The Good Story Podcast
1) Episode 51: Paul Coccia
Author Paul Coccia joins the podcast to chat about Recommended Reading, his YA book developed in partnership with Bittersweet Books! Learn his tricks for character development and interiority, why you...Show More
2) Episode 50: Jessica Faust, BookEnds Literary Agency President
Jessica Faust, President of BookEnds Literary Agency, details her 26-year career as a literary agent, growing the company from a small boutique firm to a large agency representing fiction and nonficti...Show More
3) Episode 49: Gloria Chao, Author & Screenwriter
Author Gloria Chao guides us through her unique journey from dentistry to writing! We also chat about her upcoming adult debut, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club. Listen to our conversation for fun insigh...Show More
4) Episode 48: Niña Mata, Author-Illustrator
Children’s author-illustrator Niña Mata joins the Thriving Writers Podcast to chat about her publishing journey—from illustrating educational materials, working with Olympian athletes, to finally writ...Show More
5) Episode 47: Courtney Maum, Author & Writing Coach
Thrilled to be joined by author and publishing expert Courtney Maum! She gives us insight behind her terrific book, Before and After the Book Deal, and talks about the highs and lows of the publishing...Show More
6) Episode 46: Casey Moses, Cover Designer
What’s the secret behind designing a bestselling YA book cover? Are illustrated covers here to stay? Casey Moses, an Assistant Art Director at Penguin Random House, gives us some answers and provides ...Show More
7) Episode 45: John Matthew Fox, Writer & Founder of Bookfox
Ready to navigate the publishing landscape and want some practical advice? Mary Kole is joined by writing expert John Matthew Fox to chat about his work helping authors and founding his company, Bookf...Show More
8) Episode 44: Tracy Badua, MG & YA Author
Despite the challenges of balancing writing with a day job and parenting, middle grade and YA author Tracy Badua keeps churning out adventurous contemporary fantasy stories. Tracy’s books, all featuri...Show More
9) Episode 43: Farrah Penn, YA Author
Young adult author Farrah Penn details her publishing journey, from striking out on submission to her newest novel. Listen in to this conversation for thoughts on the young adult genre, using tropes, ...Show More
10) Episode 42: Jenn Hanson-dePaula, Book Marketing Consultant
Going viral on TikTok can’t be your entire book marketing strategy. So how do new authors go about finding their ideal readers? Jenn Hanson-dePaula guides you through the steps of elevating your book ...Show More