Meeting Chloe Gong in NYC! The Story Behind These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings & Coldwire

Meeting Chloe Gong in NYC! The Story Behind These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings & Coldwire

From Kris and Mads by Kristen and Maddie

July 1, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 2 · Episode 36

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Kris and Mads interview bestselling fantasy author Chloe Gong about her writing journey and inspirations.

We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with bestselling fantasy author Chloe Gong in New York City for one of our favorite conversations we've ever had.Chloe's tumblr: / chloegong Chloe's tiktok: / thechloegong Chloe's instagram: / thechloegong Chloe's website: https://thechloegong.com/ Chloe's debut novel, *These Violent Delights*, holds a special place in our hearts because it was the very first book our online book club ever read together. It became a gateway into fantasy for us and helped shape so much of our reading journey, so getting to interview Chloe in person truly felt like meeting one of our literary heroes.In this author interview, Chloe Gong shares the story behind her career, growing up in New Zealand before moving to the United States for college and work, and how those experiences have influenced her writing. We also dive into the differences between writing young adult fantasy, new adult fantasy, and adult fantasy, how her writing process has evolved throughout her career, and why Shakespeare continues to inspire so much of her work.Whether you're a longtime Chloe Gong fan, love fantasy books, enjoy Shakespeare retellings, or are curious about the…

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Hosts: Kristen, Maddie

Guest: Chloe Gong

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Books & works: These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings, Coldwire

Places: New Zealand, United States

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