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The Well Read Podcast
The Well Read Podcast

The Well Read Podcast

by Megan Bjerke
76 Episodes
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A podcast dedicated to genre fiction with book reviews and new author interviews every week.

The Well Read Podcast

by Megan Bjerke
Nov 05, 2024
Episode 67-Kendare Blake & Emily Varga
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.
00:00:01
Nov 03, 2024
Episode 66-Julie Leong
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.
00:00:32
Oct 31, 2024
Episode 65-Kylie Lee Baker & Clare Gilmore
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.
00:00:51
Oct 28, 2024
Episode 64-Cecy Robson & E. B. Asher
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.
01:31:19
Oct 23, 2024
Episode 63-Cinda Williams Chima & Mimi Matthews
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.
01:09:24
Oct 21, 2024
Episode 62-Sarah A. Parker & Colby Wilkens
Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romantasy author Sarah A. Parker and debut romance author Colby Wilkens. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about not being afraid of being loud and moving through grief, and to hear Colby and I chat about representation in literature and finding confidence in your identity.
01:04:30
Oct 19, 2024
Episode 61-Freya Marske & Jill Tew
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.
01:19:36
Oct 18, 2024
Episode 60-Sara Raasch & Zoe Allison
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. 
00:00:57
Oct 17, 2024
Episode 59-Olivie Blake
Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Olivie Blake. Tune in to hear us chat about transitioning from self publishing to traditional, what it takes to write an anthology, and why the collection is called 'Januaries.'
00:00:49
Oct 16, 2024
Bookish Bites: S.T. Gibson on 'Odd Spirits'
Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author S.T. Gibson to discuss her newest release 'Odd Spirits.' Tune in to hear us chat about re-releasing a novella, exploring a young marriage, and characters that grip you and don't let go.
00:00:29
Oct 14, 2024
Bookish Bites: Kate Golden on 'A Reign of Rose'
Join me as I welcome back bestselling romantasy author Kate Golden to discuss her newest book, 'A Reign of Rose.' Tune in to hear us talk about women coming into their power, fear of sacrifice, and not having a third act breakup.
00:00:23
Oct 05, 2024
Bookish Bites: Judy I. Lin on 'The Dark Becomes Her'
Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Judy I. Lin to talk about her newest book 'The Dark Becomes Her.' Tune in to hear us chat about comparison between siblings, generational trauma, and how fear can influence our decisions.
00:00:28
Oct 03, 2024
Episode 58-Sarah Henning & Celestine Martin
Join me as I chat with YA and MG author Sarah Henning and romance author Celestine Martin. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about mixing genres and relationships between sisters, and to hear Celestine and I chat about getting a second chance and her love letter to autumn.
01:05:55
Sep 28, 2024
Episode 57-Olivia Rose Darling & Jamie Harrow
Join me as I chat with bestselling author Olivia Rose Darling and debut author Jamie Harrow. Tune in to hear Olivia and I chat about characters struggling with physical touch after abuse and her love of dragons, and to hear Jamie and I chat about power and abuse inside the world of college sports and finding a community and family after trauma.
00:00:53
Sep 25, 2024
Bookish Bites: Rebekah Faubion on 'The Lovers'
Join me as I welcome back author Rebekah Faubion to talk about her newest book 'The Lovers.' Tune in to hear us chat about second chance romances, how you're never too old to live your authentic identity, and to hear her recommendations for starting tarot.
00:00:32
Sep 24, 2024
Episode 56-Amie Kaufman & Katie Zhao
Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Amie Kaufman and bestselling author Katie Zhao. Tune in to hear Amie and I chat about the power fantasy has to change a life and vulnerability in strong characters, and to hear Katie and I chat about writing a supernatural heist and characters struggling with identity.
01:17:47
Sep 19, 2024
Bookish Bites: Allison Saft on 'A Dark and Drowning Tide'
Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Allison Saft to talk about her newest book 'A Dark and Drowning Tide.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing a murder mystery after she swore never to write another, anti-Semitic folklore, and writing delicious, complicated, 'we-refuse-to-acknowledge-our-feelings' romance.
00:00:30
Sep 17, 2024
Episode 55-Jenna Levine & Karina Halle
Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine and NYT bestselling author Karina Halle. Tune in to hear Jenna and I chat about side characters getting their own story and the pressure put on women not to be single, and to hear Karina and I chat about tough guys deserving of love and messy second chances.
01:08:18
Sep 10, 2024
Episode 54-Emma Noyes & Katie Shepard
Join me as I chat with romance author Emma Noyes and romance author Katie Shepard. Tune in to hear Emma and I chat about happily chaotic families and OCD representation in romance, and to hear Katie and I chat about her love of home makeover shows and second chance romances.
00:00:47
Sep 06, 2024
Episode 53-Kiersten White & Rachel Moore
Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White and YA fantasy romance author Rachel Moore. Tune in to hear Kiersten and I chat about using Dracula as source material and characters becoming more than their creators, and to hear Rachel and I chat about writing for younger teens and our love of Brendan Fraser.
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