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From Audience to Impact: Crafting a Narrative That Connects
Season 27 Episode 2
In this special episode of Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by debut author Bryce Thomas to dive into his query letter for ‘Barracuda and …
8 months ago
Shooting The Shit: About Editors, The "Death" Of The Novel & Authors With The "It" Factor
In this episode of ‘Shooting the Shit’, Carly and CeCe dive into the juicy, unfiltered side of publishing. From the surge in dark romance to how wome…
8 months ago
From Books with Hooks to Published Author-How Writing is Rewriting
Season 27 Episode 1
In this episode, debut author Melissa O’Connor takes us behind the scenes of her publishing journey with ‘The One and Only Vivian Stone.’ She shares …
8 months, 1 week ago
July Bonus Episode
In part one of July’s bonus episode, Bianca sits down with debut author Jacqueline Faber for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation. With a rich aca…
8 months, 1 week ago
Making Context Feel Organic
Season 26 Episode 10
In this exciting episode of Books with Hooks, debut author Tali Shammas steps into the spotlight to share her query letter for her genre-blending nov…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Shooting The Shit
Get ready for a brand-new segment with Carly and CeCe that dives into the juiciest side of publishing! In this fun, freewheeling episode, they spill …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How Setting is More Than Just Story Backdrop
Season 26 Episode 9
In this week’s episode, Bianca connects with novelist Laura Resau. Laura provides an insightful outlook regarding her transition from writing for you…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What is a familiar query letter...
Season 26 Episode 8
In this episode of Books with Hooks, literary agents Carly and CeCe return with insightful feedback on query letters, focusing on commercial women’s …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Replacing Plot with Emotion in Quiet Novels
Season 26 Episode 7
In this engaging conversation, Bianca interviews debut author Lidija Hilje. Her articles and essays were published in the New York Times, and other o…
9 months ago
June Bonus Episode
In part one of this month’s bonus episode, Bianca Marais chats with New York Times bestselling author Lucy Foley about her shift from historical fict…
9 months, 1 week ago