The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston

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Eva Langston interviews successful authors about their long and bumpy paths to publishing and asks for their "tips for the road." Whether you’re just starting out on your own writing and publishing journey, or if you’re all-too-aware of the possible detours along the way, this podcast is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Long Story Short

    8 APR

    Long Story Short

    Darien Gee experienced many years of ups and downs with writing and publishing novels before getting her MFA (at the age of 50) and discovering a love for micro-prose, poetry, and narrative nonfiction.  In this episode we talk about Darien’s journey through the publishing world with sales numbers “trending down” and selling a book at auction. We also talk about the magic of micro-prose, how she used micro-prose to transform a novel into an award-winning chapbook, and her two Substack newsletters for writers.  The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.comTo pitch to the podcast, go hereFind books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Darien Gee:Website: https://www.dariengee.comSubstack: https://writerish.substack.com Substack: https://draftsdealsdetours.substack.com Show Notes:Object Lessons: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/discover/bloomsbury-academic/object-lessons/Rainier Writing Workshop: https://www.plu.edu/academic-programs/program/mfa-rainier-writing/Shout-outs to Patricia Smith, Rigoberto Gonzales, Lauren Groff, and others! Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  2. Agent Siblings & Creative INN-spiration

    27 MAR

    Agent Siblings & Creative INN-spiration

    Casey Sciezka runs the Spruceton Inn, a Catskills Bed & Bar, as well as its annual Artist Residency that hosts world-renowned painters and bestselling and award-winning authors. Now on her third agent (who happens to be my agent as well!), she has finally published her debut novel, The Fountain, which is pitched as Tuck Everlasting for adults. The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.comTo pitch to the podcast, go hereFind books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Casey Scieszka:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprucetoninn/Substack: https://sprucetoninn.substack.comWebsite: https://www.caseyscieszka.comThe Fountain: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-fountain-casey-scieszka Show Notes:Spruceton Inn & Artist Residency Website: https://www.sprucetoninn.comJami Attenberg and #1000WordsofSummer: https://1000wordsofsummer.substack.com/about Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  3. Writing & Publishing Later in Life

    18 MAR

    Writing & Publishing Later in Life

    Wendy Tokunaga has weathered bad book sales and agent break-ups. She’s published with a Big 5 publisher and self-published, and in this episode she makes a strong case for why most writers should at least TRY for the traditional book deal. She was the oldest person in her MFA program, and her latest novel, Brenda Barker’s Next Chapter, features a 64-year-old aspiring author as the protagonist. The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.comTo pitch to the podcast, go hereFind books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Wendy Tokunaga:Website: https://www.wendytokunaga.com/Bluesky: @wendytokunaga.bsky.socialTwitter: @Wendy_Tokunaga Buy Brenda Barker’s Next Chapter: https://bookshop.org/a/91104/9798218774769 Show Notes:Eva's article on Jane Friedman's Blog: https://janefriedman.com/after-my-second-book-died-on-submission-i-took-these-4-crucial-steps/Stanford's Novel Writing Certificate Program: https://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/writing-certificate/overviewMaiden, Mother, Crone Substack Article: https://substack.com/home/post/p-185776582 Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  4. The Road to Publishing is Paved with Good Intuition

    11 MAR

    The Road to Publishing is Paved with Good Intuition

    USA Today bestselling suspense author Marisa Walz uses her intuition when making writing and publishing decisions. After many manuscripts she “just knew” Good Intentions would be the one to finally get published. In this episode we talk about Marisa’s drafting process, how she broke up with her first agents, and a tarot card reader who predicted a major moment in Marisa’s author career. The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.comTo pitch to the podcast, go hereFind books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Marisa Walz:Website:  https://www.marisawalz.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisacwalz/GOOD INTENTIONS: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/good-intentions-9781250397409/ Show Notes:Instagram post that made me want to interview Marisa: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_tfMMjabq/?img_index=1The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast: https://www.theshitaboutwriting.com/ Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  5. "I Became My Own Publisher"

    27 FEB

    "I Became My Own Publisher"

    When traditional publishers didn’t think there was a market for historical fiction featuring black female leads, Vanessa Riley bet on herself, and won big! After finding success with self-publishing, she is now traditionally publishing her historical fiction, romance, and mystery books with the Big 5 Publishers. Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of over twenty-nine novels including Island Queen (a GMA buzz pick), Queen of Exiles (ABC’s The View’s Lit Pic), and the Lady Worthing Mystery Series (which won the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year for Mystery).  With a doctorate from Stanford University and other engineering degrees from Penn State, Vanessa brings a research-oriented approach to her inclusive storytelling which spotlights hidden narratives of Black women and women of color, emphasizing power, sisterhoods, and family sagas across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.comTo pitch to the podcast, go hereFind books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Vanessa Riley:Website: Vanessariley.comFire Sword & Sea: https://bookshop.org/a/91104/9780063271043 Show Notes:Eva Rutland: https://romancehistory.com/2022/04/05/eva-rutland-1917-2012/ Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  6. Confessions of a Conference Junkie

    18 FEB

    Confessions of a Conference Junkie

    Michelle Maryk has had a long career in acting and sketch-writing, and her debut novel, The Found Object Society, was just been released from Disney Hyperion.  Michelle and I discuss how her acting background informs her writing, how she got hooked on writing conferences, and, of course, her writing and publishing journey. The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.comTo pitch to the podcast, go hereFind books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Michelle Maryk:Website: https://www.michellemaryk.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemmaryk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellemmaryk/The Found Object Society: https://oblongbooks.com/michellemarykhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803997/the-found-object-society-by-michelle-maryk/ Show Notes:Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.comConferences mentioned: AWP, Thrillerfest, Bouchercon, Hampton’s Whodunit, Murder by the BookAuthors mentioned: Fiona Davis, Ashley Winstead, Danielle Girard, Angie Kim, Jean Kwok, Rebecca Makkai, Georgina Cross, Claire McIntosh, Vera Kurian, Laura McHugh, Kathleen Barber, Jennifer McMahon, Jennifer Fawcett, Jason AllisonAudiobook narrator mentioned: Saskia MaarleveldPublicist mentioned: Kathleen Carter Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  7. Five Agents & The Pitch Queen

    4 FEB

    Five Agents & The Pitch Queen

    Karin Gillespie has had FIVE literary agents and has published in all the ways: Big 5, small indie press, & self-publishing. With 20+ years of experience in publishing, she knows how to pitch a novel and what it takes to sell a book.  She is the author of the popular southern fiction Bottom Dollar Girls series, and her most recent novel, The Pitch Queen, is a satire of the publishing industry. *Please note that many of Karin's books are NOT found on my bookshop shop, but you can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HCVXHY?ingress=0&visitId=f635e3bd-82e6-4b1d-8801-59eef6329175&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&ccs_id=2b2e06d5-a67a-4cf7-970c-147eb9b2e948 The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:-Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers. -Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky. -Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.com -To pitch to the podcast, go here -Find books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Karin Gillespie:Website: https://karingillespieauthor.comSubstack: https://pitchyournovel.substack.com Show Notes:Joanna Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/Kindlepreneur: https://kindlepreneur.com/Cynthia Swanson’s episode: https://shows.acast.com/the-long-road-to-publishing/episodes/694afa4009314afbec4973bcWomen's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA): https://www.womensfictionwriters.org/ Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  8. Writing Weird & Cobbling Together a Creative Life

    21 JAN

    Writing Weird & Cobbling Together a Creative Life

    Author Lincoln Michel talks about teaching, freelancing, being a lit mag editor, and writing his popular Substack newsletter, Counter Craft. We also discuss short story collections, AI in publishing, and why authors should write weird things. Lincoln's latest genre-blending novel is METALLIC REALMS, and he is the author of THE BODY SCOUT, which was named one of the 10 Best Science Fiction Books of 2021 by The New York Times and one of the 75 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time by Esquire. The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:-Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers. -Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky. -Send me an email at longroad.pub@gmail.com -To pitch to the podcast, go here -Find books by guests and books mentioned on the podcast at the Long Road Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/evalangston Lincoln Michel:Website: https://lincolnmichel.com/Substack: https://countercraft.substack.com/ METALLIC REALMS at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/88357/9781668058671 Show Notes:Electric Literature: https://electricliterature.com/Tony Tulathimutte's book, REJECTION: https://bookshop.org/a/91104/9780063337886The Substack Article about "The Golden Age of Weird" : https://www.hapitalist.com/p/the-golden-age-of-weird-is-here?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=440539&post_id=179456650&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1bdoot&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Credits:The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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Eva Langston interviews successful authors about their long and bumpy paths to publishing and asks for their "tips for the road." Whether you’re just starting out on your own writing and publishing journey, or if you’re all-too-aware of the possible detours along the way, this podcast is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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