Soman and Victoria discuss the difference between career and hobby authors. Also they discuss how to decide what ideas to write next and if they plan to write spin-offs of their old books. Soman is trying to find a new routine, and Victoria wants to hear less about rats.

Theme of the Week (02:01)

Goals for the Week (15:05)

Industry Nonsense (12:25) 

Reader Mailbag (28:16)

Plot Twists in Real Life (36:19)

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Soman and Victoria discuss whether they, or anyone, would read a book generated by AI. Also they discuss their editing process and how they balanced writing back when they had day jobs. Victoria talks about wanting her ‘yoga journey’ to start this week and Soman just wants planes to be checked for problems BEFORE he gets on them.

Theme of the Week (02:58)

Goals for the Week (07:13)

Industry Nonsense (16:40)

Reader Mailbag (33:34)

Plot Twists in Real Life (45:06)

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Soman and Victoria discuss whether social media and algorithms are making them less authentic. Also they fantasize about their perfect work day and talk about turning haters into fans. Soman talks about all the little pieces of YOUNG WORLD coming together, and Victoria just wants her printer to work.  

Theme of the Week (02:35)

Goals for the Week (11:32)

Industry Nonsense (20:01) 

Reader Mailbag(35:13)

Plot Twists in Real Life (43:31)

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Soman and Victoria cover the new 'spice' industry and try to find the line of sexual content in YA versus adult work, and what really makes a book “for adults.” Plus how much input authors get on their covers, whether they prefer drafting or editing, Victoria's ongoing dilemma of whether TEMPEST draft is one book or two, and Soman's dream of a Wimbledon wild card.

Theme of the Week (06:00)

Goals for the Week (12:59)

Industry Nonsense (21:10) 

Reader Mailbag(32:09)

Plot Twists in Real Life (41:35)

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Victoria and Soman discuss the boundaries of plagiarism, plus the pros and cons of having a traditional publisher and how to tell if a book festival is worth going to. They also introduce their new novels, how they met, their goals and themes for the week, plus plot twists they want to see in real life!

Theme of the Week (12:30)

Goals for the Week (20:43)

Industry Nonsense (26:48) 

Reader Mailbag (36:32)

Plot Twists in Real Life (47:12)

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Don't miss the first episode of PLOT TWIST, coming June 12th wherever you get your podcasts!

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