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In our series Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we welcome Ela Lee to discuss her debut novel, Jaded, a blistering—and sometimes darkly funny—account of consent, power, race, sexism, and identity in a broken society.
We chat with Ela about her journey from lawyer to author and how, as fellow BigLaw lawyers, we had much to relate to; the inspiration behind her female protagonist, Jade, and the importance of showing the effects of sexual assault within the context of Jade's entire life; how she hopes readers will find empathy for Jade’s story; and the very auspicious day she decided to send her queries out to literary agents.
Jaded is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author’s dreams come true!).
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Neely Tubati Alexander to discuss her novel, In A Not So Perfect World, a Caribbean-set romcom romp about an ambitious designer of apocalyptic video games with a strategy for (almost) everything who discovers what happens when her best-laid plans go off course.
We chat with Neely about why she wanted to write the kind of female protagonist that isn’t always represented in the romance space (hellooo pessimists out there!); her “cinnamon roll” male lead, Charlie, who is sexy but is most attracted to her ambition; writing what a healthy relationship looks like and how love makes someone more profoundly who they are; the pressure women face to balance and do it all, and how she leaned into her favorite romance tropes in writing this novel!
In A Not So Perfect World is out now and it is a delight!
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer and In Five Years, to discuss her new novel, Expiration Dates, a story about the search for love and finding yourself in the process.
This is our third time chatting with Rebecca and every time our minds are blown by what we take away about the interplay between fate vs free will and life’s big questions. We discuss the scene that moved Rebecca to tears when writing it and what it taught her about not abandoning herself; the radical act of putting yourself first; magical realism as a natural extension of external things occurring in life; the energetic footprint of love; the mantra that she tells herself about the Universe; and how the “twists” in her novels tell her what the story is really About.
Rebecca told us, of her writing, that she just wants “to make people feel.” Mission accomplished! Expiration Dates is out now. Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts.
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In our series Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we welcome Sarah-Jane Collins to discuss her debut, Radiant Heat, a slow-burn, atmospheric story about a catastrophic wildfire and the mysterious connection between two apparent strangers.
Sarah-Jane shares her early reading habits and the strong influence of her family's love for books; the inspiration behind Radiant Heat and the themes she wanted to explore; how being a journalist informed the story; her decision to pursue writing and enroll in an MFA program; the process of finding an agent; and the incredibly permanent way Sarah-Jane embraced astrology! We were impressed!
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In our new series, Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we welcome Sophie Wan to discuss her debut, Women of Good Fortune, a story about three women, one daring plan, and a wedding heist to remember.
In this conversation, Sophie shares her journey as a reader and writer, and how she came up with the idea for the book. Set against a high-society Shanghai wedding, the novel follows three women, Lulu, Rena, and Jane, as they plan a heist on Lulu's own wedding. Sophie chats with us about each of these women, their unique struggles and desires, and why she wanted to explore themes of friendship, identity, and societal expectations. We also discuss her path to becoming a published author - one that involves perseverance while also pursuing other careers and interests. Ultimately, Sophie knows she is debuting with the right book at the right time for her and we love that!
Listen now to @thesophiewan’s story wherever you get your podcasts. Women of Good Fortune is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author’s dreams come true!)
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On this episode, we’re taking you to a cultural flashback moment … the iconic pilot episode of the beloved TV series, Felicity, which premiered on The WB in September 1998. Starring a then-unknown Keri Russell who gives up everything her parents planned for her to follow a boy to college that she didn’t even know, Felicity took us all on her coming-of-age journey of self-discovery in a way that still resonates today!! Were you a Felicity fan? Let us know in the comments and listen to our episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Carola Lovering, bestselling author of Tell Me Lies, to discuss her new novel, Bye Baby, a story that explores the complicated friendship between two women and a dark secret that binds them together.
We chat with Carola about the premise for this novel; trauma bonds; writing suspenseful chapters that make you want to keep turning pages; the meaning behind the epigraph in her book; her obsession with obsession as a writing theme; and the surreal experience of seeing the Hulu adaptation of Tell Me Lies!
Bye, Baby is out now! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat with Carola wherever you get your podcasts!
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Allison Winn Scotch to discuss her tenth (and we’ve declared, her BEST) novel, Take Two Birdie Maxwell, a story about what happens when Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love.
We dive into the inspiration behind the character of Birdie Maxwell and the concept of exploring past loves. We also also discuss Birdie's fall from grace and the complexities and arc of Elliot, the reporter chronicling her journey who has spent two decades repressing his long-simmering feelings for his twin sister’s best friend. Allison shares the difficulties she faced while writing this book, the importance of sibling relationships in the story, and Birdie's search for agency and narrative in her own life. In this conversation, Allison discusses the themes of stepping into our power, embracing change, forgiveness, idea generation, and the lessons we can learn from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship!
Take Two Birdie Maxwell is out now and you are definitely going to want to buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free conversation with Allison wherever you get your podcasts.
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We're discussing the Oscar-nominated and critically acclaimed film, Past Lives, written and directed by Celine Song. We have had this movie on our radar since it first premiered at Sundance last year - immediately intrigued by its questions around fate, the choices we make, and the invisible strings that tie us to people. Our anticipation was warranted because Past Lives totally delivered for us!
This semi-autobiographical movie chronicles the shifting dynamic between two childhood friends, Nora Moon (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo). Growing up together in South Korea the pair are inseparable, but when Nora’s family moves to Canada, they grow apart. 20 years later, reuniting in New York City they reflect on their journey, what they mean to each other and the choices they made. Past Lives is a subtle exploration of how people can be intrinsically linked to each other in ways that are almost impossible to explain. It is a story about an unconventional love triangle, that begs the question whether it is ever really a choice between two people or choosing yourself? And it is a movie that asks us to contemplate whether our love and connections with people can transcend lifetimes – a topic we love to discuss!
Believe the hype about this movie and the incredibly bright filmmaking future of Celine Song! If you have seen the movie, listen now to our episode wherever you get your podcasts. And if you haven’t watched it yet - do it! Then come back when you’re done.
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Brynne Weaver to discuss her new novel, Butcher & Blackbird, a viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry that is unlike anything you've read before. We talk to Brynne about the idea for this novel about two serial killers and how she leaned into the dark, sexy and funny aspects of it; how she created such a complex, yet totally relatable female protagonist in Sloane; the way smitten Rowan allows her to feel safe and seen (and what her own experience rescuing birds has to do with it!); their annual murder competition; how fun it is to write sex scenes (this one is high on that chilli pepper 🌶️ scale!); and of course, how it feels to have your book go viral!Butcher & Balckbird is out now and it’s the first book in The Ruinous Love Trilogy (look out for book two, Leather & Lark, coming June 4th!). Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat whenever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In our new series, Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we welcome Amanda Churchill to discuss her debut, The Turtle House, a story of intergenerational friendship, family, coming of age, identity, and love. Told in dual timelines, The Turtle House moves between late 1990s small-town Texas to pre-World War II Japan and occupied Tokyo, and tells an emotional story about a grandmother and granddaughter who connect over a beloved lost place and the secrets they both carry.
We chat with Amanda about her early love of reading, her journey as a writer and the very personal inspiration behind her novel. Amanda talks about the process of writing The Turtle House, the significance of the dual timeline structure, and the role of the Turtle House as a unifying aspect of the story. We learn about Amanda’s path to publication, including the role of writing programs, getting an agent, and going out on submission while on a family vacation! Finally, we learn her astrological sign and Enneagram number and let’s just say one of us squealed.
Listen now to @amandagchurchill’s story wherever you get your podcasts. The Turtle House is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author’s dreams come true!)
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To honor the spirit of Valentine’s day this month we are turning the spotlight on a classic romcom circa 2002: Sweet Home Alabama. It’s an absolute favorite for us both! In today’s episode we deep dive into what makes it a classic, some of our favorite scenes, what we each love about it, and where we could potentially find Melanie and Jake now if those sequel rumors ever came true (highly doubtful!). Come take a trip down romcom memory lane with us and revisit this incredible film!
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On today’s Complicated Conversation we are thrilled to chat with Arielle Haller-Silverstone, the writer and co-producer of Love, Reconsidered, an indie rom com about a down-on-her-luck New Yorker whose life is suddenly transferred to the Hamptons after a chance meeting with a wealthy consignment store owner.
We chat with Ari about how her own real life journey inspired this movie and the character of Ruby; how writing the film helped her reconsider love and relationships more broadly; the path from writing a indie romcom to bringing it to the big screen; why comedy is so important in a romcom; and what some of her all-time favorite romcoms have in common.
Love, Reconsider is streaming everywhere now!
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On today’s Complicated Conversation we welcome back one of our favorites, New York Times bestselling author, Tia Williams. We discuss her steamy and beautiful new novel, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, a story about a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician who are irreversibly linked through the history, art, and magic of Harlem.
Making her three-peat appearance on PFW, we chat with her about writing the most un-Tia female protagonist of all her novels (a “chaotic Gemini”); the inspiration behind Ezra, her smoldering and enigmatic male lead (a true attention loving Leo); how the idea for this novel came to her and how she has true confidence in her own voice; diversity in the publishing industry; love, fated soulmates, and the magic all around us; the glamor of the Harlem renaissance; and what it was like to see the literal manifestation of her dreams with the Netflix adaptation of her prior novel, The Perfect Find.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is out now and it's magnificent - Tia has done it again! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts.
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In our new series, Debut Discussions, we're asking debut authors to tell us their story -- not only the story in the novel they wrote -- but the journey they took to hold that book in their hands. On today's episode we welcome Tracy Sierra to discuss her debut novel, Nightwatching, a terrifying and gripping story about a mother forced to the breaking point when her life and the lives of her children are threatened by a home intruder.
Tracy has been telling scary stories since childhood! She shares her journey from there to Biglaw transactional lawyer to thriller writer and how becoming a mother played a role; how her novel strikes the nerves of our most primal fears around home invasion and evil in the world; the reason no characters have names in her novel (and why it works so well); and her path to publication, from rejections to the disorienting joy of finding a dream agent and publishers.
Nightwatching is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author’s dreams come true!)
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