#48 How Important is an Editor? And Hot Takes for Authors with Megan Sells

#52 Inside the Writing Process: Fiction, Nonfiction & Essays with Award Winning Author Gary A. Keith

On this episode, we’re joined by Gary A. Keith. Author, essayist, and longtime Austin observer, for a conversation about the writing process behind fiction, nonfiction, and essays. We talk about where ideas come from, how stories take shape, and the differences between writing novels, political nonfiction, and personal essays. Gary is the author of Austin Blues and The Mansions on Woodlawn Boulevard, and previously wrote extensively on Texas politics, including his award-finalist biography Eckhardt: There Once Was a Congressman from Texas. He also writes essays and poems on Substack and lectures on democracy and civic life. Gary Keith ATX https://garykeithatx.com/ Gary’s Substack https://garykeith.substack.com/ Subscribe to the Atmosphere Press YouTube Channel for Notifications! https://www.youtube.com/@atmospherepress Sign up for the Newsletter to stay in the know! https://atmospherepress.com/newsletter/

#51 A talk with Fantasy Author, Military Veteran, and Theologian: Elinor Tambourine

In this episode, we sit down with author Elinor Tambourine to discuss the writing process, navigating creativity through neurodivergency, and what it really takes to finally get the book done. From overcoming challenges to embracing unique ways of thinking, this conversation offers encouragement and insight for writers at every stage of their journey. Subscribe to the Atmosphere Press YouTube Channel for Notifications! https://www.youtube.com/@atmospherepress Sign up for the Newsletter to stay in the know! https://atmospherepress.com/newsletter/

#50 - Writing and Selling Your Book with author Matt Peterson

Author for over 30 years! We talk to author Matt Peterson on writing process, exploring different genres and selling your book. Matt Peterson is the pen name for Cisco Gonzalez, an American author who writes fictional stories with a comedic twist. As a military brat, he grew up all over the place. He enjoys any well-written and funny fiction and is influenced by authors such as Christopher Moore, John Scalzi, and Martha Wells. He currently resides in Tucson with his wife, her two feline enforcers and Cimarron, the best dog in the world.

#49 What's Working Today in Book Marketing with Andrea DeWerd

Andrea Jo DeWerd is a book marketing strategist, publishing consultant, speaker, and founder of the future of agency LLC, the industry’s only full-service book marketing agency headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. A veteran of Big 5 publishing with more than 107 career New York Times bestsellers, Andrea has led campaigns across commercial and literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, business, wellness, cookbooks, and major lifestyle brands in roles at SImon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins—including for authors such as Marc Benioff, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ashley Flowers, Pati Jinich, Jamie Metzl, Elizabeth Strout, Dr. Tara Swart, Tara Westover, and Marie Yovanovitch. Andrea is a frequent speaker on what’s actually working in book marketing today, helping authors, publishers, and industry professionals navigate an increasingly complex publishing landscape. She holds an M.S. in Publishing from New York University and is also the author of the historical fantasy novel What We Sacrifice for Magic (Alcove Press).

#48 How Important is an Editor? And Hot Takes for Authors with Megan Sells

Megan Sells holds an M.F.A. in Acting and Directing from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Before joining the publishing world, they spent years developing new plays with theatre companies such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. That background informs their uniquely embodied, character-driven approach to editing. They have edited over two dozen books across genres including speculative fiction, YA/MG, and memoirs. Megan is also a featured speaker at Writing Day Workshops, The Fiction Lab, and other workshops focused on narrative technique.