Podcast by Nicole Klett
07 May 2026
Are readers too sensitive nowadays? Nicole explores trigger warnings in books, noting their rise after the COVID-19 pandemic amid increasing awareness of mental health issues, particularly in Gen Z. These warnings serve as alerts for potentially distressing content, aiming to prevent exacerbating readers' anxieties. The episode discusses if these warnings are necessary while acknowledging their intent to prevent harm. Nicole gives an example of where she could have used one herself and argues that some genres are trigger warnings in and of themselves. The discussion underscores the evolving landscape of modern book consumption, where balancing reader safety and satisfaction and preserving the organic reading experience becomes crucial.
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Caroline Bard Strawberry Finch Press/Professional Beta Reader
Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!
Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
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01 May 2026
This podcast episode of the Nurturing Librarian is a deep dive into what happens after the excitement of finishing a manuscript fades. Navigating the next steps, Nicole goes through the importance of receiving critiques and understanding the writing community's role. The podcast guides new authors on managing feedback, drawing from personal anecdotes and established authors' advice. Nicole offers an honest look at both the challenges and rewards of the post-manuscript phase, encouraging writers to transform their drafts into polished, publishable works by leaning into the overwhelm and holding themselves accountable.
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Kelsey Humphries YouTuber/Romance Writer/Comedian
Caroline Bard Strawberry Finch Press/Professional Beta Reader
Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!
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24 April 2026
Venturing through her birthday book haul, Nicole contemplates current reading trends. As she grapples with her manuscript revisions, she also shares insights from her writing journey, particularly her struggles with point of view and character interiority. This episode captures a period of self-reflection, balancing the joy of new books and the challenges of refining her craft, as she aims to step away from an era dominated by fantasy genres and finds joy in lit fic.
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Kelsey Humphries YouTuber/Romance Writer/Comedian
Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!
Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
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57:10
16 April 2026
Nicole is watching books she has previously read including Margo's Got Money Troubles which just debuted as a streaming series. What is the benefit of book adaptations? What are the cons? Some hit and some don't but they always lead back to books.
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Alyssa Matesic YouTuber/Editor
Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!
Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
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54:39
07 April 2026
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27 March 2026
Nicole has some hot takes on the newly released book Just Friends from YouTube book influencer Haley Pham and the blockbuster bestseller The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. She uses her writer's eye to discuss the way these books are perfect for comparing and contrasting writing and book publishing in 2026. What does it take to become a great writer? If your first manuscript is accepted for publication, should you take the deal?
Just a Girl and her Tropes FB group for romance readers and writers run by me!
Connect with me on Insta, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, Storygraph at The Nurturing Librarian
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51:09