Of the Publishing Persuasion

Today we talk to author Liselle Sambury about her incredible journey to publication, problematic books, and that time she cried over Pitch Wars. Liselle is the author of BLOOD LIKE MAGIC, BLOOD LIKE FATE (Available August 2022), and BUTCHERBIRDS (Spring 2023).   A bit more about THE Liselle Sambury (from lisellesambury.ca): Liselle Sambury is a Trinidadian-Canadian author who grew up in Toron...

Today we chat with the total QUEEN that is Hannah Sawyerr 🤩👑   A little more about Hannah: ( HannahSawyerr.com )   Hannah V. Sawyerr is a Sierra Leonean-American writer with a passion for people and poetry. Her debut novel, CALL HIM BY NAME, told through court transcripts, journal entries, and poetry is forthcoming from Abrams/Amulet in Fall 2023. For Hannah's literary and community in...

Today we chat with the creative genius that is Aty Behsam . Aty is an Iranian/Persian writer, artist, translator, editor, TEDx speaker, and Pitch Wars 2021 mentor. She is a full-time writing mentor currently working on multiple story projects including a fantasy YA novel, a historical fantasy manga, and a sci-fi comic.   She is talented beyond belief and a genuinely amazing person! We chatted...

Today we chat with the incredible human that is Kyla Zhao about Pitch Wars, adulting and Kyla's epic book THE FRAUD SQUAD (@penguinrandomhouse, Jan ‘23 — add it on Goodreads ✨)  Born and raised in Singapore, Kyla Jiayi Zhao graduated in 2021 from Stanford University with an MA in Communications (Media Studies) and BA in Psychology. This year, she was a fashion and lifestyle writer at Vogue S...

Today we talk with Pitch Wars Mentor and Debut Author: Margie Fuston Margie is the Author of the all new YA: VAMPIRES, HEARTS & OTHER DEAD THINGS !!**OUT NOW**!! Margie lives in California but dreams of being in New Orleans, eating thin-cut, fried catfish or a muffuletta for every meal. (Followed by beignets for dessert of course.)  She has an MA in Creative Writing. Her poetry has appear...

Today we talk with dreamy, steamy romance author, THE Courtney Kae. Courtney writes the sweet and steamy happily ever afters she wants to see in the world. She lives in Southern California with her husband, child, and thoroughly spoiled Shiba Inu. Some of her favorite things include: family movie nights, breakfast for every meal, devouring romance books, and attempting to keep her succul...

Today we talk with up-and-coming YA contemporary writer, Jessica Parra. Jessica is a @lasmusasbooks hermana and @pitchwars 2020 mentee. She’s a lawyer and mother of a small horde of adorable animals. In her free time, you might catch her doing Pilates, writing amazing stories featuring #latinx characters, or piloting the Millennium Falcon at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. ✨ Jessica is represented by...

So what is Pitch Wars? And what's it really like getting in?  Today we talk about the rollercoaster journey that is Pitch Wars and our best tips and tricks to get in...and please, oh please, can we talk about Cats?   Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. &...

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