Secret Societies, Dark Academia & Feminist Fire: Gilly Macmillan on The Burning Library

Gilly Macmillan joins us to talk about The Burning Library, a gripping blend of dark academia, historical intrigue, and feminist power struggles. She reveals how the idea for a secret society of women fighting over a centuries-old manuscript sparked the story, the research rabbit holes that nearly consumed her, and how she built this layered mystery rooted in both past and present. We also dig into Gilly’s favorite obsession outside of writing—a pastime that fuels her creativity and keeps her curiosity lit.

Download and listen today—because in The Burning Library, knowledge is power… and power is dangerous.