Angela Montoya and Melanie Schubert

Of the Publishing Persuasion

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A podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.

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Angela Montoya and Melanie Schubert

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Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Bribri Poet and Author of SAINTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Ari Tison 05.04.2023 1:16:31

Our guest today, Ari Tison is one of those rare and magical souls, who we just know you’ll love. Thank you for joining us, @aritisonwrites A bit more about Ari: Ari is a Bribri (Indigenous Costa Rican) American and African descended poet and the author of YA hybrid poetry & prose novel Saints of the Household (2023) and another YA (2024) with FSG/Macmillan. She is a contributor in Our Shadows...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With GOOD DIFFERENT Author Meg Eden Kuyatt 29.03.2023 1:14:29

We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the talented, Meg Eden Kuyatt on the show! @meden_author Meg is the author of GOOD DIFFERENT. An extraordinary novel-in-verse for fans of Starfish and A Kind of Spark about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference. But first, a bit more about THE Meg Eden Kuyatt: Meg Eden is a 2020 Pitch Wars mentee, and teaches creati...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Superstar Nisha Sharma 17.03.2023 50:30

We had an amazing time chatting with the one and only, Nisha Sharma 👑 🌟 ( @nishawrites )!!! Nisha had so many fantastic things to say and her latest book THE KARMA MAP sounds wonderful. Get your copy now! ( buy THE KARMA MAP here ) Here’s a bit more about Nisha Sharma: Nisha Sharma is the critically acclaimed author of YA and adult contemporary romances including My So-Called Bollywood Life , Ra...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Context Literary Agent Monica Rodriguez 10.03.2023 1:02:23

We found a kindred spirit in writer and literary agent, Monica Rodriguez ( @loveleemonicaa ). Get ready for an uplifting and magical show. Here’s a bit more about Monica: I’m Monica. I am the creator of @findalovelylife and @findalovelybook As the Director of Brand Management at Context Literary Agency , I use my marketing experience to help authors promote themselves and their books. In addition...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Turtles of the Midnight Moon Author Maria José Fitzgerald 05.03.2023 53:10

We were lucky enough to sit down with our dear friend, María José Fitzgerald— @mariajosewrites ♥️♥️♥️ Maria is the author of soon-to-be released MG novel TURTLES OF THE MIDNIGHT MOON . Our interview with her was nothing short of magical in that way a chat with only true kindred spirits can be. But first, here’s a bit more about Maria: María José is a writer of children’s books. Her favorite stor...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With SHE IS A HAUNTING Author Trang Thanh Tran 23.02.2023 1:09:29

We had a wonderful time chatting with debut author, Tran Thanh Tran! Their novel SHE IS A HAUNTING is absolutely amazing…and so is Trang! Here’s a bit more about Trang Thanh Tran: Trang Thanh Tran is a Vietnamese American writer telling all stories scary, otherworldly, and emotional. Trang grew up in a big family in Philadelphia but now calls the South home. They’re an alum of the Writing Barn’s R...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Edward Underhill 16.02.2023 1:03:31

We had a wonderful time chatting with debut author, Edward Underhill ( @edwardunderhill ). Edward was such a joy to speak with and had so many amazing things to say!!! We can’t wait for y’all to tune in! A bit more Edward: Edward Underhill is an author and a composer who grew up in Wisconsin. He began playing the cello at age five, started writing stories not long after that, and began seriously c...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With KT Literary Agent Renee Nyen 11.02.2023 46:21

We had so much fun speaking with Literary agent and podcast host, Renee Nyen of KT Literary. It was inspiring getting to look behind the scenes of literary agent life, talking about The Last of Us, and learning just how awesome KT Literary truly is. A bit about Renee: Renee Nyen, Agent: (Pronouns: She/Her, Salutation: Ms.) Several years in the editorial department at Random House’s Colorado divisi...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Lyssa Mia Smith, Debut Author of REVELLE 06.02.2023 55:32

We had a magical time speaking with debut author and Pitchwars 2020 classmate, Lyssa Mia Smith @lsmittywrites !!! Lyssa always has the most encouraging and insightful things to say. And her debut novel REVELLE sounds AMAZING!!!!! We cannot wait for you to tune into this episode! A bit more about Lyssa Mia Smith: Lyssa Mia Smith is an author of romantic fantasies and a fan of all things magical and...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Alexandria Brown, CEO and Editor at Rising Action Publishing Co. 01.02.2023 58:43

We were delighted to get to chat with author and Rising Action Publishing Co. CEO, Alexandria Brown. She had so much to say about publishing, first chapters, and querying! Thank you for joining us, @alexandriab_11 Check out Rising Action Publishing Co. here: @risingactionpublishingco A bit more about Alexandria: Alexandria Brown | CEO Alex has ten years of experience in marketing and creative writ...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Jenna Miller 24.01.2023 1:08:07

We had the best time interviewing Jenna Miller.  We laughed, we cried, and all things in between. A bit about Jenna: Jenna Miller (she/her) writes Young Adult books about fat, queer, nerdy girls who deserve to be seen and have their voices heard. When she’s not obsessing over words, she can be found making charcuterie boards, befriending people online, cross stitching, or adventuring in the M...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Debut Author Kyla Zhao 17.01.2023 1:12:36

We're baaaackkk!!! Our first episode of 2023 is one for the history books. We had so much fun chatting with our dear friend, Kyla Zhao. Kyla’s AMAZING book, THE FRAUD SQUAD, is OUT NOW!!! A bit more about Kyla Zhao: Born and raised in Singapore, Kyla Zhao graduated in 2021 from Stanford University with an MA in Communications (Media Studies) and BA in Psychology. Right now, she works in marketing...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Author Coach and YA Author Isabel Sterling 21.12.2022 1:15:40

We are saying goodbye to 2022 with a bang! Isabel Sterling ( @isa_sterling ) was the perfect guest to celebrate the end of the year with. Mostly because she made us so excited for all that is to come in the new year! You don’t want to miss this episode or anything that Isabel has to say about being a debut author, book two struggles, and burnout. A bit more about Isabel Sterling: (www.isabelsterli...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Jenny L. Howe, Debut Author of THE MAKE-UP TEST 24.11.2022 1:05:06

We had so much fun chatting with THE Jenny L. Howe ! Jenny had so many amazing things to say about the winding journey to publication and she’s absolutely hilarious. A bit more about Jenny L. Howe: Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her lo...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Nikki Payne, Debut Author of PRIDE AND PROTEST 15.11.2022 1:02:39

We had the BEST time chatting with debut author, Nikki Payne. Her energy is CONTAGIOUS! And her book sounds absolutely perfect. A bit more about Nikki: By day, Nichole Carelock, is a curious anthropologist, asking the right questions to deliver better government. By night, she's Nikki Payne, dreaming of ways to subvert canon literature. She works at Facebook as a qualitative researcher and has a P...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Erin E. Adams, Debut Author of JACKAL 11.11.2022 1:03:49

We had the absolute honor of interviewing author, actor, and playwright, Erin E. Adams on Of the Publishing Persuasion. Her debut novel, JACKAL, has published with high praise, and we can see why. It is absolutely fantastic. Just like Erin herself. A bit more about Erin E. Adams: Erin E. Adams is a first-generation Haitian American writer and theatre artist. She received her BA with honors in lite...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Literary Agent Superstar Linda Camacho 04.11.2022 55:33

We were so honored to chat with star literary agent, Linda Camacho from Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. Linda represents some of our favorite writers, so it would only make sense that she is as amazing as they are. Her love for her clients and their books is palpable. And there might even be a special treat for our listeners from Linda herself in this episode. 😉 (Offer only valid until end of...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Margie Fuston 29.10.2022 44:08

We were so happy to have THE Margie Fuston— @margiefuston back on the show! She’s one of the best humans and authors on the planet. Make sure to buy her AMAZING debut Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things . And don’t forget to preorder her sophomore book CRUEL ILLUSIONS . You won’t regret it. A bit more about Margie Fuston: Margie Fuston grew up in the woods of California where she made up fant...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Disney Villain series Author Lorie Langdon 20.10.2022 1:02:54

So honored to have THE Lorie Langdon on the podcast! Lorie has BOOKS! And the passion she has for the stories she creates shines through her every word during this interview. A bit more about Lorie: Lorie Langdon is an Amazon bestselling author of six YA novels, including the Doon series, Gilt Hollow, and Olivia Twist, which received a starred review from Booklist Magazine and is being sold in Tar...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with YA by the Bay founders Dominique Richardson and Sorboni Banerjee 11.10.2022 56:16

We had an absolute blast recording today with Dominique Richardson and Sorboni Banerjee, cofounders of YA by the Bay  a non-profit YA book festival. Domnique and Sorboni are just magical. We can't wait for YA by the Bay to be up and running, because anything these two touch will turn to gold!! About The Festival YA BY THE BAY is a non-profit 501c3 literacy movement bringing young adult author...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - with George Jreije, debut author of SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIA 04.10.2022 1:01:19

We were honored to have middle grade author George Jreije ( @bygeorgejreije ) on the podcast this week. George had so many amazing things to share about his writing journey and the art of being a “pantser.” A bit more about George: George is the Lebanese-American author of SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIA, a forthcoming children's fantasy novel with HarperCollins. He has also written sh...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Associate Editor Ruqayyah Daud 22.09.2022 1:00:18

We had the absolute honor of speaking with associate editor, Ruqayyah Daud , at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Not only is she an amazing editor with a passion for books, but she’s an awesome person too! A bit more about Ruqayyah: I am an associate editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers working on/looking to acquire picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. I previously...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Illustrator & Author of 'OUR LITTLE INVENTOR', Sher Rill Ng 14.09.2022 56:33

We had a wonderful time chatting with author-illustrator, Sher Rill Ng ( @sherrill.ng ). Her STUNNING art speaks for itself and the stories she creates are POWERFUL. A bit more about Sher Rill Ng: https://sherrillng.com/ Sher Rill Ng is a Woi Wurrung/Melbourne-based digital illustrator. She designed and illustrated for SaaS companies before releasing her first author-illustrated picture book Our L...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Amparo Ortiz 08.09.2022 57:11

We were honored to have author and all around baddie, Amparo Ortiz ( @amparo_ortiz ), on the show this week!!! Not only is she a fantastic writer, she’s a fantastic human too! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to our channel wherever you listen so you don’t miss out on this hilariously fun episode. A bit more about Amparo: Amparo Ortiz is the author of BLAZEWRATH GAMES and DRAGONBLOOD...

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Melissa Pyrch, Educator and Author of BEYOND THE BELL 04.09.2022 1:01:18

We had a magical time chatting with author and educator Melissa Pyrch on the podcast this week! She is the kind of teacher and mentor we all needed in high school! We cannot wait to read her debut, BEYOND THE BELL . A bit more about Melissa: Melissa Pyrch has been teaching high school English in New York state for over two decades. While motivating her seniors to pursue their wildest dreams, Melis...