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The Well-Read Podcast

Megan Bjerkeadminkxk.podbean.com
A podcast dedicated to my love of genre fiction with book reviews and new author interviews every week.
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Episodes

Episode 97-Kimberly Lemming & Lindsay Hameroff

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling fantasy author Kimberly Lemming and romance author Lindsay Hameroff. Tune in to hear Kimberly and I chat about weaving together all the tomfoolery she can think of and bringing humor into her writing, and to hear Lindsay and I chat about 90s romcom influences and emphasizing the celebration of Jewish traditions and holidays.

Feb 28, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Bookish Bites: Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka on 'Book Boyfriend'

Join me as I welcome back (for a fourth time!) romance writing duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Tune in to hear Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a love letter to romance (and romantasy) fans, the discourse surrounding the idea that romance gives readers unrealistic expectations, and becoming a main character in your own life.

Feb 26, 202520 minEp. 23

Episode 96-Stephanie Burgis & Mina Fears

Join me as I chat with adult fantasy and MG author Stephanie Burgis and debut YA fantasy author Mina Fears. Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about turning stereotypes upside down and characters creating relationships in genuine ways despite past trauma, and to hear Mina and I chat about drawing inspiration from pre-colonial Imperial Mali and betrayal in its many different forms.

Feb 24, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Episode 95-Sophie Sullivan & Annabelle Slator

Join me as I chat with award winning author Sophie Sullivan and debut romance author Annabelle Slator. Tune in to hear Sophie and I chat about reestablishing connections and opposites attract, and to hear Annabelle and I chat about toxic relationships and imposter syndrome.

Feb 23, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Bookish Bites: Lili Wilkinson on 'Unhallowed Halls'

Join me as I welcome back award-winning author Lili Wilkinson to talk about her newest release 'Unhallowed Halls.' Tune in to hear Lili and I chat about period and endometriosis rep, the longing of friendship, and battling demons (both figuratively and literally).

Feb 22, 202526 minEp. 22

Bookish Bites: Kristen Ciccarelli on 'Rebel Witch'

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kristen Ciccarelli to talk about her newest release 'Rebel Witch.' Tune in to hear Kristen and I chat about being forced to make tough decisions, sacrificing everything you've worked for, and fighting our own prejudices.

Feb 21, 202520 minEp. 21

Episode 94-Catherine Bakewell & Christy Swift

Join me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Catherine Bakewell and romance author Christy Swift. Tune in to hear Catherine and I chat about infusing stories with your favorite things and being Wicked-coded, and to hear Christy and I chat about sacrificing for your kids and guilty pleasure crushes.

Feb 20, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Episode 93-Heather Fawcett & Swati Hegde

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling fantasy author Heather Fawcett and romance author Swati Hegde. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about the power of stories and exploring darker faerie lore, and to hear Swati and I chat about creative outlets for India's queer youths and finding family in your partner.

Feb 19, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Bookish Bites: B.K. Borison on 'First-Time Caller'

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author B.K. Borison to talk about her newest release 'First-Time Caller.' Tune in to hear B.K. and I chat about people who are allies and not competition, platonic soulmates, and how you don't have to be alone to be lonely.

Feb 13, 202540 minEp. 20

Episode 92-Kamilah Cole & Peyton Corinne

Join me as I chat with bestselling YA fantasy author Kamilah Cole and bestselling romance author Peyton Corinne. Tune in to hear Kamilah and I chat about her love letter to the island that formed her and the importance of connection to one's ancestors, and to hear Peyton and I chat about perfect boyfriend coded characters and accepting one another for exactly who we are.

Feb 10, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Episode 91-Brigid Kemmerer & Channelle Desamours

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer and debut YA author Channelle Desamours. Tune in to hear Brigid and I chat about exploring the entire range of emotion, particularly in young adults, and showing perfectly imperfect relationships (and geeking out about our love of Lin-Manuel Miranda), and to Channelle and I chat about social media's role in finding missing persons and never feeling like we're good enough, no matter our superpowers.

Feb 07, 20251 hrSeason 2Ep. 91

Episode 90-Bal Khabra & Taylor Hutton

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Bal Khabra and debut best friend writing duo Taylor Hutton (Julie Buxbaum and Adele Griffin). Tune in to hear Bal and I chat about watching emotional intimacy grow and how a strong social media presence can be more important in some professions than experience, and to hear Taylor (Julie and Adele) and I chat about finding a collaborator who doesn't judge and not shying away from darker themes in romance.

Feb 06, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Episode 89-Heather McBreen & Sophie Clark

Join me as I chat with debut romance author Heather McBreen and debut romantasy author Sophie Clark. Tune in to hear Heather and I chat about how travel forces adaptability and showing different relationships in different stages, and to hear Sophie and I chat about exploring the facets of fear and writing women who don't need to make themselves palatable for men.

Feb 05, 20251 hrSeason 2Ep. 89

Episode 88-Naina Kumar & Sylvia Mercedes

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Naina Kumar and romantasy author Sylvia Mercedes. Tune in to hear Naina and I chat about writing a love letter to the people of Houston and getting into politics to make real, positive change, and to hear Sylvia and I chat about writing incredible romantic tension and the lengths we're willing to go to for those we want to protect.

Feb 05, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Episode 87-Kritika H. Rao & Jenny Elder Moke

Join me as I chat with fantasy author Kritika H. Rao and award winning author Jenny Elder Moke. Tune in to hear Kritika and I chat about sex positive stories and the power of seduction, and to hear Jenny and I chat about amateur sleuthing and walking the line between mystery and romance.

Feb 04, 20251 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Episode 86-Alexandra Vasti & Jillian Meadows

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti and romance author Jillian Meadows. Tune in to hear Alexandra and I chat about mixing adventure with romance and introverted heroines, and to hear Jillian and I chat about healthy communication and staying true to the characters.

Feb 03, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Episode 85-Carter Wilson & Amy Buchanan

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling thriller author Carter Wilson and debut romance author Amy Buchanan. Tune in to hear Carter and I chat about delving into the dark corners of the human mind and using a podcast as a storytelling medium, and to hear Amy and I chat about society defining us by our children and how our past relationships influence our present ones.

Feb 03, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Episode 84-Erin Connor & Kat Mackenzie

Join me as I chat with debut romance author Erin Connor and debut romance author Kat Mackenzie. Tune in to hear Erin and I chat about meet cutes and what makes good banter, and to hear Kat and I chat about focusing on the present and her love letter to the UK.

Jan 31, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Episode 83-Emily Rath & Sarah Raughley

Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Emily Rath and bestselling author Sarah Raughley. Tune in to hear Emily and I chat about Death as a character and how sacrifice shapes us, and to hear Sarah and I chat about defying your situation and shaping your future.

Jan 30, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Bookish Bites: Lauren Kung Jessen on 'Yin Yang Love Song'

Join me as I welcome back romance author Lauren Kung Jessen to talk about her newest release 'Yin Yang Love Song.' Tune in to hear Lauren and I chat about pressures put on us from a young age, Traditional Chinese versus Western Medicine, and the importance of slowing down.

Jan 29, 202534 minEp. 19

Bookish Bites: Hannah Bonam-Young on 'Out of the Woods'

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Hannah Bonam-Young to talk about her newest release 'Out of the Woods.' Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about the book being a love letter to people who met their person too young, growing individually while growing together, and fighting for love.

Jan 29, 202532 minEp. 18

Bookish Bites: Mackenzie Reed on 'The Wilde Trials'

Join me as I welcome back young adult author Mackenzie Reed to discuss her newest book 'The Wilde Trials.' Tune in to hear us chat about proving yourself, how far people will go to win, and feeling like you don't belong.

Jan 28, 202532 minEp. 17

Bookish Bites: Lynn Painter on 'Accidentally Amy'

Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Lynn Painter to talk about her newest release 'Accidentally Amy.' Tune in to hear us chat about its newsletter beginnings, the overhaul it's gotten since it was independently published, and why it all starts with a pumpkin spice latte.

Jan 28, 202525 minEp. 16

Bookish Bites: Chloe Liese on 'Once Smitten, Twice Shy'

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Chloe Liese to discuss her newest book 'Once Smitten, Twice Shy.' Tune in to hear Chloe and I chat about making people feel seen, finding your safe someone, and distrust tolerance.

Jan 24, 202545 minEp. 15

Bookish Bites: Jo Segura on 'Temple of Swoon'

Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Jo Segura to discuss her newest book 'Temple of Swoon.' Tune in to hear us chat about the fear of failing, comparing yourself to your heroes, and how certain individuals manage to score prestige and high honors simply because of their gender.

Jan 23, 202526 minEp. 14

Episode 82-Jenny Holiday & Jessica James

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday and debut romance author Jessica James. Tune in to hear Jenny and I chat about being a crone and women not having to bend themselves to please men, and to hear Jessica and I chat about the pressures of being a female entertainer and writing band dynamics.

Jan 23, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Episode 81-Kayla Olson & Kristy Boyce

Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Kayla Olson and nationally bestselling author Kristy Boyce. Tune in to hear Kayla and I chat about trusting your judgement and the relationship between an individual and someone in power, and to hear Kristy and I chat about the creativity of Dungeons & Dragons and confronting the changes and new experiences of being a teenager.

Jan 11, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Episode 80-Callie Hart & Amalie Howard

Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Callie Hart and USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard. Tune in to hear Callie and I chat about her Quicksilver magic system and the lengths we go to for those we love, and to hear Amalie and I chat about drawing from Persian and Indian mythology and writing extensive, immersive world building.

Jan 09, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Episode 79-Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee & Gloria Chao

Join me as I chat with bestselling authors Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee and award winning YA author Gloria Chao. Tune in to hear Fonda, Shannon, and I chat about the influence of Bruce Lee's teachings and the cost of victory, and to hear Gloria and I chat about writing a love letter to Taipei and discovering one's identity.

Dec 31, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Episode 78-Sara Cate & Angela Montoya

Join me as I chat with USA Today romance author Sara Cate and YA fantasy author Angela Montoya. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about feeling unworthy and subverting toxic parents, and to hear Angela and I chat about swoonworthy banter and the importance of community.

Dec 25, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 78
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