Podcast by Nicole Klett
20 March 2026
This is the first of a special series chronicling Nicole's journey to write her first novel. She discusses the pivot to writing after prior careers, the decision to learn the craft on her own rather than through programs like an MFA, and joining writing communities in person and online. She also describes the overwhelming questions of what to do once you have written the first draft of a manuscript and the steep learning curve if you want to be published.
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13 March 2026
Nicole talks about series she's reading, finished or DNF'd, and how the definition of series has changed from multiple books to duologies, trilogies, novellas, and short stories. There's big news on a beloved series continuing this fall and a sequel to one of Nicole's favorite books being released ten years later.
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06 March 2026
Nicole discusses the evolution of the fantasy genre from epic adventures written often by authors in one lane to a breadth of choices that offer new takes on worlds welcoming and featuring those most underrepresented in the canon. From urban to cozy, high to romantasy, Nicole advocates that there is a fantasy for everyone, which is critical, but fantasies not only offer us escape, they offer us hope.
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27 February 2026
Join Nicole as she recounts a recent author event that she attended with great reviews of the author B. K. Borison, but mixed of the experience itself. What should the expectations of a live author event be? Intimate setting with questions? An interview by another author? A Phot Op? Nicole weighs in.
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23 February 2026
Book adaptations are always a gamble. Emerald Fennel's adaptation of Wuthering Heights is definitely causing a stir. Nicole has seen it and gives her take on this adaptation specifically and the idea of them in general.
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13 February 2026
Nicole explores the evolving concept of the 'To Be Read' (TBR) list, highlighting its transformation from a manageable list of a few books to an expansive array of reading possibilities. Let's discuss the joy and pressure of navigating these vast TBRs, emphasizing that it's perfectly fine not to finish everything. The focus is on mood-driven reading and selecting books that 'feel right' in the moment, rather than adhering to strict plans. Nicole shares their own February reading aspirations, combining new releases, book club picks, and anticipated titles for a well-rounded literary experience.
****Book News and Recs
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter
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