This week, we dive deep into the tangled web of self-doubt with none other than Patricia Park, the brilliant author behind Re Jane (a Korean American retelling of Brontë’s Jane Eyre) and the YA novels Imposter Syndrome & Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim (an NPR Best Book of 2023 and a Gotham Book Prize finalist) and What’s Eating Jackie Oh?. Patricia, "having literally written the book on imposter syndrome”, shares her journey in capturing the teenage voice in YA fiction and how texting isn't just for teens—it can be a powerful storytelling tool. Patricia talks about the importance of focusing on the craft and writing for oneself, genre-jumping, and setting high stakes in the creative process, giving us our new favorite phrase, “emotional t-bones”.

In this episode, Liz and Greg sit down with bestselling author Fiona Davis.

Fiona shares insights into her writing process, balancing historical accuracy with storytelling, and the research involved in bringing historic New York City to life. They also explore themes of ambition, creativity, and overcoming imposter syndrome in acting, journalism, and being a New York Times bestseller vs. being subway famous. And don’t miss their in-depth look at literary polyamory and writing throuples, #litthrup. Tune in for an engaging conversation with one of today’s most captivating historical fiction authors.

In this episode, Liz and Greg welcome Scott Leeds, author of "Schrader's Chord" and composer of the show's theme music. Scott shares his journey as a writer and musician, discussing his writing process and insights on battling imposter syndrome. They dive into how creativity and observation shape artistic endeavors and explore artists' unique challenges. Scott's passion for storytelling, music, and his thoughts on navigating self-doubt, plumbers vs. writers, lit bros, Monster Squad, and Nicholas Cage are also unpacked. All this and more make for an engaging and inspiring conversation—oh, also, McFlurrys vs. McRibs.