Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire

Hosted ByMindy McGinnis

Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.


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Corey Ann Haydu: Writers and School Visits

Today’s guest is Corey Ann Haydu, author of the YA novels OCD LOVE STORY, LIFE BY COMMITTEE, MAKING PRETTY, the middle grade novel, RULES FOR STEALING STARS and the upcoming YA novel THE CAREFUL UNDRESSING OF LOVE. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the…

October & November Roundup Plus 6 Tips For Table Selling

Host Mindy McGinnis recaps the guests and topics for the months of October and November, plus shares six tips on how to successfully hand-sell your book.
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Lisa Maxwell: The Rejection File

Today’s guest is Lisa Maxwell, author of the New York Times Best-Selling THE LAST MAGICIAN. as well as UNHOOKED, SWEET UNREST, and GATHERING DEEP. When she’s not writing books, she teaches English at a local college. Lisa joins host Mindy McGinnis to tal…

Tori Rigby: Red Flags For Agents

Host Mindy McGinnis talks with Tori Rigby, author of the dark fantasy DREAMCATCHER series, as well as the contemporary YA novel, BECAUSE I LOVE YOU. Topics covered include not letting excitement make decisions for you early on in your career, red flags t…

Geoffrey Girard: Learning Craft Through Short Stories

Today’s guest is Geoffrey Girard, Bram Stoker nominee and author of CAIN’S BLOOD, PROJECT CAIN, TRUTHERS, and MARY ROSE. Geoff joins Mindy to talk about how losing an agent doesn’t end a career, learning craft through writing shorts, how small indie pubs…

Kate Watson: Promoting A “Quiet” Book

Today’s guest is Kate Watson. Her debut novel, SEEKING MANSFIELD, came out May 16th, 2017, with the companion novel, SHOOT THE MOON to come in 2018.
Kate joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about her unusual route to finding an agent, why Mansfield Park re…

Liz Coley: Being A Hybrid Author

Today’s guest is Liz Coley author of the psychological thriller Pretty Girl-13 from HarperCollins. Liz’s short fiction has also appeared in Cosmos Magazine and several speculative fiction anthologies. Liz joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about using sho…

Melanie Crowder: Upper Middle Grade Vs. Young Adult

Today’s guest is Melanie Crowder, author of multiple YA and Middle Grade books, and a fellow 2013 debut. Melanie joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the pain of rejection, and how to view it as a learning experience that can help you become stronger,…

Elsie Chapman: The Pain of Publishing

Today’s guest is Elsie Chapman, whose work includes the YA Sci-Fi series DUALED and DIVIDED, as well as the upcoming ALONG THE INDIGO. Born and raised in western Canada and a graduate of UBC with a degree in English Literature, Elsie Chapman currently li…

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