Weirdos Are Always Welcome: An Interview with Author Cynthia Baseman
Megan’s Bookish Life was joined by the best person and author, Cynthia Baseman!
We chatted about her novel, Weirdos Welcome, and how we see and celebrate neurodivergent people, where her love of the library came from (and I spill about my personal library story), and the harder parts of writing different genres.
Weirdos Welcome by Cynthia Baseman is OUT NOW!
You can find Weirdo’s Welcome on PangoBooks (https://tidd.ly/4wke9KA) (there is only one copy left, hurry!)*
Purchase Weirdos Welcome on Amazon (https://amzn.to/45UvAXg)* or Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/weirdos-welcome-cynthia-baseman/cf5f79f7d20c3b0f?ean=9781966629702&next=t) (this Bookshop.org link benefits Three Avenues Bookshop in Chicago.)
**When you see an asterisk (*) next to a link, that means I get a small commission at ZERO cost to you :)
++++Do you ever think “wow, I sure wish I could buy Megan a coffee for all this hard work on this podcast”? Well, have I got a link for YOU (and I will give hugs through the internet if you do donate) Buy Megan a Coffee
(http://buymeacoffee.com/MeganHubrex)
Cynthia’s Links
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_d_baseman/)
Website (http://cynthiabaseman.com)
Megan's Links
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583619834412) for MBL
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast (https://www.instagram.com/megansbookishlifepodcast/)
Check out MBL's YouTube channel: @MegansBookishLife (https://www.youtube.com/@Megansbookishlife/featured)
Website: MegansBookishLifePodcast.com (https://www.megansbookishlifepodcast.com/)
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[Novel Brews Co.]
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Novel Brews also now has a SIGNED INDIE BOOKSHOP! (https://novelbrewsco.com/shop-all/ols/categories/signed-bookshop)OMG! The bookshop is getting more books in every week, it seems, and us readers are being FED!! YES GURL!
[The Bookish Crocheter]
I can't get over how incredible the products are that The Bookish Crocheter makes. I'm not just saying that; I am an actual repeat buyer. You want an annotating pouch with sparkles sewn in (https://www.etsy.com/listing/4474159819/i-heart-annotating-crochet-annotating?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_18&frs=1&logging_key=76b5fbafc7b447fd3d0954e4797e415ab94da341%3A4474159819)? TBC has it. A crochet bookmark that uses recycled pop tabs that you lay in between the book pages? TBC has it. A book sleeve that looks like literal dragon scales? Yeah, TBC has it.
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28 Jul 2026
The Wonders of the Genre of Romance: An Interview with Author Lucy Wilson-Tagoe
The most fabulous author came to chat with me on Megan's Bookish Life: Lucy Wilson-Tagoe!
We chatted about how she is a superstar on TV (says me), the coolness of her character Q&A on her website, and how the genre of romance has changed her life.
Thank you for bringing the VIBES, Lucy!
Purchase To Catch a Sinner by Lucy Wilson-Tagoe on AMAZON (https://amzn.to/3RdtQVz)*
***When you see an asterisk (*) next to a link, I do get a small commission but it will never cost more for you!
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Lucy's Links
Instagram: @LucyWtagoe (https://www.instagram.com/lucywtagoe/)
Website: Lucywilsontagoe.com (https://lucywilsontagoe.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnH8AxVCgJj8bYy0tXAt00B8FNRybiu2Pq6yXKsFlOtzAqQMGb2dMvKQEgY14_aem_vboBPDf0WcpjYxG7XbEj6g)
Lucy's other pen name, Dylan Allen, has the character insider guide on THIS (https://www.dylanallenbooks.com/projects-8)website of hers
Megan's Links
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583619834412) for MBL
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast (https://www.instagram.com/megansbookishlifepodcast/)
Check out MBL's YouTube channel: @MegansBookishLife (https://www.youtube.com/@Megansbookishlife/featured)
Website: MegansBookishLifePodcast.com (https://www.megansbookishlifepodcast.com/)
Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need
[Novel Brews Co.]
You may have heard about Novel Brews (https://novelbrewsco.com/)' Heated Rivalry drop (and how they sold out of so many things SO FAST!) but they also have Off Campus items (https://novelbrewsco.com/shop-all/ols/categories/off-campus-collection)and I definitely bought a ton for Christmas gifts!!! (Yes, already LOL)
Novel Brews also now has a SIGNED INDIE BOOKSHOP! (https://novelbrewsco.com/shop-all/ols/categories/signed-bookshop)OMG! The bookshop is getting more books in every week, it seems, and us readers are being FED!! YES GURL!
21 Jul 2026
Whimsical Fiction & Children's Books with a Message: An Interview with Laura Resau
Megan's Bookish Life had on the most fun author, Laura Resau!
Laura and chatted about traveling with a purpose, writing both children's books and adult fiction, and how I am going to make tea recipe from Laura's website (I have it printed out and everything!)
Purchase Laura's Books:
The River Muse on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4vAbPyF)*
The River Muse on PangoBooks (https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=126107&awinaffid=2649470&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2Ftitles%2Fthe-river-muse) (there is only one left!)*
The Alchemy of Flowers on PangoBooks (https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=126107&awinaffid=2649470&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2Fbooks%2F4fe88bd2-f55a-4a32-b4be-843fd4e55b22-19rR2vjKANVykaqVCQrYBca0YRr1) (a new copy!)*
Laura's Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laura-Resau/author/B001ILKAQE?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=979af733-18cc-4d09-8e2f-a76b974034ba) for all her books
You can get Laura's children's books right now for BUY 3 GET ONE FREE on World of Books! (https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=126107&awinaffid=2649470&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldofbooks.com%2Fcollections%2Fauthor-books-by-laura-resau)*
***When you see an asterisk (*) next to a link, I do get a small commission but it will never cost more for you!
Laura's Links
Instagram: @LauraResau (https://www.instagram.com/lauraresau/)
Website: LauraResau.com (www.lauraresau.com)
Megan's Links
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583619834412) for MBL
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast (https://www.instagram.com/megansbookishlifepodcast/)
Check out MBL's YouTube channel: @MegansBookishLife (https://www.youtube.com/@Megansbookishlife/featured)
Website: MegansBookishLifePodcast.com (https://www.megansbookishlifepodcast.com/)
Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need
[Novel Brews Co.]
You may have heard about Novel Brews (https://novelbrewsco.com/)' Heated Rivalry drop (and how they sold out of so many things SO FAST!) but they also have Off Campus items and I definitely bought a ton for Christmas gifts!!! (Yes, already LOL)
Novel Brews also now has a SIGNED INDIE BOOKSHOP! OMG! I actually just ordered All's Fair in Love & Chaos by Jenn Plummer (https://novelbrewsco.com/shop-all/ols/products/alls-fair-in-love-chaos-jenn-plummer-signed-indie-exclusive), so who's going to buddy read with me?!
Who has been a guest on Megan's Bookish Life
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SA Barnes
Lainey Lawson
Meg Hamand
Sydney Applegate
Chelle Sloan
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
24 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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Quality
91
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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