Of the Publishing Persuasion

Angela Montoya and Melanie Schubert•ofthepublishingpersuasion.wordpress.com

A podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.

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Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Pitch Wars Mentor and Debut Author: Margie Fuston

Today we talk with Pitch Wars Mentor and Debut Author: Margie Fuston Margie is the Author of the all new YA: VAMPIRES, HEARTS & OTHER DEAD THINGS !!**OUT NOW**!! Margie lives in California but dreams of being in New Orleans, eating thin-cut, fried catfish or a muffuletta for every meal. (Followed by beignets for dessert of course.) She has an MA in Creative Writing. Her poetry has appeared in Writer’s Digest, Gargoyle, and Late Peaches: An Anthology of Sacramento Poets, among others. She doe...

Aug 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 5

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest: Courtney Kae

Today we talk with dreamy, steamy romance author, THE Courtney Kae. Courtney writes the sweet and steamy happily ever afters she wants to see in the world. She lives in Southern California with her husband, child, and thoroughly spoiled Shiba Inu. Some of her favorite things include: family movie nights, breakfast for every meal, devouring romance books, and attempting to keep her succulents alive. Courtney Kae's debut novel, IN THE EVENT OF LOVE, will release in fall 2022 with Kensington and He...

Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 4

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With Special Guest: Jessica Parra

Today we talk with up-and-coming YA contemporary writer, Jessica Parra. Jessica is a @lasmusasbooks hermana and @pitchwars 2020 mentee. She’s a lawyer and mother of a small horde of adorable animals. In her free time, you might catch her doing Pilates, writing amazing stories featuring #latinx characters, or piloting the Millennium Falcon at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. ✨ Jessica is represented by Jennifer Azantian of Azantian Literary. Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all...

Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 3

Of the Publishing Persuasion EPISODE #2 - The Truth About Pitch Wars and Cats

So what is Pitch Wars? And what's it really like getting in? Today we talk about the rollercoaster journey that is Pitch Wars and our best tips and tricks to get in...and please, oh please, can we talk about Cats? Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: https://www.instagram.com/angelamontoyawrites/ & Melanie Schubert: https://www.inst...

Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min

Of the Publishing Persuasion EPISODE #1

A podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.

May 13, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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