29: Foreign Rights Agent Taryn Fagerness: Exploring International Publishing

Join hosts Sarah and Emily as they dive into the fascinating world of foreign sales and publishing with special guest Agent Taryn Fagerness, a seasoned foreign and international rights agent. In this episode of they explore the intricacies of selling and acquiring book rights across borders, international trends country-to-country, what is hot and what is hard to sell, and the challenges and opportunities that come with bridging cultures through literature.From negotiating deals to navigating cultural nuances, Taryn shares her insights and experiences gained from years of working in the global publishing scene including key global book fairs. Whether you're a writer, author, aspiring agent, reader, or tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how stories travel the world and the role of international agents like Taryn in shaping the literary landscape. Taryn Fagerness Agency Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore Icebreaker by Hannah GraceA Song to Drown Rivers by Ann LiangThe Shadows We Know by Heart by Jennifer ParkFor She is Wrath by Emily VargaHope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee! Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review!  Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!