<p>Zibby welcomes back <strong>Robinne Lee</strong> to discuss CRASH INTO ME, a stunning, emotionally layered novel about identity, desire, beauty, race, and motherhood. Robinne shares how she moved beyond the success of THE IDEA OF YOU to write a fearlessly intimate story inspired by her own experiences living in Los Angeles and Paris, reflecting on beauty standards, interracial marriage, aging, privilege, and the power of embracing every facet of womanhood.</p><br><p>Bestselling author <strong>Beatriz Williams</strong> returns to discuss WHEN YOU LOVED ME, a sweeping novel that intertwines a colonial-era pirate mystery, a second-chance love story, and the high-stakes world of professional football. She and Zibby talk about the real-life inspiration behind the novel's unforgettable opening, Beatriz's unexpected path from Stanford football manager to bestselling novelist, and the novel’s themes of family, violence, resilience, and redemption.</p><p>** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for <a href="www.zibbyowens.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zibby's Highlights</a>, which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book <a href="https://zibbymedia.com/products/between-chapters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot</em></a><em>,</em> 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram <a href="www.instagram.com/zibbyowens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zibbyowens</a>. But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>