Priscilla and Elise sit down with Emma Lord to discuss her debut novel, Anomaly. The novel follows teenager Piper Manning, who wakes up after an apocalyptic pandemic alone - and with an uncontrollable power. We talk about the depiction of grief and PTSD, Piper's isolating experience in the aftermath of a pandemic, Anomaly's cast of lovable characters, and monsters that get inside your head. Content notes for the episode: Grief; death of family members; post-partum depression, anxiety and insomnia; COVID-19 lockdowns; re-living traumatic memories; bullying Find Novel Feelings via: * Our website [https://novelfeelings.com/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/novel_feelings/] * Join our 2024 Reading Challenge on The Storygraph [https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/5e4e0083-8d80-41e9-ab4b-648a9422fa9b]. Has Novel Feelings entertained you, or taught you something? Show your support with a once-off donation by buying us a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/novel_feelings]. All proceeds go towards making the show stronger and more sustainable for the future. Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.