Of the Publishing Persuasion

A podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.

Of the Publishing Persuasion is a arts podcast hosted by Angela Montoya and Melanie Schubert, with 188 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Angela Montoya and Melanie Schubert hosts Of the Publishing Persuasion, a arts show with 188 episodes published.

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  Interview with Aussie Fantasy Author Maithree Wijesekara

  Aug 13, 20261h 16m

  We had the best time chatting with Aussie Fantasy Author Maithree Wijesekara! We can't wait for you to join in the fun, but first, here's more about Maithree: Maithree Wijesekara is an Australian-Sri Lankan author based in Melbourne. Graduating with a Master’s degree in Dentistry in 2021, she splits her time between telling people to please brush their teeth, and writing stories inspired by the fantastical and the real world. When she isn’t writing, you can find her attempting to finish her never-ending TBR pile and ingesting unhealthy amounts of coffee. If given the chance, she will slip in a mention of her dearly departed Labrador during conversation. Find Maithree: WEBSITE: https://www.maithreewijesekara.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maithreewrites/

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  Literary Agent Interview with Kiana Nguyen of Donald Maass Literary Agency

  Aug 7, 20261h 3m

  It's Literary Agent season on the pod! And we are coming in HOT with the absolutely iconic queen that is THE Kiana (Kiki) Nguyen! Kiana (Kiki) Nguyen is a literary agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency . Kiki Nguyen started in publishing in 2015 with an internship with Wunderkind PR, independent book publishing PR company, working on campaigns with authors such as Ernest Cline. There, she discovered a practical industry for her codependent love of fiction. She joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2016 as an intern and is now an agent building her own list. Kiki represents young adult and adult fiction across genres, with a particular hunger for Horror and genre-Thrillers and a focus on queer and BIPOC authors. She has represented New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times bestsellers, and award winning titles. We were obsessed with all the incredible things Kiki had to say, and we know you will be too. The episode is out now! On YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcasts and more! We can't wait for you all to tune in, But first, here's more about Kiki: Find Kiki:IG: knguyenbooks Agency Website: https://maassagency.com/kiana-nguyen/ substack: kiananguyen.substack.com - Have A Little Kiki On...an inconsistent, snack sized series where Literary Agent Kiana Nguyen shares her highly opinionated and unsolicited thoughts on the publishing industry, books, and tv/film.

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  When Dealing with Dragons; Writing Journey with Dana Swift

  Jul 29, 20261h 4m

  We had the best chat with the author queen that is THE Dana Swift!! We can't wait for you all to tune in! But first here's more about Dana: DANA SWIFT started making up fantasy worlds when she was eleven years old and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned degrees in English and Advertising. Dana currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and goldendoodle, Kala, who’s antics inspired the dragons in When Dealing With Dragons . Her debut, Cast in Firelight, and its sequel, Bound by Firelight , were published with Delacorte Press. https://www.danaswiftbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danaswiftbooks/

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  Writing Graphic Novels & Comic Scripts with Barbara Perez Marquez

  Jul 24, 20261h 14m

  We had the best time chatting with the absolute icon that is THE Barbara Perez Marquez! We can't wait for you all to join us, but first, here's more about Barbara: Barbara Perez Marquez was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, now she lives in the USA. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and writes short and long-form fiction. During her career, she has also been an editor, translator, and even a sensitivity reader for several publications and projects. Her work was first featured in a student collection in the 7th grade, which inspired her desire to become a writer. Since then, she's been featured in a number of literary journals, as well as anthologies. You can find her among the creators behind The Cardboard Kingdom , the Eisner-nominated graphic novel series about a neighborhood of kids having amazing adventures with cardboard. Her next graphic novel, The Library of Memories , is out in 2026. Find Barbara: https://www.mustachebabs.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mustachebabs/

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  Interview with Grandpere's Ghost Swamp Author Rachel M. Marsh

  Jul 17, 20261h 17m

  We can't stop thinking about our incredible chat with Grandpere's Ghost Swamp Author Rachel M. Marsh! We can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's more about Rachel! Rachel M. Marsh grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she took field trips to Alligator Bayou and assumed the entire United States celebrated Mardi Gras. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University in New Orleans, where she studied English and Psychology and minored in Spanish. After graduating, she moved to Boston where she earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Children from Simmons University. There, she studied under smart and supportive professors. She made a strong group of friends who continue to write together long after graduation. She had the opportunity to work in publishing and learn under the mentorship of editors at independent publishing houses. However, she missed her home. She missed her family and now-husband. She missed crawfish boils and thunderstorms and every get-together brewing a fresh pot of coffee. And did you know, winter in Boston lasts about half the year!? She’s back in New Orleans now, where she eats the world’s best food and stays busy with her almost-hundred-year-old house. She works for the New Orleans Public Library, and her writing is represented by Larissa Melo Pienkowski at Azantian Literary Agency . https://rachelmmarsh.com/about

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