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Plugging in Mental Modules
Season 30 Episode 7
This week on Books with Hooks, Bianca, CeCe and Carly break down two query letters—and pull no punches. From missing plot lines to overstuffed author…
4 hours ago
Shooting the Shit About Cancelled Books and the Shy Girl AI Discourse
It’s chaos in publishing—and Carly and CeCe are breaking it all down. From the AI controversy behind Shy Girl to growing fears around trust, authorsh…
3 days, 4 hours ago
Insights from Beth O'Leary and Kate Hilton
Season 29 Episode 8
A double author interview you don’t want to miss! Bestselling author Beth O’Leary breaks down her signature approach to writing high-concept, emotion…
1 week ago
March Bonus Episode
March’s bonus episode is jam packed. We start off with an engaging conversation, Bianca speaks with author Kerry Clare about her latest novel, 'Defin…
1 week, 3 days ago
Comp Titles That Make Agents Go...Hmm
Season 30 Episode 5
This week’s Books with Hooks gets real. The hosts dissect two query letters — one with a jaw-dropping horror premise and another that sparks big conv…
2 weeks ago
Shooting the Shit About Your Response to Last Week's Episode and What Can Be Copyrighted
Publishing isn’t broken… or is it?
This week, Carly and CeCe unpack the explosive reaction to last episode—burnout, disillusionment, and the uncomfort…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Secret Behind Immersive Worlds
Season 30 Episode 4
In this week’s episode, bestselling author J.R. Ward—creator of the wildly popular ‘Black Dagger Brotherhood’ series—joins the show to talk about her…
3 weeks ago
Shooting the Shit About High Brow vs. Low Brow and Editors Who Hate Their Jobs
In this week’s Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe bounce from industry gossip to big philosophical questions about publishing. They announce an exciti…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
When Characters Collide with Conflict
Season 30 Episode 3
In this week’s episode of Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe critique two very different query letters—and what makes (or breaks) them on the …
4 weeks ago
Shooting the Shit About Sending The Elevator Back Down And Paying It Forward With Blurbs
This week, Carly and CeCe are covering a little bit of everything—from surprising publishing mishaps to the realities of author blurbs and the strang…
1 month ago