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It's the episode we've all been waiting for! Today I'm so honoured to feature an interview with the inimitable Bianca Marias about her new book, THE WITCHES OF MOONSHYNE MANOR, out today! We cover so many topics, such as:

• the premise and inspiration behind TWOMM
• writing in multiple genres—and why
• her unique writing process with TWOMM and her agent’s feedback
• being the right kind of ally and championing relevant social issues in the right way by getting sensitivity readers
• calibrating your manuscript according to readers’ reactions in a collaborative process of writing
• her transition to Cece Lyra as her agent
• knowing when to reveal information in your story
• how to properly introduce a huge ensemble cast
• worldbuilding tips and tricks to make your story and characters believable
• a special article written for Harper Collins about her characters (that's also out today!)
• what she’s working on next
• what her author goals are
• her teaching plans
• helping others edit their own work and seeing stories come alive
• the most underestimated (and probably the most important!) piece of advice for writers

So much to cover! I also talk a little bit about epistolary content in fiction writing.

Bianca can be found on Twitter @BiancaM_author and @TSNOTYAW and on Instagram @biancamarais_author and @the_shit_about_writing. Her website is www.biancamarais.com and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing website is www.theshitaboutwriting.com, where you can find the episodes, information about courses, their upcoming virtual writer's retreat, and more. (P.S. If you haven't registered for the writer's retreat in September, this is your encouragement to do so--it's going to be AMAZING!)

Kat is on Twitter @kfoxx_writes, @_badasswriters, and @FoxxEditorial. On Instagram, she's @kathleenfoxxwrites, @badasswriters_podcast, and @FoxxEditorial. Her websites are www.kathleenfoxx.com and www.FoxxEditorial.com. For more information about the aforementioned #MoodPitch Twitter pitch event, check out www.moodpitch.org and @moodpitchers. The tweet with the google form to submit your pitch for feedback on the show is here.