We love learning more about literary agents! Jessica Berg helps us unravel submission guidelines, understand what Revise and Resubmit (R&R) means to her, and take advantage of agent pitching at conferences. Check out the amazing resources Jessica offers that will get you ahead no matter whether you query her, another agent, or self-publish.

Tea and Tales Blog: Jessica Berg

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/jessica-berg

Other Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessica__berg 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessica__berg 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jesssica__berg/

Website: https://www.jessicaberg.me/ 

Rosecliff:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/roseclifflit 

Newsletter: https://www.rosecliffliterary.com/newsletter 

Free monthly event: https://www.rosecliffliterary.com/roundtable 

Making an audiobook is a tremendous step for an author. The world of audio can feel like a foreign place. Tricia Day, audiobook creator and lover of all things story-related, helps us break down how to narrate, what to look for in a narrator, and what it takes to do it yourself.

Tea and Tales Blog: Tricia Day

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/tricia-day

Other Links:

https://linktr.ee/Tricia.Day (@Beatificbean)

https://www.patreon.com/TriciaDay 

https://www.audacityteam.org/

https://www.acx.com/

https://www.brittanyhansenauthor.com/

https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9798991546942-the-outlaw-witch-of-sherwood?srsltid=AfmBOor428gOstRcDiJi1_XZd5IJAzQuMKj3cUuvHt7DyxpHGDwwEtB3 

https://www.fiverr.com/

https://books2read.com/u/bP2Q6A - Upcoming project “Sex Positive”

Author Elaine Canyon joins us to discuss the Enemies to Lovers - and rivals to lovers - archetype. Learn with Sara about what makes this plot pattern work and the tropes that give it life and variety.

Tea and Tales Blog: Elaine Canyon

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1

Other Links:

https://elainecanyon.com 

Her most recent book is Love, Mystique & Mermaids https://elainecanyon.com/love-mystique-mermaids/

Her Kickstarter is running in August 2026 for Love, Discretion & Dragons https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elainecanyon/love-discretion-and-dragons

Affiliate link with Curios: www.curios.com/Joinelainecanyon 

In learning about the publishing industry, so much great information is shared on Podcasts. Welcome Grace Erin, Editor and Podcaster, who shares her knowledge and highlights guests to fill in the gaps on Between the Edits. Learn about the journey of starting a podcast, becoming a developmental editor, and what people new to podcasting can expect.

Tea and Tales Blog: Grace Erin

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/grace-erin

Other Links

Editing

https://www.graceerinedits.com/

www.linkedin.com/in/grace-powers-025262285

IG & Threads, FB: @graceerinedits

Substack

https://graceerinedits.substack.com/

Podcast

IG: @betweentheedits

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDO-xCM2WSPEwDmjR4Jy87A

Have you ever researched writer retreats and weren’t sure what value they could bring? We wondered too. Jane and Brian started their retreat, combining their years of industry experience to encourage and strengthen writers. 

Tea and Tales Blog: Jane Sanderson and Brian Viner

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/jane-sanderson

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/brian-viner

Other Links:

Jane’s Instagram: @janesandersonwriter

Writing Retreat Instagram: @writersinc on Instagram, and our 

writing retreat website: www.writersinc.co.uk 

Have you ever seen a favorite author write a book with a co-author? It takes a new set of skills and writing process to produce a quality book with multiple people. Author Kevin Rodgers opens the mystery of co-writing and the keys to making it work. Plus, how he coordinates with people outside of writing to make board games!

Tea and Tales Blog: Kevin Rodgers

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/kevin-rodgers

Other Links:

Gideon and the Caves of Fate (Book 1) - https://a.co/d/0bnIQluJ

Mason Gideon and the Glass Tower (Book 2) - https://a.co/d/0hDh2Kpe

Both books are available on Amazon and IngramSpark

TikTok - @KevinLRodgers4

IG - @KevinLRodgers4

Facebook - Kevin Rodgers, Author/Board Game Designer

X - @KLRodgers4

Blue Sky - @KLRodgers4

Goodreads - Kevin Rodgers

Threads - @KevinLRodgers4

Website is stolenknightpublishing.com

Amanda Connolly is a journalist and debut Author. Her inspiring journey to publishing her first fantasy novel is full of hope and nuggets of wisdom for every writer.

Tea and Tales Blog: Amanda Connolly

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/amanda-connolly-

Other Links:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Lure-of-Wolves-and-Whispers/Amanda-Connolly/The-Martyred-Isle/9781665989510

Instagram @amandacconn

author newsletter BY/LINE with Amanda Connolly https://amandaconnolly.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Reading for pleasure is reason enough, but authors have extra reasons to pick up books. Dive into the ways writers can use their reading time to deepen their craft. Joining us is fan favorite guest, Clare Draycott.

Tea and Tales Blog - Clare Draycott: 

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/clare-draycott

Writers know we should be reading, but it can be hard! With so many pressures on our time, here are some ideas to help you find the time, excitement, or motivation to keep reading or get back into the habit!

Tea and Tales Website 

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com

Other links:

https://theweek.com/culture-life/books/rekindle-relationship-reading-tips

https://www.mindspacecafe.com/how-to-fall-in-love-with-reading/ 

https://bibliolifestyle.com/tips-to-help-you-fall-in-love-with-reading-again/ 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLklCHdtlRC/?img_index=1

Professional blurb writer Jessie Cunniffe talks about writing YA blurbs. Plus a live blurb review with Author S.L. Darkling.

Other links: Jessie Cunniffe 

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/jessie-cunniffe

Other links:

https://www.instagram.com/bookblurbmagic/

https://www.threads.com/@bookblurbmagic?xmt=AQGzqJVTMKRT1R0mKWjXW33lKAiuH6Q3K5bk--srpvMwKTQ 

https://www.facebook.com/bookblurbmagic