Second Chances In Love

Join in the conversation!Enjoy this clip of the most recent episode.Best-selling YA author Julian Winters on writing joyful queer romances, the mess of creative beginnings & why LGBTQ+ characters deserve stories that aren't defined by trauma.This week on Hella Chisme, we sit down with award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Julian Winters — the voice behind Running With Lions, Right Where I Left You, Prince of the Palisades, and the upcoming Find My Way Down to You. Julian opens up about his journey from Thundercats fan fiction to publishing queer romances that center joy, community, and hope for young readers.We unpack his creative process (spoiler: it starts messy), how rom-coms shaped his worldview before he ever saw himself in books, and why he refuses to write the trauma narrative — choosing instead to show queer kids that they deserve happily-ever-afters without having to earn them first.This one's for writers, readers, and anyone who believes stories can save lives.📚 Find Julian Winters: julianwinters.com https://www.instagram.com/wintersjulian🎙️ Hella Chisme Podcast:📸 Instagram: @HellaChismePod 🎵 TikTok: @HellaChisme ▶️ YouTube: Hella Chisme [email protected] https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcastSupport the showFollow Hella Chisme for more culture, conversation, and creative storytelling. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and keep up with us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok at @hellachismepod. Join the chisme, share the episode, and leave a review or comment to support the show.