Author Meagan Church on writing and editing her bestselling novel, THE MAD WIFE

Join us as we dive into Meagan Church's bestselling novel "The Mad Wife", a historical fiction masterpiece that offers a unique glimpse into the life of a woman in the fifties, tackling themes of hysteria and the societal expectations placed on women during that era. As authors and book lovers, we’re excited to share our thoughts on this women's fiction novel and how it relates to our own experiences with creative writing and the publishing process. Whether you're looking for writing advice, publishing advice, or simply want to learn more about traditional publishing and the role of a literary agent, this video is for you. We’ll be discussing our thoughts on the novel, as well as sharing some tips on how to write a query letter, how to get a literary agent, and how to make money online through writing. If you're struggling with writer's block or looking for submission guidelines for agents, small presses, or traditional publishing, you might find some valuable insights here. So sit back, relax, and let's explore the world of "The Mad Wife" together, and maybe even pick up some tips on editing and revising, or learn more about the process of writing a novel first draft and the importance of a good query letter. Meagan Church is the bestselling author of The Girls We Sent Away, which is a Southern indie bestseller and the 2025 North Carolina Reads statewide book club pick. She also wrote the heart-wrenching book, The Last Carolina Girl, and her latest release, The Mad Wife, which takes place in the 1950s and blends domestic drama with psychological suspense. Meagan Church Website:https://www.meaganchurch.com/To purchase "The Mad Wife":https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-mad-wife-meagan-church/1146835362?ean=9781464236747#authorpodcast #horrorstories #islandmystery #TonyWirt #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing Podcast Links Email: [email protected] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.socialThreads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.comAngie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christieberman.bsky.socialPhotographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.