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KT Literary podcast
by kt literary
A podcast from the team at KT Literary. We discuss books, writing, and the publishing process.
Episodes
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Author Interview: Tonya Duncan Ellis on Social Media and THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM
On this episode, author Tonya Duncan Ellis talks with us about her winning social media strategies, speaking at conferences and schools, and about writing books kids really want to read. Tonya's Bio: TONYA DUNCAN ELLIS is author of They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston’s...
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Generative AI in Publishing in 2025
Here at the beginning of 2025 there are a lot of things affecting the publishing industry. In this episode we have a conversation about generative AI and how it is changing the way publishers, authors, and agents have to think about "work". We discuss using books to train AI models (boo), we talk...
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Adria Goetz, Senior Agent and Illustration Coordinator
Adria Goetz is a Senior Agent at KT Literary and our Illustration Coordinator. She represents picture books, YA, MG, and womens fiction with a genre twist. If you want to follow her on social media, you can find her on Instagram and on her website. Here's her official bio: "Adria Goetz is based…
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Doan Phuong Nguyen interview about Mèo and Bé
This week’s guest. Doan Phuong Nguyen is a middle grade author, photographer, daydreamer, and creative girlie girl. She was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States when she was in elementary school. She received her MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont...
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Author Interview: Rachel Werner on freelance writing
Rachel Werner joins us today to talk about the art (and grind) of becoming a full time writer. She gives us freelance tips, marketing ideas, and talks about the importance of an email newsletter! She’s an author, content creator and media consultant from Madison Wisconsin. She’s the founder of…
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HarperCollins Strike 2022
In this episode, Parrish Turner joins Chelsea and Renee to talk about the HarperCollins union, the 2022 strike, and the passion for the job that keeps him going. We talk about the state of publishing, the things we love about the job, and how people can get involved in the fight for living wages…
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Katy James author of TOO MUCH MAN
Katy James joins us today to talk about her book TOO MUCH MAN. It's a fun, flirty debut about a grumpy former hockey player and a bisexual coffee-shop owner refuse to commit—to themselves or each other. We talk about identity, hockey, and Katy's day job as an archivist and rare book librarian.…
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Maya MacGregor and Allegra Verlezza on THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER
THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER is about an autistic trans kid navigating their new school while finding friends—and love, along the way. It’s written by Maya MacGregor, and though they are no stranger to publishing, it’s their debut YA novel! Maya and Allegra talk about the joys of...
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Meet Our New Agent: Kari Sutherland
Meet our new agent, Kari Sutherland! We are so excited to have her on the team! Find Kari on Twitter. Here is her Query Manager form if you're ready to submit! And here is her MSWL.
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Patricia A. Jackson on Book Bans and FORGING A NIGHTMARE
Patty is an educator, an accomplished horse woman, and a fantasy super fan. She joined me to talk about her new novel FORGING A NIGHTMARE, her love of messing with established mythology, and how she brought her characters to life. We also talk about the racist and bigoted book banning that’s gone...
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The Supply Chain 2021 and Publishing with Sara Megibow
What the heck is going on with supply chain issues? Why aren't there more books? What can we do about it? What advice do we have for authors? This week, Sara Megibow joins the podcast to talk about all these issues and more! We get granular about how books are made, what the "pain points" are in...
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Mythology and Oral Story Telling with Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev
Mayonn Paassewe-Valchev has always been a storyteller. From her youth in Liberia, to her time living in the Netherlands, and now residing with her family in Georgia, stories have played an important part in her life. In this interview we talk about mythology, capturing oral storytelling on the…
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YOUR GUIDE TO NOT GETTING MURDERED with Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper, and Kate Testerman
Considering a post-pandemic trip to a quaint English Village? Be sure to add this book to your packing list. Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper, and Kate Testerman get together to discuss the new book YOUR GUIDE TO NOT GETTING MURDERED IN A QUAINT ENGLISH VILLAGE. We discuss the most dangerous element…
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Maggie Wells talks Hybrid Publishing and AN ABSENCE OF MOTIVE
Maggie Wells is prolific in the romance genre and definitely knows her stuff. One of the most interesting things we talk about is her experience as a hybrid author. Hybrid authors’ books are usually a blend of traditionally published books and indie or self-published ones. Maggie takes the time…
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RWW Greene author of TWENTY-FIVE TO LIFE talks about SciFi and Writing
R.W.W. Greene is a SciFi author, an educator, and an all around great guy. He has such an interesting perspective on the SciFi genre and what makes for a great story. He talks about so many different books in our conversation and if you're a student of SciFi, I recommend you have a pen handy. We...
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Michelle Ruiz Keil Talks Modern Mythology and SUMMER IN THE CITY OF ROSES
Michelle Ruiz Kiel’s modern stories with mythic sensibilities are some of my favorites. She is someone I wanted to have on the podcast for a long time. I think it started when I heard her panel on modern fairy tales at the ALA Midwinter conference in Seattle a few years ago. I wanted to bring her...
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Deva Fagan and Ellen Booraem talk MG Fantasy
Buy River Magic and Nightingale! Today, I have the privilege of speaking with two of our Powerhouse Middle Grade authors, Ellen Booraem and Deva Fagan. These women are both from Maine and they both write beautiful, sharp, emotionally resonant Middle Grade fantasy. We talk about writing, magic,...
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NYT Bestselling author Jason Hough author of INSTINCT
Today I have the privilege of speaking with New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Hough. Jason is the author of The Dire Earth series, ZERO WORLD, and video game tie in books for Gears of War and Mass Effect. We talk about writing IP for video games, James Bond's pacing, and using movie...
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Jennifer Gruenke talks about YA fantasy and Covid Publishing Delays
This week I have the privilege of interviewing novelist Jennifer Greunke. Jennifer’s debut novel, OF SILVER AND SHADOW just came out in February. Jennifer’s book was originally supposed to come out in May of 2020 and the release date was pushed back almost a year because of Covid-19. We have an...
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Jen Petro-Roy Interview and Conversation about Balance
Madeline L’Engle once said in an interview “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” I can’t think of a better way to describe Jen Petro-Roy’s books. She’s the author of the books PS I MISS YOU, GOOD...
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2020 Agency Wrap Up
Today, we talk about 2020. Yes, we voluntarily went back there! Though much was lost this year, and many things felt by turns unfamiliar and maddeningly repetitive, we had a good year. With 3 new members added to our team, many new books released, and new contracts signed! Together we clung to…
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Aliza Mann Interview: Fair Fight and A MORE PERFECT UNION
Our client, Aliza Mann joined me for a conversation about the new book A MORE PERFECT UNION. This collaborative project is a romance anthology in which each story addresses voting and democracy. Preorder A MORE PERFECT UNION on Amazon and on Apple Books Aliza Mann’s Website, Instagram, Twitter…
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Susan Adrian on NUTCRACKED, writing about magic, and holiday cheer
In an effort to make the end of 2020 as joyful as possible, I couldn't think of a better guest than Susan Adrian. She's one of the first kt literary clients I ever met, and she is always so kind, warm, and generous. Susan is the author of the Middle Grade books NUTCRACKED and FOREVER NEVERLAND…
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Elysia Whisler author of RESCUE YOU
Elysia Whisler joins us today to talk about her debut novel RESCUE YOU. It is a heartwarming love story about redemption, hope, and how everyone needs saving now and then. We discuss Elysia's road to publishing, PTSD, and, of course, dogs! You can find Elysia on Twitter and Instagram, and also on...
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Marisa Reichardt author of AFTERSHOCKS
Marisa Reichardt is the author of UNDERWATER, the upcoming spring 2021 release, A SHOT AT NORMAL and her newest book, AFTERSHOCKS. We talk about packing earthquake kits, the physical and mental strength of water polo players, and how releasing a disaster book in 2020 can actually be rather...
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K.D. Edwards on The Tarot Sequence
K.D. Edwards is the author of the urban fantasy series THE TAROT SEQUENCE: Book One: THE LAST SUN, Book Two: THE HANGED MAN, and -just announced!- Book Three: THE HOURGLASS THRONE. Listen in for the inside scoop on some of K.D.'s writing practices and what's happening next in the series. You can...
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Pintip Dunn talks about DATING MAKES PERFECT and writing books on her phone
New York Times Bestselling, multi-award winning author Pintip Dunn. Pintip is the author of YA books such as MALICE, STAR-CROSSED, The Forget Tomorrow trilogy, THE DARKEST LIE, and GIRL ON THE VERGE. She stopped by to talk about her newest book DATING MAKES PERFECT, the adorable Own Voices...
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Ask an Agent: Answering Listener Questions!
In this episode we answer listener questions. We tackle questions about query letters, genre, and what agents are actually looking for in their inbox. Joining me are Kate Testerman, Kelly Van Sant, Aida Lilly, and Jas Perry. You can find us all on social media: Find the agency on Twitter and...
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Meet our new agent, Aida Lilly!
Aida Lilly was born in Alabama and now calls Denver home. She attended the University of Montevallo and studied English and writing. She holds an MA in Organizational Management and a graduate certificate in publishing. She is the Communications Fellow for The Word for Diversity, and an Associate...
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Meet our new agent Chelsea Hensley!
Introducing our new member of the kt literary team, Chelsea Hensley! Hear about her journey to and through publishing, talk books with Renee, and learn about her manuscript wishlist! She's looking for the whimsical and adventurous in Middle Grade, especially fantasy (and select contemporary MG).…
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Meet our new agent Jas Perry!
Introducing our new member of the kt literary team, Jas Perry! Jas Perry is a freelance editor and Manhattan-based associate agent with kt literary. She attended New York University in Florence and London before graduating with a degree in English from CUNY Hunter College. She was awarded the We...
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Meet our new agent Kelly Van Sant!
Introducing our new member, literary agent Kelly Van Sant! We get to know Kelly and how she became a literary agent and author advocate. Her MSWL includes: Young Adult & upper Middle Grade fiction (especially YA & MG genre fiction), atmospheric, evocative stories, and tales of friendship.…
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Rebekah Crane and Renee on an Author's Journey through Publishing
Renee chats with her client Rebekah Crane, author of POSTCARDS FOR A SONGBIRD, THE INFINITE PIECES OF US, THE UPSIDE OF FALLING DOWN, and THE ODDS OF LOVING GROVER CLEVELAND (plus more!) about the process of getting a book published and the journey authors face in the industry. You can purchase…
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Happiness and Time Travel with Henry Clark
Henry Clark, author of WHAT WE FOUND IN THE SOFA AND HOW IT SAVED THE WORLD and THE BOOK THAT PROVES TIME TRAVEL HAPPENS, joins us to talk about his newest middle grade novel WHAT WE FOUND IN THE CORN MAZE AND HOW IT SAVED A DRAGON. We talk about writing, time travel, and do a Quick Query Corner!...
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Book Boyfriends with Tiffany Schmidt and Jessica Spotswood
This week I have the privilege of talking with two very smart and talented women. Tiffany Schmidt and Jessica Spotswood join me to celebrate the release of Tiffany’s new book in her Bookish Boyfriends series: TALK NERDY TO ME. Of course, I had to bring them on the show to talk about the fictional...
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Author Sarah Morgenthaler chats travel and humor with kt literary agent Sara Megibow
Sara and Sarah chat about horses, humor, campgrounds, and of course, books! Sarah's book THE TOURIST ATTRACTION is out 5/5/2020! Preorder THE TOURIST ATTRACTION here! Follow Sarah on Twitter Follow Sarah on Instragram Sarah's Facebook Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary. Our website is...
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Mike J. Martinez on Arthurian Legend and Camelot
Author Mike Martinez talks Arthurian Legend, creativity in the time of COVID-19, and TV with agent Renee Nyen of kt literary. Mike's currently working on a heavily researched what-if of the King Arthur legend. His Camelot focuses on characters, and we can't wait to read it! Check out Mike's books...
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The Life and Medieval Times of Jamie Pacton
Jamie Pacton is the author of The Life and Medieval times of Kit Sweetly which Kirkus calls “a rousing, funny, feminist workplace fantasy that also takes a frank look at modern poverty”. Jamie came up in publishing thought Pitch Wars, she’s the oldest of ten kids; and, she currently lives in…
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Juno Rushdan and the Alchemy of a Romantic Thriller
Joining me today on the show is the author Juno Rushdan. Her debut book, EVERY LAST BREATH was one of Amazon’s best romance books of 2019. Juno is a former US Air Force Intelligence Officer and her knowledge and experience in the high-stakes world of the military comes through in her writing. We...
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Gaming with Mike Haspil
In this episode, Renee interviews fantasy author Michael Haspil, and they take a dive into gaming! Mike is happy to share some of his favorite RPGs, apps, board games, and multiplayer online games, just to name a few. Graveyard Shift is Mike’s gritty urban fantasy. You can buy Mike’s awesome (and...
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Editor Interview - Jennifer Bonnell
Today I have the privilege of interviewing Jennifer Bonnell. She was an editor at Penguin for years until she went freelance. We talk about storytelling, hardcover to paperback conversion, and how acquisitions editors actually spend their day. Find us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on…
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Podcasting in a Time of Quarantine
Kate and Renee talk a little bit about Covid-19 and our plans to increase communication via the podcast! Please be sure that you stay home, stay safe, and reach out to your support network if you are feeling anxious. Even in the middle of the Coronavirus, you can reach out to us in all the usual...
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Live Show! Client Retreat 2020: Podcasting about Podcasting
Sure it's meta to podcast about podcasting, but they really are effective tools for authors to promote their books. At the 2020 kt literary retreat we discuss podcast guest etiquette, what technology you need to be a guest on a show, and even some interview tips. Additionally, we talk with L....
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Matthew Cody and the Origin Story of the Graphic Novel
Matthew Cody, author of The Supers of Noble Green series, The Secrets of the Pied Piper series, WILL IN SCARLET, THE DEAD GENTLEMEN and more joins us to talk about his new graphic novel, ZATANNA AND THE HOUSE OF SECRETS. We talk in detail about the process of writing a graphic novel, Matthew's...
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kt literary 2019 Wrap Up!
Surprise! We are sneaking in one more episode at the end of the year--err, decade, to give you a 2019 wrap-up! This episode is chattier than usual as Kate and Renee talk about some of the agency's greatest hits of 2019! We discuss the Netflix film, Let It Snow, the glorious success of RED, WHITE,...
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Sara Megibow of kt literary - Interview
Today I have the privilege of speaking with the one and only Sara Megibow! We talk about her agenting philosophy, her professional roots in analytics and training, and the deeply exciting rise in audiobooks. This was the sort of episode where I wanted to take notes. If you're interested in...
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L. Penelope on Worldbuilding, Craft, and Representation in SFF
Today is a chat with the amazing L. Penelope. Mostly we nerd out about writing. She gives some really great advice for getting through writer's block. We also talk about being a hybrid author and her journey from self-publishing through to signing with a traditional house. Leslye can be found on...
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NaNoWriMo and Getting Published
In the spirit of the season, Hannah and Renee discuss National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo). We talk pros and cons, our personal history with the event, and how events like Nanowrimo and query competitions fit into the traditional publishing process.
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Halloween and Writing Spooky Stories for Kids with Kim Harrington
This week I get to talk with Kim Harrington, the author of books like Clarity, Forget Me, and The Gamer Squad series. We talk about Spooky Season traditions, classic horror books, and how to ramp up tension in a manuscript. Be sure to check out Kim’s newest book THE REVEGE OF THE RED CLUB a MG...
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Angelina M. Lopez on Tropes, Craft, and The 20 Year Track to Publication
Today we welcome Angelina M. Lopez the author of LUSH MONEY. I could have talked publishing with her all day! We discuss the importance of writer's groups like RWA, the delicate balance of leaning into vs. subverting tropes, and what it takes to write a Latinx billionare woman. We also talk about...
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