The Write and Wrong Podcast (Jamie Greenwood)
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| 21 Aug 2023 | #134 - Mark Edwards | 00:32:18 | |
Best-selling psychological thriller author, Mark Edwards is on this episode talking about his process, his publishing adventures and some of the challenges of being a career author. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | #204 - Kesia Lupo | 00:36:17 | |
Literary agent, author and former senior editor, Kesia Lupo is back to tell us about her new move into agenting, working across US and UK markets and how she is figuring out the most sustainable way for her to tackle query letters! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | #144 - Sue H. Cunningham | 00:25:30 | |
Young adult author Sue H. Cunningham is on this week's episode to chat about her debut novel, 'Totally Deceased' as well as the manuscripts that came before but never made it to publication. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | #188 - Olivia Petter | 00:33:38 | |
Author, journalist, broadcaster and one of Forbes' 30 under 30s, Olivia Petter is on the podcast to talk about her debut novel, fiction versus non-fiction and her writing and publishing adventures! [Photo by Alexandra Cameron] 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | #163 - Melissa Welliver | 00:30:58 | |
Speculative and dystopian romance author Melissa Welliver is back on the podcast to chat about her latest novel, Soulmates and Other Ways to Die. We also cover writing processes, book deals and publishing trends. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 27 May 2024 | #173 - Claire McGowan | 00:25:34 | |
Best-selling crime/thriller writer, Claire McGowan is on the podcast chatting about her books, writing romance as Eva Woods and teaching an MA in Crime Writing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | #194 - Becca Langton | 00:33:11 | |
Children's and YA literary agent Becca Langton returns to the podcast to check in and tell us all about what's been going on with her work in publishing, working in the US market whilst living in London and being in the middle of two book auctions! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | #179 - Samuel Burr | 00:36:59 | |
Debut novelist, amateur puzzle enthusiast and TV executive, Samuel Burr joins us this week to talk about his debut novel "The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers" and how it came to be including an unbelievably fast pre-empt after just 4 hours of going out on submission. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | #135 - Suzanne Goldring | 00:25:40 | |
Historical fiction author, Suzanne Goldring drops by to talk about her writing, how after almost a decade of submitting she finally found her break in publishing with Bookouture and how she'd never planned to become an historical fiction writer! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | #132 - Eliza Henry-Jones | 00:31:48 | |
Contemporary literary fiction author, Eliza Henry-Jones is on the podcast, calling in from Australia to talk about her writing and publishing adventures, her latest book "Salt and Skin", her chaotic style of writing novels and starting up a flower farm. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | #181 - Phoebe Morgan | 00:37:20 | |
Publishing Director, editor and best-selling author, Phoebe Morgan joins us to chat all things publishing from both sides of the curtain! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 29 May 2023 | #122 - Katie Fforde | 00:35:02 | |
#1 best-selling romance author, Katie Fforde is on the show to talk about her writing and publishing adventures leading up to receiving the RNA's Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | #92 - Becca Langton | 00:38:43 | |
Children's and YA literary agent, Becca Langton is in this week's episode talking all about the amazing experiences she has had in publishing before becoming an agent, how she tackles submissions and the differences between the US and UK markets. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | #143 - Anna Britton | 00:33:53 | |
Crime/thriller debut novelist, Anna Britton joins Jamie on this week's episode to chat about her new novel, 'Shot in the Dark'. Anna discusses where the story started, her writing process and the dozen or so novels that she had written before this. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | #192 - David Goodman | 00:36:07 | |
Contemporary spy thriller writer, David Goodman is here to chat about his debut novel, the unusual journey it took on submission and keeping a healthy mentality when it comes to writing and publishing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | #94 - Clare Coombes | 00:37:11 | |
Literary agent and founder of the Liverpool Literary Agency, Clare Coombes join us this week to talk about her nomination for Agent of the Year at the Romantic Novelist Association's Industry Awards 2022 as well as learning to be a literary agent, setting up the first agency in Liverpool and championing regional authors. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | #127 - Julie Haworth | 00:27:37 | |
Feel-good romance author, Julie Haworth is on the podcast this week telling us all about the amazing launch of her debut novel 'Always By Your Side' and winning the RNA's Katie Fforde Debut Novel of the Year 2023 Award! Since recording this episode Julie has also been nominated as one of the 8 contenders for the RNA's Joan Hessayon for New Writers 2023. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | #213 - Lynn Buchanan | 00:28:29 | |
Fantasy author, Lynn Buchanan is here chatting about her writing journey, the Odyssey Writing Workshops and being a part of Brandon Sanderson's team at Dragonsteel. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | #80 - Suzie Hull | 00:29:24 | |
Winner of this year's Joan Hessayon Award, historical romance author, Suzie Hull is on the show this week telling us all about her patient journey with writing and fulfilling her publishing dream with debut novel "In This Foreign Land" and a follow up in the same year! Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 13 May 2024 | #171 - Karen Swan | 00:41:15 | |
Sunday Times bestselling romance author, Karen Swan joins us this week to talk about her writing, how she chooses her locations and how she loves to schedule and plan out each novel. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | #81 - Emma Hughes | 00:39:07 | |
Contemporary romance author and foodie/travel journalist Emma Hughes is on the podcast this week sharing her experience a year on from releasing her debut novel 'No Such Thing As Perfect'. Lots of great stuff about what happens between signing a publishing deal and actually publishing a book as well as the daunting process of writing a follow up novel to a deadline. Emma also shares her investigative look at dating apps and how they work, which was a large part of her research for 'No Such Thing As Perfect'. A great episode for anyone wondering what happens after you sign a traditional publishing deal. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | #142 - Kristina Pérez | 00:29:13 | |
Literary agent, author and journalist, Kristina Pérez drops by the podcast this week to talk about her experiences across various disciplines in writing and publishing as well as setting up her own literary agency and what she’s looking for in author submissions. (Photo by Lara Downie) Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | #148 - Barry Hutchison a.k.a. J.D. Kirk | 00:36:41 | |
Crime, thriller author and screenwriter Barry Hutchison a.k.a. J.D. Kirk is on this week’s episode sharing his many adventures in writing and publishing, from traditionally publishing children’s books to landing a screenwriting job because of a random Tweet and then finding success with indie publishing crime novels. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | #115 - Alexandra Bracken | 00:52:49 | |
#1 best-selling young adult sci-fi and fantasy author Alexandra Bracken is on this week’s episode talking about her brand new novel ‘Silver in the Bone’, her mad writing schedule for ‘The Darkest Minds’ and what it was like having one of her novels adapted by Hollywood. (Photo by Rita & Co) Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | #141 - Pernille Hughes | 00:33:20 | |
Rom-com writer, Pernille Hughes is on the podcast this week. Tune in to hear all about her writing process, her latest book 'Ten Years', what it’s like to write for genre and the story of how her debut novel was re-released with a different title. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | #79 - Julie Cohen | 00:38:19 | |
Julie Cohen has pubilshed almost thirty books, sold over a million, taught and lectured creative writing across the world and is currently vice president of the Romantic Novelist Association to name but a few of the incredible things she's done. We talk all about her new book 'Summer People' as well as her amazing journey and experience over twenty years of writing and publishing. She tells us all about what's changed and what has stayed the same like the "suckage" point, which she hits with every book she writes. An amazing episode for any aspiring writers looking to hear about the behind the scenes of it all. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | #215 - Sanam Mahloudji | 00:29:22 | |
Contemporary fiction writer, Sanam Mahloudji joins us to chat about her debut novel, The Persians, the ups and downs of her publication journey and how her personal experiences influenced the novel. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | #85 - Rosie Talbot | 00:27:43 | |
Spooky YA romance author, BookToker and Waterstones bookseller, Rosie Talbot is on the show this week sharing the excitement of her upcoming debut novel, Sixteen Souls, with us. Hear all about her amazing journey with this book from being set on self-publishing and then signing with Scholastic just months before the release! Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | #113 - Soraya Lane | 00:31:46 | |
Best-selling contemporary and historical women's fiction author, Soraya Lane joins Jamie this week to talk about her latest book, having over forty published novels and the differences between traditional publishing and digital first publishing. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | #180 - Rachel McLean | 00:34:56 | |
Award winning indie-published crime writer, Rachel McLean is on the podcast this week talking about her novels, how she cracked self-publishing and moving into a hybrid publishing approach with Hera. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | #153 - Rebeka Finch | 00:32:47 | |
Literary agent, Rebeka Finch joins us for the first recording of 2024, chatting about her start as an Darley Anderson’s assistant and how she started building her list, what she’s looking for and how she tackles submissions. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | #176 - Joanna Courtney AKA Anna Stuart | 00:32:46 | |
Historical, contemporary and romantic fiction author Joanna Courtney joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her latest novels set in World War 2 as well as her previous work in medieval and contemporary fiction. We chat about publishing and the differences between a traditional publisher and a digital first publisher like Bookouture. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | #175 - Emma Steele | 00:34:02 | |
High concept romance writer, Emma Steele is on the podcast this week chatting about her debut novel and going through each step of her publishing journey from writing her first manuscript all the way through to the launch of her debut, "The Echoes of Us". 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | #83 - Amy McCaw | 00:37:41 | |
YA Horror/Mystery author and book blogger, Amy McCaw shares her approach to worldbuilding, creating characters and bringing it all together in Mina and the Undead and the upcoming sequel, Mina and the Slayers. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | #101 - Laura Wood | 00:34:27 | |
Young adult and middle grade author, Laura Wood is on this week to talk about her latest novel, 'The Agency for Scandal'. Hear all about how she found her agent, found her first publishing deal and the differences between writing YA and MG. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | #178 - Kate Young | 00:36:20 | |
Award winning cookbook author and debut novelist, Kate Young is here to chat about her debut novel, 'Experienced', the process of creating a cookbook and the differences between publishing cookbooks and fiction. (Photo by Tom Jacob Headshots) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 17 Mar 2025 | #216 - Alex Hay | 00:29:53 | |
Historical fiction author, Alex Hay joins us this week to chat about the differences with plotting a heist versus a con, his time on the Curtis Brown writing course and landing his agent through the Caledonia Prize. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | #158 - Molly McGhee | 00:31:20 | |
Literary speculative fiction author, Molly McGhee joins the podcast this week to talk about her debut novel 'Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind', teaching writing at Columbia and how her previous work in editorial helped hone her writing process. (Photo by Pete Perry) Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | #88 - Lydia Silver | 00:37:13 | |
Children's literary agent Lydia Silver joins us, to talk all about Darley Anderson, her career in publishing and how she tackles submissions. Hear all about the things she's looking to add to her list and the book that she would take with her to the desert island. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | #107 - Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin/Sam Blake | 00:32:29 | |
Bestselling crime and YA novelist, and influential publishing professional, Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin aka Sam Blake is on this week's episode of the podcast talking about writing, the craft, working in publishing and the layers of thinking that go into a successful pen name. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | #202 - Zoe Ross | 00:35:43 | |
Literary agent, Zoe Ross joins us this week to chat about her work with United Agents, her career path through publishing and the many hurdles writers need to overcome to reach publication. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | #208 - Silvia Saunders | 00:25:18 | |
Contemporary fiction author and winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2023, Silvia Saunders is here chatting about her journey to publication, her debut novel 'Homesick' and more writing adventures. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | #200 - Daisy Chandley | 00:34:10 | |
Literary agent, Daisy Chandley is here to chat about working at PFD and the career path of an agent as well as how she tackles submissions and what she's looking to add to her list. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | #207 - Helen Scheuerer | 00:26:08 | |
Best-selling fantasy romance author, Helen Scheuerer is here to chat about her latest novel, moving into hybrid publication and her approach to creating a fantastical universe! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | #185 - Jess Popplewell | 00:23:43 | |
Young adult fantasy author and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Prize Award 2022 is on the podcast chatting about her debut novel, feeling like she sort of cheated her way into publishing and what careers advice she gives to people thinking about working in publishing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | #186 - Hannah Weatherill | 00:37:36 | |
Literary and book-to-screen agent, Hannah Weatherill is on the podcast chatting about her career in publishing, what it means to pitch books to television and film studios and building a brand new list with Watson Little. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | #169 - Sally Hepworth | 00:35:32 | |
Best-selling contemporary fiction author, Sally Hepworth dials into the podcast this week all the way from Australia to chat about her latest novel, how she finds a different approach to writing each of her stories, where she finds inspiration and the dream of a big screen adaptation. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | #211 - Lila Cain a.k.a. Marcia Hutchinson & Kate Griffin | 00:27:21 | |
Historical fiction co-authors, Kate Griffin and Marcia Hutchinson have teamed up as Lila Cain for 'The Blackbirds of St. Giles'. Tune in to the episode to hear all about their writing process, how they ended up meeting and writing together and much more! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | #87 - Naomi Gibson & Melissa Welliver | 00:35:34 | |
Speculative YA authors Naomi Gibson and Melissa Welliver are back a year on from their debut novels to talk about their experiences, what it's like tackling a follow up novel and how their process and writing has changed since their first books. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | #166 - Chloe Seager | 00:33:12 | |
Director of Children's and YA, literary agent and author, Chloe Seager is back! Tune in for a fascinating episode discussing some of the behind the scenes of publishing, how Chloe approaches the industry and how she fits new authors into her list. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | #77 - Beth Lewis | 00:35:54 | |
Speculative, literary thriller author and publishing manager, Beth Lewis, shares her amazing experiences across almost every aspect of publishing. We talk all about the day to day of her work including her involvement in commissioning new books and authors. And on the other side of the curtain Beth tells us about her writing process, the different ways that her style has evolved from her first book to her latest and some of her favourite music to listen to while she writes. A really great episode for anyone writing or looking to build their knowledge of the industry. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | #217 - Liza DeBlock | 00:42:51 | |
Literary agent, Liza DeBlock joins us this week to tell us about how she got into publishing and literary agency, what she is looking for in authors to add to her list and something to do with horrifying unicorns in Scotland. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | #105 - Hannah Gold | 00:35:23 | |
Award winning and bestselling children's author, Hannah Gold is on the show having just announced her third book, 'Finding Bear'. We chat about where her writing started, her rejected YA manuscripts, finding a her place in middlegrade and working with illustrator, Levi Pinfold. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | #82 - WriteMentor WOWCON Special with Stuart White and Melissa Welliver | 00:30:42 | |
WriteMentor's founder Stuart White is back, along with dystopian YA author, Melissa Welliver fresh off the back of winning her first award with debut, The Undying Tower. It's almost time for the 4th WOWCON, WriteMentor's annual online conference and they tell us all about the amazing things that are going on and the awesome guests they have lined up. I also snuck in a question about Stuart's writing and his epic plan to self-publish, sell 1000 copies and get 100 reviews all in one year. To find out more about WOWCON head over to www.write-mentor.com. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | #129 - Gavriel Savit | 00:39:43 | |
NYT Bestselling historical fantasy, YA & MG author Gavriel Savit is on this episode, telling us all about his latest novel, Come See the Fair. We had a great chat about the philosophy and magic of storytelling. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | #84 - Rebecca Stott | 00:35:32 | |
Historical fiction, non-fiction and biographical author, Rebecca Stott in on the podcast this week to talk about her latest novel, 'Dark Earth'. Hear all about the inspirations and research that goes into her work as well as a glimpse into what it was like growing up in a cult and then overcoming the fear of documenting it in her award winning book, 'In the Days of Rain'. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | #78 - Mattie Whitehead | 00:36:00 | |
Senior editor, Mattie Whitehead is in this week to tell us all about her work over at Little Tiger. We go into what the role of an editor entails, all of the steps involved from commissioning through to publication and how it can be a daunting thing to send edits to authors. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | #93 - Rebecca Ryan | 00:31:41 | |
Debut author, Rebecca Ryan joins us this week to talk about her funny contemporary fiction novel, My (Extra) Ordinary Life and all of the things that have lead to its publication on January 5th 2023. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 08 May 2023 | #119 - Annaliese Avery | 00:33:38 | |
Young adult and middle-grade fantasy author, Annaliese Avery is on the podcast talking about her latest novel 'The Immortal Games', her journey through publishing and her approach to writing. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | #145 - Katie Ginger a.k.a. Annabel French & Emma Royal | 00:31:19 | |
Contemporary romance and historical fiction author Katie Ginger is on the podcast this week talking about her pen names, writing in different styles and all of her publishing adventures. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | #147 - Sally Bayley | 00:27:51 | |
Literary author, lecturer and writing teacher, Sally Bayley joins the podcast this week to tell us about her writing, the blurred lines between fiction and non-fiction, dreams, inspirations and staying true to your voice. (Photo by Alexandra Kelly) Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | #108 - Mary Adkins | 00:36:07 | |
Dramatic fiction author, writing coach and recovered lawyer Mary Adkins is on the show this week talking about her writing journey, working with other authors and bringing her old lawyering skills into her stories. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | #126 - Lucy Barker | 00:33:03 | |
Historical fiction author, Lucy Barker tells us all about her debut novel 'The Other Side of Mrs Wood', a story about rival mediums in Victorian London. (Photo by Nick Tucker) Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | #167 - Boo Trundle | 00:28:04 | |
Literary fiction author, artist and musician, Boo Trundle is on the podcast talking about her debut literary fiction novel, "The Daughter Ship", the journey of writing it and the experiences she's gained through publishing her first book. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | #206 - Amanda Prowse | 00:40:24 | |
International best-selling fiction and non-fiction author Amanda Prowse is on the podcast this week to chat about all her novels, keeping up a writing schedule of two books a year and how personal tragedy lead to a life-changing non-fiction book. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | #162 - Anna Stephens | 00:35:12 | |
Epic fantasy, horror and superhero writer, Anna Stephens is here to tell us about the final book in her second trilogy as well as a fascinating chat about working with Marvel Comics and the Black Library to create tie in fiction for IP universes. Listen to extended episodes, early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | #106 - Jonathan Escoffery | 00:34:39 | |
Critically acclaimed literary fiction author, Jonathan Escoffery joins Jamie this week, to talk about his incredible debut book, "If I Survive You". We talk about his inspirations, the decade that he dedicated to writing his debut and what's coming next. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | #197 - Emma Glass | 00:27:44 | |
Literary fiction writer and paediatric nurse, Emma Glass is here to chat about her third novel, Mrs Jekyll and how she was commissioned to write it as well as the rest of her unusual publishing journey. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | #150 - Leonie Swann | 00:30:21 | |
International bestselling cosy crime novelist, Leonie Swann is on the podcast this week to chat about her latest english translation, 'The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp', the differences between German publishing and UK publishing and her approach to discovery writing. (Photo by R. Barba) Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | #130 - Jo Leevers | 00:21:15 | |
Contemporary fiction author and interior design journalist, Jo Leevers drops by to talk about her debut novel "Tell Me How This Ends" as well has her debut non-fiction book "Victorian Modern", which came out in the same month! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | #110 - Cecile Pin | 00:25:18 | |
Multilingual, literary fiction author Cecile Pin is on the podcast this week, talking about her debut novel, Wandering Souls. We talk about her past work as an assistant editor, writing in lockdown and being asked if she'd like to do the french translation for her novel. Photo by Ariane Lebon. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | #74 - Danielle Pender | 00:35:35 | |
Contemporary fiction author, editor and creative consultant, Danielle Pender joins us fresh off the release of her first book, 'Watching Women & Girls". We talk all about the book, why she chose to do it as a collection of short stories and how it is an extension of her magazine, Riposte, which she founded to advocate for women's voices. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | #183 - Emily Layden | 00:26:17 | |
Author and screenwriter, Emily Layden is on the podcast this week to chat about her new novel, 'Once More From the Top', her journey to becoming an author and the differences between writing novels and writing for film and television. (Photo by Michelle Lange) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | #133 - Tia Fisher | 00:38:01 | |
Young adult verse novelist, Tia Fisher is on the podcast talking about verse novels, writing for teens, rejections and the whole publishing rollercoaster. She also shares a little bit about the origin of her debut novel 'Crossing the Line' and the real life events that inspired it. Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | #95 - Hannah Schofield | 00:37:00 | |
Literary agent and winner of the RNA's Agent of the Year 2022, Hannah Schofield is on the podcast this week, telling us all about her work with romantic writers, what she thinks the next big trends will be in publishing and not getting bogged down by amazing seven figure deal announcements. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | #89 - Fran Hart | 00:25:19 | |
Spooky YA romance author Fran Hart is on the podcast in the run up to the launch of her debut novel, The Other Ones to tell us all about her experiences going through the publishing rollercoaster for the first time. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | #116 - Melissa Welliver | 00:39:23 | |
Dystopian young adult author, Melissa Welliver is back talking about her latest novel 'My Love Life and the Apocalypse', why she's so fascinated in dystopias and speculative scenarios and her regrets over choosing the Argos catalogue as her desert island book the first time she came on the podcast. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | #154 - Hester Musson | 00:26:59 | |
Gothic historical author, Hester Musson joins us this week to talk about her debut novel 'The Beholders', her approach to writing and how she signed with her agent, Juliet Mushens. (Photo by Jess Shurte) Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | #160 - Emily-Jane Clark | 00:25:36 | |
Children's author and comedy writer, Emily-Jane Clark joins us to talk about "The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom", switching between children's adult writing and how she makes a similar process work across both. Listen to the extended episodes early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | #174 - Philip Kavvadias | 00:36:46 | |
Children's author, Philip Kavvadias joins us this week to chat about his debut novel with Chicken House, his writing process and the journey he went on as a writer before landing his three book deal. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | #109 - Santanu Bhattacharya | 00:30:31 | |
Literary fiction writer, Santanu Bhattacharya is on this week's episode to talk about the release of his debut novel, One Small Voice. Hear all about his international writing and reading, and how he approaches and constructs his stories.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 15 May 2023 | #120 - Saskia Leach | 00:29:35 | |
Agent's assistant, Saskia Leach is on this week talking about her experiences in publishing, building a list of her own at Kate Nash Literary Agency and how she tackles submissions. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | #100 - Jamie Greenwood | 00:27:57 | |
A snapshot of everything that I've learned through all of the episodes and amazing guests that have been on the show. Huge thanks to everyone who's listening along each week and I'm looking forward to bringing you a host of amazing new guests in the new year! Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | #164 - Yasmin El-Rouby | 00:27:08 | |
Certified eye doctor turned children's author, Yasmin El-Rouby joins us this week to talk about the Misty Mole series, her children's picture books that focus on helping educate and identify ocular complications from an early age. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ WriteMentor 🧑🏫 Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. 🎙️ Zencastr 🎬 Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | #55 - Lucy Irvine and Melissa Welliver | 00:39:57 | |
Dystopian YA author Melissa Welliver returns with her literary agent, Lucy Irvine to share all the details of how they ended up working together, what the dynamic between them is and how much we all loved Black Sails. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | #56 - Joanna Moult | 00:34:04 | |
Literary agent and one half of the Skylark Literary Agency, Joanna Moult joins Jamie to share her knowledge and wisdom about publishing, how her and Amber approach being agents and what advice she has for author looking to query and submit their work. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | #58 - Kasim Ali | 00:39:14 | |
Contemporary fiction author, editor at Penguin Random House's Del Rey and self-diagnosed over-thinker, Kasim Ali drops by to talk about his debut novel, everything he'd written before and his journey to publication. There's a lot of discussion about how the industry works as well as the need for more shows of male vulnerability in media. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | #57 - Emily Crookston | 00:27:59 | |
Ghostwriter, Emily Crookston AKA The Pocket PhD talks about her process, how she likes to sit down with her clients and set up regular meetings. Emily explains the service she provides to businesses and brands looking to add literature to their marketing suites and how self-publishing is usually the best option in these cases. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | #59 - Stuart Gibbon | 00:30:02 | |
Retired police detective turned writing consultant, Stuart Gibbon tells us all about how he uses his thirty years of experience as a detective to provide a writing consultancy service to crime authors. He has also co-authored a number of true crime reference books with Stephen Wade to make his knowledge even more accessible to up and coming crime writers. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | #60 - Angela Marsons | 00:27:07 | |
Bestselling crime/thriller author, Angela Marsons dials in to chat about her amazing journey with writing, from almost losing everything to selling over a million copies of her first published book and eventually signing a twelve book deal off the success of the series so far. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | #62 - Liz Fenwick | 00:37:03 | |
Award winning romantic fiction author, Liz Fenwick joins us, fresh off the release of her newest book, 'The River Between Us', which won the RNA's Popular Romantic Fiction Award. Liz tells us all about her writing journey, how she immersed herself in the industry and the beautiful landscapes of Cornwall that ended up being her muse. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | #61 - Megan Carroll | 00:42:07 | |
Literary agent, Megan Carroll is here to talk about her work with Watson, Little. We discuss her career path as well as what advice she would give to all those publishing hopefuls out there, looking to get their foot into the door of the industry. Megan also shares her approach to submissions and how she approaches new clients, including how you should choose comparison titles and which ones to avoid. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | #63 - Justin Myers | 00:41:52 | |
Contemporary romance author, Justin Myers AKA The Guyliner, drops in this week to tell us about his new novel, 'The Fake-Up'. We talk about all sorts of things including his writing origins, how he got a taste for television with a consulting role on the adaptation of Adam Kay's 'This Is Going To Hurt' and how he first started blogging, which lead to him becoming a columnist for GQ. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | #64 - Kesia Lupo | 00:35:38 | |
Author of two fantasy novels, senior editor at Chicken House and all around awesome person, Kesia Lupo is on this week's episode to share her experiences working her way into and through publishing as an editor and an author. We talk about how she approaches editing both on her own work and with the authors she works with as well as how some of the cogs and gears turn at Chicken House when it comes to taking on new books and her role in that. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | #65 - Lizzie Gillett | 00:23:45 | |
BAFTA short-listed documentary film producer, Lizzie Gillett, is on this week after presenting the RNA's Jackie Collins Award as a result of her amazing work on the Jackie Collins documentary, Lady Boss. Lizzie tells us all about her role within feature length documentaries, she shares some advice for would-be film-makers and tells the story of how Jackie Collins' daughters reached out to Passion Pictures and got the ball rolling on the Lady Boss documentary. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | #66 - Claire Draper | 00:42:21 | |
Literary agent, Claire Draper of the Bent Agency, tells us all about their career path in publishing as well as many of the challenges of being a literary agent and working in the industry. We go into what it's like finding and working with clients overseas as well as what they are looking to add to their list this year. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | #67 - John Bond | 00:37:16 | |
Co-founder and CEO of Whitefox, John Bond shares a wealth of experience from decades in the publishing industry as well as everything that is going on at Whitefox and what it is they offer to writers, agents and publishers. We also talk a little bit about some new directions that John thinks publishing might head in the future. An incredible insight for anybody writing and looking to get their work published as well as anyone in publishing looking for an experienced team to work with across various parts of the process. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | #68 - Jendella Benson | 00:34:57 | |
Contemporary fiction author and head of editorial at Black Ballad, Jendella Benson is in this week's episode telling us all about her long journey with storytelling, social journalism and photography, and how it all led to the publication of her debut novel, 'Hope and Glory'. She shares the story of how she signed with her agent, Juliet Pickering, the push back she gave on the cover for the novel and the wonderful, if at times challenging, experience of publishing a novel. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 23 May 2022 | #69 - Eleanor Rose | 00:27:45 | |
Publishing professional and industry YouTuber, Eleanor Rose is back! Catching up, we talk all about her past year and her knew job, moving from production into marketing and publicity and also from academic books into children's. We go in depth about the processes of how books are marketed, her interaction with the authors and the new wave of TikTok marketing that's taking over publishing. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||
| 30 May 2022 | #70 - Joya Goffney | 00:28:09 | |
Contemporary YA author, Joya Goffney is here, fresh off the release of her second novel, 'Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl' to tell us all about how her first book, 'Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry' went through the publishing rollercoaster and the challenges of writing something new after a very successful debut. We also talk about the struggles that come from outside of the writing like the publicity and interviews, and how she balances those with the rest of her life. Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them. Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes! Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr. | |||