Jenny Han

Jenny Han, a bestselling young adult novelist and the creative mind behind 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', shares her inspiring journey from nanny to Amazon Prime showrunner. She discusses the creative control she demands in adapting her novels and the challenges of balancing business pressures with writing. The conversation highlights her unique approach to storytelling and audience connection. Meanwhile, the podcast reveals unsettling trends in the labor market, exacerbated by AI and federal cuts, with insights into recession signals and the rising demands in industrial storage.

Jenny Han, a New York Times bestselling author and showrunner, dives into the intricacies of adapting young adult fiction for the screen. She discusses balancing the demands of showrunning with the solitary nature of novel writing. From managing fandom expectations to crafting authentic emotions, Jenny shares her insights on writing love stories and first experiences. She also reveals the joys of visual storytelling and the significance of character growth, especially in her series about coming-of-age and self-discovery.

This time, Jenny Han, a bestselling novelist and showrunner of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' shares her inspiring journey from librarian to creator. She reveals how her early experiences shaped her storytelling and audience insights. Jenny talks about balancing creative control with business demands in television and her bold success in securing Taylor Swift's music for the show. Alongside discussions about rising layoffs and economic shifts, her unique perspective on adapting stories provides an engaging look into the creative process.