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Intentionality! Intentionality! Intentionality!
Season 27 Episode 7
In this engaging conversation, Bianca interviews Danya Kukafka, the author of 'Notes on an Execution.' They discuss the inspiration behind the novel,…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Shooting the Shit: Why the industry publishes so many (too many!) books and how to spot a writerly phishing scam
In this episode of Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe kick things off with a little post–Labor Day catch-up before diving into the big stuff: staying …
7 months ago
Pitch Perfect
Season 27 Episode 6
In this episode of Books with Hooks, literary agents Carly and CeCe get nit-picky with an almost ‘Pitch Perfect’ query submission. They offer insider…
7 months ago
Shooting The Shit about what agents really think about writer’s conferences, how agents get good at their jobs, and what actually sells books right now
In this episode of Shooting The Shit, Carly and CeCe unpack the state of today’s publishing industry—from their latest projects to upcoming conferenc…
7 months, 1 week ago
Writing a Voicey Novel
Season 27 Episode 5
In part one of this week’s episode, Bianca sits down with bestselling author Annie Hartnett to dive into her poignant new novel, ‘The Road to Tender …
7 months, 1 week ago
August Bonus Episode
In part one of August’s Bonus Episode, Bianca connects with debut author Jo Morey. In this vibrant conversation,Jo opens up about her novel ‘Lime Jui…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Exploring the Critical to Compassionate Spectrum
Season 27 Episode 4
In this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca, Carly, and CeCe dive into a query for the historical mystery ‘A Body at Rest', exploring the impac…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Shooting The Shit: CeCe's new job, agent referrals, and what publishers try to get away with when writer's don't have agents
CeCe drops big news—she’s joining Wendy Sherman Associates! Carly and CeCe dive into what it means for her clients, how agency moves work behind the …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Karin Slaughter and the Mystery of Character and Rachel Howzell Hall on Switching Genres
Season 27 Episode 3
In part one of this week’s episode, Bianca sits down with the legendary bestselling author Karin Slaughter to talk about all things dark, twisty, and…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Shooting The Shit: "AI Slop" affecting books, what summers in publishing look like and hustle culture in the year 2025
This week on Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe are back with a no-holds-barred convo on everything rocking the publishing world. They dive into how h…
7 months, 4 weeks ago