On this week’s episode, Bianca chats with Belfast-born writer Gráinne O’Hare, author of the hilarious, tender, and irresistibly relatable debut novel ‘Thirst Trap’. They discuss the evolution of Thirst Trap—from messy drafts to its final form, capturing the chaos, grief, and wild nights of your 20s, writing nuanced female friendships, crafting authentic dialogue, balancing “quiet” storytelling with real emotional stakes and so much more! If you love coming-of-age stories with humor, heart, and a whole lot of hangovers, this episode is for you.Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.Find us on our socials:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writinghttps://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_authorhttps://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.comBookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwritingTo sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this week’s episode, &lt;strong&gt;Bianca&lt;/strong&gt; chats with Belfast-born writer &lt;strong&gt;Gráinne O’Hare&lt;/strong&gt;, author of the hilarious, tender, and irresistibly relatable debut novel ‘&lt;em&gt;Thirst Trap’&lt;/em&gt;. They discuss the evolution of &lt;em&gt;Thirst Trap&lt;/em&gt;—from messy drafts to its final form, capturing the chaos, grief, and wild nights of your 20s, writing nuanced female friendships, crafting authentic dialogue, balancing “quiet” storytelling with real emotional stakes and so much more! If you love coming-of-age stories with humor, heart, and a whole lot of hangovers, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find us on our socials:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_author&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAW&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Websites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwriting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Author Interview Gráinne O’Hare

The Evolution of a Novel

Do agents talk about your queries behind the scenes? 👀In this episode of Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe kick things off with winter sadsies, Brazilian brigadeiros, and an advent-calendar scandal before diving into the real talk writers need. They break down whether agents share queries with each other, if comping an agent’s own clients helps or hurts your chances, and what it really means when your work appears on Books with Hooks. Plus: big publishing investment news, female-led powerhouses, money-episode teasers, and a candid conversation about what makes a “good” question—and why creative decisions are yours alone. Equal parts industry insight, tough love, and chaotic banter. Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.Find us on our socials:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writinghttps://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_authorhttps://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.comBookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwritingTo sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Do agents talk about your queries behind the scenes? 👀&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this episode of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Shooting the Shit&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Carly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CeCe&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; kick things off with winter sadsies, Brazilian brigadeiros, and an advent-calendar scandal before diving into the real talk writers need. They break down whether agents share queries with each other, if comping an agent’s own clients helps or hurts your chances, and what it really means when your work appears on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Books with Hooks&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Plus: big publishing investment news, female-led powerhouses, money-episode teasers, and a candid conversation about what makes a “good” question—and why creative decisions are yours alone. Equal parts industry insight, tough love, and chaotic banter. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Find us on our socials:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_author&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAW&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Websites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwriting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;To sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Shooting the Shit About How Much Agents Share

In this week’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe dig into two thought-provoking queries — one about addiction and redemption, the other about love, power, and self-worth. They unpack why “quiet” stories can still grab attention, how to balance A and B plots in romance, and why tension and character depth are everything. Tune in for sharp agent insights, story surgery, and a few laugh-out-loud moments along the way.Note: Cece Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at <a href="http://www.wsherman.com" rel="nofollow">www.wsherman.com</a>. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.Find us on our socials:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writinghttps://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_authorhttps://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.comBookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwritingTo sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to <a href="https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com" rel="nofollow">https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this week’s Books with Hooks,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Carly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CeCe&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; dig into two thought-provoking queries — one about addiction and redemption, the other about love, power, and self-worth. They unpack why “quiet” stories can still grab attention, how to balance A and B plots in romance, and why tension and character depth are everything. Tune in for sharp agent insights, story surgery, and a few laugh-out-loud moments along the way.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Note: Cece Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.wsherman.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;www.wsherman.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Find us on our socials:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_author&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAW&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Websites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwriting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;To sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Books with Hooks, Bianca, Carly and Cece

Quiet Stories, Big Stakes

In this week’s Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe dive into the chaos that is publishing in December—best-of-year lists, midlist “bestsellers,” AI anxiety, and the eternal question: Are books becoming luxury items?! They unpack fresh sales stats, why returns matter more than you think, real talk about authors’ AI fears, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching everyone post their “Best of 2025” wrap-ups. Plus: industry gossip, beauty-episode fantasies, and a viral Instagram carousel that EVERY writer needs to see.New week, new tea. Press play.Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.Find us on our socials:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writinghttps://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_authorhttps://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.comBookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwritingTo sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to <a href="https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com" rel="nofollow">https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com</a>Other links:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzqas3kaal/?img_index=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzqas3kaal/?img_index=1</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DROxjGHjNv7/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&img_index=14&utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/p/DROxjGHjNv7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=14</a><a href="https://romanolax.substack.com/p/almost-a-bestseller?triedRedirect=true&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web" rel="nofollow">https://romanolax.substack.com/p/almost-a-bestseller?utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true</a><a href="https://www.thebookseller.com/news/published-novelists-believe-ai-will-entirely-replace[%E2%80%A6]ewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20Briefing" rel="nofollow">https://www.thebookseller.com/news/published-novelists-believe-ai-will-entirely-replace[…]ewsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Morning%20Briefing</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this week’s &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Shooting the Shit&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; and&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt; CeCe &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;dive into the chaos that is publishing in December—best-of-year lists, midlist “bestsellers,” AI anxiety, and the eternal question: Are books becoming luxury items?! They unpack fresh sales stats, why returns matter more than you think, real talk about authors’ AI fears, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching everyone post their “Best of 2025” wrap-ups. Plus: industry gossip, beauty-episode fantasies, and a viral Instagram carousel that EVERY writer needs to see.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;New week, new tea. Press play.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Find us on our socials:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_author&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAW&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Websites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bookshop.org affiliate page: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwriting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;To sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Other links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzqas3kaal/?img_index=1" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzqas3kaal/?img_index=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DROxjGHjNv7/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=14&amp;utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/DROxjGHjNv7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;amp;img_index=14&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://romanolax.substack.com/p/almost-a-bestseller?triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://romanolax.substack.com/p/almost-a-bestseller?utm_campaign=post&amp;amp;utm_medium=web&amp;amp;triedRedirect=true&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thebookseller.com/news/published-novelists-believe-ai-will-entirely-replace[%E2%80%A6]ewsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Morning%20Briefing" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://www.thebookseller.com/news/published-novelists-believe-ai-will-entirely-replace[…]ewsletter&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Morning%20Briefing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com&lt;br/&gt;* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Shooting The Shit

Shooting the Shit: About the hidden side of best-of-year lists, AI worries, and the "midlist bestseller"

In this episode, Carly welcomes her co-writing clients Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman — authors of ‘10,000 Light Years from OK’ — to talk about their heartfelt, writer-centric sophomore novel. If you love stories about love, hope, courage, and the wild coincidences that make us believe in something bigger… this one’s for you. ‘10,000 Light Years from OK’ is out now — grab your copy and tune in!Note: CeCe Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates. If you’d like to query CeCe, please refer to the submission guidelines at www.wsherman.com. Carly Watters is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, but her work on this podcast is not affiliated with the agency, and the views expressed by Carly on this podcast are solely that of her as a podcast co-host ​and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of P.S. Literary Agency.Find us on our socials:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@the_shit_about_writinghttps://www.threads.net/@biancamarais_authorhttps://www.threads.net/@carlywatters https://www.threads.net/@cece_lyra_agentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shit_about_writing/https://www.instagram.com/biancamarais_author/ https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/ https://www.instagram.com/cece_lyra_agent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSNOTYAWWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com and www.cecilialyra.comBookshop.org affiliatepage: https://bookshop.org/shop/theshitnoonetellsyouaboutwritingTo sign up for our Substack newsletter, head to https://theshitaboutwriting.substack.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

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Author Interview with Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman

Plotting With Fate

This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of &#39;The Witches of Moonshyne Manor&#39;) interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who&#39;s involved in bringing a book to market. She&#39;s joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment.  Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the way.

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