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    The Write and Wrong Podcast

    Ever wondered what goes into publishing a book? 

    Jamie chats with authors, agents, editors and more, to find out what it takes for a book to go from an idea in the writer's head, all the way through to publication.

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    Check out Jamie's other podcast, The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes.


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    Episodes (163)

    #162 - Anna Stephens

    #162 - Anna Stephens

    Epic fantasy, horror and superhero writer, Anna Stephens is here to tell us about the final book in her second trilogy as well as a fascinating chat about working with Marvel Comics and the Black Library to create tie in fiction for IP universes.

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    #161 - Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. Iris Costello

    #161 - Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. Iris Costello

    Best-selling thriller author Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. historical fiction writer Iris Costello is on the podcast talking about her latest historical novel, her experiences with writing and publishing over the years and the differences between writing thrillers and historical fiction!

    Photo by Betina La Plante.

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    #160 - Emily-Jane Clark

    #160 - Emily-Jane Clark

    Children's author and comedy writer, Emily-Jane Clark joins us to talk about "The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom", switching between children's adult writing and how she makes a similar process work across both.

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    #159 - Jodie Matthews

    #159 - Jodie Matthews

    Literary fiction author and poet, Jodie Matthews drops by the podcast to chat about her folklore inspired debut novel, ‘Meet Me At the Surface’ as well as the first manuscripts that she didn’t finish, her unusual writing process and how in her ideal world she would be able to keep editing until the end of time!

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    The Write and Wrong Podcast
    enFebruary 19, 2024

    #158 - Molly McGhee

    #158 - Molly McGhee

    Literary speculative fiction author, Molly McGhee joins the podcast this week to talk about her debut novel 'Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind', teaching writing at Columbia and how her previous work in editorial helped hone her writing process. (Photo by Pete Perry)

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    #157 - Araminta Hall

    #157 - Araminta Hall

    Thriller writer, Araminta Hall joins Jamie this week to chat about her latest novel “One of the Good Guys”, the impact that working in journalism had on her stories and how her writing process has evolved over six published books.

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    #156 - Aube Rey Lescure

    #156 - Aube Rey Lescure

    Historical and contemporary fiction author, Aube Rey Lescure is here to chat about her debut novel, “River East, River West”. She is also an essayist and Deputy Editor at ‘Off Assignment’ and has co-authored, translated and published books on economics and politics in China.

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    #155 - Audrey Burges

    #155 - Audrey Burges

    Novelist, humorist and satirist, Audrey Burges chats about her adventures in writing from shorts and essays in publications like the New Yorker to her debut from last year and the follow up coming this year!

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    #154 - Hester Musson

    #154 - Hester Musson

    Gothic historical author, Hester Musson joins us this week to talk about her debut novel 'The Beholders', her approach to writing and how she signed with her agent, Juliet Mushens. (Photo by Jess Shurte)

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    The Write and Wrong Podcast
    enJanuary 15, 2024

    #153 - Rebeka Finch

    #153 - Rebeka Finch

    Literary agent, Rebeka Finch joins us for the first recording of 2024, chatting about her start as an Darley Anderson’s assistant and how she started building her list, what she’s looking for and how she tackles submissions.

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    #152 - Maddy Belton

    #152 - Maddy Belton

    Literary agent, Maddy Belton joins us this week to chat about how she became a literary agent, her love of fantasy and how she approaches her query letters.

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    #151 - Amy McCaw & Maria Kuzniar

    #151 - Amy McCaw & Maria Kuzniar

    Fantasy authors and writing BFFs, Amy McCaw and Maria Kuzniar swing by the podcast to talk about creating and co-curating their own spooky anthology, 'A Taste of Darkness' as well as their latest individual writing adventures.

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    #150 - Leonie Swann

    #150 - Leonie Swann

    International bestselling cosy crime novelist, Leonie Swann is on the podcast this week to chat about her latest english translation, 'The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp', the differences between German publishing and UK publishing and her approach to discovery writing. (Photo by R. Barba)

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    #149 - Uju Asika

    #149 - Uju Asika

    Narrative non-fiction author, blogger, screenwriter and former journalist, Uju Asika joins us this episode to talk about her non-fiction works, why she wanted to focus on writing about her experiences with raising boys and how her friend submitted her first book proposal without her knowing!

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    enDecember 04, 2023

    #148 - Barry Hutchison a.k.a. J.D. Kirk

    #148 - Barry Hutchison a.k.a. J.D. Kirk

    Crime, thriller author and screenwriter Barry Hutchison a.k.a. J.D. Kirk is on this week’s episode sharing his many adventures in writing and publishing, from traditionally publishing children’s books to landing a screenwriting job because of a random Tweet and then finding success with indie publishing crime novels.

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    #147 - Sally Bayley

    #147 - Sally Bayley

    Literary author, lecturer and writing teacher, Sally Bayley joins the podcast this week to tell us about her writing, the blurred lines between fiction and non-fiction, dreams, inspirations and staying true to your voice. (Photo by Alexandra Kelly)

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    #146 - Hannah Schofield

    #146 - Hannah Schofield

    Literary agent, Hannah Schofield returns after winning the RNA's Agent of the Year Award, two years running! This is a great episode for anyone wondering about the financial break down of a book deal as we chat about signings, royalties and how it's all distributed.

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    #145 - Katie Ginger a.k.a. Annabel French & Emma Royal

    #145 - Katie Ginger a.k.a. Annabel French & Emma Royal

    Contemporary romance and historical fiction author Katie Ginger is on the podcast this week talking about her pen names, writing in different styles and all of her publishing adventures.

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    #144 - Sue H. Cunningham

    #144 - Sue H. Cunningham

    Young adult author Sue H. Cunningham is on this week's episode to chat about her debut novel, 'Totally Deceased' as well as the manuscripts that came before but never made it to publication.

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    #143 - Anna Britton

    #143 - Anna Britton

    Crime/thriller debut novelist, Anna Britton joins Jamie on this week's episode to chat about her new novel, 'Shot in the Dark'. Anna discusses where the story started, her writing process and the dozen or so novels that she had written before this.

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