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Of the Publishing PersuasionJingle These Bells Anthology Update & Sneak PeeksJoin us for a gloriously chaotic episode where we check in on our anthology journey and give you a sneak peek of some of the pieces we've been editing lately!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: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writerFind us on Instagram: ⁠@pubpersuasion#OfthePublishingPersuasion #JingletheseBells #spicychristmasbooks #SpicyAnthology #anthology ⁠⁠#bookstagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Publishing#booktok #christmasromance #holidayromance #spicybooks #spicybookstagram #Christmasbooks #holidaybooks 2025-06-1636 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionAuthor Agent Spotlight with Sandra ProudmanWe are thrilled to have the Author + Agent powerhouse that is THE Sandra Proudman on the show today!Not only is Sandra Melanie's amazing, glorious agent, she is the newly debuted author of Salvación, a YA reverse gender Zorro retelling, out now!We can't wait for you all to tune in! But first, here's more about Sandra!Sandra Proudman (she/her/ella) is the editor of the YA Latinx SFF anthology, Relit: 16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories and a contributor to the YA horror anthology, The House Where Death Lives, both out now. S...2025-05-281h 15

Of the Publishing PersuasionReadathon Spotlight & the Problem of Voluntourism with Sally HetheringtonWhy is voluntourism so bad? And how can you join the Chapters for Change readathon? All this and more in our brand new episode with special guest, Human & Hope Founder and CEO SALLY HETHERINGTON!About Sally: In 2011, at 25, Sally Hetherington bought a one-way ticket to Cambodia. She found that voluntourism was causing harm, deepening local poverty.Sally supported a team in Cambodia to develop Human and Hope Association Cambodia (HHA Cambodia). They built a community centre in rural Siem Reap, and developed the locally run organisation to help locals l...2025-05-041h 09

Of the Publishing PersuasionSpicy Book Club - Alien Encounters and Forbidden Forest FrolicsOur next spicy book club episode is here! You'll have to excuse the jumpiness of this episode. The internet and Zoom gods were not our side for recording that day! But we still had fun and hope you do too!These very short stories had us cackling and we can't wait for you to cackle with us!Brought to you by Of the Publishing Persuasion podcast @pubpersuasion by your friendly cloaca cohosts @angelamontoya_author@melanie_schubert_writer#spicybookclub #OfthePublishingPersuasion#bookstagram #spicybookstagram 2025-04-1633 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Angela Montoya and Melanie SchubertIt's just us saying hiiii because we missed recording this past couple weeks! So pour yourself a cuppa, sink into that sofa and hit play--and check out that new logo!! thanks to all who joined in voting and helped us pick!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: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer#OfthePublishingPersuasion #podcast #Publishing #writingcommunity #podcastsforwriters #writingpodcast #authortube #authorsofinstagram #authorssupportingauthors #authorsofig #authorscommunity #writersofinsta...2025-03-2139 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - Good Vibes for the New YearHappy new year podcast fam! We are back with a new episode full of good vibes for 2025 ✨️✨️✨️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: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer#OfthePublishingPersuasion #podcast #writing #Publishing #bookstagram #podcastsforwriters #writingpodcast #authortube #authorsofinstagram #authorssupportingauthors #authorsofig #authorscommunity #writersofinstagram #writerspodcast #writeradvice #podcasting #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #bookstagram #bookish #goodvibes #positivity #positivevibes #positiveaffirmations #positivemindset 2025-01-0438 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - 💥Adults Only💥 Christmas Special 🌶🎅💥We had the most fun ever recording our spicy Christmas special discussing the hilarious, VERY spicy🌶🌶🌶🌶 novel SANTA CLAUS IS GOING TO TOWN ON ME by Marie Lipscomb writing as M.L. Eliza. But we do more than just discuss the foretold sm^t novel, we go deep too, and somewhere about midway we discuss why we think books like these are peak literature🎅💥 About the book: Santa Claus is Going to Town On Me (Jingled All The Way Book 1) ♥♥♥ When Holly wakes up on Christmas Eve to f...2024-12-241h 18

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - Spicy Halloween Special 🎃👑💦HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!! 🎃☠️ 🍬 🏚️ 👻 👺 💀⁠ Join us for an Adults only Halloween special as we discuss the spicy Halloween book: PLOWED BY THE PUMPKIN KING....You only have yourselves to blame for this 😂🎃👑💦 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: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer #OfthePublishingPersuasion #podcast #bookstagram #Publishing #extraspicy #halloween #halloweenbooks 2024-10-3140 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Literary Agent, Author & Freelance Editor AMANDA CARBONELLWe had the best chat with the beautiful soul that is THE Amanda Carbonell!! @amandacarbonell25 🤩💖💫 Amanda is a Junior Literary Agent @belcastroagency, Shes also an author, a Freelance Editor/Owner of Editing Tales and and an agent sibling to your friendly Australian cohost Melanie 🤩✨️We can't wait for you all to tune in! But first here's a bit more about Amanda! Amanda Carbonell’s passion for all things scary came at the age of five thanks to her mother for introducing her to Buffy. Soon after, her world became consumed by books. While...2024-08-291h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with DAUGHTER OF CALAMITY Author Rosalie M. LinFinally we are able to release this incredible episode. Which is extra full of Big Magic for two reasons - first of all, because we got to chat with the incredible human that is THE Rosalie M. Lin. BUT ALSO!!! Because our intro features a chat that happened not even an hour after your Aussie cloaca queen Melanie HAD THE CALL WITH HER BRAND NEW AGENT!!! We can finally share it now the news is out!! So excited for you all to tune in. But first, here's more about Rosalie! 2024-07-111h 10

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Castle Bridge Media Publishers In Churl Yo & Jason HendersonWe were so lucky to have not one, but both of the brains behind Castle Bridge Media and the Castle of Horror Anthology, In Churl Yo and Jason Henderson join us on the podcast recently!! We can't wait for you all to tune in, but first here's more about this hard working duo and their publishing house: Castle Bridge Media is an independent publisher of predominantly genre books, with particular interest in horror, science fiction, thriller, and fantasy. Castling Books is an Imprint of Castle Bridge Media that focuses on ju...2024-06-281h 00

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - Aussie Queens Celebration Episode!!!IT'S THE EPISODE YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! A very spooky celebration with these three glorious Australians, Claire Low 🐨 Katya de Becerra🦘 and your very own cloaca queen, Melanie Schubert🐙 This episode is everything. Laughter, tears, chaos. But most of all it's a celebration of the happy fact that these three Aussie icons all have stories coming out in the brand new Castle of Horror anthology Volume 11 REVENGE. Their stories are chilling, powerful and not to be missed ! We can't wait for you all to tune in! You can find the anthology here: Get your c...2024-05-071h 18

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with SPIN OF FATE Author Ambika NaginoIT'S HERE!!! Our episode with the めっちゃかっこいい人 (super cool human) that is THE Ambika Nagino @a2vora 👑✨️🙇‍♀️ Ambika is the real deal as far as we're concerned! We were honoured to have a chance to chat with her about her amazing book SPIN OF FATE and her journey to publication! We can't wait for you all to tune in and hear all the amazing gems Ambika has to share. But first here's more about the author herself: Ambika Vora-Nagino 泙野安美加 (writing as A. A. Vora) is an Indian Japanese author born in Mumbai and based in Tokyo. After receiving a bachelor’s in economics from Pri...2024-04-121h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with COSMIC CARE Author Valerie TejedaWe had an absolutely magical time interviewing the cosmic care queen herself THE 🌑🌒🌓🌔Valerie Tejeda🌕🌖🌗🌘 ⁠@valerietejeda⁠ 🤩👑✨️Valerie shared all about her publishing journey, the importance of self care and her personal practice of astrology. She even read our birth charts for us! Turns out this podcast duo is a match made in the stars🌛🌌🌠 We can't wait for you all to tune in!!! But first, here's more about Valerie: Valerie Tejeda is a bestselling author of nonfiction and fiction books, an astrologer with a degree in psychology and certificates in astrology and music therapy, and the creator of the digital brand ⁠Big...2024-03-211h 33

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Root Literary Agent Melanie FigueroaWe had the absolute pleasure of interviewing literary agent queen, Melanie Figueroa ⁠@wellmelsbells⁠ 👑✨️ Melanie is a light in the writing community and had so many inspiring things to say!! We can’t wait for you all to tune in to this episode 🤸‍♀️✨️But first, here’s more about Melanie: Melanie Figueroa is a literary agent at Root Literary with over a decade of experience in the book publishing industry and an active member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA). She earned an M.S. in Creative Writing and Book Publishing from Portland State University and a B.A. in Englis...2024-01-291h 15

Of the Publishing PersuasionA Very Skanky Christmas & To All a GoodnightOur last episode for the year! Join us for a completely unhinged episode where we discuss door erotica, read skanky Christmas poems we wrote for the holiday season, and talk about our hopes and plans for 2024. (headphones advised as this episode contains more mature content than usual!) To our dearest listeners! THANKYOU for joining us for another gloriously chaotic year of the podcast! We love you all!! Here's the link to the epic article in Publishers Weekly mentioned in the episode! https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/93971-fall-2023-flying-starts-angela-montoya.html 2023-12-221h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionBlimps and Smooth Yoda - with Joy Revolution Author and Television Producer Elle Gonzalez RoseWe're bacccck! Did you miss us? It's been a wild couple weeks with Angela's debut 🤩🏴‍☠️ But we have a few more fantastic guests lined up for you before the year's out! First up is our chat with the hilarious and wonderful human that is Elle Gonzalez Rose @ellegonzalezrose 🤩🤩🤩We can't wait for you all to tune in. But first, here's more about Elle! Elle Gonzalez Rose is a television producer from New York who’s better at writing love stories about short, queer, Boricuas than she is at writing bios. Her dog thinks she’s okay. She is the author of Caught...2023-11-241h 29

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with THE Angela Montoya AND YOU!So special having our podcast friends join in to celebrate our girl!!! THE Angela Montoya, Author of Sinner's Isle and my amazing, glorious, magical cohost of the pod! ⁠@angelamontoya_author⁠ 🥳💕🎉 She's a boss ass babe who grinds harder than anyone I know. And a true light in this industry! Happy Debut Angela !!! We can't wait for you to tune in to this episode to help us celebrate! But first, here's more about the pirate queen herself 💃🏽🏴‍☠️ Angela Montoya lives in Northern California with her family. She is the granddaughter of the celebrated activist and poet laureate Jose Montoya...2023-10-311h 13

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with THE ROSEWOOD HUNT Author Mackenzie ReedChatting with Mackenzie Reed ⁠@mackenziemreed⁠ was like the biggest writer community hug 🥰🥰 We can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's more about Mackenzie: Mackenzie Reed is the author of young adult fiction, including her debut thriller The Rosewood Hunt. She cultivated her love of storytelling at Nazareth College, where she graduated with a BA in Communication and Media and shifted her focus from songwriting to novel writing. A native and resident of Rochester, New York, she loves going for brainstorming walks when the weather's behaving and spending time with her family. In the sparse moments she's...2023-10-161h 14

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author THE Rebecca RossWe had the absolute honour of chatting with author superstar THE Rebecca Ross ⁠@beccajross⁠ 🤩👑✨️ We can't wait for you all to tune in to this episode so you can hear all the incredible advice and wisdom Rebecca had to share. But First, here's more about Rebecca: Rebecca Ross is the ⁠#1⁠ New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy books for teens and adults. She has written multiple highly acclaimed duologies, including LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT, ELEMENTS OF CADENCE, and THE QUEEN’S RISING as well as two standalone novels: DREAMS LIE BENEATH and SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG. When not...2023-10-091h 11

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with WHEN GHOSTS CALL US HOME Author Katya de BecerraOur interview with none other than the Australian spook queen herself, Katya de Becerra 👻👑 ⁠@katyadebecerra⁠ , is here! Katya is a true inspiration in the writing community. We can't wait for you to tune in and hear all about her journey to where she is now. But first, here's more about Katya: Katya de Becerra writes atmospheric young adult horror featuring determined characters, complicated families and enigmatic places. Critics called her debut What The Woods Keep “a thoughtful and compelling horror fantasy” (The Bulletin) and “a narrative that will keep readers enthralled” (Booklist), while her second novel Oasis earned a...2023-10-031h 11

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE Author Leanne SchwartzWe had the absolute best time chatting with Leanne @schwartzwords ! She's such a wealth of knowledge in all things writerly. We can't wait for you to tune in!But first, here's a bit more about Leanne! Leanne Schwartz grew up in Davis, California, reading piles of books and acting in local theater productions. In high school she cemented her status as a massive nerd, running a local theater company, attending the California State Summer School for the Arts for creative writing, and taking three literature classes senior year. She has played Lady Macbeth, Lady Capulet, Cl...2023-09-271h 10

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS Author Hannah V. SawyerrSTOP EVERYTHING!! Our interview with THE Hannah V. Sawyerr is here!!! And just in time for the release of her highly anticipated YA ⁠#MeToo⁠ novel in verse: ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS Hannah V. Sawyerr was recognized as the Youth Poet Laureate of Baltimore in 2016. Her spoken word has been featured on the BBC’s World Have Your Say program, as well as the National Education Association’s “Do You Hear Us?” campaign. Her written word has been included in Essence, gal-dem, and xoNecole. She holds a BA in English from Morgan State University and an MFA in Creative Writing...2023-09-191h 14

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with THE BORROW A BOYFRIEND CLUB Author Page PowarsOur chat with Page ⁠@pagepowars⁠ was everything!! Laughter, big feels, panic moments about not having hobbies😆 food for the writer soul! 💫 We can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's a bit more about Page: Page Powars was raised by his favorite gay-coded video game characters. They taught him how to soften his gaze at a homie, sacrifice his lifespan for a bro, and kill or kiss his definitely-just-a-pal. Now he writes stories with this wealth of knowledge. His books include The Borrow a Boyfriend Club and the forthcoming And They Were Roommates. Page also help...2023-09-111h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with TOGETHER WE ROT Author Skyla ArndtIT'S HERE!!!!! Our brand new episode with TOGETHER WE ROT Author Skyla Arndt!! We had a blast chatting with Skyla and can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's a bit more about Skyla: Skyla Arndt has always loved the creepy, crawly side of life. When she was younger, she thought that love might translate to hunting Bigfoot, but luckily for him, writing proved easier. Her debut novel, Together We Rot, is a YA horror about two estranged best friends who need to team up to confront an ancient evil in their neighboring woods. Connect...2023-08-291h 08

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with ENHANCED author Candace KadeQ: What do martial arts, chicken massacres and apocalyptic weddings have in common? A: They are all a part of our chat with author Candace Kade! ⁠⁠@candace_kade_author⁠⁠ 🐔🗡🤩💫 We can't wait for you to listen to this episode! But first, here's a little bit more about Candace~! Candace Kade is a recovering over-achiever who spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. She’s a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor and loves writing action-packed martial art scenes. A third culture kid, she considers Chengdu and Austi...2023-08-2253 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with THE ART OF SCANDAL author Regina BlackWe had such an amazing time talking with our fellow ⁠#PitchWars⁠ 2020 class alum, THE Regina Black ⁠@reginablackwrites⁠ 🤩💖💫💘 Regina Black is a former civil litigator, current law school administrator, and lifelong romance reader who has always been passionate about the depiction of Black women in popular culture. She currently resides in the southeastern United States with her husband and daughter. Her debut novel, THE ART OF SCANDAL, is out now!!! Get your copy here: ⁠https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/regina-black/the-art-of-scandal/9781538722770/?lens=grand-central-publishing⁠ Add it to Goodreads here: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58505444-t...2023-08-111h 10

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author J. ElleWe had the absolute best time chatting with the glorious human that is J. Elle ⁠@authorjelle⁠ 👑✨️✨️ we laughed, we cried and we remembered why we love this beautiful passionate writing community of ours so freaking much 💘💘 Here’s more about THE J. Elle: J. Elle is the New York Times, and indie, bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide, an original prequel tie-in to The Little Mermaid live action film. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed “an incredible debut” by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Liter...2023-07-311h 08

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Artist and Author superstar Riley QuinnWe were so honored to have the wise, bright spark on the show that is artist & author superstar Riley Quinn ⁠@rileyquinnart⁠ 🤩💖✨️ Riley is a true star with lots of industry nuggets of wisdom she so generously shared with us in our chats. AND she made that killer art you've all been seeing for Sinners Isle😱😱🤩🤩! We can't wait to share this episode with you all. But first, here’s more about THE Riley Quinn: Riley is proud to be both an artist and an author. She's passionate about visual storytelling, a love that has called her from an early a...2023-07-041h 08

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Fantasy Author Kate MartinWe are so excited to share this episode featuring one of our Pub Persuasion Discord besties! Kate Martin ( ⁠@katemartinauthor⁠ ) is one of the kindest people around. Her books sound glorious and her journey to publication is absolutely inspiring. But first, a bit more about Kate: Kate Martin is a stay at home mom by day, a dance teacher by night, and a writer every minute in between. Growing up on the side of a Connecticut mountain in the middle of nowhere wasn't much good for afterschool shenanigans with friends, but it was spectacular for building an over...2023-06-291h 06

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with SOMETHING MORE Author Jackie KhaliliehWe had the absolute honor of getting to chat with debut author, Jackie Khalilieh— ⁠@jackiekhalilieh⁠ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Jackie had us laughing, crying, and nodding our heads throughout the entire show. And we’re sure you will be too! But first, here’s a bit more about Jackie: JACKIE KHALILIEH is a Palestinian-Canadian writer with a love of nineties pop culture, Dad jokes, and warm and fuzzy romance. Like many autistic females, she received her diagnosis as an adult. She is passionate about positive representation within her writing. She currently resides...2023-06-161h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With YA rom-com author Cecilia VinesseWe’ve got another AMAZING interview coming your way! Our special guest was none other than Cecilia Vinesse, author of THE GIRL NEXT DOOR. ⁠@ceciliavinesse⁠ Cecilia was an absolute joy to talk to and we had the very best time learning about her publishing journey. We know you will too!!!A bit more about Cecilia: Cecilia Vinesse is the author of three YA rom-coms, all of which involve copious amounts of yearning and coffee. She was born in France but grew up between Tokyo, Japan and Greenville, South Carolina. Her obsession with No...2023-06-101h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Gallt & Zacker Literary Associate & debut author Sandra ProudmanThis week we had the absolute pleasure of talking to literary associate and debut author Sandra Proudman. Sandra Proudman (she/her/ella) is a Mexican American author of unabashed Latinx stories and a literary associate at ⁠⁠Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency⁠⁠. When not busily immersed in all things publishing, you can find her spending time with her amazing husband and adorable toddler, catching up on all her shows, and taking care of her vegetable garden. She is the author of the YA fantasy, Salvación, which is out fall 2024 from Wednesday Books and the editor of the Lat...2023-06-021h 15

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with New York Times bestselling author and Joy Revolution Co-publisher THE Nicola YoonWe were so honored to have New York Times bestselling author and publishing super star Nicola Yoon on the show. We chatted with Nicola about her amazing books, the craft of writing, and the new imprint she is the co-publisher of called Joy Revolution. ⁠@joyrevbooks⁠ Which just so happens to be publishing ⁠Sinner’s Isle⁠ by our very own ⁠Angela Montoya⁠. Get ready, friends! This episode is coming in hot! But first, here’s more about THE Nicola Yoon: The Official Version Nicola Yoon is the ⁠#1⁠ New York Times bestselling au...2023-05-251h 10

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with our MOMMAGER QUEEN and Debut Author, Jessica ParraWatch out world! Our Mommager and queen Jessica Parra (⁠@jessicatparra⁠ ) has finally returned to the show and you don’t want to miss out. Not only does she have an AMAZING YA contemporary coming out TODAY, but she’s hot, smart, and an all around baddie. We love us some Jessica Parra on Of the Publishing Persuasion and so will you! But first, here’s a bit more about our queen: As a lawyer and daughter of Guatemalan and Cuban bakers, Jessica Parra never objects to an extra slice of cake. She’s a Los Angeles native...2023-05-161h 15

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With YOU BET YOUR HEART Author Danielle ParkerWe had a fabulous time speaking with debut author and all around badass, Danielle Parker on the show. IG: ⁠@novelsshewrote⁠ Danielle’s book YOU BET YOUR HEART comes out soon, but there’s still time to preorder! But first, here’s a bit more about THE Danielle Parker:Danielle Parker is a young adult author from California. Danielle holds degrees from U.C.L.A. and U.C. Berkeley. A high school English teacher for a decade, Danielle’s talent was helping reluctant readers find their favorite books. When she’s not writ...2023-05-101h 14

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Claire ForrestWe had the best time chatting with debut author, Claire Forrest. We’ve titled her the “quote queen” because she had so many inspirational things to say. Claire’s amazing book WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF hits the shelves TODAY!!! Ahhhhhh!!!! Congratulations Claire! Get your copy here: ⁠⁠https://www.claireforrest.com/where-you-see-yourself⁠⁠ Here’s a bit more about Claire Forrest: Claire Forrest is a novelist and essayist who holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Where You...2023-05-031h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP Author Maya AmeyawWe 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 community a...2023-04-261h 37

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With PEACHY Author Camri KohlerWe 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 o...2023-04-191h 00

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Aussie Author and Literary Agent THE Danielle BinksWe had a glorious time speaking with Australian author and literally agent, Danielle Binks. @dbinksDanielle 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 Year the Maps Changed, Danielle’s bestselling middle-grade novel, was a 2021 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Nota...2023-04-131h 09

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Bribri Poet and Author of SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Ari TisonOur 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 in ReLit Anthology of classic retellings with a Latine len...2023-04-061h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With GOOD DIFFERENT Author Meg Eden KuyattWe had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the talented, Meg Eden Kuyatt on the show! @meden_authorMeg 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 Literature winning poetry collection Drowning in the Floating World (Press 53, 2020) and children’s nov...2023-03-291h 14

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Superstar Nisha SharmaWe 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 series. Her books have appeared in The New York T...2023-03-1750 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Context Literary Agent Monica RodriguezWe 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 outlets and I’m currently revising my debut novel. When I’m no...2023-03-101h 02

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Turtles of the Midnight Moon Author Maria José FitzgeraldWe 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 in her homeland of Honduras, where nature and culture nourished...2023-03-0553 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Queen, Rena RossnerIt 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 Best Books" of the year by Publisher's Weekly. S...2023-03-0150 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With SHE IS A HAUNTING Author Trang Thanh TranWe 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 food and watching too many zombie movie...2023-02-231h 09

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Edward UnderhillWe 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 (while writing ghost stories for a campus magazine) and...2023-02-161h 03

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With KT Literary Agent Renee NyenWe 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. After leaving Random House, she came to kt literary in early 2013. Sh...2023-02-1246 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Lyssa Mia Smith, Debut Author of REVELLEWe 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 trauma. A lifelong New Yorker, she lives on Long Island with...2023-02-0655 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Alexandria Brown, CEO and Editor at Rising Action Publishing Co.We 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 Fine Arts - Creative Writing from the University of Gloucestershire, and is a...2023-02-0158 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Jenna MillerWe 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 Tree Books (HarperCollins). She is represented by Mike Whatnall at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. 2023-01-241h 08

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Kyla ZhaoWe'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 extensive magazine editorial portfolio. Previously, she was a fashion an...2023-01-171h 12

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Coach and YA Author Isabel SterlingWe 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 Podcast. An al...2022-12-211h 15

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Jenny L. Howe, Debut Author of THE MAKE-UP TESTWe 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 years studying bizarre and entertaining me...2022-11-241h 05

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Nikki Payne, Debut Author of PRIDE AND PROTESTWe 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 PROTEST to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60751788 O...2022-11-151h 02

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Erin E. Adams, Debut Author of JACKALWe 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 Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, and her MFA in...2022-11-111h 03

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Superstar Linda CamachoWe 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 book, so the fact tha...2022-11-0455 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Margie FustonWe 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 and literature and a master’s in creativ...2022-10-3044 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Disney Villain series Author Lorie LangdonSo 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 outlets such as USAToday.com, NPR Radio, EntertainmentWeekly...2022-10-201h 02

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with YA by the Bay founders Dominique Richardson and Sorboni BanerjeeWe 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 waterfront Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Strategic partnerships include local i...2022-10-1256 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with George Jreije, debut author of SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIAWe 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 tasty Arabic pastries, messing with new yoga poses, and mentoring other writers. (https://www.geor...2022-10-041h 01

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Associate Editor Ruqayyah DaudWe 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 imprints. I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Pu...2022-09-221h 00

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Illustrator & Author of 'OUR LITTLE INVENTOR', Sher Rill NgWe 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 Twelve by Cindy Lin, The Rogues by Lian Tanner and Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend by...2022-09-1456 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Amparo OrtizWe 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 northeastern coast. She’s pu...2022-09-0857 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Melissa Pyrch, Educator and Author of BEYOND THE BELLWe 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 herself. In th...2022-09-041h 01

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With BIG CHICAS DON'T CRY author Annette Chavez MaciasWe 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 the pen name Sabrina Sol. A Southern California native, Annette lives just outside Los Angeles...2022-08-2551 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Courtney Kae, Debut Author of IN THE EVENT OF LOVESuch 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 that give her queer little heart...2022-08-201h 04

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Katya de BecerraWe 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 various anthologies and literary magazines. She is currently co-editing a curated horror...2022-08-151h 02

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent and YA Author THE Eric SmithToday 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 Glen Ballard, is an adaptation of the Grammy and Tony award winning mu...2022-08-1049 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Susan Lee, Debut Author of SEOULMATESWe 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 of lighthearted, quirky novels about the oftentimes hilarious hu...2022-07-241h 02

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Ameerah HollidayWe 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 currently serves as editorial director for the San Diego Poetry Annual and editor for Kids! San Diego Poetry...2022-07-1646 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Laekan Zea KempToday'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 to the Las Musas podcast. She has three objectives when it...2022-07-091h 07

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Alexa DonneFan-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 University, she works in TV marketing and has done pro...2022-06-251h 00

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Ryan La Sala Award-winning Author of THE HONEYS, BE DAZZLED & REVERIEWhat 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 takes up corporeal...2022-06-1858 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Emily Thiede, Debut Author of THIS VICIOUS GRACEToday 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 the board for Writer Ho...2022-06-0851 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With CALCULATED series author Nova McBeeWe 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, adventure, making cross-cultural connections and coffee. She...2022-05-3052 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Brent TaylorSuch 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 ages. After years of in...2022-05-2545 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Jennifer AzantianOf 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 represents bestselling and award-winning writers, and is always on the lookout for new talent. Prior to ALA, J...2022-05-201h 12

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Marketing Coach Danielle WilkinsonWe 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: @daniellethewriter.co Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey t...2022-05-1345 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Larissa Melo PienkowskiSo 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 magazines. Larissa later went on to receive her MA in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College, where she...2022-05-0655 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - Cheer Squad SessionWelcome 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. HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoyawrites & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer 2022-04-2949 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Sara HashemEvery 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 her favorite authors, Sara can be found buried under...2022-04-1757 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion *Bonus Episode* - Querying, Timing and PerseveranceA 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 2022-04-0820 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Witchlings Author Claribel A. OrtegaY'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-winning author, CLARIBEL A. ORTEGA is a former reporter who wri...2022-04-0356 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Emily J. TaylorSo 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 director in Minneapolis, where she spends the long winters dreaming up glittering worlds to spin into dark...2022-03-2951 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Astrid ScholteAbsolutely 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 both an artist and manager. Career highlights include working on James Cameron’s Avatar, Steven Spielb...2022-03-1553 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Zoraida CórdovaWe are THRILLED to talk with our next guest today! Zoraida Córdova is a FORCE in the publishing world. And she’s one of Angela’s personal idols. 🙌 More about Zoraida: (Zoraidacordova.com) Zoraida Córdova is the acclaimed author of more than two dozen novels and short stories, including the Brooklyn Brujas series, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate, and The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. In addition to writing novels, she serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books, and is the co-editor of the bestselling anthology Vampires Nev...2022-03-0952 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Australian Author Tobias MaddenTHRILLED to have Tobias Madden author of ANYTHING BUT FINE, on the show! Our little, theatre-loving hearts had a blast chatting all about his amazing book and exciting career. A bit more about Tobias: (www.tobiasmadden.net) Tobias is an author and editor from Sydney, Australia. His debut young adult fiction novel, ANYTHING BUT FINE, is out now in Australia and New Zealand (Penguin Teen), and coming to the US March 29, 2022 (Page Street YA). His second YA novel, TAKE A BOW, NOAH MITCHELL, is coming to Aus/NZ in 2022 and the US in 2023. Originally from Ballarat, Tobias work...2022-02-2750 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Pitch Wars Mentor Lyssa Mia SmithToday's guest is Lyssa Mia Smith, author of REVELLE!✨ A YA fantasy pitched as a “magical Moulin Rouge in the Prohibition era” by Harper Collins/Blazer&Bray (early 2023). Aside from just being an especially wonderful human, Lyssa's writer journey and industry knowledge are so raw and insightful, talking to her felt like writer therapy, a master class and food for the creative soul. Some more about Lyssa: (Lyssamiasmith.com) Lyssa Mia Smith writes stories with magic and kissing for young adult and crossover adult readers. She was selected for Pitch Wars twice (2018, 2020) for speculative stories with r...2022-02-091h 16

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - Book Deal News!!! With my amazing cohost 🌟Angela Montoya🌟This week's guest on Of the Publishing Persuasion is none other than my incredible co-host, THE Angela Montoya!!!! Talking all about that INCREDIBLE BOOK DEAL NEWS!!! Angela Montoya is a Round 5 Author-Mentor Match mentee and was selected to be a mentee in Pitch Wars 2020. She is the granddaughter of the celebrated activist and poet laureate Jose Montoya and lives in Northern California with her family. She is represented by Larissa Melo Pienkowski at Jill Grinberg Literary Management Her 🌟🤩debut novel🤩🌟 is SINNERS ISLE (expected publication fall 2023) with Joy Revolution of Penguin Random House. SINNER’S ISLE...2022-01-241h 00

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Blood Like Magic Author Liselle SamburyToday we talk to author Liselle Sambury about her incredible journey to publication, problematic books, and that time she cried over Pitch Wars. Liselle is the author of BLOOD LIKE MAGIC, BLOOD LIKE FATE (Available August 2022), and BUTCHERBIRDS (Spring 2023). A bit more about THE Liselle Sambury (from lisellesambury.ca): Liselle Sambury is a Trinidadian-Canadian author who grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and her brand of writing can be described as “messy Black girls in fantasy situations.” In her free time, she shares helpful tips for upcoming writers and details of her publishing journey through a YouTu...2021-12-291h 01

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest Hannah SawyerrToday we chat with the total QUEEN that is Hannah Sawyerr 🤩👑 A little more about Hannah: (HannahSawyerr.com) Hannah V. Sawyerr is a Sierra Leonean-American writer with a passion for people and poetry. Her debut novel, CALL HIM BY NAME, told through court transcripts, journal entries, and poetry is forthcoming from Abrams/Amulet in Fall 2023. For Hannah's literary and community involvement, she was recognized as the 2016 Youth Poet Laureate of Baltimore, an honor awarded by DewMore Baltimore, the Baltimore Mayor's Office, Urban Word NYC, and Enoch Pratt Libraries. For her original poem “For Girls Growing Into Their...2021-12-061h 14

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest Aty BehsamToday we chat with the creative genius that is Aty Behsam. Aty is an Iranian/Persian writer, artist, translator, editor, TEDx speaker, and Pitch Wars 2021 mentor. She is a full-time writing mentor currently working on multiple story projects including a fantasy YA novel, a historical fantasy manga, and a sci-fi comic. She is talented beyond belief and a genuinely amazing person! We chatted about art, manga, and her current project (which sounds FANTASTIC). You can find Aty on here: @aty_s_behsam And on Twitter: @ASBehsam Of the Publishing Pers...2021-11-021h 14

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest Kyla ZhaoToday we chat with the incredible human that is Kyla Zhao about Pitch Wars, adulting and Kyla's epic book THE FRAUD SQUAD (@penguinrandomhouse, Jan ‘23 — add it on Goodreads✨) Born and raised in Singapore, Kyla Jiayi Zhao graduated in 2021 from Stanford University with an MA in Communications (Media Studies) and BA in Psychology. This year, she was a fashion and lifestyle writer at Vogue Singapore. While she still does freelance writing for Vogue, her day job is marketing at a tech company in Silicon Valley Besides novel-writing, Kyla’s editorial portfolio includes bylines in the Singapore editions of Harper’s Bazaar and T...2021-09-271h 06

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Pitch Wars Mentor and Debut Author: Margie FustonToday we talk with Pitch Wars Mentor and Debut Author: Margie Fuston Margie is the Author of the all new YA: VAMPIRES, HEARTS & OTHER DEAD THINGS !!**OUT NOW**!! Margie lives in California but dreams of being in New Orleans, eating thin-cut, fried catfish or a muffuletta for every meal. (Followed by beignets for dessert of course.) She has an MA in Creative Writing. Her poetry has appeared in Writer’s Digest, Gargoyle, and Late Peaches: An Anthology of Sacramento Poets, among others. She does a little bit of everything to make a living, but she most...2021-08-3154 min

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest: Courtney KaeToday we talk with dreamy, steamy romance author, THE Courtney Kae. Courtney writes the sweet and steamy happily ever afters she wants to see in the world. She lives in Southern California with her husband, child, and thoroughly spoiled Shiba Inu. Some of her favorite things include: family movie nights, breakfast for every meal, devouring romance books, and attempting to keep her succulents alive. Courtney Kae's debut novel, IN THE EVENT OF LOVE, will release in fall 2022 with Kensington and Headline Eternal. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @court_kae. (All information ca...2021-08-041h 23

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest: Jessica ParraToday we talk with up-and-coming YA contemporary writer, Jessica Parra. Jessica is a @lasmusasbooks hermana and @pitchwars 2020 mentee. She’s a lawyer and mother of a small horde of adorable animals. In her free time, you might catch her doing Pilates, writing amazing stories featuring #latinx characters, or piloting the Millennium Falcon at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. ✨ Jessica is represented by Jennifer Azantian of Azantian Literary. 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 everythi...2021-07-011h 21

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion EPISODE #2 - The Truth About Pitch Wars and CatsSo what is Pitch Wars? And what's it really like getting in? Today we talk about the rollercoaster journey that is Pitch Wars and our best tips and tricks to get in...and please, oh please, can we talk about Cats? 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: https://www.instagram.com/angelamontoyawrites/ & Melanie Schubert: https://www.instagram.com/melanie_schubert_writer/2021-06-041h 12

Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion EPISODE #1A podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.2021-05-1444 min