From Fan Fiction to Debut Novel: Internet Star Brooke Averick Is the Ultimate Fangirl

About this episode

Brooke Averick discusses her journey from social media star to published author and shares her literary influences.

This week, we’re “obsessed” with creator and debut author of Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, Brooke Averick. First known as her online moniker, “@ladyefron,” Brooke Averick’s socials exploded after she posted a TikTok reading a letter to her older self. Brooke Averick has gone on to accrue thousands of followers, host the podcast Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, and is now a published author. Brooke Averick shares her first obsessions, her current crushes, and how writing Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It may have helped her more than therapy. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Clique by Lisi Harrison The Series of Unfortunate Events by Limony Snicket  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid  Twilight by Stephenie Meyer  Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen  Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Brooke Averick

Topics covered

• fan fiction
• debut novel
• social media
• author journey
• obsessions
• podcasting

Keywords

• Brooke Averick
• Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It
• fan fiction
• TikTok
• podcast
• books
• author

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Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, Hello Sunshine

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