Bianca and CeCe Discuss The Real Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing
In this special episode, CeCe Lyra sits down with our very own Bianca Marais to explore her writing journey, with a spotlight on her latest novel, ‘A Most Puzzling Murder.’ If you’re not already famil...
5 Juni 202542min
Concrete vs. Abstract Curiosity
In this special episode of Books with Hooks, author Kate Visser joins hosts Bianca, Carly and CeCe to share insights about her query letter for her YA fantasy novel, 'Stage of Shadows.' Carly and Cece...
29 Maj 202547min
May Bonus Episode
In the first part of this month’s bonus episode, Carly Watters interviews Anna Mitchael, an accomplished author and copywriter. Anna discusses her writing journey, experiences in magazine publishing, ...
26 Maj 20252h 38min
How a Books With Hooks Query Became a Buzzy Debut
In this eye-opening episode, Bianca Marais interviews Jessica Guerrieri, author of 'Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.' They discuss Jessica's journey from teaching special education to becoming...
22 Maj 202531min
Leaning into Illustrator Notes & CeCe Not Minding a But, But
In this episode of Books with Hooks, Bianca, CeCe, and Carly dive into a YA fantasy romance query, breaking down what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to character arcs, high stakes, and spot-on c...
15 Maj 202544min
Nuggets of Wisdom from Carley Fortune and Sue Hincenbergs
In part one of this week's author interviews, Bianca sits down with Canadian superstar writer, Carley Fortune. The authors discuss her latest novel 'One Golden Summer', reflecting on her creative proc...
8 Maj 20251h 1min
The Problem with the Blank Canvas Protagonist
In this episode of Books with Hooks, hosts Bianca, CeCe, and Carly first review a query letter for literary fiction, providing insights on emotional depth in character relationships. The conversation ...
1 Maj 202547min
April Bonus Episode
In the first part of this bonus episode, Bianca interviews Lauren Ling Brown, author of 'Society of Lies.' They discuss Lauren’s journey to publication, the intricacies of writing dual perspectives an...
28 Apr 202554min
