Inside “Seeing Other People” with Author Duo Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka

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If you love contemporary romance with a dash of magic, messy feelings, and big conversations about art and identity, you’re going to love today’s episode.

I’m joined by author duo Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka to chat about their newest novel Seeing Other People—a tender, paranormal-light romance about grief, connection, and rebuilding your life. We also dig into their love story (yes, they’re high school sweethearts!), how their writing evolved from YA to adult romance, and why exploring art, performance, and personal truth keeps showing up in their books. Plus: great recs for fall vibes, emotional reads, and cozy witchy stories.

📚 BOOKS MENTIONED

Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka — Romance | Paranormal-Light | Grief & Healing | Audio ✅

The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka — Contemporary Romance | Celebrity Romance | Second Chance | Audio ✅

Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrissey — YA Romance | Witchy | Halloween Vibes | Audio ✅

The Best Worst Thing by Lauren Okie — Contemporary Fiction | Marriage, Infidelity, Reinvention | Audio ✅

🕒 TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] — Welcome + Intro to Emily & Austin

[00:30] — Their love story: high school sweethearts

[01:30] — Writing YA vs adult romance

[04:00] — Why they wrote Seeing Other People

[05:00] — Ghosts, grief & gentle paranormal vibes

[06:30] — Crafting The Breakup Tour

[08:30] — How they think about art, identity & storytelling

[09:15] — What they read & how becoming parents changed their TBR

[10:00] — Two must-read book recommendations

[11:20] — Where to find Emily & Austin online

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