We sit down with Neal Shusterman to discuss his latest Young Adult novel, All Better Now, which speculates on what could happen if there was another pandemic, but this time, of a virus that brings contentment to its recoverees. We have a lot to talk about, including what a happiness virus would really entail, and its impacts on characters with lived experience of mental ill-health - as well as Neal's writing and character development. Detailed show notes, and other links: linktree.com/novel_feelings [https://linktr.ee/novelfeelingspod] Content notes for this episode: covid-19 pandemic; depression; suicidal ideation; cult; psychosis. Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.