LitTea

LitTea

By Sabrina Lotfi

Welcome to LitTea, an interview podcast with a focus on querying agents and publishing transparency.

In my agent interviews, we’ll discuss everything from common pitfalls and red flags, what to expect from an author-agent relationship, to agency staff and subrights, how editorial they are, and what they’re excited to see in their inboxes.

With authors, we’ll discuss their querying journeys, their favorite writing tips and tricks, and what they wish they’d known before they started querying.

To summarize: I’m here to spill all the LitTea.

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Episode 6: Jennifer March Soloway

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Episode 19: Khadijah VanBrackle, author of Fatima Tate Takes the Cake

Episode 19: Khadijah VanBrackle, author of Fatima Tate Takes the Cake

Welcome to Episode 19 of LitTea! Special guest: Khadijah VanBrackle, debut author of Fatima Tate Takes the Cake @LVanBrakle @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Jul 10, 202301:10:11
Episode 18: Melanie Figueroa, literary agent at Root Literary

Episode 18: Melanie Figueroa, literary agent at Root Literary

Welcome to Episode 18 of LitTea! Special guest: Melanie Figueroa, literary agent at Root Literary CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 18. @wellmelsbells @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
May 29, 202301:42:27
Episode 17: Kristy Boyce (Hot Dutch Daydream; Hot British Boyfriend) & Carrie S. Allen (Michigan vs. The Boys)

Episode 17: Kristy Boyce (Hot Dutch Daydream; Hot British Boyfriend) & Carrie S. Allen (Michigan vs. The Boys)

Welcome to Episode 17 of LitTea!  Special guests: Kristy Boyce, author of Hot Dutch Daydream and Hot British Boyfriend and Carrie S. Allen, author of Michigan vs. The Boys  CLICK HERE⁠ for show notes for Episode 17 CLICK HERE for a transcript for Episode 17 @KristyLBoyce ⁠@CarrieSAllen⁠ ⁠ @LitTeaPodcast⁠ ⁠ @LoftilyLotfi⁠  Thanks so much for joining us!  ⁠Support this podcast⁠
May 01, 202301:30:17
Episode 16: Jessica Lewis (YA) / Jazz Taylor (MG)

Episode 16: Jessica Lewis (YA) / Jazz Taylor (MG)

Welcome to Episode 16 of LitTea! Special guest: Jessica Lewis, author of Bad Witch Burning (out now) and Monstrous (fall 2023). Writing as Jazz Taylor: Meow or Never and Starting from Scratch CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 16. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 16. @JLew100 @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Apr 03, 202301:16:11
Episode 15: Mae Coyiuto, author of Chloe and the Kaishao Boys

Episode 15: Mae Coyiuto, author of Chloe and the Kaishao Boys

Welcome to Episode 15 of LitTea! Special guest: Mae Coyiuto, author of Chloe and the Kaishao Boys CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 15. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 15. Twitter: @maecoyiuto @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Mar 06, 202350:36
Episode 14: JC Peterson (Lola at Last; Being Mary Bennet) & Carrie S. Allen (Michigan vs. The Boys)

Episode 14: JC Peterson (Lola at Last; Being Mary Bennet) & Carrie S. Allen (Michigan vs. The Boys)

Welcome to Episode 14 of LitTea! Special guests: JC Peterson, author of Lola at Last (coming next week) and Being Mary Bennet, and Carrie S. Allen, author of Michigan vs. The Boys ⁠ CLICK HERE⁠ for the transcript for Episode 14 ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ for show notes for Episode 14  ⁠@JenC_P⁠ ⁠ @CarrieSAllen⁠ ⁠ @LitTeaPodcast⁠  ⁠@LoftilyLotfi⁠  Thanks so much for joining us! ⁠ Support this podcast⁠
Feb 20, 202301:38:10
Episode 13: M. K. Lobb, author of SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS

Episode 13: M. K. Lobb, author of SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS

Welcome to Episode 13 of LitTea! Special guest: M. K. Lobb, debut author of SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS (Little, Brown), out February 7th, 2023 CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 13. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 13. @mk_lobb @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Feb 06, 202356:08
Episode 12: Rebecca Eskildsen, literary agent at Writers House

Episode 12: Rebecca Eskildsen, literary agent at Writers House

Welcome to Episode 12 of LitTea! Special guest: Rebecca Eskildsen, junior agent at Writers House CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 12. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 12. @rleskildsen @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Jan 23, 202301:08:39
Episode 11: Kaylie Smith, author of A RUINOUS FATE - Part 2

Episode 11: Kaylie Smith, author of A RUINOUS FATE - Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 11 of LitTea! Special guest: Kaylie Smith, debut author of A Ruinous Fate CLICK HERE for the transcript for Part 2 of Episode 11. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 11. Twitter: @KaylsMoon @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Instagram: @KaylsMoon Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Jan 02, 202353:36
Episode 11: Kaylie Smith, author of A RUINOUS FATE - Part 1

Episode 11: Kaylie Smith, author of A RUINOUS FATE - Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of Episode 11 of LitTea! Special guest: Kaylie Smith, debut author of A Ruinous Fate CLICK HERE for the transcript for Part 1 of Episode 11. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 11. Twitter Links: @KaylsMoon @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Instagram: @KaylsMoon Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Jan 02, 202359:05
Episode 10: Courtney Kae, author of IN THE EVENT OF LOVE

Episode 10: Courtney Kae, author of IN THE EVENT OF LOVE

Welcome to Episode 10 of LitTea! Special guest: Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love and In the Case of Heartbreak (coming July 2023) CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 10. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 10. @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi @Court_Kae Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Dec 19, 202201:01:42
Episode 9: Michaela Whatnall, literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret - Part 2

Episode 9: Michaela Whatnall, literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret - Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 9 of LitTea! Special guest: Michaela Whatnall, literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret CLICK HERE for the transcript for Part 2 of Episode 9. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 9. @mwhatnall @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! *Support this podcast*
Dec 05, 202243:54
Episode 9: Michaela Whatnall, literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret - Part 1

Episode 9: Michaela Whatnall, literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret - Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of Episode 9 of LitTea! Special guest: Michaela Whatnall, literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret CLICK HERE for the transcript for Part 1 of Episode 9. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 9. @mwhatnall @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! *Support this podcast*
Dec 05, 202243:09
Episode 8: Dahlia Adler - Part 2

Episode 8: Dahlia Adler - Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 8 of LitTea! Special guest: Dahlia Adler (she/her) is an editor by day, a freelance writer by night, and an author and anthologist at every spare moment in between. She is the founder of LGBTQReads.com; the editor of several anthologies, including His Hideous Heart; and the author of many novels, including Cool for the Summer and Home Field Advantage. She lives in New York with her family and an obscene number of books. Her newest anthology, At Midnight: 15 Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined comes out November 22nd. CLICK HERE for the transcript for Part 2 of Episode 8. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 8. Twitter: @MissDahlELama @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Nov 21, 202247:56
Episode 8: Dahlia Adler - Part 1

Episode 8: Dahlia Adler - Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of Episode 8 of LitTea! Special guest: Dahlia Adler (she/her) is an editor by day, a freelance writer by night, and an author and anthologist at every spare moment in between. She is the founder of LGBTQReads.com; the editor of several anthologies, including His Hideous Heart; and the author of many novels, including Cool for the Summer and Home Field Advantage. She lives in New York with her family and an obscene number of books. Her newest anthology, At Midnight: 15 Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined comes out November 22nd. CLICK HERE for the transcript for Part 1 of Episode 8. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 8. Twitter: @MissDahlELama @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Nov 21, 202247:15
Episode 7: Co-Authors Carrie McCrossen & Ian McWethy

Episode 7: Co-Authors Carrie McCrossen & Ian McWethy

Welcome to Episode 7 of LitTea! Special guests: Carrie McCrossen & Ian McWethy, co-authors of Margot Mertz Takes It Down (available now) and Margot Mertz For the Win (November 15th, 2022) CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 7. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 7. Twitter: @CarrieMcCrossen @IanMcWethy @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Instagram: @misscarielynne @LitTeaPodcast Thanks so much for joining us! *Support this podcast*
Nov 07, 202201:08:10
Episode 6: Jennifer March Soloway

Episode 6: Jennifer March Soloway

Welcome to Episode 6 of LitTea! Special guest: Jennifer March Soloway, literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 6. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 6. Follow us on Twitter: @marchsoloway @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi Thanks so much for joining us! *Support this podcast*
Oct 24, 202258:20
Episode 5: Erica Waters

Episode 5: Erica Waters

Welcome to Episode 5 of LitTea! Special guest: Erica Waters, author of Ghost Wood Song, The River Has Teeth, and The Restless Dark. CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 5. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 5. @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi @ELWaters Thanks so much for joining us! *Support this podcast*
Oct 03, 202201:19:40
Episode 4: Aden Polydoros

Episode 4: Aden Polydoros

Welcome to Episode 4 of LitTea! Special guest: Aden Polydoros, author of Bone Weaver. CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 4. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 4. @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi @AdenPolydoros Thanks so much for joining us! Support this podcast
Sep 19, 202201:17:18
Episode 3: Amanda DeWitt

Episode 3: Amanda DeWitt

Welcome to Episode 3 of LitTea! Special guest: Amanda DeWitt, author of Aces Wild: A Heist. CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 3. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 3. @LitTeaPodcast @LoftilyLotfi @AmandaMDeWitt Thanks so much for joining us! *Support this podcast*
Sep 05, 202201:00:59
Episode 2: Lane Clarke

Episode 2: Lane Clarke

Welcome to Episode 2 of LitTea! Special guest: Lane Clarke, literary agent at ArtHouse Literary Agency and author of Love Times Infinity. CLICK HERE for the transcript for Episode 2. CLICK HERE for show notes for Episode 2. Twitter: @LitTeaPodcast Thanks so much for joining us!
Aug 22, 202201:10:54
Episode 1: John Cusick

Episode 1: John Cusick

Welcome to the first ever episode of LitTea! Special guest: John Cusick, literary agent/Senior VP at Folio Literary Management and author of Girl Parts, Cherry Money Baby, and the Dimension Why series. CLICK HERE for the transcript for this episode. CLICK HERE for show notes for this episode. Twitter: @LitTeaPodcast Thanks so much for joining us!
Aug 08, 202201:07:03
Episode 0: LitTea Trailer

Episode 0: LitTea Trailer

Hi everyone! Welcome to LitTea, a podcast for writers dedicated to querying and publishing transparency through agent and author interviews. To learn more about the podcast, request a guest or question, or to download a PDF transcription of this trailer, please visit: https://www.sabrinalotfi.com/litteapodcast You can also find us on Twitter @LitTeaPodcast
Aug 01, 202200:48