What does it really take to build a successful career as a traditionally published author?
In this episode of Books & Martinis Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author Megan Chance to discuss her haunting novel, Vermilion Sea, and the realities of navigating the traditional publishing world.
Megan shares invaluable insights from her publishing journey, including what aspiring authors should know before querying agents, how to persevere through rejection, the importance of developing your craft, and the lessons she's learned from a long and successful writing career. We also dive into the inspiration behind Vermilion Sea, her creative process, historical fiction, storytelling, and what keeps readers turning pages late into the night.
Whether you're an aspiring writer, a published author, or a passionate reader, this conversation is packed with practical advice, publishing wisdom, and inspiration from an author who has spent decades mastering her craft.
đ¸ Grab your favorite drink and join us for an engaging conversation about writing, publishing, perseverance, and the stories that stay with us long after the final page.
About The Vermilion Sea:
From the author of Glamorous Notions comes a harrowing tale set aboard a yacht in the 1920s, where luxury borders on lunacy and mysteries of the deep blur the lines between science and the occult.
The Great War may be over, but brilliant scientist Billie McKennan continues the fight to be taken seriously. When a deliberate omission wins her a marine biologist position aboard an expedition funded by a wealthy eccentric, she quickly discovers sheâs not the only one keeping secrets.
The opulent Eurybia sets sail for the Gulf of California with a handful of well-to-do passengers and talented scientists on board. To Billieâs surprise, her ex-husband counts among them. The true mission of the voyage comes into question when a mysterious specimen is captured. And then science unexpectedly gives way to wild rumors and superstition.
Soon, a sinister force takes hold of the vesselâand everyone on it. Billie must reconcile her beliefs with the reality of what she encounters in the Vermilion Sea. But how much is she willing to sacrifice in order to survive?
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