From Our Authors
Latest news, behind-the-scenes, and writing tips from the 2027 debut class.
How I Got My Book Deal
A breakdown of my timeline for getting an agent, going on submission, and securing a two-book deal with Penguin Random House.
How To Cook Up a Successful Hero
A faux cookbook, full of recipes to help a reluctant wizard mentor get his hero into ship-shape before the end of the world.
QueryTracker 'Success Story' Interview
SEVEN DISHES TO FALL IN LOVE is a high-concept YA speculative novel about love in its many forms. The concept came to me in a sort of cinematic-style day-dream, but the heart of the story itself developed over time. I wanted to write about regret, sisters, first love, and what it’s like when the lightest-of-the-light and darkest-of-the-dark are happening all at once.
My 8-Year Journey to Getting a Literary Agent
I’ve always loved storytelling but I never thought I could be an author. Authors were elusive creatures, like unicorns or mermaids. You couldn’t just become one, you had to be born one. Right?
Six Weeks on Submission
How I got my book deal and the steps to getting it on the shelf.
How I Got My Book Deal
I recently sold my debut book to dream editors at two big five publishers. Now, what does that mean? How did that happen? Let’s dissect the clickbaity headline and get into some of the details of my publishing journey.