If you think you've had a busy year,Short film Archives wait until you hear what Sarah J. Maas has been up to.

In 2016 alone, she has released A Court of Mist and Fury,the latest novel in the Court of Thorns and Rosesseries; announced that she is writing a YA novelization of DC Entertainment's Catwoman; and in just under a week she is due to release Empire of Storms,the fifth and penultimate book in the Throne of Glassseries.

This week on the MashReads Podcast, we caught up with the YA superstar. Join us as we chat about what she's been up to, writing emotional YA scenes (do authors like it when they make you cry?), what music is good for writing and what to expect from Empire of Storms.Also, Ghostbusters.

Next week, the MashReads Podcastis taking a vacation. But we'll be back on Sept. 14 when we chat about Franny and Zooeyby J.D. Salinger. We hope you'll join us.

Also, if you are looking for something new to read, check out our official MashableReads September book club selection The Girlsby Emma Cline.

Emma Cline will be chatting with MashReads IRL on Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. ET, at MashableHQin New York City. RSVP here if you'd like to attend our bookclub discussion.

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