Welcome back to The Reading Rift! I’m Lydia, joined by Bec, and this week we’re thrilled to welcome Veronica Bane, instant USA Today bestselling author of Difficult Girls.

In this episode, we sit down with Veronica to explore her journey from creative writing student and English teacher to ghostwriter—and ultimately to publishing her own debut novel that quickly became a USA Today bestseller. This conversation is a must-listen for aspiring authors, readers who love layered, emotionally rich stories, and anyone curious about the realities of traditional publishing.

✨ Episode Notes: • Part 1 is spoiler-free for Difficult Girls but Part 2 dives in, we will give a spoiler warning to be clear • Focuses on craft, career, and creative proce ...