kt literary podcast

Doan Phuong Nguyen interview about Mèo and Bé May 03, 2023

This week’s guest. Doan Phuong Nguyen is a middle grade author, photographer, daydreamer, and creative girlie girl. She was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States when she was in elementary school. She received her MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Purchase a copy of Mèo and Bé.

Follow Doan Phuong on Instagram. Or find more information on her website, doanphuong.com

Find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitchr, IHeartRadio and more.

Author Interview: Rachel Werner on freelance writing Mar 10, 2023

Rachel Werner joins us today to talk about the art (and grind) of becoming a full time writer. She gives us freelance tips, marketing ideas, and talks about the importance of an email newsletter! She’s an author, content creator and media consultant from Madison Wisconsin. She’s the founder of The Little Book Project WI as well as a teaching artist for Hugo House, The Loft Literary Center and Lighthouse Writer' Workshop. She’s written a cook book, and a science book for kids. Her next kidlit book with Capstone (“Moving and Grooving to Fillmore’s Beat”) will be released in Fall 2023. It seems there’s nothing she can’t do.

Preorder MOVING AND GROOVING TO FILLMORE'S BEAT

Follow Rachel on Instagram @therealscript, Twitter @therealscripts and for more socials, check out her website!

HarperCollins Strike 2022 Dec 14, 2022

In this episode, Parrish Turner joins Chelsea and Renee to talk about the HarperCollins union, the 2022 strike, and the passion for the job that keeps him going. We talk about the state of publishing, the things we love about the job, and how people can get involved in the fight for living wages at HarperCollins and other publishers.

Follow the Union on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hcpunion/

Parrish talked about: Lou by Breanna Carzoo

**I don't know if WASH THE CAT is out yet, so there's no link. But I'm personally going to check back in a few months because I know my kid would love it!**

Or just to support them generally by buying books you were already going to buy anyways: bookshop.org/shop/hcpunion

SUPPORT KT LITERARY HARPERCOLLINS AUTHORS:

NINE LIARS by Maureen Johnson

HAYLEY ALDRIDGE IS STILL HERE by Elissa R. Sloan

Katy James author of TOO MUCH MAN Jun 02, 2022

Katy James joins us today to talk about her book TOO MUCH MAN. It's a fun, flirty debut about a grumpy former hockey player and a bisexual coffee-shop owner refuse to commit—to themselves or each other. We talk about identity, hockey, and Katy's day job as an archivist and rare book librarian.

Buy TOO MUCH MAN.

Preorder the next book TOO HOT TO TOUCH.

Visit Katy's website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Maya MacGregor and Allegra Verlezza on THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER May 04, 2022

THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER is about an autistic trans kid navigating their new school while finding friends—and love, along the way. It’s written by Maya MacGregor, and though they are no stranger to publishing, it’s their debut YA novel!

Maya and Allegra talk about the joys of bringing Sam to life on the page and in the audiobook, the exciting time we’re in for queer stories, and what this book means to their past selves.

Maya's Instagram, Maya's website

Allegra's Instagram, Allegra's website

Buy THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER!

Hardcover

Audiobook

Meet Our New Agent: Kari Sutherland Mar 09, 2022

Meet our new agent, Kari Sutherland! We are so excited to have her on the team!

Find Kari on Twitter.

Here is her Query Manager form if you're ready to submit!

And here is her MSWL.

Patricia A. Jackson on Book Bans and FORGING A NIGHTMARE Nov 23, 2021

Patty is an educator, an accomplished horse woman, and a fantasy super fan. She joined me to talk about her new novel FORGING A NIGHTMARE, her love of messing with established mythology, and how she brought her characters to life. We also talk about the racist and bigoted book banning that’s gone on in her district in Pennsylvania. If you’re in the book world, you’ve heard about this. This story has been featured in CNN, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and many other news outlets. Patty and I discuss the book ban and and the amazing group of students and teachers who stood up and said, “no”!

Panther Anti-Racist Union Media: https://linktr.ee/YourConscience

Instagram: @cy.paru

Buy FORGING A NIGHTMARE here!

Follow Patty on Twitter and Instagram.

The Supply Chain 2021 and Publishing with Sara Megibow Nov 10, 2021

What the heck is going on with supply chain issues? Why aren't there more books? What can we do about it? What advice do we have for authors?

This week, Sara Megibow joins the podcast to talk about all these issues and more! We get granular about how books are made, what the "pain points" are in the process, and what that means for books releasing now. And though it all sounds a little depressing, we promise, it isn't! We also talk about a few tangible things that authors and readers can do to get through this.

This is an episode for veteran authors, debut authors, authors on submission, and readers alike.

Sara's on Twitter! Follow her @SaraMegibow.

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitchr, IHeartRadio and more.

Mythology and Oral Story Telling with Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev Oct 27, 2021

Mayonn Paassewe-Valchev has always been a storyteller. From her youth in Liberia, to her time living in the Netherlands, and now residing with her family in Georgia, stories have played an important part in her life.

In this interview we talk about mythology, capturing oral storytelling on the page and how she did that in her new Middle Grade book THE LEOPARD BEHIND THE MOON.

Buy THE LEOPARD BEHIND THE MOON.

Follow Mayonn on Twitter, Instagram and find her on her website, mayonn.com.

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitchr, IHeartRadio and more.

YOUR GUIDE TO NOT GETTING MURDERED with Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper, and Kate Testerman Sep 15, 2021

Considering a post-pandemic trip to a quaint English Village? Be sure to add this book to your packing list.

Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper, and Kate Testerman get together to discuss the new book YOUR GUIDE TO NOT GETTING MURDERED IN A QUAINT ENGLISH VILLAGE. We discuss the most dangerous element of a quaint English Village, the thing that would probably get us killed, the age-old place to dump a bodë (It's IKEA) and whether or not The Doctor (the Timelord) can be considered an English detective.

Buy the book.

Socials:

Maureen's Twitter, Instagram

Jay Cooper's Twitter, Instagram

Kate Testerman's Twitter Instagram

Maggie Wells talks Hybrid Publishing and AN ABSENCE OF MOTIVE Jul 21, 2021

Maggie Wells is prolific in the romance genre and definitely knows her stuff. One of the most interesting things we talk about is her experience as a hybrid author. Hybrid authors’ books are usually a blend of traditionally published books and indie or self-published ones. Maggie takes the time to pull back the curtain on her experience in publishing .

Check out Maggie Wells on Twitter, Instagram and on her website.

You can find AN ABSENCE OF MOTIVE here!

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

RWW Greene author of TWENTY-FIVE TO LIFE talks about SciFi and Writing Jun 16, 2021

R.W.W. Greene is a SciFi author, an educator, and an all around great guy. He has such an interesting perspective on the SciFi genre and what makes for a great story. He talks about so many different books in our conversation and if you're a student of SciFi, I recommend you have a pen handy.

We talk about writing near SciFi, what he's reading right now (THE GALAXY, AND THE GROUND WITHIN by Becky Chambers), and his delightful Covid-vaccinated summer plans.

R. W. W. Greene: website, Twitter and Instagram

You can buy THE LIGHT YEARS right now! Or Preorder TWENTY-FIVE TO LIFE (Out in August 2021!)

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Michelle Ruiz Keil Talks Modern Mythology and SUMMER IN THE CITY OF ROSES May 26, 2021

Michelle Ruiz Kiel’s modern stories with mythic sensibilities are some of my favorites. She is someone I wanted to have on the podcast for a long time. I think it started when I heard her panel on modern fairy tales at the ALA Midwinter conference in Seattle a few years ago. I wanted to bring her on and ask her all about writing mythology, magical realism, and modern fairytales.

Michelle join me to talk about all things mythology, storytelling, and her new novel SUMMER IN THE CITY OF ROSES. We also talk about the gorgeous covers for both of her books and the amazing artists who created them! You can find them on Instagram.

The artist for the ALL OF US WITH WINGS cover is Whitney Salgado @ws.illustration

The artist for the SUMMER IN THE CITY OF ROSES cover is Maga Gon @maga.sama

Find Michelle on her Website, Twitter and Instagram.

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Deva Fagan and Ellen Booraem talk MG Fantasy Apr 22, 2021

Buy River Magic and Nightingale!

Today, I have the privilege of speaking with two of our Powerhouse Middle Grade authors, Ellen Booraem and Deva Fagan. These women are both from Maine and they both write beautiful, sharp, emotionally resonant Middle Grade fantasy.

We talk about writing, magic, LARPing, and puppers. We also talk about promoting their books with a group of authors who all release in April 2021. Ellen and Deva have been joined by Nancy Werlin whose YA release is called ZOE ROSENTHAL IS NOT LAWFUL GOOD and Leah Cypess' Middle Grade fantasy THORNWOOD.

I had such a wonderful time speaking with Deva and Ellen and I hope you enjoy the conversation, too.

Deva Fagan: website, Twitter and Instagram

Ellen Booraem: website, Twitter, Facebook

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

NYT Bestselling author Jason Hough author of INSTINCT Apr 01, 2021

Today I have the privilege of speaking with New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Hough. Jason is the author of The Dire Earth series, ZERO WORLD, and video game tie in books for Gears of War and Mass Effect. We talk about writing IP for video games, James Bond's pacing, and using movie soundtracks as writing music.

Preorder INSTINCT!

Jason's website

Jason's Twitter

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Jennifer Gruenke talks about YA fantasy and Covid Publishing Delays Mar 21, 2021

This week I have the privilege of interviewing novelist Jennifer Greunke. Jennifer’s debut novel, OF SILVER AND SHADOW just came out in February. Jennifer’s book was originally supposed to come out in May of 2020 and the release date was pushed back almost a year because of Covid-19. We have an interesting conversation about that process. We also discuss writing fantasy, and the best way for writers to curate their social media accounts.

One of my favorite parts of the interview, Quick Query Corner was thwarted by technical difficulties, which bummed me out because its always one of my favorite parts of any interview. So sadly, you don’t get to know Jennifer quite as well as I would like you to. But that’s all the more reason for you to go check out her dreamy Instagram page! She is a veteran bookstagrammer and is well connected in the YA writing world. I’ve put a link to her social media in the show notes.

Jen Petro-Roy Interview and Conversation about Balance Feb 17, 2021

Madeline L’Engle once said in an interview “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” I can’t think of a better way to describe Jen Petro-Roy’s books. She’s the author of the books PS I MISS YOU, GOOD ENOUGH, and her brand new release LIFE IN THE BALANCE.

We actually talk a lot about balance in this episode. Balancing honesty and humor. Adult problems in a children’s book. Creativity and quarantine. And one thing that is abundantly clear is that Jen’s a student of children’s literature. Before her life as a writer, she was a librarian, and her love and respect for her young audience shows in her work.

Here's where you can find Jen Petro-Roy online! jenpetroroy.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

And pick up a copy of LIFE IN THE BALANCE here.

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

2020 Agency Wrap Up Jan 27, 2021

Today, we talk about 2020. Yes, we voluntarily went back there! Though much was lost this year, and many things felt by turns unfamiliar and maddeningly repetitive, we had a good year. With 3 new members added to our team, many new books released, and new contracts signed! Together we clung to the successes and joy.

Kate Testerman, Sara Megibow, Kelly VanSant, Jas Perry, Aida Lilly, and Renee Nyen talk about 2020 and look ahead to what 2021 has in store for kt literary.

Here are some of our favorite reads of 2020!

Kate loved: Enjoy the View by Sarah Morganthaler

Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

Sara loved: The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Aida loved: Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

Kelly loved: The Unravelling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Rosanne A. Brown

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Jas loved: Twins by Varian Johnson, illustrated by Shannon Wright

Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds written by Danica Novgorodoff

Renee loved: Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious series

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Aliza Mann Interview: Fair Fight and A MORE PERFECT UNION Dec 18, 2020

Our client, Aliza Mann joined me for a conversation about the new book A MORE PERFECT UNION. This collaborative project is a romance anthology in which each story addresses voting and democracy.

Preorder A MORE PERFECT UNION on Amazon and on Apple Books

Aliza Mann’s Website, Instagram, Twitter, and The Book Harlots on YouTube.

If you want more information about the powerful voter equality work Fair Fight does, find that here.

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Susan Adrian on NUTCRACKED, writing about magic, and holiday cheer Dec 09, 2020

In an effort to make the end of 2020 as joyful as possible, I couldn't think of a better guest than Susan Adrian. She's one of the first kt literary clients I ever met, and she is always so kind, warm, and generous.

Susan is the author of the Middle Grade books NUTCRACKED and FOREVER NEVERLAND, and the YA book TUNNEL VISION. She is a 4th-generation Californian who somehow stumbled into living in Montana. She danced in a ballet company and worked in the fields of exotic pet-sitting, clothes-schlepping, and bookstore management. She’s settled in, mostly, as a scientific editor. When she’s not with her family, she keeps busy researching crazy stuff, traveling, and writing more books.

Susan's website: www.susanadrian.net

Susan's socials: Twitter and Instagram

You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Elysia Whisler author of RESCUE YOU Nov 11, 2020

Elysia Whisler joins us today to talk about her debut novel RESCUE YOU. It is a heartwarming love story about redemption, hope, and how everyone needs saving now and then. We discuss Elysia's road to publishing, PTSD, and, of course, dogs!

You can find Elysia on Twitter and Instagram, and also on her website at elysiawhisler.com.

You can purchase RESCUE YOU here!

And look for us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Marisa Reichardt author of AFTERSHOCKS Sep 30, 2020

Marisa Reichardt is the author of UNDERWATER, the upcoming spring 2021 release, A SHOT AT NORMAL and her newest book, AFTERSHOCKS. We talk about packing earthquake kits, the physical and mental strength of water polo players, and how releasing a disaster book in 2020 can actually be rather cathartic.

You can purchase a copy of AFTERSHOCKS here.

Find Marisa on her website, twitter, and instagram.

For information about submissions, new releases, and everything else that happens at our agency, visit our website ktliterary.com. We are also on Twitter and Instagram.

K.D. Edwards on The Tarot Sequence Sep 16, 2020

K.D. Edwards is the author of the urban fantasy series THE TAROT SEQUENCE: Book One: THE LAST SUN, Book Two: THE HANGED MAN, and -just announced!- Book Three: THE HOURGLASS THRONE.

Listen in for the inside scoop on some of K.D.'s writing practices and what's happening next in the series.

You can purchase all of his books here!

Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitchr, and more platforms! And please do rate, review, and subscribe to the show.

Follow K.D. Edwards on Twitter @KDEdwards_NC

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Pintip Dunn talks about DATING MAKES PERFECT and writing books on her phone Sep 02, 2020

New York Times Bestselling, multi-award winning author Pintip Dunn. Pintip is the author of YA books such as MALICE, STAR-CROSSED, The Forget Tomorrow trilogy, THE DARKEST LIE, and GIRL ON THE VERGE. She stopped by to talk about her newest book DATING MAKES PERFECT, the adorable Own Voices Thai-American YA Rom Com with a perfect cover.

Find Pintip at her website pintipdunn.com. You can also find her on Twitter and Instagram. And snag a copy of DATING MAKES PERFECT here. If you want to recreate the cover, don't forget to tag us so we can reshare it! We're also on Twitter and Instagram!

Ask an Agent: Answering Listener Questions! Aug 13, 2020

In this episode we answer listener questions. We tackle questions about query letters, genre, and what agents are actually looking for in their inbox. Joining me are Kate Testerman, Kelly Van Sant, Aida Lilly, and Jas Perry.

You can find us all on social media:

Find the agency on Twitter and Instagram

Find Kate Testerman on Twitter and Instagram

Find Kelly Van Sant on Twitter and Instagram

Find Aida Lilly on Twitter

Find Jas Perry on Twitter

Find Renee Nyen on Instagram

Meet our new agent, Aida Lilly! Jul 29, 2020

Aida Lilly was born in Alabama and now calls Denver home. She attended the University of Montevallo and studied English and writing. She holds an MA in Organizational Management and a graduate certificate in publishing. She is the Communications Fellow for The Word for Diversity, and an Associate Agent at kt literary. Her favorite genres are adult and YA sci-fi and fantasy, contemporary YA, humor, and adult general fiction (bonus points for books written by diverse authors with characters that leap off the page). Good writing and pacing are all she needs to get wrapped up in a story, and her ideal day is spent with books, coffee, and bathbombs.

Meet our new agent Chelsea Hensley! Jul 22, 2020

Introducing our new member of the kt literary team, Chelsea Hensley! Hear about her journey to and through publishing, talk books with Renee, and learn about her manuscript wishlist!

She's looking for the whimsical and adventurous in Middle Grade, especially fantasy (and select contemporary MG).
In Young Adult, she's looking for genre fiction, twisty mystery, and wants thrillers that are character-driven, dark, and edgy.
She also is looking at select adult fantasy that's atmospheric, lush, bold, and female-driven. More here!

Follow Chelsea on Twitter.

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Meet our new agent Jas Perry! Jul 15, 2020

Introducing our new member of the kt literary team, Jas Perry! Jas Perry is a freelance editor and Manhattan-based associate agent with kt literary. She attended New York University in Florence and London before graduating with a degree in English from CUNY Hunter College. She was awarded the We Need Diverse Books Internship Grant and held several editorial intern positions with Levine Querido and Scholastic’s Arthur A. Levine Books, where she assisted on titles by Kelly Yang, Varian Johnson, Daniel José Older, Eric Gansworth, A.S. King, Francisco X Stork, and Cherie Priest, among others. Jas is Black American/Japanese and interested in representing a diverse range of strong voices — especially by disabled and/or QTPOC creators. She particularly enjoys dark contemporary fiction, offbeat humor, (Alondra Nelson-defined) Afrofuturism, and bold SFF that makes her think.

Find Jas on Twitter at @TakahshiPerry

Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitchr, and more platforms! And please do rate, review, and subscribe to the show.

Meet our new agent Kelly Van Sant! Jul 01, 2020

Introducing our new member, literary agent Kelly Van Sant! We get to know Kelly and how she became a literary agent and author advocate. Her MSWL includes: Young Adult & upper Middle Grade fiction (especially YA & MG genre fiction), atmospheric, evocative stories, and tales of friendship.

Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitchr, and more platforms! And please do rate, review, and subscribe to the show.

Follow Kelly on Twitter or Instagram.

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Rebekah Crane and Renee on an Author's Journey through Publishing Jun 18, 2020

Renee chats with her client Rebekah Crane, author of POSTCARDS FOR A SONGBIRD, THE INFINITE PIECES OF US, THE UPSIDE OF FALLING DOWN, and THE ODDS OF LOVING GROVER CLEVELAND (plus more!) about the process of getting a book published and the journey authors face in the industry.

You can purchase all of Rebekah's books HERE!

Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitchr, and more platforms! And please do rate, review, and subscribe to the show.

Follow Rebekah Crane on Twitter @RebekahCrane or Instagram!

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Happiness and Time Travel with Henry Clark Jun 11, 2020

Henry Clark, author of WHAT WE FOUND IN THE SOFA AND HOW IT SAVED THE WORLD and THE BOOK THAT PROVES TIME TRAVEL HAPPENS, joins us to talk about his newest middle grade novel WHAT WE FOUND IN THE CORN MAZE AND HOW IT SAVED A DRAGON.

We talk about writing, time travel, and do a Quick Query Corner!

You can purchase WHAT WE FOUND IN THE CORN MAZE AND HOW IT SAVED A DRAGON now wherever books are sold.

Follow Henry Clark on Twitter @HenryCClark or Facebook.

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Book Boyfriends with Tiffany Schmidt and Jessica Spotswood May 28, 2020

This week I have the privilege of talking with two very smart and talented women. Tiffany Schmidt and Jessica Spotswood join me to celebrate the release of Tiffany’s new book in her Bookish Boyfriends series: TALK NERDY TO ME. Of course, I had to bring them on the show to talk about the fictional men who have been melting hearts for years.

You can find Jessica's books here. And Tiffany's here.

Social Media

Tiffany's Instagram

Jessica's Instagram

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

Author Sarah Morgenthaler chats travel and humor with kt literary agent Sara Megibow May 07, 2020

Sara and Sarah chat about horses, humor, campgrounds, and of course, books!

Sarah's book THE TOURIST ATTRACTION is out 5/5/2020!

Preorder THE TOURIST ATTRACTION here!

Follow Sarah on Twitter

Follow Sarah on Instragram

Sarah's Facebook

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary. Our website is www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

Mike J. Martinez on Arthurian Legend and Camelot Apr 23, 2020

Author Mike Martinez talks Arthurian Legend, creativity in the time of COVID-19, and TV with agent Renee Nyen of kt literary. Mike's currently working on a heavily researched what-if of the King Arthur legend. His Camelot focuses on characters, and we can't wait to read it!

Check out Mike's books here!

Mike's Facebook

Follow Mike on Twitter

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary. Our website is www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

The Life and Medieval Times of Jamie Pacton Apr 16, 2020

Jamie Pacton is the author of The Life and Medieval times of Kit Sweetly which Kirkus calls “a rousing, funny, feminist workplace fantasy that also takes a frank look at modern poverty”.

Jamie came up in publishing thought Pitch Wars, she’s the oldest of ten kids; and, she currently lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, their two kids, and a dog named Lego.

Follow Jamie on Twitter

Follow Jamie on Instragram

Purchase KIT SWEETLY here!

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary. Our website is www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

Juno Rushdan and the Alchemy of a Romantic Thriller Apr 09, 2020

Joining me today on the show is the author Juno Rushdan. Her debut book, EVERY LAST BREATH was one of Amazon’s best romance books of 2019. Juno is a former US Air Force Intelligence Officer and her knowledge and experience in the high-stakes world of the military comes through in her writing. We talk about the alchemy of a great romantic thriller and how to build a community of other writers.

Until April 20th, 2020, you can register here for a giveaway to celebrate the release of Juno’s newest book, HOSTILE PURSUIT. You can buy it here: https://junorushdan.com/book/hostile-pursuit/

Check out all of Juno's books: https://junorushdan.com/books/

Find Juno on social media!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JunoRushdan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junorushdan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junorushdan/

www.junorushdan.com

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

Gaming with Mike Haspil Apr 01, 2020

In this episode, Renee interviews fantasy author Michael Haspil, and they take a dive into gaming! Mike is happy to share some of his favorite RPGs, apps, board games, and multiplayer online games, just to name a few.

Graveyard Shift is Mike’s gritty urban fantasy. You can buy Mike’s awesome (and dark) supernatural police procedural here! https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780765379634

Mike says, it’s like “Miami Vice, but with mummies, werewolves, and vampires.”

Mike’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelHaspil

Check out his podcast!: http://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/

He also guests on Long War TV: https://thelongwar.libsyn.com/https://www.twitch.tv/longwartv

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com

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Games Mentioned:

Solo Board Games:

Hostage Negotiator (also available on iOS and Android)

Proving Grounds (with a novella!)

Board Games/Card Games:

Settlers of Catan (also available digitally on Steam)

Pandemic

Star Realms

DC Deck-Building

Talisman

Relic

Memoir 44

Elder Sign (and Elder Sign Omens on iOS and Android)

Coup

One Night Ultimate Werewolf

Dungeons & Dragons Starter Pack

D&D Essentials Kit

Online/Digital Gaming (including RPG/Tabletop/Virtual Boardgames):

Roll20.net

Elder Sign: Omens (single or multi-player)

Talisman

Memoir 44

Star Realms

Tabletop Simulator

Twilight Struggle (also a traditional boardgame)

Terraforming Mars (online and multiplayer; also a traditional boardgame)

PC/Console Games:

Assassin’s Creed series

Minecraft (table/computer)

FTL, Faster Than Light (tablet/computer)

Banner Saga

Elder Scrolls: Skyrim

Mass Effect series

Portal series

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Galactic Civilizations series

Sid Meier’s Civilization series

Editor Interview - Jennifer Bonnell Mar 26, 2020

Today I have the privilege of interviewing Jennifer Bonnell. She was an editor at Penguin for years until she went freelance. We talk about storytelling, hardcover to paperback conversion, and how acquisitions editors actually spend their day.

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

Podcasting in a Time of Quarantine Mar 23, 2020

Kate and Renee talk a little bit about Covid-19 and our plans to increase communication via the podcast! Please be sure that you stay home, stay safe, and reach out to your support network if you are feeling anxious.

Even in the middle of the Coronavirus, you can reach out to us in all the usual ways. Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.

Live Show! Client Retreat 2020: Podcasting about Podcasting Mar 11, 2020

Sure it's meta to podcast about podcasting, but they really are effective tools for authors to promote their books. At the 2020 kt literary retreat we discuss podcast guest etiquette, what technology you need to be a guest on a show, and even some interview tips.

Additionally, we talk with L. Penelope of My Imaginary Friends and Alex Brown and Rebecca Mahoney of the wildly popular fiction podcast, The Bridge.

Follow L. Penelope @leslyepenelope

Follow Rebecca Mahoney @cafecliche

Follow Alex Brown @gravity_fail09

Of course you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com.

Matthew Cody and the Origin Story of the Graphic Novel Feb 26, 2020

Matthew Cody, author of The Supers of Noble Green series, The Secrets of the Pied Piper series, WILL IN SCARLET, THE DEAD GENTLEMEN and more joins us to talk about his new graphic novel, ZATANNA AND THE HOUSE OF SECRETS.

We talk in detail about the process of writing a graphic novel, Matthew's long-standing love of comics, and the inspiration a truly talented artist (like Yoshi Yoshitani) can bring to a project.

You can purchase ZATANNA AND THE HOUSE OF SECRETS here.

Follow Matthew Cody on Twitter @MattCodyWrites

kt literary 2019 Wrap Up! Dec 31, 2019

Surprise! We are sneaking in one more episode at the end of the year--err, decade, to give you a 2019 wrap-up!

This episode is chattier than usual as Kate and Renee talk about some of the agency's greatest hits of 2019! We discuss the Netflix film, Let It Snow, the glorious success of RED, WHITE, AND ROYAL BLUE, our deep love of Star Wars and RESISTANCE REBORN, and other exciting happenings at the agency this year.

And we weren't even able to cover everything! Be sure to check out our blog for more exciting happenings at kt literary. And please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on whatever platform you use.

Shout outs: Nepotism? Maybe. But here's Renee's sister's IG

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Sara Megibow of kt literary - Interview Dec 18, 2019

Today I have the privilege of speaking with the one and only Sara Megibow! We talk about her agenting philosophy, her professional roots in analytics and training, and the deeply exciting rise in audiobooks.

This was the sort of episode where I wanted to take notes. If you're interested in publishing, in analytics, or just really badass women, this is the episode for you.

Boundless Optimism: Barbershop Books

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L. Penelope on Worldbuilding, Craft, and Representation in SFF Nov 27, 2019

Today is a chat with the amazing L. Penelope. Mostly we nerd out about writing. She gives some really great advice for getting through writer's block. We also talk about being a hybrid author and her journey from self-publishing through to signing with a traditional house.

Leslye can be found on her website: https://lpenelope.com/

There you will find links to all her social media and to her amazing podcast My Imaginary Friends! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing.

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NaNoWriMo and Getting Published Nov 13, 2019

In the spirit of the season, Hannah and Renee discuss National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo). We talk pros and cons, our personal history with the event, and how events like Nanowrimo and query competitions fit into the traditional publishing process.

Halloween and Writing Spooky Stories for Kids with Kim Harrington Oct 31, 2019

This week I get to talk with Kim Harrington, the author of books like Clarity, Forget Me, and The Gamer Squad series. We talk about Spooky Season traditions, classic horror books, and how to ramp up tension in a manuscript.

Be sure to check out Kim’s newest book THE REVEGE OF THE RED CLUB a MG period mystery (uterus, not historical!)

You can follow her on Instagram @kimharringtonauthor or go to her website www.kimharringtonbooks.com

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Angelina M. Lopez on Tropes, Craft, and The 20 Year Track to Publication Oct 16, 2019

Today we welcome Angelina M. Lopez the author of LUSH MONEY. I could have talked publishing with her all day! We discuss the importance of writer's groups like RWA, the delicate balance of leaning into vs. subverting tropes, and what it takes to write a Latinx billionare woman.

We also talk about her long, but incredibly fascinating journey to being a published arthur (such a cute origin for that word!) and we fangirl over her agent, Sara Megibow, a little bit.

You can find Angelina on her website http://www.angelinamlopez.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/angelinamlo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelinaMLo

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Hannah Fergesen of kt literary - Interview Oct 02, 2019

An interview with Hannah Fergesen, an agent with kt literary. We discuss books, writing, something insane where you make a movie in 100 hours, and the perks of living in NYC.

Please look her up on all of her social media outlets. And if you are looking an editorial agent who is a Slytherin and an utter delight, send her a query!

Twitter: @HannahFergesen

Instagram: @HannahFergesen

For Queries: HannahQuery@ktliterary.com

The agency is on all the socials, too! Well, not TikTok yet because we are tech savvy, but also still a bit old and resistant to change.

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Start Here with Trish Doller Sep 18, 2019

Trish Doller joins us today to talk about the research, knowlege, and trial and error she put into her newest book, START HERE.

Purchase START HERE

Find Trish on: Twitter, Instagram, Spotify and on her website www.trishdoller.com.

Hurricane Relief Organizations:

HeadKnowles Foundation GoFundMe

Bahamas Red Cross

World Central Kitchen

Don't miss Trish's other titles, IN A PERFECT WORLD, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, WHERE THE STARS STILL SHINE, and SOMETHING LIKE NORMAL

Kate Testerman of kt literary-Interview Sep 04, 2019

Our first episode is an interview with the woman behind it all, Kate Testerman. With years of experience, keen business sense, and damn good taste, she built kt literary from the ground up. Founded in 2008 with a handful of clients, she has grown her client list, and her agency to 5 full time agents and over 100 clients.

If you don't already follow her on social media, may I recommend her Instagram account. She's also an incredibly talented photographer.

Kate's Instagram: @ktbuffy

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