WE ARE THE
AUTHORS NEXT DOOR

A podcast where we have candid conversations about the real world of writing and publishing!

Interested in coming on the show? Request a seat at the table.

A podcast where we have real conversations about the world of writing and publishing!

Hosted by Angela Haas and Cassie Newell, this is your go-to destination for honest discussions for every writer on their journey to publication.

Whether you’re preparing for your next book launch, navigating the industry, or just trying to get words on the page, Angela and Cassie share relatable experiences, helpful advice, and plenty of laughs. Special guests also drop by to share insights and behind-the-scenes stories, so grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger) and join us at the table.

Writing may not always be easy, but having an Author Next Door can make it more fun.

Honest conversations with authors

Writing life behind the scenes

Publishing insights

Creative inspiration

Featured Guests

LATEST EPISODES

MEET YOUR HOSTS
ANGELA & CASSIE

Angela Haas (right) spent fifteen years as a buyer of art, books, and gifts before moving into academia, where she taught communication and media studies. She now helps manage the iconic Garden of the Gods Trading Post and its sister stores.

A novelist of superhero fiction and romance, her Keepers of the Universe series champions older women as bold, complex heroes.

Cassie Newell (left)is an award-winning multi-genre author who writes romance as C.K. Darling and YA fantasy and poetry as C.M. Newell. Known as “Sassy Cassie,” she’s also a published nonfiction author and writing coach celebrated for her straight-talking, empowering approach. 

Through her work and The Author Next Door podcast, she shares insights from her diverse writing journey to support and inspire fellow writers.

Got a Question?
Get in Touch

Join us

After Dark

Sometimes the best conversations happen after the official recording ends.

It’s still the same table talk you know and love… just with fewer filters and a little more honesty.