence sibling dynamics and writing a trio that perfectly balances each other.

Join me as I welcome author Cynthia Murphy to talk about her newest YA thriller 'Keep Your Friends Close' and author Amy True to talk about her newest romance 'Welcome Home to Ivy Falls.' Tune in to hear Cynthia and I chat about coming back from betrayal and the influence of group mentality within an academic setting, and to hear Amy and I chat about exploring a character's journey with sobriety and how shared history can influence the tension in a slow burn relationship.

Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Erin A. Craig to talk about her newest fantasy 'A Land So Wide' and author Alexandra Brown Chang to talk about her newest YA contemporary 'By Invitation Only.' Tune in to hear Erin and I chat about the price one pays for their greed and living with, and surviving, the consequences of your actions, and to hear Alexandra and I chat about exploring familial pressure within a high stakes environment and how high society tries to latch on to their traditions while trying to make it seem like it isn't only about money.

Join me as I welcome author Julie Olivia to talk about her newest contemporary romance 'If It Makes You Happy' and author Kiera Azar to talk about her debut fantasy 'Thorn Season.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about how our past relationships can still define us and developing a foundation of friendship first in a relationship, and to hear Kiera and I chat about how nobody questions cruelty the way they question kindness and how we don't always get to choose who we are.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Erica Ridley to talk about her newest romance 'A Waltz on the Wild Side.' Tune in to hear Erica and I chat about approaching a relationship with a chip on your shoulder, being courageous in your own life, and how certain people and marginalized groups have to do so much more in order to get acknowledged.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Liana De la Rosa to talk about her newest romance 'Gabriela and His Grace.' Tune in to hear Liana and I chat about racism towards the Mexican people, how we are so much more than what we portray ourselves to be, and why standing up for yourself and your people is so important.

Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe to talk about her newest historical romance 'The Gilded Heiress' and author Jamie D'Amato to talk about her newest paranormal romance 'The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends.' Tune in to hear Joanna and I chat about doing what you need to do in order to survive and how far personas can go before they become a lie, and to hear Jamie and I chat about the hills and valleys of a person's mental health journey and realizing that you bring something incredible to this world.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author to talk about her newest romance release 'The Entanglement of Rival Wizards.' Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about how found family influences our decisions, how past trauma shapes our relationships, and how love doesn't fix everything.

Join me as I welcome author Elle McNicoll to talk about her newest YA romance 'Wish You Were Her' and author Ry Herman to talk about their newest fantasy 'This Princess Kills Monsters.' Tune in to hear Elle and I chat about not allowing people to fit you in a box and the pressures fame can put on a young person, and to hear Ry and I chat about giving silent characters a voice and finding your place in the world.

Join me as I welcome author Auralee Wallace to talk about her newest contemporary fantasy 'The Late-Night Witches' and author Pyae Moe Thet War to talk about her newest romance 'Here For A Good Time.' Tune in to hear Auralee and I chat about how we are never truly prepared for adulthood and how we don't really know how strong we are until we are forced to grow, and to hear Pyae and I chat about exploring the displacement of native island people and realizing that something incredible has been in front of you the whole time.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Mallory Marlowe to talk about her newest romance 'Love at First Sighting.' Tune in to hear Mallory and I chat about the struggles that come with putting your life online, being underestimated, and the emotional journey of two people who are partners in more way than one.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer to talk about her new adult romantasy release 'Warrior Princess Assassin.' Tune in to hear Brigid and I chat about how vulnerability is different for each person, how people can be so incredibly different yet still experience similar trauma, and creating tension and chemistry between three main characters.

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Lexi Ryan to talk about her newest YA fantasy release 'Between These Broken Hearts.' Tune in to hear Lexi and I chat about finding your strength, voice, and power despite being trapped by fear, exploring the many facets of life, and what it means to fight for a sometimes broken world.

Join me as I welcome author Katie Bishop to talk about her newest mystery 'High Season' and author Jenny Birch to talk about her debut YA fantasy 'Woven From Clay.' Tune in to hear Katie and I chat about mirroring tension between characters and the setting and how social media can influence true crime investigations, and to hear Jenny and I chat about the influence adoption has had on both her life and her book and understanding that we are not just one thing, but the sum of our parts.

Join me as I welcome back romance and horror author Rebekah Faubion to talk about her newest release 'The Sun and the Moon.' Tune in to hear us chat about exploring strained mother-daughter relationships, making your own destiny while still believing in fate, and finding light in the most unlikely places.

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Mazey Eddings to talk about her newest release, 'Well, Actually.' Tune in to hear Mazey and I chat about how true communication is sexy, the pressures of an internal versus external redemption arc, and writing characters who are profoundly loved for who they are.

Join me as I welcome author Ashley Jordan to talk about her debut romance 'Once Upon a Time in Dollywood' and author E.V. Woods to talk about her debut YA fantasy 'Girls of Dark Divine.' Tune in to hear Ashley and I chat about the importance of therapy when working through trauma and how our lives are not the sum of our parents' failures, and to hear E.V. and I chat about the realization that we do not have to go through abuse and the fight for a life free from an oppressor.

Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her newest release, 'Accomplice to the Villain.' Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about keeping longing and tension fresh in this third installment, how betrayals shake the team's morale and trust, and pushing back/not listening to fate when it tells use we are or are not meant for something.

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 able to rely on yourself, and to hear Olivia and I chat about how past trauma shapes our future decisions and how it is okay to find joy even when your world seems to be falling apart.

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 predetermine our future.

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 one of the incredible audiobook!

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 want something that's in your realm of reality to get, then you need to do something about it.

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 dichotomy between high society and the rougher parts of London.

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 shape our lives, our relationships, and the decisions we make.

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.