Podcasts by Deadline City
Welcome to Deadline City: a podcast and a destination. We are two New York City-based authors who share an office and work on multiple books at a time. Between us, we have 40 books published and under contract, and we’re just getting started. If you’ve seen us on the road, you know how we cut up. We like to have fun and talk about the one thing that is always on our minds: creating books. Publishing is a big scary world to many of us, and our goal is to pull back the curtain on some of the mystery by simply talking about it. In our first season, we want to dig into subjects like YA fiction, editing, reading reviews, burnout. Most of the time, you publish a book and then you’re at a loss for what comes next. How do you navigate the industry and then still manage to write more books? That’s a journey we’re on and know that so many others are on the same road. We hope you come along for the ride.
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S5: Episode 10 - Resolution Blvd. Pt 3 from 2021-12-28T12:00
It's that time again. RESOLUTION BLVD, we meet again. Dhonielle and Zoraida break down the peaks and pits of our year and lay out what we want to do better or try next year.
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S5: Episode 9 - Pen Name Palace from 2021-12-08T10:00
This week on Deadline City, we discuss the subject of pen names. Why start your career with one? Why start a new one for a different genre? And what are the pros and cons of anonymity? Tune in t...
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S5: Episode 8 - TikTok Tavern w/ Alex Aster from 2021-12-08T10:00
This year, TikTok has become the new publishing buzzword. Publishers and authors have tried to crack the code of virality. What makes a book take off? Does crying online sell books? One thing is...
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S5: Episode 7 - From a Certain Point of View from 2021-12-01T03:00
This week on Deadline City we talk about POV. From a certain POV, that is. No, it's not a Star Wars episode, BUT we do dig into what makes us write the way we write. How do we choose the wa...
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S5: Episode 6 - Publicity Parlor w/ Saraciea J. Fennell from 2021-10-20T01:00
This week Deadline City has a special guest! Publicity manager, editor, and festival founder, Saraciea J. Fennell knows the ins and outs of the publishing industry. She stops by the Publicity Pa...
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S5: Episode 5 - The Theme Park from 2021-10-14T03:00
This week on Deadline City we are digging deep into theme! We break down some of our recent reads and figure out how we build themes and make our stories stronger. Dhonielle is very organized, ...
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S5: Episode 4 - The Query Quarter from 2021-10-06T14:00
This week on Deadline City we head to the Query Quarter. We have an honest discussion about how we got our agents, when you know you need to move on, and how to keep going. Whether you're p...
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S5: Episode 3 - Self-Pub Parlor w/ Sierra Simone from 2021-09-29T13:00
USA Today Bestselling author, Sierra Simone, stops by Deadline City to talk all things self-publishing. Sierra Simone is a bestselling author of angsty and dark romance. She's been in the g...
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S5: Episode 2 - The Future of Publishing from 2021-09-22T17:00
This week on Deadline City we're talking about the future of the publishing industry from our perspectives. What are the changes we're reading out? How do we see buying trends changing...
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S5: Episode 1 - Pandemic Book Babies from 2021-09-15T01:00
Season 5 of Deadline City is here, and we are back on our bullsh*t! We catch up on this episode and go over our pandemic releases and well as discuss how we are staying sane during author promot...
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S4: Episode 13 - The Idea Factory from 2021-06-09T15:00
Welcome to the season finale of Deadline City! For our final episode, we've decided to talk about ideas and trends. We're often asked, "where do you get your ideas from?" Wel...
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S4: Episode 12 - The Arena Pt 2 - YA vs. Adult from 2021-06-02T01:00
YA versus Adult! We get these questions quite a bit. Why write YA? Why write adult? What is the difference? Zoraida is making the move to adult in September 2021, and Dhonielle is so close to fi...
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S4: Episode 11 - The Champagne Room w/ Sarah E. Younger from 2021-05-19T13:00
This week on Deadline City we talk about sex and intimacy in adult romance novels! Sarah E. Younger is a literary agent who specializes in adult romance. She's part of the Nancy Yost Litera...
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S4: Episode 10 - Fantasy Fields w/ Rebecca Roanhorse from 2021-05-05T04:00
Welcome to the Fantasy Fields! New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Roanhorse joins us in Deadline City for a deep dive on fantasy world-building. How do we create fantasy novels ...
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S4 Episode 9 - Destination City Hall from 2021-04-28T07:00
One of the ongoing conversations in the Book World is the politics of being a writer! Can authors take an a-political stance? What are the expectations? Dhonielle and Zoraida discuss the politic...
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S4: Episode 8 - Community Corner w/ Natalie C. Parker from 2021-04-07T03:00
This week on Deadline City we are joined by an old friend and critically acclaimed author and anthologist, Natalie C. Parker. We pick her brain about how she creates community through workshops...
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S4: Episode 7 - #OwnVoices Observatory from 2021-03-31T04:00
Let's talk about #OwnVoices! This term coined by the writer Corinne Duyvis has changed a lot about the conversation about books. We go over what it means, what it means to us, and how it c...
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S4: Episode 7 - #OwnVoices Observatory from 2021-03-31T04:00
Let's talk about #OwnVoices! This term coined by the writer Corinne Duyvis has changed a lot about the conversation about books. We go over what it means, what it means to us, and how it c...
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S4: Episode 6: Genre Grove w/ Adam Silvera from 2021-03-24T04:00
A question we get often is "do I have to stay in one genre?" For us, the answer is no. But that's a big topic and a lot of factors go into that. We're joined by New York ...
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S4 Episode 5 - Destination: Cancel Court from 2021-03-16T23:00
This week we talk about the controversial parts of publishing! As always we want to make sure we cover everything, even subjects that are a bit tricky to navigate. This is a huge discussion and ...
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S4: Episode 4 - Monsterville w/ Cassie Clare & Holly Black from 2021-03-10T04:00
It's party time in Deadline City. A *monster mash* if you will. This week we have two powerhouse authors stopping by: Cassandra Clare and Holly Black. Cassandra Clare is the creator of the ...
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S4: Episode 2 - Agent Avenue from 2021-02-24T04:00
This ween on Deadline City we talk all things agents! We've changed agents and agencies quite a few times and we wanted to share how it all went down, and the questions you need when search...
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S4: Episode 1 - Back in the Deadline City Groove from 2021-02-17T06:00
Zoraida and Dhonielle are back for season 4! That means more deadlines, more shenanigans, more loving drags of each other. For the kick-off episode, we cover everything from where we are in our ...
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S3: Episode 11 - Resolution Blvd. Part 2 from 2020-12-30T13:00
We've made it to the end of 2020! We do a recap of our resolutions, the way 2020 body checked us into a new reality, and how we plan to reset into 2021 for a better, more productive writing...
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S3: Episode 9 - Hollywood Blvd from 2020-12-15T19:00
To celebrate the release of Dhonielle's TINY PRETTY THINGS, we are talking Hollywood adaptions! We cover everything from how books get optioned to some of our favorite properties that have ...
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S3: Episode 8 - The Library from 2020-12-09T02:00
Deadline City goes to the Library! What books populate your shelves? What makes you love a story forever? What turns you away? This discussion is focused on recent industry conversations involvi...
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S3: Episode 7 - Destination: Revision Dumpster from 2020-12-02T01:00
This week we do a deep dive into the revision process. Or as Dhonielle calls it, the Revision Dumpster. That's right, we live here. Revision can often feel like a huge mountain to climb. So...
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S3: Episode 6 - Professional Jealousy Jungle from 2020-11-25T00:00
Welcome to the jungle! On this week's episode of Deadline City, we tackle all kinds of jealousy monsters. Each one has a character and purpose because we know that there are tons of forms o...
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S3: Episode 5 - Love Triangle Lane from 2020-11-18T02:00
Love is in the air. Sort of. This week on Deadline City we do a deep dive into what makes for a compelling love triangle. What makes a love triangle versus a love tent? We look at the most popul...
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S3: Episode 4 - NaNoWriMo Town Redux from 2020-11-12T01:00
It's that time of the year again and we are in the trenches of deadlines, specifically NaNoWriMo. Whether you're new to National Novem Writing Month or you wait for November to roll ar...
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S3: Episode 3 - Oldville w/ Chloe Gong from 2020-10-28T01:00
Come with us on a journey to the past...ish. This section of Deadline City is called Oldville, where historical fiction waits for us. Our first special guest of the season is Chloe Gong, author ...
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S3: Episode 2 - Burn Out Borough from 2020-10-21T06:00
We're living in Burn Out Borough this week on Deadline City. What does burn out look like for working authors? We talk about our biggest fears, our worst habits, and the things we do to get...
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S3: Episode 1 - The Short Story Zone from 2020-10-14T04:00
We are back for season three! That means more deadlines, more book shop talk, and more Dhonielle and Zoraida shenanigans. This week we're headed to the Short Story Zone. We've been inv...
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S2: Episode 18 - Destination: The Arena - Fantasy vs. Contemporary w/ Jason Reynolds from 2020-06-17T05:00
This week on Deadline City we are heading to the Arena! Fantasy vs. Contemporary. We have the immense pleasure of being joined by multi-award-winning and bestselling author, Jason Reynolds. The ...
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S2: Episode 17 - Destination: The Bank from 2020-06-10T08:00
What's up, Deadline City? This week Dhonielle and I are talking about MONEY. That's right. We're going to the Bank. We know that there is a lot of mystery surrounding the financia...
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S2: Episode 16 - Destination: Mentor Mausoleum from 2020-06-03T05:00
Don't kill the mentor! (Or do! But first, let's talk about why). In our final episode on character study and archetypes, we talk about one of the staples in fantasy: the mentor. One of...
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S2: Episode 15 - Destination: Love Interest Lounge from 2020-05-27T06:00
Welcome to the Champagne Room. A shimmering lounge where we discuss love interests—the good, the villainous, and the ones who belong in the trash with us. As part of or character study, we move ...
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S2: Episode 14 - Destination: The Murder Express w/ Gretchen McNeil from 2020-05-20T01:00
Hop aboard the Murder Express! This week we put some of our character building to the test while we interview Gretchen McNeil, acclaimed horror and mystery author of Ten, #MurderTrending Listen
S2: Episode 13 - Destination: Sidekick Central from 2020-05-13T06:00
Welcome to Sidekick Central! We continue our character study during the month of May. Sidekicks can sometimes take on a life of their own. We name some of our favorites as well as the do's ...
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S2: Episode 12 - Destination: Plot Depot: The Hero's Journey from 2020-05-06T11:00
Welcome to Plot Depot! This week we cover Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and break down each section using 'Into the Spider-Verse'. Outlines don't always work. The Her...
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S2: Episode 11 - Destination: Hero&Villain Lounge from 2020-04-29T09:00
Welcome back to Deadline City! This week kicks off our month-long series of character studies. From now until the end of May we will be breaking down heroes, villains, and the journeys they take...
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S2: Episode 10 - Destination: Author Salon w/ Nic Stone from 2020-04-15T05:00
This week on Deadline City we have Clean Getaway author, Nic Stone joining the Author Salon! Nic Stone writes in multiple genres and age groups and we pick her brain about how she keeps...
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S2: Episode 9 - Destination: Debut Author Salon w/ Claribel A. Ortega from 2020-04-08T05:00
We're wishing you the best we can while times are rough. It's hard to concentrate but hope that our episodes give you a tiny bit of inspiration. We know that this will pass, we just ha...
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S2: Episode 8 - Destination: Writing in the Time of Covid-19 from 2020-04-01T05:00
It's been a tough few weeks. Plans have changed. Routines have been disrupted. The publishing industry, along with many others, have taken a huge hit. This week we decided to talk about how...
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S2: Episode 7 - Destination: Iceberg Inlet from 2020-03-25T05:00
To cap off our World Building March, we're heading off to Iceberg Inlet where we break down what a cultural iceberg is in relation to fantasy world and novels. What is deep culture versus s...
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S2: Episode 6 - Destination: Analog Alley from 2020-03-18T05:00
Take a stroll with us down Analog Alley. During the third week of our "World Building March" we talk fantasy analogs. When do they work? When do they leave us confused? Writing fantasy...
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S2 Episode 5 - Destination: Magic Ville from 2020-03-11T05:00
World Building March continues! This week we're breaking down the rules of magic by taking a stroll through Magic Ville! Using our own books, The Belles and the Brooklyn Brujas ser...
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S2: Episode 4 - Destination: The World Series w/ Kate Elliott from 2020-03-04T05:00
Welcome back to Deadline City! March 2020 is going to be dedicated to world-building and we're kicking off the month with brilliant SFF author, Kate Elliott. Kate has authored so many epic ...
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S2: Episode 4 - Destination: The World Series w/ Kate Elliott from 2020-03-04T05:00
Welcome back to Deadline City! March 2020 is going to be dedicated to world-building and we're kicking off the month with brilliant SFF author, Kate Elliott. Kate has authored so many epic ...
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S2: Episode 4 - Destination: The World Series w/ Kate Elliott from 2020-03-04T05:00
Welcome back to Deadline City! March 2020 is going to be dedicated to world-building and we're kicking off the month with brilliant SFF author, Kate Elliott. Kate has authored so many epic ...
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S2 Episode 3 - Destination: Romancelandia w/ Adriana Herrera from 2020-02-26T07:00
Adriana Herrera stops by to talk about writing romance novels! What is emotional equity and how does it play a part when you're writing compelling novels? We go through the things that are ...
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S2 Episode 2: Debut Author Kit from 2020-02-19T02:00
Presenting: The Deadline City Debut Author Kit! Publishing is an industry that's always evolving. So, how do you crack the code? We're still trying. Even though we feel like seasoned v...
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S2 - Episode 1: Trope City w/ Sarah E. Younger from 2020-02-12T03:00
Welcome back to Deadline City Season 2! We are back with more episodes on writing, publishing, and our general shenanigans. This week we are joined by special guest Sarah Elizabeth Younger. Sara...
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Episode 15 - Destination: Resolution Blvd. from 2020-01-01T21:00
Happy New Year! Our last episode of the season is here. Since it's January 1st, 2020, naturally, it's about resolutions. We cover the personal and professional. We give you an insight ...
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Episode 14 - Destination: Best of Borough from 2019-12-25T21:00
The end of the year brings with it a ton of "Best of" lists. For many published authors, it tends to be a bit of a sore spot when your name isn't up there. We get it. We feel it! ...
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Episode 13 - Destination: Voice Lesson Lane from 2019-12-18T03:00
One this week's episode we take a drive on Voice Lesson Lane. Voice is one of the most essential tools in the writer's toolbox. How do you learn it? Is it something that you have natur...
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Episode 12 - Destination: NaNoWriMo - There&Back Again from 2019-12-11T21:00
November has come and gone. Whether you "won" NaNoWriMo with the full 50k or wound up with a nice 5k words of foundational scaffolding, you're a winner in our books. You've d...
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Episode 11 - Destination: Doubt Town from 2019-12-03T13:00
Next stop: Doubt Town! Population: A thousand and one insecurities. We discuss the different times we've experienced impostor syndrome throughout our careers and the toll that takes. Let&ap...
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Episode 10 - Destination: Thankful Station from 2019-11-26T12:00
Welcome to a very special Deadline City episode. You know how every novel has an acknowledgments page? Well, consider this ours. There are so many brilliant minds who have given us advice that h...
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Episode 9 - Destination: World Building with Tochi Onyebuchi from 2019-11-20T13:00
How do you build your worlds? Whether you're writing sci-fi & fantasy or contemporary fiction, the universe of your story has to feel like a real place. Author of the recent War Gir...
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Episode 8 - Destination: Emo Basement Feat. Mark Oshiro from 2019-11-13T00:00
This week we welcome the third unofficial member of Deadline City, author and all-around wonderful human, Mark Oshiro. Our destination is Emo Basement. This is a location that we really want to ...
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Episode 7 - Destination: The Land of Disappointment from 2019-11-06T17:00
This week we get really honest about the ups and downs that come with the publishing journey. You write the book, you query, you get an agent, you get a book deal. Simple right? What do you do w...
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Episode 6 - Destination: NaNoWriMo Town from 2019-10-30T00:00
Dhonielle and Zoraida are getting ready for the NaNoWriMo mad dash! National Novel Writing Month starts in just a couple of days. Whether it's your first time participating or you're a...
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Episode 5 - Destination: Villain Mansion from 2019-10-23T00:00
Deadline City is happy to welcome our very first guest, the queen of villains: Victoria Schwab. While we're plugging away at our books, we always go back to the driving force: the villains....
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Episode 4 - Destination: Deadline Management from 2019-10-16T22:00
Someone call the Super! We need help over here in Deadline City managing all of our...well...deadlines. We go over some of the things that hinder our process and lead to stalled or missed deadli...
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Episode 3 - Destination: Writer's Block Alley from 2019-10-09T00:00
On this week's episode, we tackle the dreaded writer's block. This is a question that we get at nearly every panel we've been part of or attended. The answers vary so we start off...
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Episode 2 - Destination: One-Star Reviewville from 2019-10-02T00:00
The dreaded one-star review! How do you write while you're being reviewed? This is a topic we've heard every writer talk about. In this episode, we do a deep dive into our reviews and ...
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Episode 1 - Destination: Why YA Town? from 2019-10-02T00:00
Throughout our careers, we've had people ask us why we write YA and the dreaded "when are you going to write a real book?" This happens A LOT. Join us for a chat about our journey...
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Episode 0 - Welcome to Deadline City from 2019-10-01T15:00
Welcome to Deadline City: a podcast and a destination.
We are two New York City-based authors who share an office and work on multiple books at a time. Between us, we have 40 books ...
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Episode 0 - Welcome to Deadline City from 2019-10-01T15:00
Welcome to Deadline City: a podcast and a destination.
We are two New York City-based authors who share an office and work on multiple books at a time. Between us, we have 40 books ...
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