Shipping & Handling

Hosted ByJennifer Udden & Bridget Smith

Join Bridget Smith of Dunham Literary Inc. and Jennifer Udden of Barry Goldblatt Literary LLC as we discuss books, publishing, writing, fandom, and more!


All Episodes

#SHBookClub Episode 5 – The Vor Game

Bridget & Jen read THE VOR GAME by Lois McMaster Bujold as part of the Vorkosigan Saga #shbookclub! 

Episode 36: Sometimes You’re Just Gonna Go To Alaska

In this episode we discuss the merits and drawbacks of Having A Plan as a writer. Quote of the episode:  Jen: “I wonder what my thing is [that I dislike], besides characters being happy.”

Episode 35: Red-blooded patriotic watersports

In this episode we discuss social media-ing while anxious, the current political climate, amazing rumors, and That Book Deal. 

Episode 34: The Terrorists Are Calling From Inside The House

Well, some shit’s happened. In this episode, recorded December 5, 2016, Bridget and Jen discuss Recent Events, election-related depression, cheer-up media, and listicles. 

#SHBookClub Episode 4: The Warrior’s Apprentice

Notes for this episode: We realized midway through recording the regular episode that Bridget’s mic was turned around, so if she sound tinny that’s why.   

Episode 33 – Back to Basics

In this episode (recorded before the election, ahahah) Bridget and Jen discuss the basics of vetting agents, critique partners, and career moves. 

Episode 32: FANTITLEMENT

In this episode, Bridget snd Jen discuss the thinning boundaries between fans and creators, when your ship becomes a hassle, and what to do if you meet an editor out in the wild. We also wrap up our discussion of Maggie Stiefvater’s THE RAVEN CYCLE. 

#SHBookClub 3 – Barrayar

This episode is 90% shrieking “CORDELIA!!!” and 10% feudal nonsense.  TW for abortion, child murder, ableism.  You can listen to the episode here.  The next book in the series is ! 

Episode 31 – The Raven Cycle

SPOILERS FOR THE RAVEN CYCLE FROM 17:57 ONWARD “Magic! History! Fast Cars! Crushing Poverty! Gayness!”  In which Jen and Bridget talk about Maggie Stiefvater’s four-book YA series THE RAVEN CYCLE.   

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