On September 30th, join authors Jason Tanamor and Brianna Sugalski on a panel hosted by Crit & Pen Editorial’s Loni Crittendon as they discuss and explore the power of small presses and their importance within the industry. As a part of an ongoing series for The Storyteller’s Society, Brianna and Jason will talk about writing with a small press, the querying process, and the #ownvoices movement, among other topics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sit with the authors of

Tor.com’s Books Editor and Publicity Coordinator Christina Orlando has graciously joined us in conversation about their experiences working in the publishing industry, their time with Tor.com, and more. Tell us a little about yourself. What made you want to work in publishing? How long have you been working in the industry? I really always loved books, but I was told from a very young age that it was just a hobby and not a job. I internalized a lot of the narrative around Eng

The Seymour Agency's Lesley Sabga has graciously joined us in conversation about her experiences growing up in the publishing industry, her time at The Seymour Agency, what she looks for in an author's query, and more. You’ve been close to the publishing industry and specifically the Seymour Agency all your life. What was it like growing up so close to publishing, and how has that affected your career path? I LOVED growing up with authors and being so close to publishing! I f

"Escape your class; define yourself." Today, The Parliament House Press is proud to announce its first acquisition of the season: THE HALF-CLASS is the first installment in a fantasy trilogy featuring a timely message of inclusion, equality, and perseverance. Louisiana-based author Kayvion Lewis tells the #OwnVoices tale of a girl torn between two classes in a race-divided empire. Seventeen year-old Evie's complexion is too rich to belong to the illustrious White Class, and t

Lately, heritage and folklore-laced Fantasy is on the rise in the YA and NA spectrum. These largely include diverse works from #OwnVoices authors, one of them being Filipino-American author Jason Tanamor's darkly funny tale of Percival Leones—a young Aswang trying to manage life as a vampire and eldest grandchild. Following matriarch Marcella Leones' decision to move the family from the Philippines to Oregon to dodge the persecution of the local vampire hunters, a slew of mys

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith has graciously joined us in conversation about the #OwnVoices movement, HarperCollins' Heartdrum imprint, and what it means to break the mold as a Native American author. Although she needs no introduction, Cynthia is the voice behind several groundbreaking Young Adult novels, including (but not limited to) RAIN IS NOT MY INDIAN NAME, the TANTALIZE Series, and FERAL Trilogy. Right now, Cynthia is also hosting a summer re