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303 Katie Blagden | The LitRPG Gold Rush, Submission Red Flags and the Reality of AI in Publishing09 nov. 202600:38:51

Literary agent, Katie Blagden joins the podcast to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the literary agenting process. After an unconventional path through film, TV, advertising and bookselling, Katie found her true calling representing sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction. In this episode, Katie breaks down her submission preferences, explains why comping Lord of the Rings is a major red flag, and shares her manuscript wishlist.

In This Episode:

  • Katie’s non-linear journey from advertising to bookselling to the Bright Agency, and eventually finding her home at the Ampersand Agency.
  • The reality of author pay and the importance of recognising the unseen editorial legwork required to champion a book through acquisitions.
  • Why Katie prefers a five-chapter submission over the standard 50-pages to see if an author can sustain a narrative beyond heavily workshopped openings.
  • Actionable advice on using comparative titles: why you should never comp Game of Thrones and how to effectively pinpoint specific elements of popular books (e.g., the found family of Dungeon Crawler Carl).

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Katie’s Journey to Agenting

04:47 - The Reality of Author Pay & Behind the Scenes of Acquisitions

12:21 - The Graham Norton Book Club & The Empathy of Reading

16:16 - Moving to the Ampersand Agency & Building a Speculative Fiction List

26:37 - The Cabin Book Choice: The Wintersmith or The City We Became

37:25 - Submissions: 50 Pages vs. Five Chapters & The Importance of the Synopsis

53:57 - Cover Letter Red Flags & How to Use Comp Titles Effectively

1:10:04 - Katie's Manuscript Wishlist: Intersectional Voices, Contemporary Fantasy, and a Sapphic The Mummy in Space

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302 CJ Tudor | Writing Bestselling Thrillers, Vomit Drafts & Publishing Advice02 nov. 202600:25:43

Sunday Times best-selling author C.J. Tudor joins the podcast to chat about her seventh novel, Serenity Falls. CJ discusses the book's premise—a supposedly perfect, crime-free Florida town with a suspiciously high mortality rate—and why it breaks her tradition of starting titles with the word "The". Whether you want to know how a "vomit draft" works or are curious about the realities of TV adaptations, this episode is packed with writing insights and publishing truths.

In this episode:

  • The plot of Serenity Falls, following a UK father and daughter who inherit a house in a disturbingly cheery Florida community with strict curfews and a dead body in their swimming pool.
  • Why Tudor considers herself a "pantser" who writes messy 30,000-word vomit drafts without planning, rather than meticulously plotting her novels.
  • Her experience having her novel The Burning Girls adapted into a television series by Paramount+ starring Samantha Morton, and why she prefers to leave screenwriting to the experts.
  • Tudor's unconventional path to publishing, from leaving school at 16 to working as a radio copywriter and dog walker before The Chalk Man sparked a massive publishing auction.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & The Disturbingly Cheery Town of Serenity Falls

05:04 - Breaking Title Traditions & The "Vomit Draft" Process

15:58 - The Realities of Being a Debut Author vs. Career Longevity

21:39 - The Cabin Book Choice: The Shining by Stephen King

24:17 - Adapting The Burning Girls for Television

33:10 - From Radio Copywriter and Dog Walker to Bestselling Author

49:26 - Final Advice: Write What You Love and Don't Chase Trends

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301 Marvellous Michael Anson | Epic Fantasy Worldbuilding, Self-Publishing to Trad Pub & Anime Influences26 oct. 202600:33:46

Epic fantasy author Marvellous Michael Anson joins the podcast to discuss Heir of the Shadow, the highly anticipated sequel to Firstborn of the Sun coming out on November 26th. Marve breaks down how she built her Yoruba-inspired fantasy world where characters harness the power of the sun, and how a flight over the snow-capped Sahara Desert sparked the entire magic system. From navigating the transition between indie self-publishing and traditional publishing to querying Curtis Brown with a targeted spreadsheet, this episode offers a deep dive into the business and craft of writing.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • How Marve uses anime like Fire Force and Avatar: The Last Airbender as visual research to create grounded, everyday magic systems involving heat and cold energy.
  • The immense challenge of writing a middle book and why plotting the complex succession timeline of her Yoruba-inspired court required massive whiteboards at her publisher's office.
  • The harsh realities of the publishing industry, including treating a book like a product rather than a precious baby, and the rollercoaster of losing an agent and a day job in the same summer.
  • Actionable querying strategies, including using Publishers Marketplace to build a targeted spreadsheet that ultimately landed her dual representation with Curtis Brown.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & The World of Firstborn of the Sun

04:01 - Worldbuilding, the Sahara Desert & Anime Magic Systems

17:58 - "Middle Child Syndrome" & Writing Heir of the Shadow

30:36 - The Cabin Book Choice: Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola

32:01 - Boarding School Journals & Self-Publishing His Dark Reflections

44:19 - Losing an Agent, Querying Dystopian Fiction & Signing with Curtis Brown

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300 Max Doty | From Reddit's NoSleep to a Debut Horror Novel & Game Writing19 oct. 202600:30:04

Veteran game writer and Netflix Find Your Voice Award winner Max Doty joins us to discuss his debut horror novel, The House that Eats the Dead. Max shares how his viral short stories on the r/NoSleep subreddit caught the eye of a literary agent and led to a two-book publishing deal. He also details his transition from writing interactive mobile game narratives to traditional publishing, and why learning to take collaborative feedback is essential for a long writing career.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • The genesis of The House that Eats the Dead, a story about a house that consumes dead things and erases them from existence, and how it evolved from a Reddit post into a full-length novel.
  • Max's background writing interactive narratives for mobile games like Surviving High School and Choices, and his surreal experience winning a Netflix screenwriting contest.
  • The differences between the immediate validation of posting on internet forums versus the long, solitary process of traditional publishing.
  • Actionable writing advice, including how to use spreadsheet gamification to hit a 2,000-word daily goal and why you should never be "Dr. No" in a creative brainstorm.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & The Premise of The House that Eats the Dead

05:37 - Going Viral on Reddit's NoSleep & Landing an Agent

14:55 - Winning a Netflix Screenwriting Contest

20:53 - Writing Advice: Collaboration and Taking Feedback

25:42 - The Cabin Book Choice: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

31:00 - Writing for EA, Surviving High School, and Mobile Games

36:30 - The Rules of r/NoSleep and the Psychology of Internet Publishing

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299 Mia Dakin | Literary Agent on Building a List, AI in Publishing & Querying Advice12 oct. 202600:31:32

Literary agent Mia Dakin joins us this week to chat about her start in publishing and building her list of authors from scratch at Greene & Heaton. Mia tells us about finding her first author through Instagram, the specific fiction genres she is looking for, and the influx of AI submissions to the agency. Whether you are an aspiring writer trying to perfect your cover letter or just curious about the literary agenting process, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • How Mia transitioned from a publishing master's at UCL to a full-time agenting role at Greene & Heaton.
  • What she is actively looking for in submissions, including multi-generational sagas, clever retellings, and locked-room mysteries.
  • The agency's strict stance on AI-generated submissions, why AI flattens creative work, and how publisher contracts are explicitly adapting to prohibit AI use.
  • Actionable advice for querying writers, including how to effectively use comparative titles by explaining their relevance, and why you should always have beta readers proofread your cover letter and synopsis.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Getting into Publishing

06:22 - Building an Author List & Finding Writers on Instagram

11:40 - Genres, Retellings, and Manuscript Wishlists

24:43 - The Cabin Book Choice: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

30:00 - AI in Submissions and Publishing Contracts

39:23 - Cover Letter Tips, Comp Titles & Synopsis Advice

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298 Alix E. Harrow | Hugo Award Winner on Book Deals & Writing Advice05 oct. 202600:26:16

Hugo Award-winning fantasy author Alix E. Harrow joins us this week to chat about her novel, The Everlasting, coming out in paperback on October 8th. Alix talks about how she taught herself to write through short fiction, which lead to landing a two-book deal after one of her short stories caught the eye of an editor, and why authors need to recognise how much luck is involved with publishing.

Whether you are an aspiring writer trying to navigate the submission process or a devoted reader curious about how your favourite fantasy books hit the shelves, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights.

  • How Alix uses short stories as "training wheels" to experiment with different tones, perspectives, and concepts before committing to a full-length novel.
  • The psychological realities of writing, including why first drafts are genuinely bad and how commercial success can actually tighten the internal pressure to perform.
  • The incredible luck and timing of getting direct messages from an agent and an editor on Twitter that led to her first book deal.
  • Actionable advice for writers looking to get published, including why you must prioritise improving your craft and forming sincere friendships with fellow authors.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Deconstructing Knighthood in The Everlasting

04:10 - Navigating Author Anxiety and the Writing Process

13:24 - The Freedom and Experimentation of Short Fiction

24:14 - Finding Ambition and Early Sci-Fi Influences

30:35 - Submitting to Magazines and Landing an Agent

52:33 - Final Advice for Writers and Navigating the Industry

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297 Zibby Owens | How to Get Published & The Truth About the Book Business28 sept. 202600:29:42

Bookshop owner, publisher, and author Zibby Owens joins Jamie this week to chat about her upcoming essay collection, Between Chapters, out September 22nd. Zibby shares the winding journey of trying to get published since her 20s, building a media empire that started with a podcast in 2018, and why authors need to stop viewing rejection as an indictment of their talent.

Whether you are an aspiring writer trying to navigate the traditional publishing submission process or a devoted reader curious about how your favorite books hit the shelves, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights.

  • How Zibby’s podcast, originally started as a side project in 2018, evolved into five episodes a week and a massive literary platform.
  • The logistical realities and unexpected community responsibilities of opening an indie bookshop in Santa Monica.
  • Why traditional publishers rely heavily on "lead titles" and how Zibby Publishing aims to disrupt this by treating every book like a priority launch.
  • Actionable advice for writers looking to get published, including why you should perfect your manuscript before showing it to the industry.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Writing Between Chapters

07:11 - The Entrepreneurial Drive and Starting a Podcast

13:20 - Zibby's Winding Journey to Becoming a Published Author

20:48 - Founding Zibby Publishing to Champion Authors

30:40 - The Truth About "Lead Titles" in the Book Industry

39:05 - Opening an Indie Bookshop and Curating Shelves

49:55 - Final Advice for Writers Trying to Get Published

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296 Chelsea Curto | From Flight Attendant to Bestselling Romance Author21 sept. 202600:30:04

Bestselling hybrid romance author, Chelsea Curto joins Jamie this week to chat about her DC Stars hockey series and her traditional publishing debut, In Stormy Weather. Chelsea shares the surreal journey of writing her first book in 2022 to landing a major book deal, and why she believes that publishing is a marathon and not a sprint.

Whether you are an aspiring writer trying to decode the indie publishing world or a romance fan obsessed with forced proximity and sports tropes, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights.

  • Why hockey's physicality and 82-game travel schedule make it the ultimate sport for romantic tension.
  • How Chelsea researched storm chasing and atmospheric science for her STEM-focused rival meteorologists in In Stormy Weather.
  • The realities of being a hybrid author and balancing the creative control of self-publishing with the collaborative team support of traditional publishing.
  • The Emily Henry book that sparked Chelsea's love for the genre and led to a magical full-circle career moment.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Latest Releases

05:08 - Why Hockey Dominates the Romance Genre

07:50 - Writing Women in STEM & Storm Chasing

14:09 - The Leap into Traditional Publishing

25:17 - The Book That Started Chelsea's Journey

30:40 - From Flight Attendant to Bestselling Author

45:45 - Realities & Advice for Indie Publishing

57:45 - The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Publishing

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295 Philippa Sitters | Literary Agent: Insider Tips on Submissions, Synopses, and Publishing14 sept. 202600:27:37

Literary agent, Philippa Sitters is with Jamie this week to chat about her career in publishing from a high intensity start with a major talent agency all the way through to starting her own agency, PSA Literary. Philippa shares a candid look at the day-to-day reality of running an independent agency, what she is looking for in her inbox, and why online author platforms are becoming increasingly significant in the industry.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Philippa’s entry into the publishing industry.

07:28 – The leap to starting a solo agency (PSA Literary).

13:54 – What Philippa represents (and the genres she doesn't).

19:45 – What makes a standout crime thriller and the need for fresh perspectives.

22:45 – Which book would Philippa want if she was snowed in at a cosy woodland cabin.

27:06 – Fiction vs. Non-Fiction queries: Breaking down the submission guidelines.

39:37 – How to write the perfect query letter (and major red flags to avoid).

49:20 – Do you really need an author platform and a social media presence?

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294 Amelia Kyazze | From Traditional to Indie Publishing & Redefining Success as an Author07 sept. 202600:27:28

Writer, editor and photographer, Amelia Kyazze is back on the podcast after first joining us back in 2021 with her debut novel. We chat about everything that she has written and published since then both with big publishers and independently. Amelia goes on to discuss her experiences with different publishing models, how she discovery writes in historical fiction, and why finding a community is so intertwined with creative success.

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293 Kate Barker | Literary Agent31 août 202600:36:47

What does it take to find a literary agent and navigate today’s ever-shifting publishing world?

In this episode, Jamie sits down with publishing veteran and literary agent Kate Barker to pull back the curtain on the industry. Kate talks about the ways in which AI and social media are changing author discoverability, why she asks for the first 500 words of a manuscript in her queries but not a synopsis.

Whether you're fine-tuning a pitch or love bookish insider talk, this conversation is packed with goodies.

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292 Oliver Lendon | Embracing Imperfection in Middle Grade Fantasy24 août 202600:25:57

Middle grade fantasy author, Oliver Lendon joins Jamie to talk about his traditional debut. Oliver chats about writing for the love of the craft, the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing and practical insights on querying manuscripts, open submissions, and the amount of formatting and documentation that goes into self-publishing.

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291 Elizabeth Richardson | Contemporary Romance Author, Substack Serializer and Pop Fiction Writer17 août 202600:30:37

Contemporary fiction author, Elizabeth Richardson is here, chatting about serialising her debut novel Trad on Substack. We discuss the trad wife subculture, dealing with rejections, and balancing multiple projects with a busy family life. Tune in for insights on building an organic reader community and a publishing inspired locked-room mystery recommendation.

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290 Pippa Dunn | Historical Fantasy Author, Educator and Storyteller10 août 202600:32:48

What if the government could police your dreams?

Young adult author Pippa Dunn drops by to discuss her debut novel, The Sign of the Raven.

Pippa pulls back the curtain on her journey from the theatre world to traditional publishing. She talks about the "crafter, not a drafter" writing process, how she balances plotting with discovery, and her whirlwind querying experience that led to a publisher auction.

Whether you're in the query trenches or just looking for a new historical fantasy, this episode is packed with actionable advice and creative inspiration.

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289 Steve Blackman | Sci-Fi Children's Author03 août 202600:38:32

How do you write fast-paced, high-tech sci-fi that gets kids hooked on reading?

Debut children’s author, Steve Blackman joins us to talk about his new middle-grade novel, Zero Override!  Steve breaks down his writing process, how video games and classic sci-fi influence his world-building, navigating Middle Grade vs. YA, and his journey to landing a publishing deal with Scholastic.

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288 Christy Anne Jones | Cosy Fantasy Author, Illustrator and Content Creator27 juil. 202600:31:35

Author, illustrator, and content creator Christy Anne Jones is here ahead of the release of her debut cosy fantasy novel, Theodora’s Tea Shop.

Christy pulls back the curtain on how she blended 1920s modernist influences with illegal magic syndicates and deep female friendships to craft a story that sits right in the sweet spot of cozy and dark fantasy. She also chats about her YouTube series where she tests out the writing routines of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, Dan Brown, and Brandon Sanderson.

Plus we have an honest, behind-the-scenes discussion about the business of books. From Christy's first manuscript dying in the querying trenches to navigating an international publishing auction with Hachette, she shares priceless advice on marketability, rewriting entire drafts from memory, and being part of a creative team.

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287 Rachel Pattinson | Indie Children's Author, Publisher and Chartered Librarian20 juil. 202600:21:09

Are you an aspiring author wondering if indie publishing is the right route for your book?

In this episode of the Write and Wrong podcast, Jamie sits down with Rachel Pattinson—an independent children’s author, publisher, chartered librarian, and winner of the prestigious Hachette Children’s Novel Award (2023).

Rachel talks about the inspiration behind her debut middle-grade mystery novel, Seven: Distracted Detective and pulls back the curtain on her unique journey from winning a major traditional publishing award to successfully launching her own indie imprint, Aralyn Press.

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286 Flo Sandelson | Literary Agent13 juil. 202600:31:34

Are you ready to take the next step in your traditional publishing journey? Literary agent Flo Sandelson of Curtis Brown joins us this week to share invaluable insider advice for aspiring authors. Flo chats about her path to becoming an agent, what it’s like working alongside Felicity Blunt and her incredible list of authors, and exactly what she looks for when reviewing a manuscript submission.

If you are currently writing a book, perfecting your fiction book proposal, or getting ready for querying literary agents, this episode is packed with tips on how to get published and how to catch an agent's eye. Tune in to find out what kinds of fresh voices and stories Flo is planning on building her list around—and learn how to make your own query letter stand out from the slush pile!

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285 Lauren Gardner | Literary Agent06 juil. 202600:39:10

Literary agent, Lauren Gardner of Bell Lomax Moreton is here to chat about how she became an agent, how she looks at queries and cover letters and a few things that she's looking to add to her list!

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284 Mike Lawson | Indie/Hybrid Romcom Author29 juin 202600:24:07

What happens when a book "dies on submission"?

Indie romcom author Mike Lawson discusses some of the difficult realities of the publishing industry and how he channeled his 17-year cabin crew career into his queer rom-com Winging It. He explains why he split with his first agent and accidentally landed a new one. There's also a good chat about how Mike has navigated self-publishing with more confidence on his second time around.

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283 Lindsey Byrd | Fantasy Author and Historian22 juin 202600:29:19

What happens when your day job as a medical historian collides with epic fantasy?

Lindsey Byrd joins us to chat about finishing her fantasy duology, A Tale of Two Crowns with the recent release of the second novel, The Moon Blessed King.

Lindsey breaks down her high-stakes magic system that was inspired by real-world healthcare inequalities and the difference between fantasy romance and romantasy. Lindsey talks about being a reformed pantser and explains how her plotting style has evolved over the years.

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282 Donna Fisher | Contemporary Fiction Author and Winner of the Libraro Prize18 juin 202600:28:56

Discover how inaugural Libraro Prize winner Donna Fisher is tackling cancel culture in her new novel Sheep's Clothing, and how the platform that discovered her is removing traditional publishing gatekeepers.

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281 Isabelle Mongeau | Fantasy Author15 juin 202600:31:13

What happens when real-world political anger sparks a dark fantasy trilogy? Isabelle Mongeau discusses her debut novel, The Debtor's Game, a dark fantasy inspired by the Palace of Versailles and American politics, where your financial debt is tattooed directly onto your skin.

Isabel shares her journey from writing unpublished crime thrillers to finding her voice in fantasy, the crucial difference between "romantasy" and her focus on political intrigue, and how she learned to stop over-outlining and trust the drafting process.

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280 Natalie Gregory | Literary Fiction Author and Winner of the Primadonna Prize08 juin 202600:26:06

Literary fiction writer, Natalie Gregory joins us this week to chat about her debut novel and the long and unexpected journey she has been on with it through unsuccessful querying to winning the Primadonna Prize.

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279 Kathryn Sharman | Domestic Thriller Author01 juin 202600:33:01

Domestic and psychological thriller author, Kathryn Sharman is here chatting about the many years it took her to learn and hone her craft before signing with an agent and then securing her book deals!

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278 Jeremy Szal | Science-Fiction and Fantasy Author25 mai 202600:31:03

SFF author Jeremy Szal dials in from Australia to chat about finishing his trilogy, his writing and publishing journey and the experience of working at the Hugo award-winning podcast, StarShipSofa.

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277 Sarah Langan | Thriller and Horror Author and Three Time Bram Stoker Award Winner18 mai 202600:28:43

Satirical thriller and critically acclaimed horror author Sarah Langan joins us this week to chat about her latest novel Tradwife and the dramatic ups and downs of her publishing journey over the years.

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276 Isabel Lineberry | Literary Agent11 mai 202600:28:04

Literary agent, Isabel Lineberry joins us this week to chat about her journey in publishing, what it's like to build a list from the early stages of being a literary agent and how she tackles query letters.

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275 Madelyn Postman | Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction Author07 mai 202600:26:29

Creative non-fiction author, Madelyn Postman is here to chat about her linked memoir anthology, which is going through a hybrid publishing process. We chat all about what that means, Madelyn's writing tips and experiences and how much writers love to procrastinate!

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274 Naomi Gibson | Horror, Romance & Thriller Author04 mai 202600:27:42

YA and adult horromance and thriller author, Naomi Gibson is back to chat about her latest book, moving from YA to adult and everything that has been going on with her. The extended episode features a very candid discussion on her experiences with publishing over the years.

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273 Samantha Eades & Francesca Brown | Editors and Founders of Book-Fix27 avr. 202600:28:04

Editors and creators of the new editorial service Book-Fix, Samantha Eades and Francesca Brown are here to chat about their new publishing offering as well as their own experiences. Samantha chats about starting a new imprint and her many years as an editor at three of the big five publishers and Francesca discusses her work at Stylist magazine and the role of a books editor.

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272 Louise Austin | Children's Fantasy Author20 avr. 202600:32:13

Children's fantasy writer, Louise Austin joins us to chat about her debut children's novel, her experience with the publishing process and managing to find a literary agent without querying!

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271 Jamie Cowen | Literary Agent13 avr. 202600:39:15

Literary agent and managing director, Jamie Cowen is here to chat about the career in publishing that ultimately led him to becoming a literary agent, which genres he represents and some of the emergent sub-genres in fantasy as well as queries and how cover letters are not strictly required when submitting to the Ampersand agency.

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270 Elle McNicoll | Children's & Adult Romance Author05 avr. 202600:37:40

Carnegie nominated children's author, Elle McNicoll is with us this week to chat about her debut adult romance novel, her journey and experiences in publishing and her book writing process.

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269 Melissa Welliver | Dystopian Romance Author30 mars 202600:43:28

Romantic dystopian writer, Melissa Welliver returns to chat about her latest novel 'To The Death'. We do a bit of a career retrospective, discuss the different ways that genres are viewed and discuss a few publishing hot topics.

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268 Ariel Sullivan | Dystopian Romance Author23 mars 202600:21:46

Dystopian romance author, Ariel Sullivan chats about writing the second book in her trilogy of trilogies as well as the fortuitous and unique entry point she found into publishing and her journey so far into the literary world.

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267 Alexis Hall | Romance, Sci-fi and Urban Fantasy Author16 mars 202600:23:35

SFF & romance author, Alexis Hall joins us to discuss his new sapphic, futuristic retelling of Moby Dick, what it's like to work with three different publishers and editors at the same time and how he first got a foot in the door of publishing.

Cover art by Radiante Mozzarelle.

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266 Kiya Evans | Literary Agent09 mars 202600:39:45

Literary agent Kiya Evans is here to tell us about how she got into publishing, her journey to becoming a literary agent and what she looking for in new authors and new stories.

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265 BK Borison | Indie to Traditional Cosy Romance Author02 mars 202600:26:21

Cosy romance author, BK Borison joins us this week to chat about how tropes fold into the creative process of writing romance, making the leap from fan fiction to self-publishing an original romance novel, finding a literary agent and lots more.

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264 Ellie K. Wilde | Hybrid Romance Author23 févr. 202600:18:59

Hybrid romance author, Ellie K. Wilde is here to chat about her journey from self-published to traditionally published, BookTok marketing, romance tropes and more publishing tips.

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263 Hannah Brohm | STEM Romance Author and Neuroscientist16 févr. 202600:20:55

Neuroscientist and writer of STEM romance Hannah Brohm is with us this week to talk about her experiences of finding a literary agent, writing, editing and publishing a novel for the first time.

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262 Linda Wilgus | Historical Romantic Fiction Author09 févr. 202600:23:50

Historical romantic fiction writer, Linda Wilgus joins Jamie to chat about her debut historical fiction novel, The Sea Child, how she plans and writes her stories, the publishing process and connecting with her literary agent, Madeleine Milburn.

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261 Maria Whelan | Literary Agent02 févr. 202600:33:08

Literary agent Maria Whelan dials in this week to chat about her international route into publishing, what she's looking to add to her list of authors, how she tackles queries and many more book writing tips.

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260 Carmella Lowkis | Historical Fiction Author and Marketing Manager26 janv. 202600:23:11

Historical fiction writer and publishing marketing manager, Carmella Lowkis drops by to chat about her second novel, researching historical fiction and being on both sides of the publishing industry.

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259 Stephanie Burgis | Hybrid Middle Grade and Romantasy Author19 janv. 202600:31:03

Hybrid middle grade and romantasy author, Stephanie Burgis joins us this week to chat about how she became a hybrid author and why she continues to publish both independently and traditionally.

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258 Grady Hendrix | Horror Author, Screenwriter and Non-Fiction Author12 janv. 202600:29:22

NYT bestselling horror author, screenwriter and non-fiction author, Grady Hendrix is here! We chat about the research rabbit hole, how he started traditional publishing without an agent and the challenges of being a career author.

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257 John Baker | Literary Agent05 janv. 202600:42:13

Literary agent, John Baker is here to chat about his career, publishing as a whole and how he approaches queries and finding new authors.

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256 Martin Smith & Will Adams | Satirical Sci-fi Authors and former Douglas Adams Collaborators22 déc. 202500:30:08

Satirical science fiction writers and former co-writers of Douglas Adams, Martin Smith and Will Adams are with us this week, chatting about their debut novel 'Consequences', stories of their time writing and performing with Douglas Adams and a candid chat about the publishing industry and the problems they ran into whilst publishing with Amazon.

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255 Kerry Whittle | Mystery Thriller Author and Journalist15 déc. 202500:23:51

Mystery/thriller author Kerry Whittle drops by this week to chat about her debut novel and the wedding table that inspired it as well as the differences between publishing and journalism.

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254 Adrian Tchaikovsky | Science Fiction and Fantasy Author08 déc. 202500:38:00

International bestselling SFF author, Adrian Tchaikovsky joins us this week to chat about his many upcoming releases including a novella, a graphic novel, a new Warhammer story and the latest in his Children of Time series. We also go back to his start as a writer, the many years he spent looking for an agent and how the industry has changed over the years.

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