Interview: Author Skye McDonald (UPDATED)
1980s Now23 Jun 2023

Interview: Author Skye McDonald (UPDATED)

Kat reveals how Will and Jon's recent "boys-only" episode helped her learn something about herself. Plus, we get her thoughts on the Top 10 Sexiest Men of the 1980s (per MsMojo). Then, Will chats with author Skye McDonald about her latest romance novel "The Not So Nice Girl." Set in the summer of 1986, it will transport you to a time of mixtapes, pastries, and first love.

Introduction - :25

Interview - 24:00

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