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Should Authors Be Political?
Soman and Victoria tackle the tricky question of how artists respond to our current political moment. They also reveal how to deal with taxes as auth…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
How Do Authors Make Money?
Soman and Victoria discuss the nuances of supporting yourself as an artist — and how to structure your advances and royalties to work for you. They a…
7 months ago
Should You Date An Artist?
Soman and Victoria debate what it takes to date an artist – and whether or not artists can successfully date other artists. They also reveal their ap…
7 months, 1 week ago
How Do You Make a Book a Hit?
Soman and Victoria are in their pub year for their new books and debate how to make their books succeed – while also considering what “success” actua…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Victoria Can Finally Talk About TEMPEST – The Episode!
The cat is out of the bag, and Victoria can finally reveal some - but not all - of her TEMPEST secrets, with preorders open now. She spills the beans…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
New Years Preview! Plus: 2025 Hot Takes & Funniest Moments
Victoria and Soman ring in 2026 with a preview of what’s coming this year for PLOT TWIST. Plus, a look back at our Top 10 most provocative arguments …
8 months ago
Is Jealousy Part Of Being An Artist?
Soman and Victoria take on the evil green-eyed snake – and consider whether jealousy isn’t so evil after all. Also they discuss the economics of buyi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What Do Editors Actually Do?
Soman and Victoria break down what an editor does — and more importantly, shouldn’t do. Also they commiserate over what to do on days where you don’t…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Should Artists Still Own Their Work?
Soman and Victoria forecast the disturbing future of professionally produced content. Also they discuss rewriting first drafts and what really sells …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Are Women Less Forgiving Of Women?
Soman and Victoria debate why women are so much harder on each other in publishing and entertainment. They also break down editing strategies and bem…
9 months, 2 weeks ago