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Emotions—But Make It Messy
Season 26 Episode 6
In this exciting episode of Books with Hooks, Bianca, CeCe, and Carly sit down with Casey, winner of the Masana Literary Project Fundraiser, to chat …
1 year ago
How Withholding Backstory and Context Can Actually Elevate A Story
Season 22 Episode 5
In this inspiring interview, Bianca connects with debut author Aisling Rawle and dives into ‘The Compound’—a dark, gripping tale set in the twisted w…
1 year, 1 month ago
One of the Best Hooks We’ve Had on a BWH Segment
Season 25 Episode 4
Pop the champagne—it’s the 200th episode of Books with Hooks! Join hosts Bianca, Carly, and CeCe as they celebrate this major milestone with signatur…
1 year, 1 month ago
Bianca and CeCe Discuss The Real Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing
Season 26 Episode 3
In this special episode, CeCe Lyra sits down with our very own Bianca Marais to explore her writing journey, with a spotlight on her latest novel, ‘A…
1 year, 1 month ago
Concrete vs. Abstract Curiosity
Season 26 Episode 2
In this special episode of Books with Hooks, author Kate Visser joins hosts Bianca, Carly and CeCe to share insights about her query letter for her Y…
1 year, 1 month ago
May Bonus Episode
In the first part of this month’s bonus episode, Carly Watters interviews Anna Mitchael, an accomplished author and copywriter. Anna discusses her wr…
1 year, 1 month ago
How a Books With Hooks Query Became a Buzzy Debut
Season 26 Episode 1
In this eye-opening episode, Bianca Marais interviews Jessica Guerrieri, author of 'Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.' They discuss Jessica's …
1 year, 2 months ago
Leaning into Illustrator Notes & CeCe Not Minding a But, But
Season 25 Episode 10
In this episode of Books with Hooks, Bianca, CeCe, and Carly dive into a YA fantasy romance query, breaking down what works—and what doesn’t—when it …
1 year, 2 months ago
Nuggets of Wisdom from Carley Fortune and Sue Hincenbergs
Season 25 Episode 9
In part one of this week's author interviews, Bianca sits down with Canadian superstar writer, Carley Fortune. The authors discuss her latest novel '…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Problem with the Blank Canvas Protagonist
Season 25 Episode 8
In this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca, CeCe, and Carly first review a query letter for literary fiction, providing insights on emotional …
1 year, 2 months ago