Christelle Lujan

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Editorial Director at She Writes

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From The Perfect Marriage to Love in a Zombie Apocalypse: Inside the Unstoppable Mind of Jeneva Rose

3 weeks ago | shereads.com | Christelle Lujan

Jeneva Rose stormed the book world in 2020 with the arrival of her psychological thriller The Perfect Marriage. The twist-filled debut sold multimillions of copies, but was just the beginning for this publishing powerhouse. Her page-turning thrillers combined with her hilarious and compulsively watchable TikTok’s skyrocketed her to the top of the book world, and in five years, she’s become unstoppable.
Making Yourself the Product in the Age of AI and Social Media Saturation

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

This month, we’re featuring Amie McNee of Inspired to Write on our cover. She shared so much about her journey both online and in writing that it’s impossible to pluck out all the gold that was there in just one article. One of the things she touched on that stuck out was making yourself the niche you’re in.
She Watches Mickey 17: Spoiler-Free Movie Review

1 month ago | shereads.com | Christelle Lujan

Today, the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Edward Ashton’s Mickey7 (film retitled, Mickey 17) hits theaters. She Reads was fortunate to attend a screening of this hilarious space-travel tale and we’re sharing our spoiler-free review and insights so that you can enjoy this new Robert Pattinson-led film. Mickey Barnes is an “Expendable” worker on a mission to colonize the icy planet Niflheim.
Humorous Sci-Fi for Fans of Mickey 17

1 month ago | shereads.com | Christelle Lujan

If you love quirky sci-fi that tows the line between ludicrous and believable satire, then the Robert Pattinson-led adaptation of Edward Ashton’s novel (Mickey 7) is the interstellar mayhem you’re looking for. Caught somewhere between Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Fifth Element, this movie will have you laughing out loud, pitying poor Mickey and feeling that something inherently true lies behind the absurd scenario he finds himself in. The movie hits theaters on March 7, 2025.
Exclusive Interview with Lucy Score

1 month ago | shereads.com | Christelle Lujan

Lucy Score is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of witty and heartfelt contemporary romance novels. Her latest book, Story of My Life (March 11, 2025), follows a romance writer who moves to a quirky small town for a fresh start but finds herself living out her own love story. Best known for Things We Never Got Over, Lucy’s books have been translated worldwide and optioned for TV and film.
Amie McNee’s Creative War Cry: Why the World Needs Your Art

1 month ago | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

Living a creative life isn’t just about doing the work—it’s also about finding community, a challenge nearly every artist faces. We hear this advice so often that it starts to feel like background noise as we retreat into our quiet corners, typing away in isolation and only “connecting” with others during a mindless scroll break. Writing is, by nature, a solitary endeavor, and parts of it always will be. But the truth remains: we need others to sustain us on this journey.
If Our Favorite White Lotus Characters Were Books

2 months ago | shereads.com | Christelle Lujan

If you aren’t obsessed with The White Lotus yet, then now is the perfect time to jump on the bandwagon. With season three premiering February 2025, we’re anxiously anticipating a new cast of characters and the hijinks that take place at the most sinister resort chain in television. The past two seasons have given us unforgettable, iconic characters from the star-studded casts which got us think… what books would (or should) they read?
Exclusive Interview with Curtis Sittenfeld on Her Latest Short Story Collection

2 months ago | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

Curtis Sittenfeld is a New York Times bestselling author known for her insightful explorations of contemporary life and relationships. Her novels include Prep, American Wife, and Romantic Comedy, and her short stories have been featured in publications such as The New Yorker and The Washington Post. Her latest collection, Show Don’t Tell, releases in February 2025, offering a series of stories that delve into themes of marriage, friendship, fame, and artistic ambition.
Rebecca Yarros Dishes on Onyx Storm, Her Life and the Fourth Wing Roller Coaster

2 months ago | shereads.com | Christelle Lujan

January 2025 marked a huge occasion in the book loving world. On the 21st, book three in The Empyrean series was released and Fourth Wing fans rushed the shelves for their copy, making it the fastest-selling adult book in twenty years. As the Editorial Director of She Reads, I was given the opportunity to attend the launch event at Barnes & Noble at The Groves and it truly was a spectacle to behold.
How to Adapt Your Novel into a Screenplay

Jan 24, 2025 | shewrites.com | Christelle Lujan

So many authors dream of the opportunity to see their story appear on the screen. Whether it’s a cozy Hallmark movie or a major production for Netflix, the chance to see a story come to life on a different medium is thrilling. And while some authors may get their story optioned before a book is even published, other authors might be wondering if they can facilitate the process by adapting their novel themselves.