In this heartfelt Mental Health Monday episode of Coffee Talk with the Bookish Besties, Amy sits down with indie author Elaine to discuss her debut novel, Across the Screen: A Remote Office Romance, the healing power of writing, and the courage it takes to share your story with the world.

Together, they dive into topics such as childhood trauma, anxiety, self-discovery, creativity, therapy, and how writing can become both a coping tool and a path to healing. Elaine opens up about her writing journey, the inspiration behind her books, and the emotional process of transforming real-life experiences into meaningful fiction.

The conversation explores the importance of representation in stories, finding your audience as an author, overcoming self-doubt, and learning to move forwar ...