The Write and Wrong Podcast | Writing Tips, Book Publishing and Literary Agents

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 Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Write...

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 Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using t...

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 Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and g...

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 Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad fre...

Contemporary fiction/mystery thriller author Katherine Faulkner is here to talk about her latest novel “The Other Mothers” and how she combines her fascination with the social dynamics between parents with her roots as an investigative journalist. We also get into the reality of doing undercover journalism and the intensity of that profession. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreo...

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 Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole...

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 Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with W...

Contemporary fiction author, Mikki Brammer is here talking about the incredible reception of her debut novel 'The Collected Regrets of Clover', which went to auction in the US and was pre-empted in 24 hours in the UK. Support the show 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. WriteMentor Get a whole month wit...

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 Support the show...

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) Support the show on Patreon 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...

Historical and mythological fiction author, Susan C Wilson talks about her debut novel 'Clytemnestra's Bind', the many years she has spent researching, writing and editing it and the 'House of Atreus' trilogy that it is kicking off. Support the show on Patreon 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...

Literary agent, Kate Evans is on the podcast telling us all about her career in publishing, PFD's old publishing arm and how she tackles submissions. Support the show on Patreon 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...

Children's fantasy author and picture book Editorial Director, Pari Thomson is on the podcast to talk about her debut middle-grade novel and how she wrote it during lockdown. Pari goes on to share some of her experience and  knowledge about working in Picture Books and what her day to day is as an Editorial Director. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access t...

#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. Support the show on Patreon 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 h...

Speculative fiction author, Sarina Dahlan is back with a brand new prequel novel. Tune in to hear about her experiences writing book number two and what she has planned next. Support the show on Patreon 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...

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. Support the show on Patreon 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 hav...

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. Support the show on Patreon 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 edito...

Contemporary fiction author and screenwriter, Senta Rich is on the podcast talking about her debut novel 'Hotel 21' as well as her experiences as a screenwriter and her hopes to be part of an adaptation of her novel to screen. (Photo by Miles Rich-O'Shea) Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with...

Audiobook narrator, voice-actor and director, Rosie Jones is on the podcast talking all about narrating for audiobooks, voice-work for video games and how it all works. Support the show on Patreon 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...

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. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, wh...

#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) Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where...

Best-selling literary fiction author Elizabeth McKenzie is on the podcast, talking about her newest novel, 'The Dog of the North' which as of recording has been long-listed for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction. Her previous novel 'The Portable Veblen' made it all the way to the shortlist of the same prize. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Disco...

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. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as...

Best-selling and award winning historical fiction author Angela Petch is on this episode, talking about her Italian inspirations, her writing journey and working with Bookouture. Support the show on Patreon 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 b...

Rom-com author, podcaster, photographer and early 2000s YouTube sensation, Julia Boggio is on the podcast this week telling us all about how she is self-publishing her debut novel, Shooters and the many things involved with self-publishing, good and bad. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with...