This week, Liz Scheier, author of the memoir 'Never Simple,' discusses her experience writing about her mother's lies and the impact they had on her. She also talks about the process of writing a novel that didn't get published and how it has influenced her creative journey. Liz reflects on the importance of storytelling and making connections through writing. She shares her insights on imposter syndrome and the challenges of creating fiction. The conversation ranges from motherhood and personal relationships to the impact of childhood experiences. "When you are fooled so completely by the person who is closest to you, what you learn is that your own judgment can't be trusted."

In this episode, "Head Trash," Liz and Greg sit down with writer Kate Hergott, the creative force behind the Bookwild Collective, producer of Imposter Hour. They dive into the impact of imposter syndrome on artists and writers, exploring how self-doubt shapes the creative process. Kate shares her journey into book podcasting, her passion for thrillers, and the importance of finding a writing routine that works. She opens up about crafting snarky, humorous content while also delving into more emotional and vulnerable themes. Kate discusses her battles with imposter syndrome and the challenges of completing a story. The conversation also explores the allure of the thriller genre and morally gray characters. Tune in for an inspiring discussion filled with valuable insights, book recommendations, and candid experiences from a creative navigating self-doubt.

This week, we dive deep into the tangled web of self-doubt with none other than Patricia Park, the brilliant author behind Re Jane (a Korean American retelling of Brontë’s Jane Eyre) and the YA novels Imposter Syndrome & Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim (an NPR Best Book of 2023 and a Gotham Book Prize finalist) and What’s Eating Jackie Oh?. Patricia, "having literally written the book on imposter syndrome”, shares her journey in capturing the teenage voice in YA fiction and how texting isn't just for teens—it can be a powerful storytelling tool. Patricia talks about the importance of focusing on the craft and writing for oneself, genre-jumping, and setting high stakes in the creative process, giving us our new favorite phrase, “emotional t-bones”.