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Literary Prospects Episode 25: Author Allison Pataki

By Kelley Vick | April 23, 2024

In Episode 25 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Allison Pataki about her latest novel, Finding Margaret Fuller. Allison is the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor’s Wife, The Accidental Empress, Sisi, […]

Literary Prospects Episode 24: Author Suzanne Park

By Kelley Vick | April 16, 2024

In Episode 24 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Suzanne Park about her latest novel, One Last Word. Suzanne is a Korean American writer who was born and raised in Tennessee. She is the […]

Literary Prospects Episode 23: Writing Coach Monica Hay

By Kelley Vick | April 2, 2024

In Episode 23 of Literary Prospects, we talk with writing coach Monica Hay. Monica is a writing coach who specializes in helping writers overcome resistance such as procrastination and perfectionism. She has her Master’s in Publishing, […]

Literary Prospects Episode 22: Author Julia Bartz

By Kelley Vick | March 26, 2024

In Episode 22 of Literary Prospects, we talk with bestselling author Julia Bartz about her twisty thriller, The Writing Retreat. In addition to being a bestselling author, Julia is also a therapist and creative coach. […]

Literary Prospects Episode 21: Literary Publicist Kathleen Carter

By Kelley Vick | March 19, 2024

In Episode 21 of Literary Prospects, we talk with literary publicist Kathleen Carter. Kathleen Carter is the founder and CEO of Kathleen Carter Communications (KCC), a literary publicity firm that creates and implements strategic and […]

Literary Prospects Episode 20: Author Isa Adney

By Kelley Vick | March 12, 2024

In Episode 20 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Isa Adney about her new book, The Little Book of Big Dreams, a collection of true stories about people who followed a spark. Isa is a Telly […]

Literary Prospects Episode 19: Author Amy Lin

By Kelley Vick | March 5, 2024

In Episode 19 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Amy Lin about her debut memoir, Here After. Amy is a writer and educator who lives in Calgary, Canada. She’s a graduate of the MFA […]

Literary Prospects Episode 18: Author Emily Locker

By Kelley Vick | February 27, 2024

In Episode 18 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Emily Locker about her new novel, Running Mates. Emily spent most of fourth grade persuading her friends to reenact scenes from Sweet Valley High. The […]

Literary Prospects Episode 17: Author Jennifer Belle

By Kelley Vick | February 20, 2024

In Episode 17 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Jennifer Belle about her new novel, Swanna in Love. Jennifer is the best-selling author of four previous novels: Going Down (which was named best debut […]

Literary Prospects Episode 16: Author Julie Chavez

By Kelley Vick | February 13, 2024

In Episode 16 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Julie Chavez about her debut memoir, Everyone But Myself. Julie writes to explore the joys and impossibilities of mothering and modern womanhood. Her writing has […]

Literary Prospects Episode 15: Author Miciah Bay Gault

By Kelley Vick | October 11, 2023

In Episode 15 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Miciah Bay Gault about her novel, Goodnight Stranger, which was nominated for a Shirley Jackson award, longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and […]

Literary Prospects Episode 14: Author Samantha Hunt

By Kelley Vick | September 27, 2023

In Episode 14 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Samantha Hunt about her latest work, The Unwritten Book. Samantha Hunt is the author of five books: The Seas, about a girl who might be […]

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