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PLOT TWIST
by Soman Chainani and Victoria Aveyard
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SPECIAL EPISODE! What Did We Learn from the TEMPEST Release?
September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minLIVE FROM ST. LOUIS! A special bonus episode, featuring Soman in conversation with Victoria during the TEMPEST book tour. Together, they explore what it took for TEMPEST to hit three bestseller lists and what Victoria has learned from the…
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Re-Read: Did We Ruin Fandom?
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Re-Read: When Does Fan Fiction Cross A Line?
August 27, 2026 · 57 minSoman and Victoria discuss when fan fiction crosses the line into grift. Also they answer questions about whether authors really need to be on social media and whether they like to plot out their stories or improvise as they go. Victoria…
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Re-Read: Can You Like The Book and Hate The Author?
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What Happens if Kids Stop Reading?
August 13, 2026 · 59 minToday on the show, Soman is joined by guest co-host Veronica Roth to talk about their (optimistic!) take on the future of literacy. Also they talk about what they do on days they don’t write, and their favorite fan interactions. Soman is…
About the show
Hosted by worldwide bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard (RED QUEEN series, REALM BREAKER series) & Soman Chainani (THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL series), PLOT TWIST takes you behind the scenes of the biggest swings in our careers. Victoria’s TEMPEST, her very first novel for adults, an epic pirate fantasy… and Soman’s YOUNG WORLD, a red-hot young adult political thriller. Each week, we pull back the curtain of our creative process and give you our hot takes on thorny issues in publishing and entertainment, answer your mailbag questions, plus pitch plot twists we want to see in real life. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.