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The Well Read Podcast
The Well Read Podcast

The Well Read Podcast

by Megan Bjerke
90 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
Dec 19, 2024
Episode 77-Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy & Elizabeth Agyemang
Join me as I chat with the NYT and USA bestselling, best friend writing duo Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, and YA and MG author Elizabeth Agyemang. Tune in to hear Julie, Sierra, and I chat about insta-love best friendship and sex positivity, and to hear Elizabeth and I chat about the misogyny of social media and women fighting to be heard.
01:18:12
Dec 15, 2024
Bookish Bites: Jenny L. Howe on 'How to Get a Life in Ten Dates'
Join me as I welcome back bestselling romance author Jenny L. Howe to discuss her newest book 'How to Get a Life in Ten Dates.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing plus-size male characters, how work influences our mental health, and dating in your twenties. 
00:00:36
Dec 11, 2024
Episode 76-Rachel Howzell Hall & Katie Holt
Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall and debut romance author Katie Holt. Tune in to hear Rachel and I talk about writing a morally gray cast (not just a single character) and tackling the memory loss trope, and to hear Katie and I chat about blending the romance genre with literary fiction and writing one of the hottest scenes I've ever read. 
00:00:55
Dec 06, 2024
Episode 75-Suzanne Allain & Lauren Connolly
Join me as I chat with romance author Suzanne Allain and romance author Lauren Connolly. Tune in to hear Suzanne and I chat about how her book 'Mr. Malcom's List' got turned into a movie and how a Bachelor's directory sparked the idea for her latest novel, and to hear Lauren and I chat about how grief can make people uncomfortable and why characters do things that make them unhappy.
01:29:58
Nov 29, 2024
Episode 74-Kes Trester & Caitlin Schneiderhan
Join me as I chat with YA author Kes Trester and YA author Caitlin Schneiderhan. Tune in to hear Kes and I chat about writing characters who save themselves and using her film background to influence pace and structure, and to Caitlin and I chat about finding her way from screenwriting to novels and writing heightened realities.
00:00:47
Nov 26, 2024
Episode 73-Susan Dennard & Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Susan Dennard and USA Today bestselling romance author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. Tune in to hear Susan and I chat about subverting tropes in interesting ways and finding community, and to hear Raquel and I chat about forgiving yourself and the healing journey. 
01:11:54
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 72-Melissa Landers & Emily Sullivan
Join me as I chat with bestselling sci-fi and fantasy author Melissa Landers and award winning romance author Emily Sullivan. Tune in to hear Melissa and I chat about the disjointed nature and tension between religion and a monarchy and what makes a poor leader, and to Emily and I chat about balancing tension with intimacy and writing a heroine who defines her own happiness.
00:00:58
Nov 20, 2024
Episode 71-Kalyn Josephson & Lia Riley
Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Kalyn Josephson and romance author Lia Riley. Tune in to hear Kalyn and I chat about drawing inspiration from Jewish mythology and writing characters whose motivations aren't always perfect, and to hear Lia and I chat about tackling time travel and writing male characters who genuinely love women.
00:00:58
Nov 19, 2024
Bookish Bites: Carissa Broadbent on 'The Songbird and the Heart of Stone'
Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Carissa Broadbent to discuss the newest installment of her Crowns of Nyaxia series, 'The Songbird and the Heart of Stone.' Tune in to hear us chat about transitioning the focus to a new couple, characters healing alongside one another, and about their journeys of faith.
00:00:20
Nov 18, 2024
Episode 70-Mary E. Pearson & Ilana Long
Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Mary E. Pearson and debut romance author Ilana long. Tune in to hear Mary and I chat about how conflict is intrinsic to literature and making Elfhame its own character, and to hear Ilana and I chat about narrating her own audiobook and how a new hobby can change your life.
00:00:01
Nov 18, 2024
Bookish Bites: Tarah Dewitt on 'The Co-op'
Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Tarah Dewitt to discuss her newest release, 'The Co-op.' Tune in to hear us chat about shared goals between characters, a love at its worst becoming its best, and how love is a choice.
00:00:21
Nov 14, 2024
Bookish Bites: Sarah Hawley on 'Servant of Earth'
Join me as I welcome back bestselling author Sarah Hawley to discuss her newest release and romantasy debut, 'Servant of Earth.' Tune in to hear us chat about taking inspiration from faerie lore, writing life-altering female friendships, and giving her characters complicated views on power.
00:00:32
Nov 13, 2024
Episode 69-Lucy Eden & Bryn Donovan
Join me as I chat with romance author Lucy Eden and romance author Bryn Donovan. Tune in to hear Lucy and I chat about what finding true contentment means and why we all need to ask for help at times, and to hear Bryn and I chat about appreciating things we take for granted and writing a love letter to Chicago.
01:22:57
Nov 08, 2024
Episode 68-Shannon Messenger & Demi Winters
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.
01:09:00
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
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