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Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - RELIT ANTHOLOGY Launch Party!We are so beyond honoured and excited to have hosted the Relit Anthology launch event here on Of the Publishing Persuasion! Our chats with these absolutely incredible authors were everything!!! We're sharing the launch interview as an episode so you can hear our chat with some of the contributing authors including:
David Bowles:IG @davidobowles Website: https://davidbowles.us/
Saraciea J. Fennell: IG: @sj_fennell Website: https://bio.site/saracieafennell
Torrey Maldonado @torreymaldonado Website: https://torreymaldonado.com/
Amparo Ortiz @amparo_ortiz Website: https://www.amparoortiz.com/
NoNieqa Ramos @nonieqa.ramos Website: https://www.nonieqaramos...
2024-02-081h 39
824eighty8It Sounds Like This (ASMR)A brief 3 page reading of the novel It Sounds Like This, in ASMRWritten by Anna MerianoRead in ASMR by Tren.Please visit www.824eighty8.com to support the Author and this podcast!Thanks to this show’s sponsor Cookies Everywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2907 min
E Train Talks: A Literacy InitiativeMy Thoughts on RELIT, A Powerful Latinx Point of View Anthology by 16 Award-Winning YA Authors!Once in a while a book comes out that opens minds and helps readers look at the world in a whole new way! That’s exactly what the incredible author and Editor Sandra Proudman has done with Relit! A collection of sixteen creative and unique stories by award-winning and bestselling YA Latinx authors, including some of my all-time favorite storytellers. Relit is powerful anthology of 16 re-told tales that puts futuristic and current twists on classic tales! Out on February 6th, RELIT is sure to keep upper middle-grade and YA readers enchanted and entertained. An absolute must-read!
Featuring original stories fr...
2024-01-2601 min
The LibroriansThis Is What It Sounds Like When We Fly - (This is How We Fly & It Sounds Like This By Anna Meriano)Our Anna Meriano double feature about her two YA novels This Is How We Fly and It Sounds Like This. Special thanks to content consultant and friend of the show Ivana Esther Martínez
Content Warning: mentions of transphobia, discussion of femicide in Latin America.
2024-01-251h 07
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Unseen Magic"Unseen Magic by Emily Lloyd-Jones
Read alikes:
Wildseed Witch by Marti Dumas
Love, Sugar, Magic series by Anna Meriano
A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill
A Magic Steeped In Poison by Judy I. Lin (YA)
2024-01-1616 min
Be the bookwormEP 22 The Grace of Wild Things by Heather FawcettCome listen to why this might be one of Carissa's favorite books of 2023. A melodramatic and imaginative young witch with romantic notions takes a journey to become the apprentice of a witch living in the woods. More than just whimsy is a heartfelt story of belonging and friendship. I dare you to listen and not smile! If you'd like to read more like The Grace of Wild Things, we recommend:
Midsummer's Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca found here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lSXkbm
Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of...
2023-04-0513 min
All the Books!All the Backlist! March 31, 2023This week, Vanessa shares some of her favorite books that feature magical realism and food. Have snacks at the ready!Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedLike Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelSubscribe to Book Riot’s newest newsletter, The Deep Dive, to...
2023-03-3114 min
The Fiction Tower Podcast3rd grader Ezri shares her recent read LOVE SUGAR MAGIC, a Dash of Trouble, by Anna MerianoEpisode Notes -
Sneaking out of school on the way to the family bakery, Leo makes a startling discovery. Her mother, aunt and older sisters have been keeping a big secret.
Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
2022-12-1410 min
Middle Grade Ninja181 Literary Agent Patricia NelsonPatricia Nelson and I discuss how she got her start in publishing and joined the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency as well as why it takes an average of around five years to make a living as a literary agent. We do a deep dive on the questions she asks through Query Manager, how she evaluates the answers, submission red flags, the future of publishing after so much recent disruption, the importance of not being an agent’s “first pancake,” and so much more.
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2022-09-031h 27All the Books!New Releases and More for August 2, 2022This week, Liberty and Danika discuss All This Could Be Different, The Book Eaters, Shutter, and more great books.Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:All This Co...
2022-08-0250 min
Book Lounge by LibbyInterview with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like ThisOn today's episode, Joe talks with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This, out August 2 from Penguin Young Readers Group. Anna tells Joe about creating characters in the blender method, they share stories from their time in high school marching band, and they talk about the rebrand of Quidditch. (At the time of recording, the name hadn't been finalized yet. IRL Quidditch is now called Quadball)You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds and you can send us an email at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading!
2022-08-0154 min
Indulge In Your Ears To A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Game On by Laura Silverman - editorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195343to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Game On
Author: Laura Silverman - editor
Narrator: Gloria Chao, Sona Charaipotra, Katie Cotugno, Isaac Fitzsimons, Kathleen Glasgow, Shaun David Hutchinson, Kimberly Jones, Gilly Segal, Amanda Joy, Yamile Saied Méndez, Anna Meriano, Nina Moreno, Full Cast
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 01-18-22
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories
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2022-01-1811h 19
Open A F***ing BookWeekday Cliff Notes: You'll Smell Like A SandwichOn this episode Stephanie and Kevin cover: an author death, book boyfriend vs. imaginary celebrity boyfriends, uncle Rick, 4 books, and much more!The Russian Pinkby Matthew HartBeat the Odds Survival Manual : Real-Life Strategies for Surviving Everything from a Global Pandemic to the Robot Rebellionby Tim MacwelchFind Fergusby Mike BoldtThis Is How We Flyby Anna MerianoVisit...
2021-06-1831 min
Las Musas PodcastMusa Debut: Jonny Garza VillaIn this episode, Debut Musa and author of the funny, heartfelt YA novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun chats with fellow musa and author Anna Meriano. They discuss everything from the inspiration behind the book to how Jonny formed their characters to what comes next and more!
Resources mentioned:
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Abertalli
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!
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2021-06-0851 min
Write Or Die PodcastS3 E25: Anna Meriano & Sorry Literary FictionClaribel and Kat talk about “parasocial relationships” and how it affects authors and their mental health. Then they talk to Anna Meriano about IP, MFA’s and her new book about fandom and fans reclaiming safe spaces for themselves!
Bio:
Anna Meriano grew up in Houston, Texas, with an older brother and a younger brother but (tragically) no sisters. She graduated from Rice University with a degree in English and earned her MFA in creative writing with an emphasis in writing for children from the New School in New York. She has taught creative writing and hi...
2021-05-311h 18
The Creative Hustle With Anika GoyalIn Conversation with Anna Meriano: Middle Grade Author of the Love Sugar Magic SeriesIn this episode Anika talks with Anna about her writing process, her books, and much more
To know more about Anna check out her website below:
https://www.annameriano.com/
Stay tuned for new episodes every Friday
2021-05-1022 minLas Musas PodcastAsk a Musa, Ep. 5On this episode of Ask A Musa, we take listener and subscriber questions about going on multiple rounds of submission with a particular project, how the Las Musas marketing collective works, and our favorite craft books.
Resources Mentioned:
Story Genius by Lisa Cron & Lisa Cron's website
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly by Gail Carson Levine
On Writing by Stephen King
Save the Cat Beat Sheet
The Hero's 2 Journeys
Pixar Storytelling...
2021-05-031h 00
The Department Of Mysteries: A Harry Potter PodcastAnna Meriano InterviewToday we interviewed HP fan, writer, and now podcaster, Anna Meriano. Make sure to check her out at annameriano.com, and twitter at anna m is boring. Make sure to send us your thoughts at thedepartmentofmysteries@gmail.com.
2021-04-251h 02The Department Of Mysteries: A Harry Potter PodcastWizarding World PetsJoin us today in our surprise episode as we discuss all things Pets in the Wizarding World. We have exciting news too, we will be interviewing Anna Meriano in an upcoming episode. You can check out her website and more at https://www.annameriano.com/.
2021-04-1828 min
Bookmarked: A YA Book PodcastThe biggest YA book takeaways from 2020There's a lot to say about 2020. Like every other industry, publishing wasn't spared from the pandemic. Readers and authors around the world reckoned with the current events that shaped our lives.
As we say goodbye to 2020, we look back at some of the biggest changes and themes we saw in YA books and publishing as a whole. One thing is for certain: things definitely changed this year.
Support Us: You can support our show and website when you buy your YA books from our Bookshop storefront.
In this episode:
Thank you for...
2020-12-3148 min
The Gayly Planet: The Final Fronqueer | A Star Trek Podcast22. Even a Bigoted Pig can find a Truffle: POA 22 with Anna MerianoIn this episode we were joined by Anna Meriano, the author of This is How We Fly, for a brilliant discussion that ranged from Hagrid’s Buckbeak stick and poke tattoo to Dumbledore the Puppet Master to the absolute heartbreak of Harry losing two dads in one go. And of course, a conversation about Anna’s beautifully written book! Find Anna on twitter and her website. Listen to our full interview with her on Patreon. Read the Toast piece about terrible owls and the Dumbledore book Anna mentioned. Check out our episode Werewolfism Does Not Equal HIV wherever you get...
2020-12-291h 26
Middle Grade Ninja3rd MGN Clip Show 2020It’s the third ever, ridiculously long mega-sized Middle Grade Ninja clips show, featuring snippets from episodes 60 through 100.
New episodes are scheduled to return January 30th.
Until then, enjoy this compilation of clips from conversations with AUTHORS Catherine Linka, Barbara Shoup, Kaela Noel, Sayantani DasGupta, Avi, Anna Meriano, Anne Bustard, Rob Harrell, Joy McCullough, Mitali Perkins, Carlie Sorosiak, Claire Swinarski, Josh Berk, Saundra Mitchell, Hugh Howey, Anne Nesbet, Tracy Wolff, Dorothy A. Winsor, Lillie Evans, Tony Perona, C.L. Shore, Janet E. Williams, Paula Chase, Preeti Chhibber, Annie Sullivan, MarcyKate Connolly, Laura Stegman, Daniel Kraus, Patrick Huellery, Margi Preus, Hayley Ch...
2020-12-266h 21
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastFantasy, Myths and LegendsFaraway kingdoms, brujas from Brooklyn and Rose Hill, Caribbean pirates, and mysterious pecan trees on Wela's land. When it comes to fantasy stories, you can expect them to be as diverse and varied and beautiful as the array of Latinx cultures. Join Kristina Pérez (SWEET BLACK WAVES), Zoraida Córdova (INCENDIARY), Anna Meriano (LOVE, SUGAR, MAGIC SERIES), Loriel Ryon (INTO THE TALL, TALL GRASS) and Gabe Cole Novoa (THE WICKED BARGAIN) as they discuss writing and telling fantasy books and the impact fantasy stories have specifically in celebrating what it is to be Latinx.
Moderated by: Kr...
2020-12-1850 min
Writer, Writer, Pants On FireAnna Meriano On Writing YA With Roots In A Problematic FandomToday's guest is Anna Meriano, author of This Is How We Fly, a contemporary YA that focuses on a Muggle Quidditch team. Anna joined me today to talk about writing sports for young audiences, and how she navigated her debut being so closely tied to what has become a problematic fandom.
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2020-12-1426 minBookmarked: A YA Book PodcastRetelling Cinderella ... but with Quidditch, with Anna Meriano ('This is How We Fly')Quidditch is a real thing ... sort of. It might not be the magical experience many know, but athletes across the world have transformed the once-fictional activity into a real and authentic sport. It's behind that backdrop that author Anna Meriano has penned her young adult novel, This Is How We Fly.
Meriano sits down with Bookstacked writer Chelsea Regan to discuss her new book in this special bonus episode of the podcast. There's lots of talk about Quidditch (including how the Harry Potter fandom has evolved beyond J.K. Rowling) as well as the importance of self-discovery...
2020-12-1139 min
Beyond the VeilChapter 11 - A Violent, Chaotic Sport of Delight with Anna MerianoJoin hosts Madison and Rebecca and special guest Anna Meriano, author of the Love Sugar Magic series and the upcoming This Is How We Fly, for a discussion on the eleventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Quidditch.” On this episode, we discuss… →Limping, betrayal, and mystery: a regular weekday for Harry Potter →Relatable snitch on pitch feels →Evil stepmothers and Quidditch →The murky world of gender identity →Breaking Texan stereotypes →Is Tumblr for old farts? →Capturing Quidditch culture →Distraction as a to...
2020-11-111h 29
Chapter One with HPL"Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble" by Anna Meriano; Read by KendraLeonora Logroño hopes that this year she'll be able to help her family prepare for the annual Día de los Muertos festival but is once again told she's too young to help at the Bakery. When she sneaks down to the bakery to try and help out anyway, she discovers that her mother and aunts are brujas—witches of Mexican ancestry who mix a bit of magic into everything they bake. Determined to prove that she can do magic to, Leo decides to help a friend. It's just one little spell, what could go wrong? This title is i...
2020-11-0109 min
The Eighth Man Podcast FeedBig Man Bias: Episode 3The third episode of Big Man Bias featuring Ashton Jeanlewis with guest Anna Meriano!
Graphic by Tessa Mullins
Intro Music by Christina Guckes, check out her SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/christina-guckes
2020-08-281h 27
Big Man BiasBig Man Bias Episode 3 Anna Meriano Houston Cosmos BeaterAshton Jeanlewis is back for another episode of the Big Man Bias this month we're joined by Anna Meriano of the Houston Cosmos who is on the path to recovery after a season ending injury. She's also published multple young adult novels including her newest one This is How We Fly ABOUT QUIDDITCH
2020-08-161h 27
Middle Grade Ninja65 Author Anna MerianoAnna Meriano thrills with tales of full contact quidditch, including the time she broke her pelvis, and teases her upcoming book on the subject. We primarily discuss her series LOVE SUGAR MAGIC and the release of its third installment, A MIXTURE OF MISCHIEF. She talks about eating the right cheese at the right time, which introduced her to Cake Literary. She walks me through her interview process and securing a book deal. We also chat about creating rules of magic, keeping track of a large group of characters over a series, inserting joy in diverse stories, parallel universes, and so...
2020-03-211h 25
Power-Up With The Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Love Sugar Magic: A Mixture of Mischief by Anna MerianoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/209121to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love Sugar Magic: A Mixture of Mischief
Series: Love Sugar Magic Series, Book 3
Author: Anna Meriano
Narrator: Kyla Garcia
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 02-04-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 38 ratings
Genres: Latin American
Publisher's Summary:
It's spring break in Rose Hill, Texas, but Leo Logroño has a lot of work to do if she's going to become a full-fledged bruja like the rest of her family. She still hasn't discovered the true nature of her magical abilities, and that isn’t the only bit of...
2020-02-046h 37Step Inside The Best Masterset In Audiobooks Today.Full audiobook experience: Love Sugar Magic: A Mixture of Mischief by Anna MerianoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/209121 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love Sugar Magic: A Mixture of Mischief
Series: Love Sugar Magic Series, Book 3
Author: Anna Meriano
Narrator: Kyla Garcia
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 02-04-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 38 ratings
Genres: Latin American
Publisher's Summary:
It's spring break in Rose Hill, Texas, but Leo Logroño has a lot of work to do if she's going to become a full-fledged bruja like the rest of her family. She still hasn't discovered the true nature o...
2020-02-046h 37
F***ing ShakespeareAnna Meriano, middle-grade author
Photo credit: Rita Meriano
Ever wondered what you should do if your professor thinks you should write literary fiction, but you know you’re going to write something else? Today’s guest, Anna Meriano, talks about how much she appreciated that prof and also why choosing to disregard his suggestion was the best decision she could have made. Also, we investigate the weird and fascinating triple Venn diagram of the arts, people who speaks Spanish, and firefighters in Houston. Follow Anna on twitter @annamisboring and check out her website here.Plus, don’t forget...
2019-08-061h 06
Get Yourself the JobAnna MerianoJennifer Hill speaks with children’s book author, Anna Meriano, about how she created a successful children’s book series. She talks about how she was inspired to write from a very young age, and how she was able to partner with a literary packaging company to help get her first book published. She also emphasizes how writing can be a collaborative experience. Anna also mentions a new book that she is writing on the subject of her favorite sport: Quidditch.
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Anna Meriano is the author of the Love Sugar Magic series, which has received starred reviews from Kirk...
2019-04-2355 min
Fangirl Happy HourFangirl Happy Hour, Episode #120 — Emotional Intelligence +10This week, we’re talking about A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano and the new She-Ra adaptation from Noelle Stevenson. Plus, what we’re reading & our latest obsessions!
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What We’re Reading; 01:07
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokski
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Farthing by Jo Walton
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Miniatures by John Scalzi
Captiv...
2019-02-1345 min
Indulge In Your Ears To A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Love Sugar Magic: A Sprinkle of Spirits by Anna MerianoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/112114to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love Sugar Magic: A Sprinkle of Spirits
Series: Love Sugar Magic Series, Book 2
Author: Anna Meriano
Narrator: Kyla Garcia
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
Release date: 02-05-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 49 ratings
Genres: Multicultural Stories
Publisher's Summary:
Leonora Logroño has finally been introduced to her family’s bakery bruja magic - but that doesn’t mean everything is all sugar and spice. Her special power hasn’t shown up yet, her family still won’t let her perform her own spells, and they now act rude every tim...
2019-02-057h 15
All Ears! Audiobooks for Family ListeningLOVE SUGAR MAGIC: A DASH OF TROUBLE by Anna Meriano, read by Kyla Garcia, SoundReviewKyla Garcia energetically narrates the debut story of Leonora (Leo), an 11-year-old Tejano girl who has recently discovered that her family's baking tradition is rooted in witchcraft. Garcia delights as she delivers the magical recipes in Leo's family's old cookbook.
Read the full AudioFile review at http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/136095/
Support for AudioFile's Sound Reviews comes from Grammy Award-winning publisher Hachette Audio, home to works by James Patterson, JK Rowling, Joel Osteen, David Sedaris, David Baldacci, Elin Hilderbrand, Michael Connelly, and many more bestselling audiobooks https://soundcloud.com/hachetteaudio
2018-05-2803 min
Books Between Podcast#43 - Anna Meriano, 3 Fails & 1 Win Intro Hi and welcome to the Books Between Podcast! I believe that books can change your life for the better. I know because books did that for me. And I want to help you connect kids with those amazing, life-shaping books and bring you inspiring (and fun!) conversations with the authors and educators who make that magic happen. Every other Monday, I bring you book talks, interviews, and ideas for getting great books into the hands of kids between 8-12. I am Corrina Allen - a mom of an eight and te...
2018-02-1251 minBooks Between Podcast#42 - Elly Swartz & MG at Heart Book ClubIntro Hi there everyone! Welcome to Books Between - a podcast for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who wants to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love. I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a mom of two, a teacher of 23, and always amazed at how much I learn from my students. Sometimes it’s something profound, or like last week it’s a snack suggestion! So a shout out to Jadyn and Malia for helping my daughters and I get completely addicted to these things called Flip yogurts. Have you tried them? They are these lit...
2018-01-2939 min
Grab This Award-Winning Full Audiobook — Perfect At Home.Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna MerianoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/209125to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble
Series: Love Sugar Magic Series, Book 1
Author: Anna Meriano
Narrator: Kyla Garcia
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 01-02-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 99 ratings
Genres: Latin American
Publisher's Summary:
2018-01-026h 22