This episode of Talkward welcomes humor writer and delightful Midwesterner Mia Mercado! Mia writes regularly for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, The Belladonna and Weekly Humorist. During our chat she gives an exclusive announcement about her new book deal, her writing process habits – one of which includes being in a cafe, wearing headphones, listening to ambient sounds of…a cafe and more! Read all of her work at miamercado.com and follow her on twitter @miamarket