Of the Publishing Persuasion
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsA podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.
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Of the Publishing Persuasion - With WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP Author Maya Ameyaw
April 26, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 89 MBWe had the best time chatting with debut author and friend of the show, Maya Ameyaw. @mayaameyaw We can’t wait for you to hear all the amazing things she had to say. Maya’s debut novel WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP will be available June 6, 2023. So you still have time to preorder! But first, here’s a bit more about Maya Ameyaw: Maya Ameyaw was born and raised in Toronto by family of voracious readers in a cozy little house bursting with books. A former bookseller, she currently works as a commu...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With PEACHY Author Camri Kohler
April 19, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe had a blast chatting with debut author, Camri Kohler. @camhasgram Camri is a true light and joy in the writing community, AND her book is out TODAY!!!—(April 18th!!!) Get your copy of PEACHY here : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLR6TSXX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_NVQGRX7MCZT4SKW3WFBX Add PEACHY to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59573222-peachy Now here’s a bit more about Camri Kohler:Raised by a welder and a Jack Mormon in the small town of Wallsburg, Camri Kohler worked...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Aussie Author and Literary Agent THE Danielle Binks
April 12, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWe had a glorious time speaking with Australian author and literally agent, Danielle Binks. @dbinks Danielle has a wealth of knowledge on writing, the publishing world, and fanfic. 🤩 Danielle Binks is a Melbourne-based writer and literary agent with Jacinta di Mase Management. In 2017, she edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of new Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement, which won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+). The Y...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Bribri Poet and Author of SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Ari Tison
April 05, 2023 22:36 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBOur guest today, Ari Tison is one of those rare and magical souls, who we just know you’ll love. Thank you for joining us, @aritisonwrites A bit more about Ari: Ari is a Bribri (Indigenous Costa Rican) American and African descended poet and the author of YA hybrid poetry & prose novel Saints of the Household (2023) and another YA (2024) with FSG/Macmillan. She is a contributor in Our Shadows Have Claws a YA folklore and horror Latine anthology with Algonquin Young Readers and forthcoming ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With GOOD DIFFERENT Author Meg Eden Kuyatt
March 29, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWe had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the talented, Meg Eden Kuyatt on the show! @meden_author Meg is the author of GOOD DIFFERENT. An extraordinary novel-in-verse for fans of Starfish and A Kind of Spark about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference. But first, a bit more about THE Meg Eden Kuyatt: Meg Eden is a 2020 Pitch Wars mentee, and teaches creative writing at Anne Arundel Community College. She is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Lite...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Superstar Nisha Sharma
March 17, 2023 06:44 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBWe had an amazing time chatting with the one and only, Nisha Sharma 👑 🌟 (@nishawrites )!!! Nisha had so many fantastic things to say and her latest book THE KARMA MAP sounds wonderful. Get your copy now! (buy THE KARMA MAP here) Here’s a bit more about Nisha Sharma: Nisha Sharma is the critically acclaimed author of YA and adult contemporary romances including My So-Called Bollywood Life, Radha and Jai’s Recipe for Romance, The Singh Family Trilogy and the If Shakespeare was an Auntie se...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Context Literary Agent Monica Rodriguez
March 10, 2023 02:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe found a kindred spirit in writer and literary agent, Monica Rodriguez (@loveleemonicaa ). Get ready for an uplifting and magical show. Here’s a bit more about Monica: I’m Monica. I am the creator of @findalovelylife and @findalovelybook As the Director of Brand Management at Context Literary Agency, I use my marketing experience to help authors promote themselves and their books. In addition to my Brand Management role, I am also a Junior Agent! As a writer, I contribute to online out...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Turtles of the Midnight Moon Author Maria José Fitzgerald
March 05, 2023 03:44 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBWe were lucky enough to sit down with our dear friend, María José Fitzgerald— @mariajosewrites ♥️♥️♥️ Maria is the author of soon-to-be released MG novel TURTLES OF THE MIDNIGHT MOON. Our interview with her was nothing short of magical in that way a chat with only true kindred spirits can be. But first, here’s a bit more about Maria: María José is a writer of children’s books. Her favorite stories usually include animals, friendships, family, and magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Queen, Rena Rossner
March 01, 2023 22:36 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIt was our absolute honour to chat with literary agent queen, THE Rena Rossner. Rena is an absolute boss in the industry and has so many fantastic insights to share. A bit more about Rena: Rena Rossner hails from Miami Beach, Florida. She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University's Writing Seminars program, Trinity College, Dublin, and she holds a MA in history from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her debut novel, The Sisters of the Winter Wood, was listed as "One of the 100 B...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With SHE IS A HAUNTING Author Trang Thanh Tran
February 23, 2023 03:40 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWe had a wonderful time chatting with debut author, Tran Thanh Tran! Their novel SHE IS A HAUNTING is absolutely amazing…and so is Trang! Here’s a bit more about Trang Thanh Tran: Trang Thanh Tran is a Vietnamese American writer telling all stories scary, otherworldly, and emotional. Trang grew up in a big family in Philadelphia but now calls the South home. They’re an alum of the Writing Barn’s Rainbow Weekend and Tin House’s YA Fiction Workshop. When not writing, they’re busy trying new ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Edward Underhill
February 16, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe had a wonderful time chatting with debut author, Edward Underhill (@edwardunderhill ). Edward was such a joy to speak with and had so many amazing things to say!!! We can’t wait for y’all to tune in! A bit more Edward: Edward Underhill is an author and a composer who grew up in Wisconsin. He began playing the cello at age five, started writing stories not long after that, and began seriously composing in his teens. He studied music composition in college at the Oberlin Conservatory (wh...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With KT Literary Agent Renee Nyen
February 11, 2023 23:33 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBWe had so much fun speaking with Literary agent and podcast host, Renee Nyen of KT Literary. It was inspiring getting to look behind the scenes of literary agent life, talking about The Last of Us, and learning just how awesome KT Literary truly is. A bit about Renee: Renee Nyen, Agent: (Pronouns: She/Her, Salutation: Ms.) Several years in the editorial department at Random House’s Colorado division provided Renee with the opportunity to work with bestselling and debut authors alike. Afte...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Lyssa Mia Smith, Debut Author of REVELLE
February 06, 2023 20:15 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe had a magical time speaking with debut author and Pitchwars 2020 classmate, Lyssa Mia Smith @lsmittywrites !!! Lyssa always has the most encouraging and insightful things to say. And her debut novel REVELLE sounds AMAZING!!!!! We cannot wait for you to tune into this episode! A bit more about Lyssa Mia Smith: Lyssa Mia Smith is an author of romantic fantasies and a fan of all things magical and heart-wrenching. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an expertise in adolescent trau...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Alexandria Brown, CEO and Editor at Rising Action Publishing Co.
February 01, 2023 18:26 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWe were delighted to get to chat with author and Rising Action Publishing Co. CEO, Alexandria Brown. She had so much to say about publishing, first chapters, and querying! Thank you for joining us, @alexandriab_11 Check out Rising Action Publishing Co. here: @risingactionpublishingco A bit more about Alexandria: Alexandria Brown | CEO Alex has ten years of experience in marketing and creative writing. Alex has a Bachelor’s in Communications with a major in Public Relations, a Master of ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Jenna Miller
January 24, 2023 06:46 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWe had the best time interviewing Jenna Miller. We laughed, we cried, and all things in between. A bit about Jenna: Jenna Miller (she/her) writes Young Adult books about fat, queer, nerdy girls who deserve to be seen and have their voices heard. When she’s not obsessing over words, she can be found making charcuterie boards, befriending people online, cross stitching, or adventuring in the Minneapolis area. Jenna’s debut novel, OUT OF CHARACTER, will be published February 7, 2023 by Quill...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Kyla Zhao
January 17, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWe're baaaackkk!!! Our first episode of 2023 is one for the history books. We had so much fun chatting with our dear friend, Kyla Zhao. Kyla’s AMAZING book, THE FRAUD SQUAD, is OUT NOW!!! A bit more about Kyla Zhao: Born and raised in Singapore, Kyla Zhao graduated in 2021 from Stanford University with an MA in Communications (Media Studies) and BA in Psychology. Right now, she works in marketing at a tech company in Silicon Valley, California. Besides novel-writing, Kyla has an extensiv...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Coach and YA Author Isabel Sterling
December 21, 2022 01:20 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWe are saying goodbye to 2022 with a bang! Isabel Sterling (@isa_sterling ) was the perfect guest to celebrate the end of the year with. Mostly because she made us so excited for all that is to come in the new year! You don’t want to miss this episode or anything that Isabel has to say about being a debut author, book two struggles, and burnout. A bit more about Isabel Sterling: (www.isabelsterling.com) Isabel Sterling is a master coach, foster mom, and host of The Author Burnout Cure Po...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Jenny L. Howe, Debut Author of THE MAKE-UP TEST
November 24, 2022 20:28 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe had so much fun chatting with THE Jenny L. Howe ! Jenny had so many amazing things to say about the winding journey to publication and she’s absolutely hilarious. A bit more about Jenny L. Howe: Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, where she spent the next few yea...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Nikki Payne, Debut Author of PRIDE AND PROTEST
November 15, 2022 11:06 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe had the BEST time chatting with debut author, Nikki Payne. Her energy is CONTAGIOUS! And her book sounds absolutely perfect. A bit more about Nikki: By day, Nichole Carelock, is a curious anthropologist, asking the right questions to deliver better government. By night, she's Nikki Payne, dreaming of ways to subvert canon literature. She works at Facebook as a qualitative researcher and has a PhD in cultural anthropology. https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com Add Nikki's debut PRIDE AND PRO...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Erin E. Adams, Debut Author of JACKAL
November 11, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe had the absolute honor of interviewing author, actor, and playwright, Erin E. Adams on Of the Publishing Persuasion. Her debut novel, JACKAL, has published with high praise, and we can see why. It is absolutely fantastic. Just like Erin herself. A bit more about Erin E. Adams: Erin E. Adams is a first-generation Haitian American writer and theatre artist. She received her BA with honors in literary arts from Brown University, her MFA in acting from The Old Globe and University of San D...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Superstar Linda Camacho
November 04, 2022 09:43 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe were so honored to chat with star literary agent, Linda Camacho from Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. Linda represents some of our favorite writers, so it would only make sense that she is as amazing as they are. Her love for her clients and their books is palpable. And there might even be a special treat for our listeners from Linda herself in this episode. 😉 (Offer only valid until end of this year (2022) ) A bit more about Linda Camacho: Linda was always a fan of escaping into a good...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Margie Fuston
October 29, 2022 23:37 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe were so happy to have THE Margie Fuston— @margiefuston back on the show! She’s one of the best humans and authors on the planet. Make sure to buy her AMAZING debut Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things. And don’t forget to preorder her sophomore book CRUEL ILLUSIONS. You won’t regret it. A bit more about Margie Fuston: Margie Fuston grew up in the woods of California where she made up fantasy worlds that always involved unicorns. In college, she earned undergraduate degrees in business ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Disney Villain series Author Lorie Langdon
October 20, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBSo honored to have THE Lorie Langdon on the podcast! Lorie has BOOKS! And the passion she has for the stories she creates shines through her every word during this interview. A bit more about Lorie: Lorie Langdon is an Amazon bestselling author of six YA novels, including the Doon series, Gilt Hollow, and Olivia Twist, which received a starred review from Booklist Magazine and is being sold in Target Stores across the nation. She is an international speaker who has been featured on media ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with YA by the Bay founders Dominique Richardson and Sorboni Banerjee
October 11, 2022 22:02 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBWe had an absolute blast recording today with Dominique Richardson and Sorboni Banerjee, cofounders of YA by the Bay a non-profit YA book festival. Domnique and Sorboni are just magical. We can't wait for YA by the Bay to be up and running, because anything these two touch will turn to gold!! About The Festival YA BY THE BAY is a non-profit 501c3 literacy movement bringing young adult authors, students, teachers, and readers together in a dynamic two-day book festival at the stunning wate...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with George Jreije, debut author of SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIA
October 04, 2022 02:36 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWe were honored to have middle grade author George Jreije (@bygeorgejreije ) on the podcast this week. George had so many amazing things to share about his writing journey and the art of being a “pantser.” A bit more about George: George is the Lebanese-American author of SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIA, a forthcoming children's fantasy novel with HarperCollins. He has also written short stories published in collaboration with UNICEF. When not writing, George enjoys trying tas...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Associate Editor Ruqayyah Daud
September 22, 2022 02:11 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe had the absolute honor of speaking with associate editor, Ruqayyah Daud, at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Not only is she an amazing editor with a passion for books, but she’s an awesome person too! A bit more about Ruqayyah: I am an associate editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers working on/looking to acquire picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. I previously interned at MCPG's Swoon Reads imprint and Simon and Schuster's Aladdin and Simon Pulse impri...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Illustrator & Author of 'OUR LITTLE INVENTOR', Sher Rill Ng
September 14, 2022 01:50 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWe had a wonderful time chatting with author-illustrator, Sher Rill Ng (@sherrill.ng ). Her STUNNING art speaks for itself and the stories she creates are POWERFUL. A bit more about Sher Rill Ng: https://sherrillng.com/ Sher Rill Ng is a Woi Wurrung/Melbourne-based digital illustrator. She designed and illustrated for SaaS companies before releasing her first author-illustrated picture book Our Little Inventor (2019 Allen & Unwin). Her work includes middle grade book covers for The Twel...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Amparo Ortiz
September 08, 2022 05:33 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe were honored to have author and all around baddie, Amparo Ortiz (@amparo_ortiz ), on the show this week!!! Not only is she a fantastic writer, she’s a fantastic human too! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to our channel wherever you listen so you don’t miss out on this hilariously fun episode. A bit more about Amparo: Amparo Ortiz is the author of BLAZEWRATH GAMES and DRAGONBLOOD RING. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and currently lives on the island’s northeaster...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Melissa Pyrch, Educator and Author of BEYOND THE BELL
September 04, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWe had a magical time chatting with author and educator Melissa Pyrch on the podcast this week! She is the kind of teacher and mentor we all needed in high school! We cannot wait to read her debut, BEYOND THE BELL. A bit more about Melissa: Melissa Pyrch has been teaching high school English in New York state for over two decades. While motivating her seniors to pursue their wildest dreams, Melissa Pyrch made a promise that she would never ask them to do anything she wasn’t willing to do ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With BIG CHICAS DON'T CRY author Annette Chavez Macias
August 25, 2022 21:08 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWe had an absolutely wonderful time speaking with the author of BIG CHICAS DON’T CRY, Annette Chavez Macias 😍 Here’s a bit more about our special guest, Annette: Annette Chavez Macias writes stories about love, family and following your dreams. She is proud of her Mexican-American heritage, culture and traditions. All of which can be found within the pages of her books. For those readers wanting even more love stories and guaranteed happily ever afters, Annette also writes romance under th...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Courtney Kae, Debut Author of IN THE EVENT OF LOVE
August 20, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBSuch an emotional, full circle moment coming back to interview our dear friend Courtney from our Pitch Wars class of 2020! Courtney is just one of the most beautiful souls you'll ever meet and her book is a true joy-filled delight. We love the characters and story Courtney created so much, we couldn't resist dressing up as the main characters on the cover to surprise her for our interview. A bit more about Courtney: Courtney Kae (she/they) writes the sweet and steamy happily ever afters ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Katya de Becerra
August 15, 2022 05:53 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe had the very best time chatting with the sweet and spooky Australian queen, Katya de Becerra !!! Katya has such a joyful presence and had a ton of amazing things to say about writing and publishing. A bit more about Katya de Becerra: Katya de Becerra is the author of genre-bending, critically acclaimed speculative novels, What The Woods Keep and Oasis. Her next book, When Ghosts Call Us Home, is forthcoming in 2023 with Page Street. Her short fiction appeared or is forthcoming in variou...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent and YA Author THE Eric Smith
August 09, 2022 23:33 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBToday we chat with the absolute legend that is Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks A powerhouse literary agent and author extraordinaire, Eric Smith is a rockstar in the publishing world and an all round amazing human. A bit more about Eric: (https://www.ericsmithrocks.com) Eric Smith is a Young Adult author and literary agent with P.S. Literary living in Philadelphia. His latest book, Jagged Little Pill: The Novel, a collaboration with Alanis Morissette, Academy award-winner Diablo Cody, and Gl...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Susan Lee, Debut Author of SEOULMATES
July 24, 2022 00:17 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe had a truly magical time chatting with YA author, Susan Lee. Her joyful spirit is infectious and we CANNOT WAIT for her book SEOULMATES to hit the market! (Preorder Seoulmates) A bit more about Susan Lee: Susan Lee has had a lifetime of careers, from bartender to network engineer to HR executive at some of today’s most successful companies. But one thing has always been clear throughout: she was born to be a storyteller. And she has channeled her myriad of experiences into her writing o...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Ameerah Holliday
July 15, 2022 23:41 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWe had a WONDERFUL time chatting with associate literary agent, Ameerah Holliday today! She is fun, funny, and beautifully genuine. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their agent. A bit more about Ameerah: (https://www.serendipitylit.com) Ameerah Holliday is a dancer and self-proclaimed poetess from San Diego, California. She received her Bachelor's degree in English Literature from San Diego State University. Holliday is a former editorial assistant intern for Poetry International and ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Laekan Zea Kemp
July 09, 2022 00:40 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBToday's guest is the absolute hero that is Laekan Zea Kemp. Laekan had so many amazing and profound things to say about her experience with both indie and traditional publishing, writer journey and mental health. A bit more about Laekan: Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. Her debut novel, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER & SWEET was a 2022 Pura Belpré Honor Recipient. In addition to writing she’s also the creator and host of the Author Pep Talks podcast, as well as a contributor ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Alexa Donne
June 24, 2022 23:11 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFan-girling forever about our interview today with THE Alexa Donne. Alexa has played a pivotal role in so many writer’s lives, including our own. She had so many valuable nuggets of knowledge to share with us. We can’t wait for you all to hear what she has to say! A bit more about Alexa Donne: (https://alexadonne.com) Alexa Donne is the author of young adult thrillers The Ivies and the forthcoming Pretty Dead Queens, both published by Crown/Random House. A graduate of Boston Universi...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Ryan La Sala Award-winning Author of THE HONEYS, BE DAZZLED & REVERIE
June 17, 2022 22:56 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWhat an honour, a pleasure, an absolute JOY chatting with author Ryan La Sala @theryanlasala today! Ryan is a dynamic force in the writing world and an all around amazing human being. Make sure to preorder his latest book THE HONEYS now! More about Ryan La Sala: (https://www.ryanlasala.com) Ryan La Sala writes about surreal things happening to queer people. Ryan resides in New York City, but only physically. Escapist to the core, he spends most of his time in the astral planes and only ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Emily Thiede, Debut Author of THIS VICIOUS GRACE
June 08, 2022 20:39 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBToday we have the incredible Emily Thiede @ektwrites as our guest on the show! We had so much fun chatting with Emily who is just so full of wisdom and insights about all the highs and lows of this wild writer life. Emily is the author of soon-to-be released YA fantasy, THIS VICIOUS GRACE. (add it to Goodreads here) A bit more about Emily: (http://ekthiede.com) EMILY THIEDE is the author of This Vicious Grace. A former public school teacher, Emily teaches creative writing and serves on t...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With CALCULATED series author Nova McBee
May 30, 2022 08:26 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBWe had an absolute BLAST chatting with CALCULATED author Nova McBee !!! She is pure magic and had so many exciting things to say in our interview. We literally could have chatted with her for hours. A bit more about Nova: (Novamcbee.com) Nova McBee is an avid traveler and culture nerd who has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East and Asia for half her life. She speaks multiple languages, including Mandarin, and lived in China for more than a decade. She thrives on complex plots, adv...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Brent Taylor
May 25, 2022 03:38 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBSuch an honour to chat today with the absolute LEGEND that is Literary Agent Brent Taylor! Brent represents so many amazing authors, and has such wonderful insight into all things publishing and just life in general. Here’s a bit more about Brent from btaylorbooks.com: I am a senior literary agent and subsidiary rights manager at Triada US. Triada US was founded in 2004 by Dr. Uwe Stender. Since then, the agency has built a list of high quality fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Jennifer Azantian
May 20, 2022 14:18 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOf the Publishing Persuasion Episode #22 with the absolutely INCREDIBLE Jennifer Azantian!!!🎉 Jennifer is a FORCE in the literary world and agent to some of our favorite people and past guests of the show! Listen to the full episode for a very special offer just for our listeners!! You definitely won't want to miss it!!! A bit more about Jennifer: Jennifer Azantian established Azantian Literary in 2014 and focuses primarily on fiction across genres for mg, YA, and adult readers. She repres...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Marketing Coach Danielle Wilkinson
May 13, 2022 09:06 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWe are so excited to chat with marketing coach and just all round beautiful human, Danielle Wilkinson 🎉 Today we're talking reels, social media trends and Instagram engagement. Danielle is a YA writer and a Marketing Coach For Writers & Authors. She is a round 9 Author Mentor Match mentee and blogger for @weneeddiversebooks 🌟✨ She runs a 3-week Instagram Bootcamp Coaching Program (check it out at https://instagrambootcamp.my.canva.site/ ) You can find Danielle on Instagram: @daniellethewr...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Larissa Melo Pienkowski
May 06, 2022 03:45 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBSo honoured to have literary agent Larissa Melo Pienkowski as our guest today on the podcast! Larissa is a literary agent at Jill Grinberg Literary Management with a list of talented authors in various genres, including our girl Angela 😍 A bit more about our guest: Larissa Melo Pienkowski grew up outside of Boston and attended Simmons University, where she earned her degree in Social Work and Sociology, performed poetry competitively and recreationally, and edited a number of literary maga...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - Cheer Squad Session
April 29, 2022 12:55 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWelcome to our cheer squad session! These episodes are (supposed to be) shorter, (but we got carried away today 🤣) with just the two of us catching up and talking all things writing and publishing. We're basically just checking in and cheering each other on, on our writing journeys and hopefully cheering all of you on too! Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Sara Hashem
April 17, 2022 03:49 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBEvery now and then you meet someone who feels instantly like an old friend! Which is exactly how we felt in our interview with the absolutely wonderful, warm and wise, Sara Hashem. A bit about Sara: Sara Hashem is an American-Egyptian writer from Southern California, where she spent many sunny days holed up indoors with a book. Sara’s love for fantasy and magical realms emerged during the two years her family lived in Egypt. When she isn’t busy naming stray cats in her neighborhood after h...
Of the Publishing Persuasion *Bonus Episode* - Querying, Timing and Perseverance
April 08, 2022 00:01 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBA short bonus episode where we chat all about the struggle of querying and the perseverance of writers. Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoyawrites & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Witchlings Author Claribel A. Ortega
April 03, 2022 21:20 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBY'all are not even ready for this AMAZING interview with WITCHLINGS author Claribel Ortega. Claribel is a total BOSS in the writing community and has so many wise and insightful things to say about the publishing journey. Make sure to preorder WITCHLINGS now! (out April 5th!!) by @scholasticinc 🐸 and don't forget to take the Witchlings quiz to find out what Coven you are in! WITCHLINGS COVEN QUIZ A bit more about Claribel: (www.claribelortega.com) New York Times Bestselling and award-wi...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Emily J. Taylor
March 28, 2022 23:15 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBSo excited to share this episode with THE Emily J. Taylor. Debut author of HOTEL MAGNIFIQUE🌙🗝(April ‘22 @penguinteen). Emily is one to watch. Her book sounds absolutely incredible. Magic, a travelling Hotel, sign us up!!! 🤩🤩🤩 A bit about Emily: (from Goodreads) Emily was born and raised in California and has since refused to stay put. She's lived in four states and two continents, all of which have conveniently given her an endless amount of story fodder. She currently works as a creative ...
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Astrid Scholte
March 15, 2022 02:15 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MBAbsolutely over the moon to share this incredible episode with #LoveOzYA Fantasy Queen THE Astrid Scholte 🤩🤩🤩🇦🇺 Astrid has so many amazing things to say about publishing, the hardships of querying, her books, and Disney! A bit about Astrid: (www.astridscholte.com) Astrid Scholte was raised on a diet of Spielberg, Lucas and Disney, and knew she wanted to be surrounded by all things fantastical from a young age. She’s spent the last fifteen years working in film, animation and television as ...