Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling middle grade author Shannon Messenger and young adult fantasy author Demi Winters. Tune in to hear Shannon and I chat about writing for kids and exploring hard emotions, and to Demi and I chat about her transition from indie to traditional publishing and writing grittiness and action.

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kendare Blake and debut YA fantasy author Emily Varga. Tune in to hear Kendare and I chat about the hero's journey and writing strong, badass, warrior women, and to hear Emily and I chat about the intricacies of sword-fighting and the importance of female friendships.

Join me as I chat with debut (and BOTM club pick) author Julie Leong. Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about why cozy fantasy became an escape for her, why community is so important, and why small moments should be recognized and appreciated.

Join me as I chat with the Sunday Times bestselling YA fantasy author Kylie Lee Baker and romance author Clare Gilmore. Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about why character development is such a big part of the writing process and how friends can be the great loves of our lives, and to hear Clare and I chat about writing workplace romances and why finding someone who brings you peace is so important.

Join me as I chat with international bestselling author Cecy Robson and debut collaborators E. B. Asher. Tune in to hear Cecy and I chat about the power of good people and writing robust characters, and to hear Bridget, Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a sequel without writing the prequel and collaboration between friends.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima and USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews. Tune in to hear Cinda and I chat about publishing her first book in her fifties and writing a harsh world, and to hear Mimi and I chat about the power of emotional intimacy and breaking against the mold of societal rules.

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Freya Marske and debut author Jill Tew. Tune in to hear Freya and I chat about creating romantic tension and stakes of the heart, and to hear Jill and I chat about the loneliness epidemic and proxies in a chaotic life.

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Sara Raasch and romance author Zoe Allison. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about her transition into romance and the true meaning of Christmas, and to hear Zoe and I chat about single father romances and relationships born of friendship.