What happens when a makeup artist and a therapist team up to write bestselling books under the pen name Addison McKnight? In this episode, Nicole Maoletti — the anonymous writer behind the wildly popular mom blog Lady Goo Goo Gaga — goes on the record for the first time, joining co-author Krista Ebsamen to share the behind-the-scenes story of their creative partnership.They open up about the secrets to co-authoring, how they blend their real-life experiences into addictive fiction, and the unexpected path that led from makeup chairs and therapy sessions to bestselling novels.If you love books, creativity, or a great story about collaboration, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices