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Love, Art & Storytelling in Rome: Brian Selznick on his new novel Run Away With Me
May 5, 2025

Love, Art & Storytelling in Rome: Brian Selznick on his new novel Run…

In this inspiring episode, Beth and Lisa welcome bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick to discuss his latest YA novel Run Away With Me. Brian shares how personal history, queer identity, and the haunting beauty of an empty Rome during the pandemic shaped this deeply moving love story.…

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If It Feels Not Normal, It’s Probably Not: Ask Beth & Lisa
March 31, 2025

If It Feels Not Normal, It’s Probably Not: Ask Beth & Lisa

In this candid "Ask B&L" episode, Beth and Lisa answer a listener question about agent transparency, diving into the red flags of a rocky publishing relationship. They also unpack book coaching, revising habits, and finding sanity as a writer in uncertain times.

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Breaking Barriers in Publishing: Michele McAvoy on Small Press Success & Writing Realities
March 17, 2025

Breaking Barriers in Publishing: Michele McAvoy on Small Press Succes…

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Beth and Lisa chat with Michele McAvoy, award-winning children’s book author, publisher, and founder of The Little Press. Michele shares her journey from self-published author to small press publisher, offering insight into the publishing industry, small press ad…

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Resilience, Rejections, and Rediscovering Joy in Writing
Jan. 20, 2025

Resilience, Rejections, and Rediscovering Joy in Writing

In this Ask Beth & Lisa episode, the hosts dive into the complexities of writing and publishing, addressing listener questions about rejections, crafting commercial hooks, and setting meaningful goals. They also highlight the importance of community and share exciting plans for the podcast’s future.

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Empowering Young Readers: A Conversation with Literacy Advocate E-Train
Nov. 4, 2024

Empowering Young Readers: A Conversation with Literacy Advocate E-Tra…

n this episode of Writers with Wrinkles, Beth and Lisa chat with teenage literacy advocate and podcast host, E-Train, who founded E-Train Talks Inc. to combat "book deserts" and promote literacy among underrepresented communities. E-Train discusses his journey into reading advocacy, the books that …

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Beta Readers, Book Comps and Barley's Cupcake Crisis
Oct. 14, 2024

Beta Readers, Book Comps and Barley's Cupcake Crisis

In episode 37 of Writers With Wrinkles, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid answer listener questions about writing, with a focus on the differences between beta readers and critique partners, how to find critique partners, and advice on book comps for queries. Lisa also offers a PSA on dogs eat…

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Ask Beth & Lisa: Surviving the Query Trenches
Aug. 19, 2024

Ask Beth & Lisa: Surviving the Query Trenches

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Writers with Wrinkles , co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid introduce a new segment called "Ask Beth & Lisa." They jump right into the challenges of surviving the query trenches, ...

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