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23
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Mar 2024
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Amy Nielsen and Dana Hawkins, are authors who elbowed their way through the query process to land publishing deals. They now want to give back to the writing community and help aspiring authors achieve their publishing dreams. Amy brings over 20 years of experience in education and media. Dana brings the knowledge of how she first picked up a pen, wrote three books, and landed a publishing deal in under two years. Together they will bring a conversational style with interviews from fellow authors, podcasters, publishers, and most likely a sprinkling of a few terrible jokes.
About The Author Natalie grew up worshipping fiction and fiction writers like Roald Dahl, Douglas Adams, and Kurt Vonnegut. On many occasions she was in big trouble for reading all night as a child instead of sleeping, but that never stopped her. Fiction has been a sufficient substitute for reality on occasions when reality wasn’t […]
In this episode, I chat with literary agents Christine Goss at The Purcell Agency and Esty Downs of Art House Literary Agency. What We Discuss Resources This Shit No One Tells You About Writing Writing Day Workshops Contact Info Christine Goss Christine’s Twitter Christine’s Threads Christine at The Purcell Agency Christine Kelly Reads and Writes […]
I am sharing an encore episode of the Author(ish) podcast where I interview my co-host, Dana Hawkins in celebration of her debut, Not in the Plan, launching this week!
About Chuck Sambuchino CHUCK SAMBUCHINO is a bestselling humor book writer, a freelance editor, and a former editor for Writer’s Digest Books for many years. During his time with WD Books (until 2017), he edited the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS as well as the CHILDREN’S WRITER’S & ILLUSTRATOR’S MARKET. His Guide to Literary Agents Blog was one […]
In this episode, Riley and I talk about her upcoming MG debut Shay the Brave. About Riley In addition to her 20 years as a firefighter, Kilmore’s been a cop and a homeschool mom. She’s leaped from an airplane or two, sailed around the world, and with her husband of 36 years has raised six […]
In this episode, J.K. and I talk about the buzz of launch day for a debut author. About J.K. J.K. Raymond received her Bachelor of Arts from Fontbonne University in St. Louis in 1995 where she fell in love with everything in St. Louis and under it! Additionally, she obtained a Missouri teacher certification in […]
In this episode, Dana and I talk about Queer Joy Romance and what draws her to the genre. We also deep dive into her publishing journey. About Dana Dana Hawkins is a queer mom of three humans and one Saint Bernard. When not searching the country for the perfect cup of piping hot Americano, she […]
About Jenny Jenny Hale is founder and director of the romantic fiction imprint Harpeth Road Press. Harpeth Road was named one of the eight best publishers in Nashville by Reedsy.com. Its very first title was a number one Clean and Wholesome romance on Amazon.com. Harpeth Road signed a TV film and shopping agreement for its second […]
In this episode, I have a conversation with picture book authors Jamie Bills and June Smalls. We Discuss: Jamie’s Contact Info: Instagram Twitter Website June’s Contact Info: Instagram Twitter Website For Editors and Publishers: If you are an editor or publisher interested in either Jamie or June’s work, please use the contact form below.
In this episode, Dana and I talk about the benefits for writing short stories and submitting them for publication in anthologies and writing competitions. Resources Curiosity Never Killed the Writer Wild Ink Publishing Anthology Submissions The Writer’s Workout If you want to ask us a question we can answer on the show, drop it below!
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