70% of people don’t have anyone they can call in the middle of a crisis. Let’s face it. We are relationally broke. My mission is to make that percentage zero. But how? By building relational wealth: the embodiment of all your relationships, with yourself, with others, and experiences that enRICH your life. The focus of this podcast is...you. And ALL of your relationships. With others. With yourself. Your passions. Your health. Your body image. Your addictions. Your wildest dreams. Your bigge ...
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A podcast dedicated to genre fiction with book reviews and new author interviews every week.
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Episode 68-Shannon Messenger & Demi Winters
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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.…
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Episode 67-Kendare Blake & Emily Varga
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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.…
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 65-Kylie Lee Baker & Clare Gilmore
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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 …
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The Biggest Friendship Turn Offs (Beware Of These Red Flags!)
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Hopefully we all have figured out our "green flags" in friendship, but the red flags can be a little bit sneakier. We are unpacking 8 absolute EW'S (friendship turnoffs) that are red flags to look out for when you're forming a new friendship. And, we discuss what to do if you do experience one of these red flags, and how you can navigate it through…
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Episode 64-Cecy Robson & E. B. Asher
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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.…
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Episode 63-Cinda Williams Chima & Mimi Matthews
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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.…
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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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.'By Megan Bjerke
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How To Navigate Political Conversation With Family + Friends This Election (& Holiday) Season!
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How on earth can we discuss politics when we disagree? When everything feels so divisive, is there a way to talk about political differences without ending a relationship over it, and keeping your friends? Good news - YES there is, and we will discuss the best ways to navigate these conversations, including how to start them, redirect them if it ge…
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Bookish Bites: S.T. Gibson on 'Odd Spirits'
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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Bookish Bites: Kate Golden on 'A Reign of Rose'
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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Bookish Bites: Judy I. Lin on 'The Dark Becomes Her'
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 58-Sarah Henning & Celestine Martin
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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9 Lies We've Been Believing About Friendship & The TRUTH You Need To Hear!
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Adult friendships are hard. It's not nearly as easy as it used to be when we were in school. And yet, with the different friendship landscape, we easily fall into the trap of believing lies about friendship that are ultimately holding us back from having the RICH friendships we desire! So, no more. We are taking those lies and replacing them with t…
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Episode 57-Olivia Rose Darling & Jamie Harrow
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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.…
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Bookish Bites: Rebekah Faubion on 'The Lovers'
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 56-Amie Kaufman & Katie Zhao
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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.…
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Bookish Bites: Allison Saft on 'A Dark and Drowning Tide'
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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.…
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How To Overcome and DESTROY Your Loneliness in 90 Days!
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No, this is not an exaggeration. I'm giving you the exact 5 steps I used to go from zero friends to more adult friendships than I could handle in just 90 days...and teaching you how you can replicate these steps and get the same results! You're worth having incredible friendships - so let's begin! Support the show Remember, you're worth having and …
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Episode 55-Jenna Levine & Karina Halle
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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.…
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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.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 53-Kiersten White & Rachel Moore
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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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What I learned from eating 250 meals with strangers! If you're secretly lonely & seeking connection...this is for you.
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In this episode, I open up about hitting rock bottom and feeling incredibly lonely, which pushed me to make one of the most uncomfortable decisions of my life—eating 250 meals with strangers. That experience transformed everything for me. Come along as I share what I learned and how it ultimately helped me build deeper, more meaningful friendships.…
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Episode 52-Elyssa Friedland & Moira Buffini
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Elyssa Friedland and debut fantasy author Moira Buffini. Tune in to hear Elyssa and I chat about how money can change people and complicated sibling relationships, and to hear Moira and I chat about transitioning from writing plays to novels and the influence of propaganda.…
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Episode 51-Lana Harper & Isabel Strychacz
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Lana Harper and young adult author Isabel Strychacz. Tune in to hear Lana and I chat about heavier themes in romcoms and the complex path of healing, and to hear Isabel and I chat about love letters to the horror genre and settings being their own characters.…
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Episode 50-Grace Reilly & Sarah Hawley
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Grace Reilly and bestselling romance author Sarah Hawley. Tune in to hear Grace and I chat about closing out a series and never regretting taking a chance on love, and to Sarah and I chat about haunted dealings on eBay and being worthy of love exactly how you are.…
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The #1 Mistake That Could Be DESTROYING Your Friendships!
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It's the most common mistake that might be secretly sabotaging your friendships. It’s something we all do, often without realizing it, and it can have a huge impact on how we connect with others. Before you haul off making assumptions about what it is...watch this video. Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! …
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Episode 49-Jen Deluca & Mallory Marlowe
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Jen Deluca and debut romance author Mallory Marlowe. Tune in to hear Jen and me chat about reinventing your life and her love letter to Florida, and to Mallory and me chat about being loved by someone who doesn't judge you and exploring heavier themes in romcoms.…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author S. Jae-Jones. Tune in to hear JJ and I chat about fairytale influences and those characters who burrow themselves into our minds and don't let go.By Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Ava Reid and debut romance author Danica Nava. Tune in to hear me and Ava chat about the grittiness of the play that shall not be named and villainized women, and to hear Danica and I chat about the toxicity of corporate America and the pressure of 'Ember' being the first Native American romcom to be…
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8 Signs Of A Real, TRUE Friend (& How To Make Sure You’re One, Too!)
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How can we actually tell who is a real friend nowadays? Well, real friends are those who truly know us and make our lives more meaningful and fun. In this video, we'll discuss eight signs of a good friend and how to build these qualities within ourselves, enriching our social lives and the lives of others. Ready for a masterclass in friendship? Let…
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Episode 46-Hannah Nicole Maehrer & Keshe Chow
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Nicole Maehrer and debut YA fantasy author Keshe Chow. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about being a Booktok sensation and how the writing community helped her mental health, and to hear Keshe and I chat about horror themes in fantasy and writing strong female Chinese characters.…
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Episode 45-Elena Armas & Romina Garber
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance author Elena Armas and NYT bestselling fantasy author Romina Garber. Tune in to hear Elena and I chat about 90's rom-coms and complicated father/daughter relationships, and to hear Romina and I chat about morally gray characters and vivid, atmospheric settings.…
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Episode 44-Laura Sebastian & Ali Brady
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Laura Sebastian and USA Today bestselling romance duo Ali Brady. Tune in to hear Laura and I chat about star magic and sisterhood, and to hear Alison, Bradeigh, and I chat about nostalgic summer camps and ex-best friends.By Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Jessica Joyce. Tune in to hear us chat about second chance romances, how Sweet Valley High books influenced her love of romance, and who our favorite character is on New Girl.By Megan Bjerke
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AI Is Going To DESTROY Our Friendships?! What You NEED To Know & How To Prepare (Zoe Reacts)
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Is AI coming for our friendships? Well, just wait until you see what has already arrived. Over the past year, we've seen AI evolve so quickly, and it's equally mind-blowing as it is concerning. We are unpacking all the potential upsides AND downsides, so that you'll know exactly what you need to do as AI continues to progress right alongside our fr…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling YA fantasy and romance author Lexi Ryan and romance author Holly James. Tune in to hear Holly and I chat about psychoanalyzing characters and being in the spotlight, and to Lexi and I chat about characters working through severe trauma and about never giving up on your dreams.…
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Bookish Bites: Julie Soto on 'Not Another Love Song'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto to talk about her newest book 'Not Another Love Song.' Tune in to hear us chat about Reylo fanfic, mixing business and pleasure, and writing women who can have it all.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 41-B.K. Borison & Gabriella Gamez
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Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author B.K. Borison and debut romance author Gabriella Gamez. Tune in to hear Gabriella and I chat about love squares and her love letter to librarians, and to hear B.K. and I chat about beautiful sibling relationships and finding your person.By Megan Bjerke
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How To DREAM BIG + Actually Achieve Those Dreams and Goals (with Fraser Grut, of 10,000 Dreams)
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Maybe you feel like you don't have any dreams, or that your dreams are "too small" or "simple". Or maybe you have tons of dreams and goals and are absolutely obsessed with this concept! Either way - this episode is for you because we are diving into how dreams can build rich relationships with Fraser Grut, who's on a mission to film 10,000 dreams w…
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Episode 40-Krista and Becca Ritchie & Kirsty Greenwood
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie and with bestselling romance author Kirsty Greenwood. Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about complicated family dynamics and all things X-Men, and to hear Kirsty and I chat about finding a community and making the most out of your life.…
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Episode 39-Tricia Levenseller & Sarah Beth Durst
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Tricia Levenseller and award winning author Sarah Beth Durst. Tune in to hear Tricia and I chat about feminist fantasy and villains getting their own love stories, and to hear Sarah and I chat about our love of talking plants and cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug.…
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Episode 38-Ashley Poston & K.X. Song
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Ashley Poston and YA/adult author K.X. Song. Tune in to hear Ashley and I chat about small town romances and being the main character in your own life, and to hear K.X. and I chat about the corruption power can bring and women breaking the molds they've been placed in.…
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Episode 37-Laura Hankin & Amber Chen
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Join me as I chat with debut YA fantasy author Amber Chen and bestselling romance author Laura Hankin. Tune in to hear me and Amber chat about fantasy based on real-life and how a single idea can spark a hundred different outcomes, and to hear Laura and I chat about romance spanning years and grand gestures.…
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Our Relationship With Our Careers | How To Find The Work You're WIRED To Do! With Ken Coleman
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Quiet quitting. "The great resignation." Layoffs left and right. Let's face it - many of us are feeling lost and struggling with our relationship with our careers. And in this episode, Ken Coleman, who has been dubbed "America's Career Coach" is on a mission to help us all find the work that we are intrinsically WIRED to do - where we find purpose …
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Bookish Bites: Alicia Thompson on 'The Art of Catching Feelings'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Alicia Thompson to talk about her newest book 'The Art of Catching Feelings.' Tune in to hear us chat about her love of baseball, mental health in professional athletes, and unselfish lovers.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 36-Carissa Broadbent & Safa Ahmed
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent and debut romance author Safa Ahmed. Tune in to hear Carissa and I chat about true morally gray characters and high stakes tournaments, and to hear Safa and I chat about racism in theater and a need for South Asian romances.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 35-K.A. Linde & Claire Kann
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde and romance author Claire Kann. Tune in to hear K.A. and I chat about monsters in New York and Celtic mythology, and to hear Claire and I chat about queer girlies and haunted connections.By Megan Bjerke
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