Kayla Rae Whitaker, author of The Animators, and Nick Kreiss, writer/director of “Little Bitches,” chatted recently about their creative process, what inspired their respective debuts, and what they’re currently reading.

To learn more about Kayla Rae Whitaker, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read author Julie Buntin’s review of The Animators in last June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”