Books And Beyond

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with literary associate from Folio Literary Management Hannah M. Teachout all about what it takes to persevere and improve your manuscript by editing with your literary agent. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Hannah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hmteachout/ Website...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with agented author Kelly Grabovac all about what goes into moving agencies with your literary agent - the why, the how, and the perseverance required to make such a surprising transition. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Kelly: Twitter: https://x.com/AuthorKellyGInstagram...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with upcoming traditional debut author C.C. Foster all about the benefits and necessity of forming and joining supportive and authentic writing communities, as well as about her upcoming debut in 2027, WHAT LIES BETWEEN. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out CC Foster: Twitter:...

On this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with trad author Emy McGuire all about writing sea-adjacent fantasy, and how to go about scribing an authentic sea-setting narrative - alongside her novels and upcoming publications, including NO ON ABOARD and THEY ONLY FOUND HER. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Emy: Twit...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with author Taylor Grothe all about what it takes to write horror, and how to include representation in horror novels. They go into everything queer and disabled, and what those voices look like in unique genre parameters. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Taylor: Twitter:...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with literary agent Ashlee MacCallum from Howland Literary all about the inbox of an agent - what leads to rejections, what leads to requests, and what the life of an agent looks like inside and outside the business. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Ashlee: Twitter: https:...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with self published author Ayrton Silva all about what it takes to succeed and premiere as a debut self published author - alongside his novels, COWARD, NOXIOUS, and UNFORTUNATE! Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Ayrton: Twitter: https://x.com/ayrtonmsilva Website: https://...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with publishing professional and literary agent Ciara Smith all about what goes into preparing a book for submission, giving insights into what it takes to become traditionally published from both an author and agent perspective! Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Ciara: Twi...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with Literary Agent, Editor, and publishing professional Tommy Dean all about what it takes to write and publish short fiction, as well as what makes for an excellent short-fiction story! Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Tommy: Twitter: https://x.com/TommyDeanWriter Agency...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with her agent sibling, Sara Catherine (S.C. Field) all about how to hone a writing style as an author - and why doing so is so important to pursuing publication! Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Sara: Twitter: https://x.com/saracatherine23 Website: https://sites.google.co...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with publishing professional Lauren D. Fulter all about what it takes to succeed in all avenues of publishing - and how to pursue multiple avenues at once! Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Lauren: Twitter: https://x.com/laurendfulter Website: https://www.laurendfulter.com/...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller talks about her experiences with grief as a writer, and how she's made it through her personal grief while pursuing traditional publication. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Mylee: Twitter: https://x.com/myleejmiller Website: https://myleejmiller.com/ Audio Credits: https://free...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with Rachel Blain all about parenting and writing, and how to balance the two when responsibility conflicts (or aligns) with aspirations. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP⁠ Website: ⁠https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/⁠ Check out Rachel: Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/rockyraewriter⁠ Check out Mylee: Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/myleejmil...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with academic alumni Rebecca Leigh, author and querying writer, about how they handle being full-time students while also pursuing writing careers. They deduce what they've learned as full-time students and writers, and how they balance their stuffed schedules. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondp...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with the author of 2027 debut LESSONS IN ROMANCE, Dylan Aubrey, all about the journey from writing a book to securing a book deal. They discuss their experiences attempting to navigate the traditional publishing world, as well as her tricks and advice for preparing to debut. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://b...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with award-nominated and traditionally published author, Rachael A. Edwards, who breaks down what it takes to write a character-driven fantasy novel. They go into depth about how character-driven fantasy is defined, and what to avoid/to do when writing from a personal POV. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://boo...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with K.T. Carlisle about how their disabilities have impacted their writing and publishing journeys, what the industry can do to help accommodate disabled authors, and how their disabilities have affected and impacted their novels and stories. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with querying author Lindsay Vena about what it takes to be a co-author, and the difficulties and successes they've faced while writing a novel with another creative. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Lindsay: Twitter: https://x.com/isntshelindsayy Instagram: https://ww...

In this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller chats with industry professional and Literary Agent Rachel Estep from D4EO Literary Agency about all things comp titles: what makes them work, what makes them fail, and other industry insider information regarding comp titles that most writers don't know. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://boo...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with fellow co-host and publishing professional Tali Shammas all about what goes into managing, creating, and recording literary-focused podcasts. Together, they unravel what it takes to become a podcast host, as well as tips, tricks, and what they love about being podcast hosts themselves. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP We...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with podcast co-host, editor, and agented author Demi Michelle Schwartz all about burnout, its causes, how to avoid it, and how to get out of it when it consumes you as a writer. They also discuss nourishing creativity and how to foster creative innovation and progress. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksa...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with Abigail Wadlington about the struggles, difficulties, and rewards of querying as a debut author in the querying trenches, as well as discussing tips for authors facing the trenches and trying to garner representation for their books. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out A...

In this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller chats with special guests Millie Abecassis and Florence Chien, hosts to #SmallPitch, all about creating and managing literary pitch events. They dive into what it takes to organize a pitch event, the difficulties they faced when building theirs, and the expectations pitch event hosts should have when their event takes place, among other amazing...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller speaks with special guest Amelia G. Thorn about the necessity of writing fictional wars well, and the do's and don't's of writing a war that will both be authentic and have a genuine impact on the narrative. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Amelia: Twitter: https://x.com/AmeliaG...

In this episode, Mylee J. Miller and special guest Alexandra Roma, indie author of The Wounds Of Wisdom, come together to discuss what makes writing the sequel in a series so difficult - and so rewarding, and how to make the difficulties of writing a second book easier. Check out Books And Beyond: Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondP Website: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/ Check out Alexandr...