This week, I'm joined by another amazing Try Reading All-Star, Elle Gonzalez Rose! Elle comes back on the podcast to talk about all that has happened since we chatted about her debut novel. Elle talks about quickly jumping from debut life to sophomore novel life, she talks about her pivot into writing thrillers and what it was like writing The Girl You Know. Elle describes her writing process for this book, the importance of authentic representation on the page, especially in academia settings, and she also talks about her fourth book, unofficially titled "Le-gay-ly Blonde". Elle and I discuss which of her books she'd recommend to Schitt's Creek characters, a favorite unpublished character of hers, and why her thriller would make a great true-crime podcast.

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This week, I'm joined by the New York Times Bestselling author, F.T. Lukens! F.T. talks about their childhood love for reading and Dr. Seuss, their first experiences of writing stories, and the journey of publishing books through a small press compared to publishing under a major publishing house. F.T. talks about their most recent NYT Bestseller, Love at Second Sight, how many different research ventures inspired it, what the cover art process was like, the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation, why this book would make a great narrative podcast, and we discuss the perils of graphic design on Canva.

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On today's episode of Try Reading, I am joined by bestselling author and Try Reading-All Star, Ryan La Sala! Ryan comes back on the podcast to talk all about his latest instant bestseller, The Dead of Summer! Ryan talks about how a stroll on the beach and a pizza delivery during a storm inspired this novel, what it was like writing the first book in a duology but leaving more story to tell, and the important themes and messages Ryan placed in this story. We also talk about why this book would make a great musical, what went into Ryan's incredible social media book promo, how I will contribute to The Honeys movie adaptation, and so much more!

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