The Happy Writer with Marissa Meyer

Marissa chats with Emery Lee about their debut YA novel - MEET CUTE DIARY - as well as crafting a heartwarming romance that does not rely on traditional romantic tropes; knocking out those fast first…

Marissa chats with Lizzy Mason about her new YA novel - BETWEEN THE BLISS AND ME - as well as writing song lyrics and how it's not the same thing as writing poetry; tackling ethical dilemmas in your …

Marissa chats with Lisa Fipps about her debut middle grade novel - STARFISH - as well as letting your instincts, not the market, guide your writing choices; why middle grade novels are uniquely posit…

Marissa chats with Tirzah Price about her debut novel - PRIDE AND PREMEDITATION - as well as deepening your romantic storylines by considering each conversation from your love interest's perspective;…

Marissa chats with Tanaz Bhathena about her YA fantasy duology - HUNTED BY THE SKY and RISING LIKE A STORM - as well as developing complex magic systems that continuously surprise and delight the rea…

Marissa chats with Leigh Bardugo about her new fantasy novel - RULE OF WOLVES - as well as how it's okay to feel like we're in over our heads with our writing projects, and how these challenges can b…

Marissa chats with Ally Carter about her new middle grade novel - WINTERBORNE HOME FOR MAYHEM AND MYSTERY - and her guide for young writers - DEAR ALLY, HOW DO YOU WRITE A BOOK? - as well as how the …

Marissa chats with Anna-Marie McLemore about their newest YA magical realism novel - THE MIRROR SEASON - as well as those absolutely enchanted moments when the research brings the missing pieces of a…

Marissa chats with Jennifer A. Nielsen about her new middle grade historical novel - RESCUE - as well as how historical fiction is a great tool for showing kids and teens how exciting history actuall…

Marissa chats with Isabel Ibañez about her YA fantasy duology - WOVEN IN MOONLIGHT and WRITTEN IN STARLIGHT - as well as how family stories and history can contribute to your research and add a deepl…

Marissa chats with Alexandra Monir about her newest YA novel - BLACK CANARY: BREAKING SILENCE - the latest in the DC Icons series, as well as Alexandra's inspiring story of taking chances and going a…

Marissa chats with Loan Le about her debut YA contemporary romance - A PHO LOVE STORY - as well as developing character arcs for teen protagonists who don't start off with a life plan; writing about …

Marissa chats with Ellie Cypher about her debut YA fantasy western - THE GIRL FROM SHADOW SPRINGS - as well as some tips for writing settings that are harsh and barren, and how we can use that settin…

Marissa is joined by two co-hosts - her daughters, Sloane and Delaney! - to chat with Natasha Wing about her NIGHT BEFORE picture book series. We talked about how the standard length of picture books…

In this bonus episode, I invited my good friend Rori Shay, author of the Elected Trilogy, to join me for an open discussion about writing during periods of grief and sadness. We talked about using "g…

Marissa chats with Ryan La Sala about his newest contemporary romance - BE DAZZLED - as well as structuring a novel in alternating Then and Now chapters, and how the Then chapters can be used to buil…

Marissa chats with Elise Bryant about her debut contemporary romance - HAPPILY EVER AFTERS - as well as Elise's journey back to writing after a long hiatus; creating a protagonist who is also a write…

Marissa chats with Alexandra Bracken about her new urban fantasy - LORE - as well as keeping a wishlist of things that inspire you in books and stories and using those details as 'scene cookies' to r…

Marissa chats with L.L. McKinney about her Nightmare-Verse Trilogy, as well as the fun and frustrations of including word play and puns in your writing; using video games to inspire epic fight scenes…

Marissa chats with Kara McDowell about her holiday-themed YA romance - ONE WAY OR ANOTHER - as well as the challenges and potential pay-offs of ignoring outside pressures in order to write what you l…