Shooting The Shit: About book blurb culture, how to sell a book in a “tough category” and the Anthropic Settlement
In this episode of Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe tackle some of publishing’s messiest realities with their usual mix of honesty and humor. They dig into the alarming trend of agents offering repre...
15 Syys 202554min
Intentionality! Intentionality! Intentionality!
In this engaging conversation, Bianca interviews Danya Kukafka, the author of 'Notes on an Execution.' They discuss the inspiration behind the novel, the evolution of its story, and the intentionality...
11 Syys 202533min
Shooting the Shit: Why the industry publishes so many (too many!) books and how to spot a writerly phishing scam
In this episode of Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe kick things off with a little post–Labor Day catch-up before diving into the big stuff: staying sane while juggling work, life, and endless TBR pil...
8 Syys 202547min
Pitch Perfect
In this episode of Books with Hooks, literary agents Carly and CeCe get nit-picky with an almost ‘Pitch Perfect’ query submission. They offer insider tips on how this particular query grabbed their at...
4 Syys 202538min
Shooting The Shit about what agents really think about writer’s conferences, how agents get good at their jobs, and what actually sells book
In this episode of Shooting The Shit, Carly and CeCe unpack the state of today’s publishing industry—from their latest projects to upcoming conferences and the realities of writer–agent dynamics. They...
1 Syys 202549min
Writing a Voicey Novel
In part one of this week’s episode, Bianca sits down with bestselling author Annie Hartnett to dive into her poignant new novel, ‘The Road to Tender Hearts.’ Together, they unpack the novel’s rich the...
28 Elo 20251h
August Bonus Episode
In part one of August’s Bonus Episode, Bianca connects with debut author Jo Morey. In this vibrant conversation,Jo opens up about her novel ‘Lime Juice Money’, sharing the winding road to publication ...
25 Elo 20251h 3min
Exploring the Critical to Compassionate Spectrum
In this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca, Carly, and CeCe dive into a query for the historical mystery ‘A Body at Rest', exploring the impact of its title, the clarity of its plot threads, an...
21 Elo 202543min
