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- 46: An Evolving Process with Sonora Reyes
Anna chats with Sonora Reyes, debut author of THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, about how our writing process evolves for the better, how to make scenes irreplaceable, how there's power in finding people who believe in YOU, and how revision is truthfully the key to unlocking a book's true potential.
Sora Reyes Website
THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Info on #QPOCChat
1 hr 1 min - 45: Taking Chances with Maggie Giles
Anna chats with Maggie Giles, debut author of THE THINGS WE LOST. They discuss women's fiction, taking chances on independent presses, and the importance of a supportive community.
Maggie Giles Website
THE THINGS WE LOST on Barnes and Noble
1 hr 1 min - 44: Using Character to Create Plot with Catherine Bakewell
Anna chats with Catherine Bakewell, debut author of WE ARE THE SONG. Together they chat about coping with a long writing journey, using character arcs as a method for plotting, how musicals are perfect examples of character beats, and... garlic bread with god.
Buy WE ARE THE SONG now
Catherine Bakewell's Website
Catherine Bakewell on Instagram
1 hr 4 min - 43: Q&A with Emily and Anna
Anna and Emily answer listener questions about whether to think about sequels, how to move onto another project when you're querying, and... why we are so cute????
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1 hr - 42: Updating Retellings for a Modern World with Lillie Lainoff
Anna chats with debut author Lillie Lainoff about bringing modern themes to retellings, changing up the pacing of novels to represent chronic illness, and the importance of research!
Lillie Lainoff's Website
ONE FOR ALL on Goodreads
1 hr 1 min - 41: Memoirs with Taylor Harris
Emily has an insightful chat with Taylor Harris about memoirs, the crossover of fiction to non-fiction writing, and the power of telling personal stories.
Taylor Harris Website
1 hr 3 min - 40: The Power of Beat Sheets
Anna and Emily discuss how beat sheets can really help when you're stuck-- especially if you draw from all different types of beat sheets!
53 min - 39: When to Let Go with Alexandria Rogers
Anna sits down with Alexandria Rogers to talk about her MG debut THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS as well as how to use worldbuilding as more than a backdrop and when to let go of a project that doesn't resonate anymore.
Alexandria on Twitter
Alexandria on LinkTree
Buy THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS
1 hr 2 min - 38: Pitch Wars Wrap Up and Catching Up
Anna and Emily spend time talking about Pitch Wars and their latest projects.
Info About Pitch Decks
Anna's Instagram <-- For Writerly Tips
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55 min - 37: Middle Grade Mysteries with Katryn Bury
Emily chats with debut middle grade author Katryn Bury about her book DREW LECLAIR GETS A CLUE, out March 1st!
Katryn Bury's Website
Drew Leclair Gets a Clue on Goodreads
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