Queries, Qualms, & Quirks asks published authors to share their successful query letter and discuss their journey from first spark to day of publication. Author Sarah Nicolas interviews authors of all genres about how they got started writing, their writing process, getting their book deal, and their experiences with publication.
Picture Book Author Jocelyn Rish and the Simon Cowell of Publishing
Picture Book Author Jocelyn Rish joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication.
Jocelyn Rish is a writer and filmmaker who loves researching weird and wonderful animals and sharing what she learns. Her first book was Battle of the Butts, about ten animals that do weird things with their butts. Her next book moved to the other end with Battle of the Brains, about ten animals with mind-blowing brain abilities. She lives in South Carolina with her adorable dog.
Jocelyn: Query (https://docs.google.com/document/d/154IpwzPp4Hac0vcRMBH082fVCBizYbpJ25EseL78XGc/edit?usp=sharing) | Website (https://www.jocelynrish.com/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JocelynRish.Author) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/JocelynRish) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jocelynrish/) | Amazon (https://amzn.to/4aAjv9M) | Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/a/1209/9780762497775)
QQQ Home Base (https://sarahnicolas.com/queries-qualms-quirks/) | Support on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/sarahnicolas)
Read the full transcript. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m2GaVkF16t5xGDra4n2ziGOliHh1TWtY/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117960902139688351428&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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25 Apr 2024
Young Adult Author Kristi McManus and Learning Patience
Young Adult Author Kristi McManus joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication.
Kristi McManus is a Registered Nurse by trade, but avid reader and enthusiastic book lover all her life. Her debut novel, Our Vengeful Souls, was released Summer 2023 by CamCat Books. When she isn't writing, she enjoys photography, art, and considers napping to be a form of cardio. She lives in Toronto with her husband.
Kristi: Query (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kb0GH7dj-wijvt6rdOmk0UUgtSR6uH3hdrseJWPrxYg/edit?usp=sharing) | Website (http://www.kristimcmanus.ca) | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kristimcmanusbooks) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/kristimcmanus) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/kristimcmanus) | Amazon (https://amzn.to/3JwSJ6S) | Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/a/1209/9780744308914) | Libro FM (https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=25361&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780744308990)
QQQ Home Base (https://sarahnicolas.com/queries-qualms-quirks/) | Support on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/sarahnicolas)
Read the full transcript. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13UtGealPYSjXAhHIJlWrDdaIGEnvVGW3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117960902139688351428&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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11 Apr 2024
Picture Book Author Anna Lazowski and an Aggressively Vicious Business
Picture Book Author Anna Lazowski joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss her journey to publication.
Anna Lazowski wrote her first picture book for a class assignment in the sixth grade and has been creating stories ever since. Now an award-winning radio producer, Anna has an MA (Journalism) from the University of Western Ontario and a BFA (Hons.) from the University of Manitoba. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba with her husband, two teenagers, and two dogs.
Anna: Query (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUBCgomj9ACwTRoMliWRhiiTGyWBi5lvosuzomk_I5Q/edit?usp=sharing) | Website (https://www.annalazowskibooks.com/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/anna_lazowski) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annalazowski/) | Amazon (https://amzn.to/3xx5c80) | Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/a/1209/9781525306570)
QQQ Home Base (https://sarahnicolas.com/queries-qualms-quirks/) | Support on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/sarahnicolas)
Read the full transcript. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-3xaWlU_TQfd8N6RWNh96iD8s5yPmIH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117960902139688351428&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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