For Book Sake

Heather and Veronica are LIVE at TNTNC in Raleigh, North Carolina and dive into the most recent controversy of SHY GIRL by Mia Ballard. Is it actually AI? Did Hachette pull the title too soon or not soon enough? What are the legal ramifications and what can authors do to protect themselves if they are accused of writing an AI book?

Join the hilarious world of Pru Warren and get ready to fall in love with her books! Heather and Veronica continue their author survival guide series and talk to author Pru Warren who has been publishing rom-coms for almost five years.  Pru talks about her journey, what she's learned (and hasn't!) and gives solid advice for any writer wanting to publish. Whether you're ready to publish or you...

Heather and Veronica chat with new author Campbell Linden! What is it like to be an author in their first year? What is the biggest lesson learned? Find out this and so much more about Campbell, her books and her upcoming series! You - like us - will fall in love with her stories and her!

There’s a difference between being a passionate fan and crossing the line—and the Sinners and Stardust signing showed just how bad it can get. In this episode of For Book Sake , Heather and Veronica dive into: The shocking ways readers harassed and assaulted models at the event. The ripple effect this behavior has on authors, talent, and the future of signings. Practical fixes to protect creators...

If you've been struggling to figure out how to make titkok work for you as an author, listen to this podcast! Heather and Veronica chat with Kate Hall, who has helped thousands of authors find success on tiktok and leverage it to market their books. She gives so many great tips and tricks in this hour long podcast, so give this a listen and get ready to find success on tiktok! Learn more about Kat...

Heather and Veronica chat with Sabir Sultan, the director of the World Voices Festival for PEN America. Listen to find out what's coming up, an inside look at the festival and for a few great recommendations for new books! A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather, Veronica and Janine discuss all things books in this amazing interview! Janine talks about her recent event she hosted and planned, what it's like planning an event, and what advice she would give to those who also are planning one. She talks about her books, her time with 1852 Media, parenting and more! Sit, relax and get ready to laugh with us! A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica break down the recent controversy surrounding the release of Sophie Lark's SPARROW AND VINE. What happened? What can you learn from this?  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss book banning and censorship with Sabrina Baêta, a senior program manager with Freedom to Read at PEN America. They have a lively discussion about book bans, why they occur, what you can do about them and specific examples of how you can combat them in your community. Listen to find out more about the current state of book banning and censorship in America. A podcast fr...

Heather and Veronica discuss some of the rumors that have been flying around the romance book world. From Colleen Hoover to Oklahoma laws, they give a brief breakdown and explain whether you should be stressed or not about the rumors. A podcast from 1853 Media.

Heather and Veronica welcome special guest Chasing Oz (who also has written romance novels as Dawn Robertson) to discuss the first week of the Trump Administration, the link between the romance book industry and Elon Musk, censorship in the media and social media apps and more. Enjoy an unhinged and unfiltered look into current events as well as the next four years and how it can affect you as a l...

Heather and Veronica, both attorneys, dive into the lawsuits that resulted from the filming of It Ends With Us: The Movie. The Book was written by acclaimed author Colleen Hoover and optioned in 2019 by Wayfarer Studios, owned by Justin Baldoni. Blake Lively was cast to play the heroine, Lilly Bloom and Justin Baldoni took on the role of Ryle. The story itself is about domestic violence.  The...

Heather and Veronica discuss how to best analyze your past year and their past year. They discuss giving yourself grace, setting goals, and how to be realistic in your plans for the coming year.  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica take off the guardrails and discuss the recent presidential election and how it will affect the romance industry. Listen to this episode if you want to know how you can prepare and to feel validated in your thoughts and concerns. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the second Florida book banning lawsuit filed by the major publishers. Dive in deep as to what's going on and why book banning matters to you and your community.  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the current lawsuits filed by publishers against the book banning law in Florida. This is an overview episode where they go into what the claims are in the lawsuit.  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the benefits of multiple income streams from your single content book and why it's important.  A podcast from 1852 Media

1852 Media is thrilled to announce that it's opening an Agency! If you've been looking for subsidiary rights representation or been looking to shop that new manuscript,  Heather and Veronica are ready to represent you. Take a listen to this podcast to learn more about the Agency and what an agent can do for you. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the legal case of #cockygate and provide their opinions as to what happened in the case. Listen to this final part to get the details of this trademark case, what you can learn from it, and how it concluded. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica dive into the cockygate legal matter: the time when an author tried to trademark the word 'cocky'. This is part 1 where they provide the lead up to the lawsuit and a breakdown of the issues at play.  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss and provide their opinions on the recent lawsuit relating to the Pippa Grant v. Pippa Green pen names. They break down the issues, provide you with context and - as always - provide their opinions on the filings and rulings of the case.  Heather and Veronica are both attorneys, but are not your attorneys. This is not legal advice. Opinions are their own and are fo...

Heather and Veronica discuss the news of the week and then dive into third party apps they love, discussing specifically stock photo sites, and photo editing software. Find a new to you option! They also discuss their love of Bookfunnel - not a sponsored post (but would love to be!). A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss contracts in publishing - what you should look out for and what you should make sure you have in place if you're negotiating.  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the most recent salacious PR box that went out and why consent is so important.  A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the struggles and joys of the past week. They encourage their listeners to get involved with local politics and remember to get out and vote. They also discuss Colleen Hoover's new film, It Ends With Us, and the support that she has received from Romancelandia. Listen to them talk about everything and nothing this week!