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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 …
9 months, 2 weeks 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…
9 months, 3 weeks 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…
9 months, 4 weeks 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…
10 months 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…
10 months, 1 week 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…
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …
10 months, 3 weeks 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 '…
11 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 …
11 months, 1 week ago