Special guest co-host Alex Kiester and Michele fangirl over Catherine Adel West as they discuss West's [AMAZING] debut novel "Saving Ruby King," the importance of the writer's community and the value of the 10-second pity party in the writing process. Alex & Michele continue their discussion of "The Woman in Red" by Diana Giovinazzo.

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "The Woman in Red"; browse our "Featured Books" for "Saving Ruby King."

Also, check out Audible to download the Audible Original "In Her Skin," the debut thriller by our special guest co-host this month, Alex Kiester.