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Of the Publishing Persuasion

Of the Publishing Persuasion

By Angela Montoya & Melanie Schubert

A podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.
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Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Emily J. Taylor

Of the Publishing PersuasionMar 28, 2022

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Of the Publishing Persuasion - with COSMIC CARE Author Valerie Tejeda

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with COSMIC CARE Author Valerie Tejeda

We had an absolutely magical time interviewing the cosmic care queen herself Ā THEĀ šŸŒ‘šŸŒ’šŸŒ“šŸŒ”Valerie TejedašŸŒ•šŸŒ–šŸŒ—šŸŒ˜Ā ā @valerietejedaā Ā šŸ¤©šŸ‘‘āœØļø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 starsšŸŒ›šŸŒŒšŸŒ 

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 ā Big Cosmic Energyā .She is the writer and narrator of Self Care by the Signs, aĀ ā #1ā Ā AudibleĀ bestseller, aĀ ā #1ā Ā Amazon bestseller, an AP bestseller, and an Editor's Pick for Best of the Month, as well as Self Care by the Moon, an Audible Top 10 Listen and Editor's Pick for a 2021 favorite in self-development.In addition, she writes fiction novels with themes of self-discovery: the adult contemporary romance Good on Paper, aĀ ā #1ā Ā Amazon bestseller and B&N bestseller, published by Hachette's Headline Eternal in 2022, and the satirical young adult urban fantasy, Hollywood Witch Hunter, published by Bloomsbury in 2015.As a journalist, she wrote stories about well-being, astrology, and pop culture. Her bylines have appeared in publications such as Self Magazine, Vanity Fair, MTV, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more.Valerie loves iced coffee and asking people, "Whenā€™s your birthday?" when she first meets them.

Get a copy of COSMIC CARE here: ā https://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Care-Astrology-Self-Care-Empowerment/dp/1401974503ā 

Find Valerie on Goodreads here: ā https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8549200.Valerie_Tejedaā 

Of the Publishing Persuasion is Hosted by:Ā ā @angelamontoya_authorā Ā šŸāœØļøā @melanie_schubert_writerā Ā šŸØāœØļø

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Mar 21, 202401:33:30
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with UNHINGED and SQUEAK Author Vera Valentine

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with UNHINGED and SQUEAK Author Vera Valentine

We had a gleefully riotous time interviewing the author goddess herself, THE Vera ValentinešŸ¤©ā @veravalauthorā Ā šŸ¤© šŸ‘‘āœØļø, yes the author of THAT doorknob book šŸšŖšŸ’¦šŸ’«Ā 

Ā Vera is a legend to us here on Of the Publishing Persuasion, and she had so many interesting things to say about her publishing journey too.Ā 

We can't wait for you all to tune in to the episode. But first, here's more about Vera:Ā 

Ā An unapologetic book-huffer and devourer-of-stories, Vera Valentine has carried on a torrid love affair with the written word for nearly all of her 41 years. Grown in the diner-laden wilds of the New Jersey Pine Barrens and transplanted to North Carolina, she lives with her husband, eight cats, and two dogs, most of whom are house trained. An avid fan of the Paranormal Why Choose / Polyam genre, she tossed her author hat into the ring in September of 2021 and never looked back. A cheerfully chaotic capybara, Vera can usually be found spending too much time on social media, chilling with fellow author friends, or scribbling down plot bunny ideas in her trusty paper sidekick, the Bad Idea Bookā„¢.

ā https://www.valentineverse.com/ā 

Find Vera on Goodreads: ā https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21809549.Vera_Valentineā 

Find Vera's Books here: ā https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vera-Valentine/author/B09FRQ6V7Vā  ā 


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Mar 14, 202401:15:45
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with ABLAā  Literary Agent Paige Terlip

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with ABLAā  Literary Agent Paige Terlip

We had the honour of interviewing the absolute BOSS agent that is THE Paige Terlip šŸ¤©šŸ‘‘āœØļøĀ @pterlipĀ of Andrea Brown Literary AgencyĀ @andreabrownlitĀ āœØļøPaige gave us such direct, honest and authentic answers to all our questions!
Querying writers make sure you listen all the way to the end toošŸ‘€Ā šŸ‘€Ā !
We canā€™t wait for you all to tune in. But first, hereā€™s more about Paige!

Paige has worked at ABLA since 2017. She comes to agenting with a background in marketing, design, and freelance editorial. Sheā€™s worked at Charlesbridge Publishing, The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and a ranch in the Rockies. She has an MA in Children's Literature and an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University. If sheā€™s not reading, you'll find her practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, re-watching the Great British Baking Show, or hiking with her Husky-Shepherd mix.

Find Paige at at ABLA here: https://www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/paige-terlip

Paige's website: https://www.paigeterlip.com/index.html


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Mar 07, 202401:17:29
Of the Publishing Persuasion- with THE AmƩlie Wen Zhao

Of the Publishing Persuasion- with THE AmƩlie Wen Zhao

We were so lucky to have had AmĆ©lie Wen Zhao as a guest on the podĀ @ameliewenzhaoĀ šŸ¤©šŸ¤©šŸ™‡ā€ā™€ļøšŸ™‡ā€ā™€ļø and have her share all her wise words with us. AmĆ©lie is a freaking queen as far as we are concerned!
We canā€™t wait for you all to tune in šŸŽ‰āœØļø


But first, hereā€™s more about AmĆ©lie:


AmĆ©lie Wen Zhaoļ¼ˆčµµé›Æļ¼‰was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing, where she spent her days reenacting tales of legendary heroes, ancient kingdoms, and lost magic at her grandmotherā€™s courtyard house. She attended college in the United States and now resides in New York City, working as a finance professional by day and fantasy author by night. In her spare time, she loves to travel with her family in China, where sheā€™s determined to walk the rivers and lakes of old just like the practitioners in her novels do.
AmƩlie is the New York Times bestselling author of the Song of Silver, Flame Like Night duology and the Blood Heir trilogy.
AmƩlie is represented by Peter Knapp of Park & Fine Literary & Media.

https://ameliezhao.com/

Find AmƩlie on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/ameliewenzhao/

Find AmƩlie's on Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17649437.Am_lie_Wen_Zhao



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Mar 01, 202401:16:43
 Of the Publishing Persuasion- with DEAD GIRL Author Kerrie Faye

Of the Publishing Persuasion- with DEAD GIRL Author Kerrie Faye

We love our OTPP discord family!! And we knew were were going to have an absolute blast chatting with the glorious human that is THE Kerrie FayeĀ @kerriefayebooksĀ , but she was even cooler in person and had the best stories to share šŸ¤©šŸŽ‰
We canā€™t wait for you all to tune in to her episode šŸŽ‰āœØļø
But first, hereā€™s more about Kerrie:

Kerrie Faye is a Gen X wife and mom who found her passion to write later in life. A graduate of Murray State University, she has a bachelorā€™s degree in Elementary Education. Raised in Western Kentucky, where her debut novel, DEAD GIRL, takes place, the author currently resides near the Rocky Mountain Flatirons in Colorado where there is far less humidity, but not nearly enough BBQ. Her debut novel, DEAD GIRL, will be published on February 26, 2024 by The Wild Rose Press.


Get your copy of DEAD GIRL here: https://linktr.ee/kerriefayebooks

Add DEAD GIRL to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199334506-dead-girl


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Feb 22, 202401:16:24
Of the Publishing Persuasion- with ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL Author Gretchen Schreiber

Of the Publishing Persuasion- with ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL Author Gretchen Schreiber

We had way too much fun chatting with THE amazing, glorious human that is THE Gretchen Schreiber!! Gretchen has so many cool stories to share about publishing and just life in general! We can't wait for you all to tune in. But first, here's more about Gretchen:

Gretchen Schreiber grew up between the hills of Kansas and the hospitals of Minnesota, but now call the hills of Los Angeles home. After getting her MFA from USC Film School, she now works as a professional bookworm for Hello Sunshine, Reese Witherspoonā€™s media company. She is always down to run away to Disneyland or a bookstore.


ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL is her debut novel!


Get your copy here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250892164/elliehaycockistotallynormal


Add it to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305899-ellie-haycock-is-totally-normal


You can find Gretchen here:


Gretchen's website: https://www.gretchenschreiberwrites.com/


Gretchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretch_schreiber/


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Feb 16, 202401:14:11
Of the Publishing Persuasion - RELIT ANTHOLOGY Launch Party!

Of the Publishing Persuasion - RELIT ANTHOLOGY Launch Party!

We are so beyond honoured and excited to have hosted the ā Relit AnthologyĀ ā 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:Ā 

Ā David Bowles:IG ā @davidobowlesā  Website: ā https://davidbowles.us/ā 

Saraciea J. Fennell: IG: ā @sj_fennellā  Website: ā https://bio.site/saracieafennellā 

Torrey Maldonado ā @torreymaldonadoā  Website: ā https://torreymaldonado.com/ā 

Amparo Ortiz ā @amparo_ortizā  Website: ā https://www.amparoortiz.com/ā 

NoNieqa Ramos ā @nonieqa.ramosā  Website: ā https://www.nonieqaramos.com/ā 

Monica Sanz ā @authormonicasanzā  Website: ā http://monicasanzbooks.com/ā 

Eric Smith ā @ericsmithrocksā  Website: https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/ā 

Alexandra Villasante ā @magpiewritesā  Website: https://alexandravillasante.com/ā Ā 

Ā And of course the amazing Relit Editor herself: THE Sandra Proudman šŸ¤©āœØļø ā @sandraproudmanā  Website: ā https://www.sandraproudman.com/ā Ā 


Ā About RELIT:

Relit: 16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories

These sixteen stories by award-winning and bestselling YA authors center a Latinx point of view in an empowering anthology that reimagines classics through fantasy, science fiction, and with a dash of magic, for fans of A PHOENIX FIRST MUST BURN and RECLAIM THE STARSĀ In classic stories remixed, Latinx characters take center stageĀ Pride and PrejudiceĀ is launched into outer space,Ā FrankensteinĀ is plunged into the depths of the ocean, andĀ The Great GatsbyĀ floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica. A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaidā€™s heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them. Whether characters fall in love, battle foes, or grow through grief, each story will empower readers to see themselves as the heroes of the stories that make our world.

Featuring original stories from:

Olivia Abtahi

David Bowles

Zoraida CĆ³rdova

Saraciea J. Fennell

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Torrey Maldonado

Jasminne Mendez

Anna Meriano

Amparo Ortiz

Laura Pohl

Sandra Proudman

NoNieqa Ramos

Monica Sanz

Eric Smith

Ari Tison

Alexandra Villasant

(from www.harpercollins.com)

Get your copy of Relit here: ā https://www.harpercollins.com/products/relit-sandra-proudman?variant=41056493502498ā 

Add Relit to Goodreads here: ā https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/150444510ā 

HAPPY DEBUT RELIT!!! šŸ„³šŸ„³šŸ„³ ā 

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Feb 08, 202401:39:54
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Root Literary Agent Melanie Figueroa

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Root Literary Agent Melanie Figueroa

We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing literary agent queen, Melanie FigueroaĀ ā @wellmelsbellsā Ā šŸ‘‘āœØļø Melanie is a light in the writing community and had so many inspiring things to say!!Ā 

We canā€™t wait for you all to tune in to this episode šŸ¤øā€ā™€ļøāœØļøBut first, hereā€™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 English Rhetoric and Composition with a professional certification in Technical Writing from California State University, Long Beach.

Her career in publishing started as an editorial project manager and freelance editor, working with companies such as Disney/Pixar, Marvel, and Lucas. She joined Root Literary in 2018 as an agency coordinator and quickly transitioned into her current role as a literary agent. Melanieā€™s portfolio of representation spans across childrenā€™s literature and adult fiction.

Melanie was born and raised in Southern California in a multicultural, blended family, so she has a soft spot for books that speak to the nuances of relationships and identity. The unique blend of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that her role offers is what truly fuels her passion for the job. When she's not working, you can find her stress baking, watching something scary, or snuggling with her chocolate lab, Oakley.

ā https://www.melaniefigueroa.com/ā 


Find Melanie at Root Literary here:Ā ā https://www.rootliterary.com/agentsā 


Melanie on Publishers Marketplace:Ā ā https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/melaniefigueroa/ā 


Melanie's Manuscript wish list:Ā ā https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/melanie-figueroa/

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Jan 29, 202401:15:42
Of the Publishing Persuasion- with Bestselling Debut Author Emma R. Alban

Of the Publishing Persuasion- with Bestselling Debut Author Emma R. Alban

We had the absolute best time having āœØļøUSA Today Bestselling author Emma R. AlbanāœØļø on the show!Ā ā @eraofemmaā Ā šŸ¤©šŸ¤©āœØļø We can't wait for you all to tune in to the episode, but first, hereā€™s more about Emma:

Emma R. Alban writes Queer Historical Romance about finding yourself, falling in love, and making a loving world for you, your family, and your friends. She also writes TV Drama about all of the above, and sometimes vampires. Raised in the Hudson Valley, she now lives in Los Angeles, enjoying the eternal sunshine, ocean, and mountains. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found stress baking with the AC on full blast, skiing late into the spring, and reading anywhere thereā€™s somewhere to lean.Ā 

Her debut novel, DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND, released from Avon Books on January 9th, 2024 and hit the USA Today Bestsellers list just this week!! šŸ„³šŸ„³šŸ„³šŸ„³

Emma's Website:Ā ā https://www.emmaralban.com/ā 

Get your copy of DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND here:Ā ā https://linktr.ee/ERAlbanā 

Add DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127823335-don-t-want-you-like-a-best-friendā ā ā 


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Jan 18, 202401:17:36
Of the Publishing Persuasion- with SO LET THEM BURN Author THE Kamilah Cole

Of the Publishing Persuasion- with SO LET THEM BURN Author THE Kamilah Cole

Our first episode of the new year is here!!! Today we're talking panic attacks, bad ass dragon books written by queens along with a bonus appearance by THE Sora Mittens Coleā€”and let's not forget Sora's owner. Our incredible guest, the absolutely ICONIC human that is THE Kamilah Cole @wordsiren!! We can't wait for you all to tune in! But first here's more about Kamilah:

Kamilah Cole is the pseudonym of a Jamaican-born, American-raised author. By day she works in publishing and by night she frantically types words she hopes to see in a book on shelves one day. In the past, sheā€™s also worked as a journalist and at a hotel, two jobs that give you amazing stories to tell at parties. You know, if she went to parties.

A graduate of New York University, Kamilah is currently based in the Tri-State Area, where sheā€™s usually playing Kingdom Hearts for the hundredth time, quoting early Spongebob Squarepants episodes, or crying her way through Zukoā€™s redemption arc in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

She is represented by Emily Forney at BookEnds Literary Agency.

https://www.kamilah-cole.com/

Order SO LET THEM BURN HERE: https://linktr.ee/kamilahcole

Add SO LET THEM BURN to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145624962-so-let-them-burn

Jan 10, 202401:16:56
A Very Skanky Christmas & To All a Goodnight
Dec 22, 202301:16:17
Virgo Virgos and The Point Of It All - with THE Jason June

Virgo Virgos and The Point Of It All - with THE Jason June

Cloacas, Mermen, and the meaning of life, we talk about it all in this episode with our extra special guest, the absolute ICON that is Jason June!Ā ā @heyjasonjuneā Ā šŸ¤©āœØļøWe can't wait for you all to tune in but first, here's more about Jason!

Jason June (it's a two-name first name, like Mary-Kate without the hyphen or the Olsen twin) is a bestselling author of young adult contemporary rom-coms that celebrate queer love and lust and chaotically gay shenanigans. His works include Jay's Gay Agenda, Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball, and the instant New York Times bestseller Out of the Blue. When not writing, JJ zips about Dallas, Texas, with his husband and their Pomeranian, Pom Brokaw. JJ is a tried and true Laura Dern stan, and he is actively looking for an Andalite friend. Find out more about JJ and his books at

ā heyjasonjune.com.ā 

Find Jason on Goodreads:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15906433.Jason_Juneā 

Buy Jason's books here:Ā ā https://www.heyjasonjune.com/books.htmlā ā ā 


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Dec 13, 202301:11:21
From Books to Movies - with Bestselling Author and Filmmaker Abigail Hing Wen

From Books to Movies - with Bestselling Author and Filmmaker Abigail Hing Wen

We had the absolute honour of recording with Author, Filmmaker & Speaker THE Abigail Hing WenĀ @abigailhingwenĀ šŸ¤©šŸ‘‘āœØļø
We can't wait for you all to tune in to the episode! But first, here's more about Abigail:

Abigail Hing Wen works at the intersection of storytelling and technology. She is a New York Times Best Selling Author, woman-in-tech leader specializing in artificial intelligence, a filmmaker as well as a mother of two. She writes and speaks about tech, AI ethics, womenā€™s leadership, implicit bias, equity, and transforming culture.

Abigail penned the New York Times Best Selling and National Best Selling novel Loveboat, Taipei and companion novels, Loveboat Reunion and Loveboat Forever. She executive produced the film adaptation of the Paramount Plus original film, LOVE IN TAIPEI, based on Loveboat, Taipei and starring Ashley Liao (Hunger Games) as Ever Wong and Ross Butler (Shazam) as Rick Woo. She and her work have been profiled in Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, NBC News, Forbes, Fortune, Cosmopolitan, Bloomberg, Seventeen, Google Talk, People en Espanol, South China Morning Post and the World Journal, among others.

https://www.abigailhingwen.com/


Find links to buy Abigails books here: https://www.abigailhingwen.com/books/


Find links to Abigail on Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9852936.Abigail_Hing_Wen


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Dec 02, 202301:11:59
Blimps and Smooth Yoda - with Joy Revolution Author and Television Producer Elle Gonzalez Rose

Blimps and Smooth Yoda - with Joy Revolution Author and Television Producer Elle Gonzalez Rose

We're bacccck! Did you miss us? It's been a wild couple weeks with Angela's debut šŸ¤©šŸ“ā€ā˜ ļø 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 RoseĀ @ellegonzalezroseĀ šŸ¤©šŸ¤©šŸ¤©
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 whoā€™s better at writing love stories about short, queer, Boricuas than she is at writing bios. Her dog thinks sheā€™s okay. She is the author of Caught in a Bad Fauxmance, 10 Things I Hate About Prom, and The Girl You Know. Elle, not the dog.


PreorderĀ CAUGHT IN A BAD FAUXMANCE here:Ā https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717619/caught-in-a-bad-fauxmance-by-elle-gonzalez-rose/


AddĀ CAUGHT IN A BAD FAUXMANCEĀ to Goodreads here:Ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60645436-caught-in-a-bad-fauxmance


PreorderĀ 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT PROMĀ here:Ā https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727041/10-things-i-hate-about-prom-by-elle-gonzalez-rose/


AddĀ 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT PROM Ā to Goodreads here:Ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/194969348-10-things-i-hate-about-prom


And most importantly, Find Smooth Yoda at the bottom of Elle's link tree here:Ā https://linktr.ee/ellegonzalezrose


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Nov 24, 202301:29:42
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author THE Isabel IbaƱez

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author THE Isabel IbaƱez

THIS CHAT WAS EVERYTHING!!! We seriously could have yarned for days with the glorious soul that is Isabel IbanĢƒez,Ā @isabelwriter09
šŸ¤©šŸ‘‘āœØļø
We can't wait for you all to tune in. But first, here's more about Isabel:

Isabel IbaƱez is the author of Together We Burn, Written in Starlight, and Woven in Moonlight (Page Street), a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, and is listed among Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time. She was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and is the proud daughter of Bolivian immigrants. Isabel has a profound appreciation for history and traveling and loves hosting family and friends around the dinner table. She currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, with her husband, their adorable dog, and a serious collection of books. Say hi on social media at @IsabelWriter09.


Her latest book, WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS, is out now.

WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS is a USA Today, Indie, andĀ #1Ā New York Times bestseller. Congratulations Isabel!!!

https://isabelibanez.com/


Get your copy of WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS here: https://read.macmillan.com/promo/wbwhattheriverknowssweeps


Add WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213381-what-the-river-knows




Nov 09, 202301:15:26
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE Angela Montoya AND YOU!

Of 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! Ā ā @angelamontoya_authorā Ā šŸ„³šŸ’•šŸŽ‰Ā 

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!Ā But first, here's more about the pirate queen herself šŸ’ƒšŸ½šŸ“ā€ā˜ ļø

Angela Montoya lives in Northern California with her family. She is the granddaughter of the celebrated activist and poet laureate Jose Montoya. When she isnā€™t with her partner, two children, goats, chickens, and dogs, you can find Angela co-hosting the podcast,Ā Of the Publishing Persuasion.Ā Sinnerā€™s IsleĀ is her debut novel.

https://www.angelamontoyawrites.com/

Get your copy of Sinner's Isle here:Ā ā https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714606/sinners-isle-by-angela-montoya/ā 

AddĀ Sinner's Isle to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60197376ā 

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Oct 31, 202301:13:17
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE Isabel CaƱas

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE Isabel CaƱas

We were absolutely honoured to chat with the wise, inspiring boss babe that is Isabel CaƱasĀ ā @isabelcanas_ā Ā šŸ¤©šŸ‘‘āœØļøĀ We can't wait for you all to tune in.Ā 

But first, here's more about Isabel:Ā Isabel CaƱas is a Mexican American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, Turkey, and New York City, among other places, she has settled in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and writes fiction inspired by her research and her heritage.

ā https://www.isabelcanas.comā 


Find Isabel's books here:ā Ā https://linktr.ee/isabelcanasā 


Find Isabel on Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19359055.Isabel_Ca_asā 

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Oct 23, 202357:50
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE ROSEWOOD HUNT Author Mackenzie Reed

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE ROSEWOOD HUNT Author Mackenzie Reed

Chatting with Mackenzie ReedĀ ā @mackenziemreedā Ā was like the biggest writer community hug šŸ„°šŸ„°Ā We can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's more about Mackenzie:Ā 

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 not writing or daydreaming about her next book, she's usually winging her eyeliner and hunting for the best slice of pizza in town.

ā www.mackenziemreed.comā 


Get your copy of THE ROSEWOOD HUNT here:Ā ā https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780063287600/the-rosewood-hunt/ā 


Add THE ROSEWOOD HUNT to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61369184-the-rosewood-hunt

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Oct 16, 202301:14:16
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author THE Rebecca Ross

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author THE Rebecca Ross

We had the absolute honour of chatting with author superstar THE Rebecca RossĀ ā @beccajrossā Ā šŸ¤©šŸ‘‘āœØļøĀ 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 theĀ ā #1ā Ā 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 QUEENā€™S RISING as well as two standalone novels: DREAMS LIE BENEATH and SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG. When not writing, she can be found in her garden where she plants wildflowers and story ideas. She resides in Northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog.

ā https://rebeccarossauthor.com/ā 

Find Rebecca on Goodreads:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14926516.Rebecca_Rossā 

Preorder her upcoming sequel RUTHLESS VOWS here:Ā ā Preorder link

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Oct 09, 202301:11:15
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with WHEN GHOSTS CALL US HOME Author Katya de Becerra

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with WHEN GHOSTS CALL US HOME Author Katya de Becerra

Our interview with none other than the Australian spook queen herself, Katya de Becerra šŸ‘»šŸ‘‘Ā ā @katyadebecerraā Ā , 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 ā€œa thoughtful and compelling horror fantasyā€ (The Bulletin) and ā€œa narrative that will keep readers enthralledā€ (Booklist), while her second novel Oasis earned a starred review from Booklist. Katya regularly publishes short fiction in anthologies and literary magazines. She is also co-editor of the anthology This Fresh Hell, which reimagines and subverts horror tropes in new and unexpected ways. As a child, Katya wanted to be an Egyptologist, but instead she earned a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and now works at a university, where she teaches and researches as well as supervises graduate students in Anthropology, Creative Writing and Education. Katya is a short version of her real name, which is very long and gets mispronounced a lot. Her third novel, When Ghosts Call Us Home, is forthcoming in 2023.

ā https://katyadebecerra.com/


Get your copy of WHEN GHOSTS CALL US HOME here:Ā ā https://linktr.ee/katyadebecerraā 


AddĀ WHEN GHOSTS CALL US HOME to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61085005-when-ghosts-call-us-home

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Oct 03, 202301:11:13
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE Author Leanne Schwartz

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE Author Leanne Schwartz

We had the absolute best time chatting with LeanneĀ @schwartzwordsĀ ! 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, Clytemnestra, and Heraā€”perhaps one reason she writes such vengeful, murderous girls. Leanne completed her English degree and master's in education at UC Davis. When sheā€™s not teaching English and poetry, she can be found baking pizzelle, directing scenes for the student Shakespeare festival, and singing along to showtunes. She lives in San Diego with her family.


https://leanneschwartz.com/


Get your copy of A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-prayer-for-vengeance-leanne-schwartz/1142827270?ean=9781645678885


Add A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61245963-a-prayer-for-vengeance


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Sep 27, 202301:10:52
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS Author Hannah V. Sawyerr

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS Author Hannah V. Sawyerr

STOP EVERYTHING!! Our interview with THEĀ Hannah V. Sawyerr is here!!! And just in time for the releaseĀ of her highly anticipated YAĀ ā #MeTooā Ā novel in verse:Ā 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 BBCā€™s World Have Your Say program, as well as the National Education Associationā€™s ā€œDo You Hear Us?ā€ 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 from The New School. Sawyerr is an English professor at Loyola Marymount University and lives in Los Angeles, California. ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS is her debut novel.

ā https://www.hannahsawyerr.com/

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(Book blurb from Goodreads)

In the vein ofĀ GrownĀ andĀ The Poet X, (ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS is)Ā a searing and defiant novel in verse about reclaiming agency after a sexual assault within the church community.

Sixteen-year-old Amina Conteh has always believed in using her tongue as her weaponā€”even when it gets her into trouble. After cursing at a classmate, her father forces her to volunteer at their church with Pastor Johnson.Ā Ā Ā 

But Pastor Johnson isnā€™t the holy man everyone thinks he is.Ā 

The same voice Amina uses to fight falls quiet the night she is sexually assaulted by Pastor Johnson. After that, her life starts to unravel: her father is frustrated that her grades are slipping, and her best friend and boyfriend donā€™t understand why the once loud and proud girl is now quiet and distant. In a world that claims to support survivors, Amina wonders who will support her when her attacker is everyone's favorite community leader.Ā 

When Pastor Johnson is arrested for a different crime, the community is shaken and divided; some call him a monsterĀ and others defend him.Ā ButĀ Amina is secretly relieved. She no longer has to speak because Pastor Johnson can't hurt her anymoreā€“orĀ so she believes.Ā 

To regain her voice and sense of self, Amina must find the power to confront her abuserā€”in the courtroom and her heartā€”and learn to use all the fighting parts within her.


Get your copy here:Ā ā https://linktr.ee/hannsawyerrā 

Add it to Goodreads:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/98652414ā 

#OfthePublishingPersuasionā Ā HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya:Ā ā @angelamontoya_authorā Ā & Melanie Schubert:Ā ā @melanie_schubert_writerā 

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Sep 19, 202301:14:27
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE BORROW A BOYFRIEND CLUB Author Page Powars

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE BORROW A BOYFRIEND CLUB Author Page Powars

Our chat with PageĀ ā @pagepowarsā Ā was everything!! Laughter, big feels, panic moments about not having hobbiesšŸ˜† food for the writer soul! šŸ’«Ā We can't wait for you to tune in!

But first, here's a bit more about Page:Ā 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 helps with music soundtracks, sobs over The Untamed, and unfortunately plays Genshin Impact. Originally from Michigan, he lives in the New York City area.

ā www.pagepowars.com

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Order you copy ofĀ The Borrow a Boyfriend ClubĀ :Ā ā https://www.pagepowars.com/preorder-the-borrow-a-boyfriend-clubā 


AddĀ The Borrow a Boyfriend ClubĀ to Goodreads :Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59594706-the-borrow-a-boyfriend-clubā 

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Sep 11, 202301:16:17
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with TOGETHER WE ROT Author Skyla Arndt

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with TOGETHER WE ROT Author Skyla Arndt

IT'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 with her at arndtskyla.com orĀ ā @arndtskylaā Ā on Instagram or Twitter. (Howling at the moon works, too.)

Skyla is represented by Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management and Katrina Escudero at Sugar23.

ā https://arndtskyla.com/


Get your copy ofĀ TOGETHER WE ROT here:Ā ā https://www.penguinteen.com/9780593526279/together-we-rot/ā 


AddĀ TOGETHER WE ROT on Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58712247-together-we-rotā ā 


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Aug 29, 202301:08:45
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with ENHANCEDĀ author Candace Kade

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with ENHANCEDĀ author Candace Kade

Q: What doĀ martial arts,Ā chicken massacres and apocalyptic weddings have in common? A: They are all a part of our chat with author Candace Kade!Ā ā ā @candace_kade_authorā ā Ā šŸ”šŸ—”šŸ¤©šŸ’«


We can't wait for you to listen to this episode! But first, here's a little bit more about Candace~!


Candace KadeĀ is a recovering over-achiever who spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. Sheā€™s a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor and loves writing action-packed martial art scenes. A third culture kid, she considers Chengdu and Austin to be her homes.When sheā€™s not exploring new countries, she enjoys hiking in national parks, moving (again!), teaching her husband Mandarin, and keeping a baby human alive. She can be bribed with boba tea, fluffy puppies, and breakfast tacos.


ā ā https://candacekade.com/ā 

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Get your copy ofĀ ENHANCEDĀ here:Ā ā https://www.amazon.com/Enhanced-Hybrid-Book-Candace-Kade-ebook/dp/B0BNWH9G28?ref_=ast_author_mpbā 


Add ENHANCED to Goodreads here:Ā ā ā ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62703144-enhancedā 


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Aug 22, 202353:19
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE ART OF SCANDAL author Regina Black

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with THE ART OF SCANDAL author Regina Black

We had such an amazing time talking with our fellowĀ ā #PitchWarsā Ā 2020 class alum, THE Regina BlackĀ ā @reginablackwritesā Ā šŸ¤©šŸ’–šŸ’«šŸ’˜Ā 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.Ā Her debut novel, THE ART OF SCANDAL, is out now!!!


Get your copy here:Ā ā https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/regina-black/the-art-of-scandal/9781538722770/?lens=grand-central-publishingā 


Add it to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58505444-the-art-of-scandalā 


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Aug 10, 202301:10:42
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author J. Elle

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with NYT Bestselling Author J. Elle

We had the absolute best time chatting with the glorious human that is J. ElleĀ ā @authorjelleā Ā šŸ‘‘āœØļøāœØļø we laughed, we cried and we remembered why we love this beautiful passionate writing community of ours so freaking much šŸ’˜šŸ’˜

Hereā€™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 ā€œan incredible debutā€ by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editorā€™s pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick, a First Novelist Black Caucus American Library Association Honor Book and the recipient of a Kirkus starred review. Her forthcoming blockbuster fantasy romance trilogy, House of Marionne is being translated into nine languages across 5 continents. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When sheā€™s not writing, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate, drowning herself in regency romance reads and shows, and looking for any excuse to wear a tiara.

ā https://www.authorjelle.com/

You can find J.Elle's books and more here:Ā ā https://linktr.ee/authorjelleā 

Preorder your copy ofĀ House of Marionne here:Ā ā https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709860/house-of-marionne-by-j-elle/ā ā 

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Jul 30, 202301:08:23
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Artist and Author superstar Riley Quinn

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Artist and Author superstar Riley Quinn

We were so honored to have the wise, bright spark on the show that is artist & author superstar Riley QuinnĀ ā @rileyquinnartā Ā šŸ¤©šŸ’–āœØļø

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 IslešŸ˜±šŸ˜±šŸ¤©šŸ¤©! We can't wait to share this episode with you all.

But first, hereā€™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 age to the art of animation. Her interest is primarily in concept development, with a focus on character design and storyboarding, though she also enjoys hand-drawn animation projects, and animates often in her free time. She is open to internship and job opportunities via email.

ā www.rileyquinnart.comā 


You can find Riley here:

INSTAGRAM:Ā ā https://www.instagram.com/rileyquinnart/ā 

YOUTUBE:Ā ā https://www.youtube.com/@rileyquinnart



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Jul 04, 202301:08:02
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Fantasy Author Kate Martin

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Fantasy Author Kate Martin

We are so excited to share this episode featuring one of our Pub Persuasion Discord besties!

Kate Martin (Ā ā @katemartinauthorā Ā ) is one of the kindest people around. Her books sound glorious and her journey to publication is absolutely inspiring.Ā But first, a bit more about Kate:Ā 

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-active imagination. She spent her childhood weaving intricate plots--none of which were ever without fantastical elements. After getting her B.A. in Elementary Education, with a minor in Psychology, she found Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction Program, graduating with her M.A. in June '08, and again with her M.F.A. in June ā€˜13. She currently resides in a different part of the Connecticut countryside with her husband, two daughters, and food-obsessed cat. Her latest book, The Fallen, is an epic fantasy out with OutlandEntertainment June 20th, and is the second in the Mysts and Labrynths trilogy.


Get your copy of THE FALLEN here:Ā ā https://msha.ke/soullessā 


Add THE FALLEN to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126515783-the-fallenā ā 


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Jun 29, 202301:06:47
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with SOMETHING MORE Author Jackie Khalilieh

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with SOMETHING MORE Author Jackie Khalilieh

We had the absolute honor of getting to chat with debut author, Jackie Khaliliehā€”Ā ā @jackiekhaliliehā Ā šŸ‘šŸ¼šŸ‘šŸ¼šŸ‘šŸ¼


Jackie had us laughing, crying, and nodding our heads throughout the entire show. And weā€™re sure you will be too!


But first, hereā€™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 just outside Toronto, Canada with her husband and two daughters, complaining nightly about having to cook dinner. Something More is her debut YA novel.


ā https://www.jackiekhalilieh.com/

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Get your copy of SOMETHING MORE here:Ā ā https://www.jackiekhalilieh.com/buy-something-moreā 


AddĀ SOMETHING MORE to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60901487-something-more


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Jun 16, 202301:16:35
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With YA rom-com author Cecilia Vinesse

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With YA rom-com author Cecilia Vinesse

Weā€™ve got another AMAZING interview coming your way!

Our special guest was none other than Cecilia Vinesse, author of THE GIRL NEXT DOOR.Ā ā @ceciliavinesseā 

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 Nora Ephron movies led her to New York City where she attended Barnard College and then worked in childrenā€™s book marketing, all while living in an apartment furnished mostly by stacks of novels. From there, she headed to Scotland to earn her master's degree in creative writing at the University of St Andrews, and now she lives in England, where she splits her time writing in a sky-blue office, daydreaming in libraries, and holding horror movie marathons with her fiancĆ©e Rachel and their pup named Malfi. THE GIRL NEXT DOOR is her latest novel about fake homecoming dates, swimming pool kisses, and a very chaotic, extremely bisexual love square.


ā https://www.ceciliavinesse.com/

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Order your copy of THE GIRL NEXT DOOR here:Ā ā https://www.ceciliavinesse.com/the-girl-next-doorā 


AddĀ THE GIRL NEXT DOOR to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62292417-the-girl-next-doorā ā 


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Jun 10, 202301:16:11
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Gallt & Zacker Literary Associate & debut author Sandra Proudman

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with Gallt & Zacker Literary Associate & debut author Sandra Proudman

This 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 atĀ ā ā Gallt & Zacker Literary Agencyā ā . 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, SalvaciĆ³n, which is out fall 2024 from Wednesday Books and the editor of the Latinx anthology RELIT: 16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories, which is being published by Inkyard Press and releases on February 6th, 2024. Connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTokĀ ā ā @SandraProudmanā ā .


ā https://www.sandraproudman.com/ā ā 



You can add SalvaciĆ³n to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/63250291

ā 


Preorder RELIT here:Ā ā https://www.harpercollins.com/products/relit-sandra-proudman?variant=41056493502498

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Jun 02, 202301:15:37
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with New York Times bestselling author and Joy Revolution Co-publisher THE Nicola Yoon

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with New York Times bestselling author and Joy Revolution Co-publisher THE Nicola Yoon

We were so honored to have New York Times bestselling author and publishing super star Nicola Yoon on the show.Ā 

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.Ā ā @joyrevbooksā Ā Which just so happens to be publishingĀ ā Sinnerā€™s Isleā Ā by our very ownĀ ā Angela Montoyaā .


Get ready, friends! This episode is coming in hot!

But first, hereā€™s more about THE Nicola Yoon:Ā 

The Official Version

Nicola Yoon is theĀ ā #1ā Ā New York Times bestselling author ofĀ ā Instructions for Dancingā ,Ā ā Everything, Everythingā ,Ā ā The Sun Is Also a Star,ā Ā and a co-author ofĀ ā Blackout.ā Ā She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hitĀ ā #1ā Ā on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list.Ā ā Two of her novels have been made into major motion picturesā . Sheā€™s also the co-publisher ofĀ ā Joy Revolutionā , a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelistĀ ā David Yoonā , and their daughter.


The Unofficial Version


I believe in love. Really, truly.

I'm kind of a hopeless romantic.

In a former life I made jewelry. You can see some of it here.

I love Karoake, but I cannot sing. I. Am. The. Worst. My song of choice is ā€œMaking Love out of Nothing at allā€ by Air Supply, because AIR SUPPLY.

My husband makes custom notebooks. They are pretty popular.

I hand write my first drafts.

I was (am and always will be) a late bloomer.

In a former life I was French.Ā I could live entirely on wine & cheese.

Or maybe Korean because I could live on Kimchi & Galbi too.


ā https://www.nicolayoon.com/ā 


You can find Nicola here:


Twitter:Ā ā https://twitter.com/NicolaYoonā 


Instagram:Ā ā https://www.instagram.com/nicolayoon/ā 


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May 24, 202301:10:50
Of the Publishing Persuasion - with our MOMMAGER QUEEN and Debut Author, Jessica Parra

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with our MOMMAGER QUEEN and Debut Author, Jessica Parra

Watch out world! Our Mommager and queen Jessica Parra (ā @jessicatparraā Ā ) has finally returned to the show and you donā€™t want to miss out.Ā Not only does she have an AMAZING YA contemporary coming out TODAY, but sheā€™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, hereā€™s a bit more about our queen:Ā As a lawyer and daughter of Guatemalan and Cuban bakers, Jessica Parra never objects to an extra slice of cake. Sheā€™s a Los Angeles native who loves to write about Latinas with big hair (and even bigger dreams), complicated families, cats living their best lives (all nine of them), and the healing magic of acceptance. When she isnā€™t drafting books you can find her sipping kombucha, cuddling with her kitties, or co-piloting the Millennium Falcon at Disneylandā€™s Galaxyā€™s Edge. Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success is her first book.


ā https://www.jessicaparra.com/ā Get ready, folks!



Get your copy ofĀ Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success here:Ā ā https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250862525/rubiramossrecipeforsuccessā 



AddĀ Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61885111-rubi-ramos-s-recipe-for-successā ā 


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May 16, 202301:15:15
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With YOU BET YOUR HEART Author Danielle Parker

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With YOU BET YOUR HEART Author Danielle Parker

We had a fabulous time speaking with debut author and all around badass, Danielle Parker on the show.


IG:Ā ā @novelsshewroteā 


Danielleā€™s book YOU BET YOUR HEART comes out soon, but thereā€™s still time to preorder!Ā But first, hereā€™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, Danielleā€™s talent was helping reluctant readers find their favorite books. When sheā€™s not writing, sheā€™s at the park with her young son. Danielle, her partner, and their toddler now live in the Pacific North West where she is always thinking about dessert. Thanks for joining us, Danielle!



ā https://danielleparkerbooks.com/

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Preorder YOU BET YOUR HEART here:Ā ā https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707746/you-bet-your-heart-by-danielle-parker/Ā ā 


AddĀ YOU BET YOUR HEARTĀ to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62562943

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May 10, 202301:14:30
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Claire Forrest

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Claire Forrest

We had the best time chatting with debut author, Claire Forrest.Ā Weā€™ve titled her the ā€œquote queenā€ because she had so many inspirational things to say. Claireā€™s amazing book WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF hits the shelves TODAY!!! Ahhhhhh!!!!Ā 


Congratulations Claire!


Get your copy here:Ā ā ā https://www.claireforrest.com/where-you-see-yourselfā ā 


Hereā€™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 See Yourself is based on her lived experience as a wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. As an undergraduate at Grinnell College, she was a consultant for the Disability Services and Admissions offices, working directly to address the concerns of incoming college students with disabilities and their families.She lives in Minneapolis, where when sheā€™s not writing, she spends her time swimming and planning where to travel next. Find out more about her on Instagram and Twitter atĀ ā ā @claire4estā ā 

.ā ā https://www.claireforrest.comā ā 


AddĀ WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF to Goodreads here:Ā ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60759255-where-you-see-yourselfā ā ā ā ā 

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May 02, 202301:16:11
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP Author Maya Ameyaw

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP Author Maya Ameyaw

We had the best time chatting with debut author and friend of the show, Maya Ameyaw.Ā ā @mayaameyawā 

We canā€™t wait for you to hear all the amazing things she had to say. Mayaā€™s debut novel WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP will be available June 6, 2023. So you still have time to preorder!


But first, hereā€™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 arts writing group facilitator. In her free time she interviews writers about their journeys toward publication for her blog and YouTube channel .Maya has edited several mental health themed anthologies for youth and adults with funding from the Toronto Arts Council. A deleted excerpt of her upcoming novel is featured in the anthology Brilliance Is The Clothing I Wear (Dundurn Press.) Her contemporary YA debut When It All Syncs Up has been awarded grants by the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. She is represented by Lesley Sabga and Julie Gwinn of The Seymour Agency.


ā https://mayaameyaw.comā 


Preorder WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP here:Ā ā https://msha.ke/mayaameyawā 


Add WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP to Goodreads here:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59689787-when-it-all-synchs-upā 


You can find Maya here:


Twitter:Ā ā https://twitter.com/MayaAmeyawā 

Instagram:Ā ā https://www.instagram.com/mayaameyaw/ā 


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Apr 26, 202301:37:16
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With PEACHY Author Camri Kohler

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With PEACHY Author Camri Kohler

We had a blast chatting with debut author, Camri Kohler.Ā ā @camhasgramā 


Camri is a true light and joy in the writing community, AND her book is out TODAY!!!ā€”(April 18th!!!)


Get your copy of PEACHY here :Ā ā https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLR6TSXX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_NVQGRX7MCZT4SKW3WFBXā 

Add PEACHY to Goodreads:Ā ā https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59573222-peachyā 


Now hereā€™s a bit more about Camri Kohler:Raised by a welder and a Jack Mormon in the small town of Wallsburg, Camri Kohler worked her way up to the grid city, Salt Lake. Camri earned her Bachelorā€™s degree in English from the University of Utah before completing her Masters of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Camri is an archivist at PBS Utah and spends her free time with her partner, her dogs, or her tomatoes. She is a mess of unresolved issues, which are the primary inspiration for her writing.Her debut novel, PEACHY, is under contract with Lake Country Pressā€”as are upcoming sequels PARED and BURIEDā€”and will release 4.18.23.Camriā€™s most recent standalone horror novel, REAP WHAT YOU SEW is represented by Helen Lane at the Booker Albert Literary Agency and is on submission!She is currently working on a Ghost Ship Whodunnit and reclaiming werewolves for the horror genre.


ā https://camrikohler.comā 


You can Find Camri here:


Twitter:Ā ā https://twitter.com/CamriKohlerā 

Instagram:Ā ā https://www.instagram.com/camhasgram/ā 

TikTok:Ā ā https://www.tiktok.com/@camrikohler?lang=enā 


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Apr 19, 202301:00:06
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Aussie Author and Literary Agent THE Danielle Binks

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Aussie Author and Literary Agent THE Danielle Binks

We had a glorious time speaking with Australian author and literally agent, Danielle Binks.Ā @dbinks
Danielle has a wealth of knowledge on writing, the publishing world, and fanfic. šŸ¤©


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 theĀ #LoveOzYAĀ movement, which won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+).
The Year the Maps Changed, Danielleā€™s bestselling middle-grade novel, was a 2021 Childrenā€™s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Book, and released in North America in 2022 with HarperCollins. Her first solo YA novel The Monster of Her Age released in 2021, and won in the Young Adult category of the 2022 Indie Book Awards.
Danielle is also teaching Fiction & Young Adult Writing in the Associate Degree of Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT University.
https://daniellebinks.com


You can also find Danielle here: Goodreads

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Apr 12, 202301:09:05
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Bribri Poet and Author of SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Ari Tison

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Bribri Poet and Author of SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Ari Tison

Our guest today, Ari Tison is one of those rare and magical souls, who we just know youā€™ll love. Thank you for joining us,Ā @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 lens with Harper Collins.
Her poems and short works have been published in Yellow Medicine Review, The Under Review, Rock & Sling, and POETRY's first ever edition for children.
She was the winner of the 2018 Vaunda Micheaux Nelson award for a BIPOC writer with Lerner Publishing. She is on faculty at Hamline's MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults Program.


https://www.aritison.com/


Order your copy of SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD here: https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Household-Ari-Tison/dp/0374389497


Add SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60316927



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Apr 05, 202301:16:31
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With GOOD DIFFERENT Author Meg Eden Kuyatt

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With GOOD DIFFERENT Author Meg Eden Kuyatt

We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the talented, Meg Eden Kuyatt on the show!Ā @meden_author
Meg 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 childrenā€™s novels, most recently Good Different (Scholastic, 2023). Find her online at https://www.megedenbooks.com/ or on Twitter atĀ @ConfusedNarwhal.


You can order GOOD DIFFERENT here: https://linktr.ee/medenauthor


Add GOOD DIFFERENT to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59023007-selah-s-guide-to-normal?ref=bk_bet_out


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Mar 29, 202301:14:30
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Superstar Nisha Sharma

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Superstar Nisha Sharma

We had an amazing time chatting with the one and only, Nisha Sharma šŸ‘‘ šŸŒŸ (@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)

Hereā€™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 Jaiā€™s Recipe for Romance, The Singh Family Trilogy and the If Shakespeare was an Auntie series. Her books have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly and more. She lives in Pennsylvania with her Alaskan husband, her cat Lizzie Bennett and her dog Nancey Drew. You can find her online at Nisha-sharma.com or on TikTok and Instagram @nishawrites


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Mar 17, 202350:31
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Context Literary Agent Monica Rodriguez

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Context Literary Agent Monica Rodriguez

We found a kindred spirit in writer and literary agent, Monica Rodriguez (@loveleemonicaa ).

Get ready for an uplifting and magical show.

Hereā€™s a bit more about Monica:

Iā€™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 Iā€™m currently revising my debut novel. When Iā€™m not writing, Iā€™m daydreaming about my next adventure or finding new ways to be creative. I have a dog named Jude and I read for sport.


https://loveleemonicaa.com


You can find Monica's Manuscript wish list here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/monica-rodriguez/

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Mar 10, 202301:02:23
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Turtles of the Midnight Moon Author Maria JosƩ Fitzgerald

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Turtles of the Midnight Moon Author Maria JosƩ Fitzgerald

We were lucky enough to sit down with our dear friend, MarĆ­a JosĆ© Fitzgeraldā€” @mariajosewrites ā™„ļøā™„ļøā™„ļø

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, hereā€™s a bit more about Maria:

MariĢa JoseĢ is a writer of childrenā€™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 her soul. Her debut novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon, will be published by Knopf in the Spring of 2023. When sheā€™s not writing, you can find her teaching, reading, walking her dogs, relaxing on the couch with her family, or maybe out on a mountain bike ride. She is represented by Sara Crowe at Pippin Properties.

https://mariajosefitzgerald.com/

Preorder here: TURTLES OF THE MIDNIGHT MOON

Add Turtles of the Midnight Moon to Goodreads here: Turtles of the Midnight Moon on Goodreads


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Mar 05, 202353:11
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With SHE IS A HAUNTING Author Trang Thanh Tran
Feb 23, 202301:09:29
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Edward Underhill

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Edward Underhill

We 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 canā€™t wait for yā€™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 received a masters in film music composition from NYU.

He now lives in California with his partner and a talkative black cat, where he writes music (frequently for cartoons) and novels (frequently for teens). Most recently he wrote music for KID COSMIC (Netflix) with Andy Bean. His debut young adult novel, ALWAYS THE ALMOST, has earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was named a Kidsā€™ Indie Next Pick. It releases from Wednesday Books/Macmillan on February 14, 2023.

As a queer trans man, he is passionate about representation both on the screen and on the page.

https://www.edward-underhill.com/

ALWAYS THE ALMOST is out now!!!

Order your copy of ALWAYS THE ALMOST


Add ALWAYS THE ALMOST to Goodreads


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Feb 16, 202301:03:32
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With KT Literary Agent Renee Nyen

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With KT Literary Agent Renee Nyen

We 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 Houseā€™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. She currently runs the kt literary podcast and our Instagram feed, and also loves digging into manuscripts and helping the author shape the best story possible. Though this is great for her profession, it tends to frustrate people watching movies with her. With a penchant for depressing hipster music and an abiding love for a good adventure story, Renee is always looking for book recommendations. Even if that means creeping on people reading in public. Which she does frequently. She makes her home in Arizona with her husband and their three children.

https://ktliterary.com


Other places you can find Renee:

Instagram: @reneenyenĀ 

Twitter: @Renee_Nyen


Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond.Ā The ups, the downs and everything in between.

Find us on Instagram: @pubpersuasion

HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer

Feb 11, 202346:22
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Lyssa Mia Smith, Debut Author of REVELLE

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Lyssa Mia Smith, Debut Author of REVELLE

We 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 her partner and their two young children, who keep her busy hunting for insects against her will. Revelle is her debut novel.

https://www.lyssamiasmith.com


Preorder REVELLE here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/revelle-lyssa-mia-smith

Add REVELLE to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59580983-revelle


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Feb 06, 202355:33
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Alexandria Brown, CEO and Editor at Rising Action Publishing Co.

Of 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 Bachelorā€™s in Communications with a major in Public Relations, a Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing from the University of Gloucestershire, and is a Creative Writing Ph.D. Candidate currently at the University of Gloucestershire. She has two traditionally published nonfiction books. Sheā€™s a member of the Womenā€™s Fiction Writers Association. Alexā€™s primary role is acquisitions and marketing as well as working with sub-agents on subsidiary rights.

https://www.risingactionpublishingco.com/team

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Feb 01, 202358:44
Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Jenna Miller

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Jenna Miller

We had the best time interviewing Jenna Miller. Ā 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 sheā€™s not obsessing over words, she can be found making charcuterie boards, befriending people online, cross stitching, or adventuring in the Minneapolis area. Jennaā€™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.

http://jennamillerwrites.com


Make sure to preorder Jenna Millerā€™s (@jmillwrites ) amazing book, OUT OF CHARACTER, now!!!Ā 


Book Blurb (from Goodreads)

If you asked seventeen-year-old Cass Williams to describe herself, sheā€™d happily tell you sheā€™s fat, queer, and obsessed with the Tide Wars books. What she wonā€™t tell youā€”or anyone in her lifeā€”is that sheā€™s part of an online Tide Wars roleplay community. Sure, itā€™s nerdy as hell, but when sheā€™s behind the screen writing scenes as Captain Aresha, she doesnā€™t have to think about her mother who walked out or how unexpectedly stressful it is dating resident cool girl Taylor Cooper.

But secretly retreating to her online life is starting to catch up with Cass. For one, no one in her real life knows her secret roleplay addiction is the reason her grades have taken a big hit. Also? Cass has started catching feelings for Rowan Davies, her internet bestieā€¦and Taylor might be catching on.

As Cassā€™s lies continue to build, so does her anxiety. Roleplaying used to be the one place she could escape to, but this double life and offline-online love triangle have only made things worse. Cass must decide what to doā€”be honest and risk losing her safe space or keep it a secret and put everything else on the line.

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