Today, I get the honor of chatting with another Try Reading All-Star, the internationally bestselling, Lauren Magaziner! Lauren joins me yet again on the podcast to catch up since our last chat. She talks about completing her middle grade fantasy series, The Mythics, and why it'd make a great puppet show. She talks about starting a new fantasy series and the journey of writing her latest book, The Incorruptibles, which was the first installment of this series. Lauren discusses the importance of authentic and loving representation, why it's valuable for readers to see themselves on the page, what readers can expect for the future of this new series, and much more!

Lauren’s Website: https://laurenmagaziner.com

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

Today I am joined by Try Reading All-Star and internationally bestselling author, Bill Wood! This time, instead of talking about the world of BookTok, Bill joins me back on the podcast to talk all about his debut novel and the author world! Bill talks about the inspiration for his YA thriller, Let's Split Up, how he infused it with his love for Scooby-Doo and Scream, what it was like writing this book and then having it published through Scholastic, and writing the sequel. We also talk about the importance of representation, what horror movies we'd survive, the excitement of having Let's Split Up be adapted into a tv series, and much more!

Bill’s Links: https://linktr.ee/billreads

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

On today's episode, another Try Reading All-Star joins me back on the pod! Jessica Parra is back on Try Reading to talk all about life post-debut. She talks about the journey of putting her sophomore novel, The Quince Project, out into the world, what her Disneyland research process was like, and she even teases what might be coming next from her! We also discuss JLo's best movie being The Wedding Planner, having meet-cutes with actors at Disneyland, Diego Luna, and our personal recession indicators.

Jessica’s Links: https://linktr.ee/jessicaparra

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

On today's episode I am joined by the USA Today Bestselling author, Racquel Marie! Racquel joins me on the podcast to talk about her most recent bestselling novel, If We Survive This. She talks about what led her into the horror genre, the journey of plotting this book, and what she hopes her readers will take away from her stories. We discuss what horror movies we'd survive, the Calico Critter theme park, and much more!

Racquel’s Links: linktr.ee/RacquelMarie

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

On today's episode I am joined by a Try Reading All-Star: Angela Montoya! Angela is back on the podcast to chat about all that has happened since we last talked. We discuss the journey of publishing her sophomore novel, A Cruel Thirst, what readers can expect from her third novel, the experience of creating a holiday romance anthology, the best vampire media, and much more!

Angela’s Links: https://linktr.ee/AngelaMontoyWrites

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

On the first episode of a new season of Try Reading, I am joined by the #1 New York Times Bestselling illustrator and author, Nikkolas Smith! Nikkolas joins me to discuss his childhood love for stories, what led him from Disney Imagineering to picture book art and writing, the experience of putting his debut out into the world, and his work as a film artist. Nikkolas shares his journey of making incredible concept art and a poster for Ryan Coogler's "Sinners". He also talks about his two most recent impactful and important books and how he hopes his work will continue to inspire readers.

Nikkolas’s Links: bio.site/nikkolas_smith

Nikkolas’s Website: www.NIKKOLAS.art

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

On the finale of the Try Reading Podcast I had the honor of being joined by the incredible Tigest Girma! While this is a sad moment knowing the podcast is ending, I am SO excited that I got the honor of chatting with Tigest! Tigest joined me for episode 68 to talk about her early love for reading, how she fell in love with paranormal romance, her Wattpad days, what inspired her debut novel; Immortal Dark, how her publishing journey has been, what kept her motivated, the importance of seeing Black vampires on the page, Tigest shares her excitement for debut day, her hopes for the future of this book and her writing, and so many more incredible stories and wisdom! Thank you to all of the amazing listeners who have tuned-in to the podcast since the beginning! ❤️

Tigest’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tigestgirma

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

On the penultimate episode of Try Reading, I had the immense honor of being joined by the incredible Logan-Ashley Kisner! Logan-Ashley joined me to talk about his love for stories that began as a little kid, how he fell in love with horror, what inspired his debut; Old Wounds, he shares all about his journey of writing his YA horror, how spite and love equally motivated him, the roller coaster called querying, the importance of authentic trans voices in storytelling, what Logan-Ashley is most excited for when debut day comes around, why Canva is a constant struggle, his advice for aspiring writers, and so many more words of wisdom!

Logan-Ashley’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/transhorror

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading