Authors On The Air Global Radio Network

In this inspiring episode of Bold Voices/Good Yarns, host Ian Henzel sits down with author Annie Mare to talk about her highly anticipated novel, “Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair.” Together, they explore the magical intersection of storytelling, love, loss, and queer identity—and how Annie’s working-class upbringing shaped her creative voice. From finding refuge in books as a child to imagining infinite versions of ourselves in the multiverse, Annie shares deeply personal insights into the emotional journeys that fuel her work. You’ll hear about the book that changed her life (A Summer to Die), the beauty and heartbreak of love, and why she believes you can’t have love without loss. What you’ll hear in this conversation: • How childhood reading shaped Annie’s worldview • The role of storytelling in self-discovery and understanding others • Why love and loss are inseparable in her fiction • The multiverse as a lens for exploring different identities • Annie’s candid reflections on queer identity and relat