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Episode One: The Origins of Red Hen Press
Celebrate with Red Hen Press on 30 years of publishing! Hear the history from the heart of the press, Kate Gale and Tobi Harper Petrie, as they share intimate details filled with heartfelt sentiment to the people behind the scenes and the authors who’ve shared their stories with us.
Episode Two: The Craft of Suspense with Aliah Wright, debut author of Now You Owe Me
Get an inside look of the dark and twisted world in Aliah Wright’s debut thriller Now You Owe Me. Listeners will unravel the terrifying mystery of a missing woman, the sinister minds of serial killer twins, and the thought-provoking perspective of navigating America as a Black person. Aliah shares the inspiration behind her chilling story, how she crafts suspense, and the powerful themes of resilience, survival, and the incredible strength women can achieve. Tune in for a conversation about crime, identity, and the art of writing thrillers.
Episode Three: West Coast Women Writers with DC Frost, debut author of A Punishing Breed
Kate Gale discusses common themes between her debut book Under a Neon Sun and DC Frost’s debut novel A Punishing Breed. Beyond the pages, these west coast women writers explore the evolving landscape of diversity and how real-world issues shape storytelling, especially within California. Tune in for an engaging conversation about publishing, representation, and the West Coast’s rich literary culture!
Episode Four: Latino Voices in Book Publishing with Francisco Aragón author of After Rubén
Kate Gale chats with special guest Francisco Aragón, author of After Rubén, on this episode as we celebrate Letras Latinas on their 20th anniversary! Get a glimpse at the poetry by Letras Latinas authors from Red Hen Press; William Archila, Brenda Cárdenas, and Adela Najarro.
How do books get to readers? The all-star Marketing and Media Directors of Red Hen Press break it down. Tobi Harper Petrie and Monica Fernandez share the ins-and-outs of publicity, metadata, social media, and getting a step in the publishing world. Hear about the two sides of the same coin with the M&M team and what they recommend for writers and authors.
In this special episode honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we bring together three remarkable literary voices. Join the discussion with Pete Hsu, Andrew Lam, and Monica Fernandez, moderated by the insightful Audrey Fong,
Together, they share personal stories, reflect on their creative journeys, and explore the richness of AAPI identity in literature. From navigating cultural experiences to amplifying underrepresented voices, this conversation is a celebration of resilience, inspiration, and storytelling.
Season One, Episode Seven: The Magic of Queer Storytelling with Madeleine Nakamura and Molly Olguín
For Pride Month, this episode is a thoughtfully reflective discussion on queer identity, worldbuilding, and writing the fantastical. In this episode, Molly and Madeleine speak candidly about the reception of their books within queer and disabled communities, and how growing up feeling excluded and included from traditional genre spaces inspired them to write the stories they longed to see.
Tune in for a deeply affirming and imaginative dialogue about the magic of queer storytelling.
In this episode Kim Dower, Ben Crisp, and Monica Fernandez partake in an insightful and introspective discussion on the evolving landscape of marketing and publicity in book publishing and the dynamic experience of being both a writer and publicist in the industry.
An incredible resource for any aspiring publicists or writers who want an exclusive peak into the behind the scenes process of publicizing a book. This expert panel of 3 industry professionals offer an insightful perspective on expectations, strategies and adaptability on the job.
This episode delves into the magical and mythical with Malia Márquez and Lara Ehrlich.
Malia discusses her love of tarot while Lara discusses the mythology of mermaids and sirens. Both explore deep topics regarding womanhood and feminism and how their stories can offer a feminist subversions of male dominated genres like noir and mythology. The conversation takes a deep dive into the personal process of creating emotional stories with complex female relationships through introspection of their own familial relationships.