All Episodes

JODI MEADOWS: On inspiration, the challenges of character points of view, writing the scary stuff

A.F. STEADMAN: Uphill publishing journeys, being brave, and bloodthirsty Unicorns!

ROSEANNE A. BROWN: on taking her characters on a difficult path and the rhythm of juggling plot

Hey Atlas Creative: On running a bookish shop, community over competition, and living your truth

LYNETTE NONI: On Magic, Prisons and Global Exposure with her book THE PRISON HEALER

ALLISON SAFT- n writing her "Crimson Peak with Magic" book, DOWN COMES THE NIGHT

ADRIENNE YOUNG: on NAMESAKE and the magic of connecting with your creativity

SARAH BETH DURST: On middle-aged heroes and what happens after happily ever after

DAVID ARNOLD: Art, life and love in a post-apocalyptic world (episode 52)

ADALYN GRACE: On Sequels, Badass Women, and Picking Up the Pieces

ELLIE CYPHER: On writing a magical True Grit story about vengeance, sisterhood and hope (episode 50)

A.K. WILDER: YA fantasy, magic systems, and being a creator for life

KASS MORGAN & DANIELLE PAIGE: Sorority witches, magic, and collaborating together!

JIM BUTCHER: The Dresden Files, Harry, and What's Next

V.E. SCHWAB: On Addie LaRue and finally creating that heart project

CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI: Part two of our interview on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (warning: spoilers!)

CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI: The creation of his new book To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Part one spoiler Free!)

MARGARET OWEN: Plague, politics, and prejudice (ep.43)

MARISSA MEYER- On reissues, her new podcast, INSTANT KARMA, writing, and more!

ZORAIDA CORDOVA: Fantasy, writing process, magic systems, and more!

SARA HOLLAND: writing contemporary fantasy, plotting, and surviving the quarantine!

BOOKSTAGRAM 102: Tips and behind the scenes insight from bookstagrammer Amanda the Bookish

PATRICIA BRIGGS: writing an ongoing series, and ending books with emotional satisfaction

CASSANDRA CLARE: CHAIN OF GOLD, connecting with fans, and filling up the creative gas tank!

THE DARK IS RISING: Amie Kaufman and Garth Nix discuss with me this beloved series by Susan Cooper

ADAM SILVERA- On writing fantasy, streamlining plot, mental health, and more!

SUSAN DENNARD: On hope, work-life balance, and writing tips galore!

GARTH NIX: Angel magic, equality, and inspiration from curiosity

LEIGH BARDUGO: Ninth House, Netflix, and needing to be real

KATY ROSE POOL: Multiple POVs, long-term editing, magic with soul, and more!

JEN AZANTIAN: How she launched her lit agency and tips for writers on getting an agent

ROSHANI CHOKSHI: On writing middle grade, creative balance, and proving yourself

AMIE KAUFMAN & JAY KRISTOFF: writing, being vulnerable, and their new book AURORA RISING

EMILY A. DUNCAN: on creating her dark gothic fantasy WICKED SAINTS

SAMANTHA SHANNON: on writing a stand-alone, dragon myth, religion and storytelling, and more!

TRICIA LEVENSELLER: coping with burnout, writing monsters from scratch, strong women, and more!

NICKI PAU PRETO: Clearing up mental space to write, beloved tropes, and balancing darkness and light

LEIFE SHALLCROSS: On Being a romantic, writing from the Beast's point of view, and more!

BRIGID KEMMERER: on chasing the dream, inspiring people, and Crossfit!

S.A. CHAKRABORTY: On writing morally gray areas... and more!

A. C. GAUGHEN: Strong female characters and non-traditional love triangles

AMIE KAUFMAN & MEAGAN SPOONER: Writing 'Indiana Jones and Lara Croft in space'

CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI: On sequels, short stories, and co-writing

HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE (Featuring Sara from Novel Novice!)

TASHA SURI: Culture clash, dance as magic, and inspiration from India

LIVIA BLACKBURNE: creating characters with trauma, finishing a series, and more!

JULIE KAGAWA: pulling from Japanese myth and being inspired by anime

RENA ROSSNER: Melding fairytale magic and family history, discovering ourselves, and more!

SEANAN MCGUIRE: doing mental damage to beloved characters, how we define family, and more!

NATALIE C. PARKER $ TESSA GRATTON: Throwback interview!

LAURELL K. HAMILTON: emotional intimacy, characters steering the book, and the impact of your art

Episode 9: Interview with author and audiobook narrator Mary Robinette Kowal

Episode 8: Interview with author Susan Dennard

Episode 7: Throwback interview with Christopher Paolini and Rachel Hartman - and a giveaway!

Podcast episode 6: Bookstagram 101 with Sara from Novel Novice

Episode 5: Throwback interview with James Dashner and Giveaway!

Episode 4: Must-read suggestions for January 2018 with Mel Barnes from University Book Store

Episode 3: Interview with Alex Kahler, author of RUNEBINDER

Episode 2: Must-reads for December/Holiday suggestions with Mel Barnes from University Book Store

Episode 1: Throwback- SDCC13 interview with Leigh Bardugo and Marissa Meyer