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Can a Book Be Popular…and Still Not Sell?
Soman and Victoria try to figure out what’s more important for a book – sales or a fandom? They also answer questions about galleys and ARCS being so…
2 months, 1 week ago
Is Ambition The Key To Success Or A Curse?
Soman and Victoria discuss whether ambition is an asset or a hindrance in today’s marketplace. They also discuss the ins and outs of their writing ro…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Writers Compete With Each Other?
Soman and Victoria discuss whether competing with other authors is healthy and if it detracts or fuels their own work. They also answer questions abo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Happened To YA? (with Veronica Roth)
This week Soman is joined by Veronica Roth to trace the rise and fall of the Young Adult genre, from Twilight to today’s more muddled market. They al…
3 months ago
How Do You Become A Bestseller?
Soman is back this week and he and Victoria decode the mysteries and magic by which a book becomes a best-seller. They also debate how readers “self-…
3 months, 1 week ago
How Do You Survive Social Media? (with Veronica Roth)
Victoria and guest Veronica Roth discuss how they’ve survived the evolution of social media from the fun of unfiltered chatting on Twitter to the alg…
3 months, 1 week ago
Are We In A Time Loop? (with Veronica Roth)
Victoria and special guest Veronica Roth discuss how audiences are craving familiar stories at difficult times and what it means for them as authors …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Release Week the Best Week for an Author… or the Worst?
It’s YOUNG WORLD release week!! Soman and Victoria discuss the glories and stress of putting out a new book and surviving the first 7 days. Also they…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Books Survive The Future?
Live from Book Con 2026 in New York City, Soman and Victoria envision what books will look like in 10 years – for both readers and writers. They also…
4 months ago
When Does a Book Become a Cash Grab?
Soman and Victoria argue over what defines a cash grab and whether artists need to justify their work. They also debate approaches to imposter syndro…
4 months, 1 week ago