Reese's Book Club Pick Emma Brodie Talks Into the Blue

What happens when one of your favorite authors says yes to your DM? This week, Corinna and Alisha sit down with New York Times bestselling author Emma Brodie to celebrate the phenomenon that is Into the Blue. From BookTok theories and slow-burn romance to Scandoval, improv comedy, dream casting, audiobook narration by Julia Whelan, and the emotional process of writing AJ and Noah's unforgettable story, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. Emma shares how Into the Blue came to life, why the book originally had 50,000 more words, what inspired Noah and AJ's relationship, and the surprising reality TV moment that unlocked the entire novel. Whether you've already finished Into the Blue or you're deciding if it deserves a spot on your TBR, this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Emma joins the podcast 01:00 Introducing Into the Blue 02:45 Alisha surprises Corinna by reading the book 05:30 Writing AJ & Noah's epic love story 09:30 How Emma kept the reality show storyline straight 12:15 Deleted scenes, cut characters & editing 50,000 words 15:45 BookTok debates: What trope is Into the Blue? 18:00 Was Scandoval really the inspiration? 24:00 Is Into the Blue becoming a TV series? 29:20 Julia Whelan and the audiobook experience 36:30 Was AJ & Noah's chemistry inspired by real life? 40:30 Communication, vulnerability & growing up 44:00 Favorite moments from the book tour 46:00 Father of the Bride Easter egg? 48:20 The story behind the cover design 52:00 Final thoughts & goodbye If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with the biggest romance reader in your life. #EmmaBrodie #IntoTheBlue #BookTok #RomanceBooks #Authors #JuliaWhelan #ReesesBookClub #SlayAndPray #BookPodcast #ReadingCommunity