Meagan's Book Club Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Sierra, author of Nightwatching—one of my favorite books of 2024 and a Jimmy Fallon Book Club pick—to talk about what’s happened since her debut and the inspiration behind her gripping new novel, Warning Signs.
We catch up on Tracy’s life post-Nightwatching and dive into the tension-filled world of Warning Signs, a heart-stopping story set during a father-son backcountry ski weekend that goes terrifyingly wrong. We talk about survival, fear, complicated family dynamics, and how nature—and people—can both become incredibly dangerous when warning signs are ignored.
This was such a fascinating conversation about suspense, atmosphere, and writing stories that linger long after the last page. If you love dark, unsettling thrillers that get under your skin, this one’s for you.

Find Tracy on Tour: IG @tsierrauthor
Website: https://www.tracysierraauthor.com
Book Recommended by Tracy: Dead Weight by Hildur Knutsdottir

This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Elisha Zepeda, a talented book cover designer whose work you’ve probably admired without even realizing it. We dive into the creative process behind designing a cover—from those first sparks of inspiration to the many behind-the-scenes steps it takes to get a book from concept to print. It was such a fascinating conversation about the art, strategy, and storytelling that go into a single cover, and you’ll never look at your bookshelf the same way again.

Go follow Elisha! @ez.bookdesign
https://www.elishazepeda.com/

In this episode, I’m joined by author Sara Maurer to talk about her debut novel, A Good Animal, and her journey to becoming a published author. We chat about what inspired the book, what it was like writing and publishing her first novel, and the rural farming community that shapes the story.
Set outside Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, A Good Animal explores first love, ambition, and the pull between staying and leaving—and how one choice can ripple through a community. Sara shares insight into the people, places, and experiences that influenced the novel, and it was such a joy getting to learn more about her background and creative process.
This was a thoughtful, grounded conversation about writing, place, and the quiet power of rural life—and I think you’ll really love it.

Website: https://www.saramaurerwrites.com/
IG: @saramaurerwrites

Back with another fun "What I'm Loving" episode to share with you all the things I've been thinking about lately. Personal battles, fun finds, real life struggles, and of course what I'm currently reading. The line up of categories is below. Thanks for listening!
1. What I'm Loving
2. What I'm Watching
3. What I'm Reading
4. What I'm Cooking
5. What I'm Doing More Of
6. What I'm Buying
7. What I'm Looking Forward To

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by instant New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman! Her novel Sandwich was a standout sensation and we were all overjoyed to see the continuation of the story in her latest, Wreck. Catherine has been writing for many years, and it was such a joy to finally connect and talk all things craft—her signature authentic tone, the way she creates deeply human characters, and why relationships and their dynamics are always at the heart of her stories. This conversation felt like catching up with an old friend, and I loved hearing her reflections on writing, connection, and what keeps her inspired. I can’t wait to see what she does next—and I think you’re going to love this episode.

Website: https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/