Chats and Chapters

Welcome back to Chats and Chapters! This week we have a VERY exciting author interview!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer to discuss her journey from writing a debut thriller novel to pivoting to a lush and magical fantasy.In this episode we talk about:- Jennifer's origin story from small-town Ohio to New York City literary agent- Writing her debut thriller The Hunter vs. writing botanical magic fantasy- The Celtic myth of Mish that inspired Siren Says- How grief shaped the writing of this book in the most unexpected ways- Getting a blurb from Diana Gabaldon (yes, really)- Switching from thriller to fantasy worldbuilding and how she overcame the struggle - Traditional publishing tips and playing the long game- Why talent is a myth and persistence is everythingSiren Says is available wherever books are sold on August 18th, 2026. ABOUT JENNIFER:Jennifer Herrera is the author of The Hunter. She studied philosophy in graduate school before moving to New York City, where she became a literary agent. She has gone on to represent New York Times Bestsellers, IndieBound bestsellers, and winners of multiple awards. She now lives in Philadelphia with her husband, children, and cats.Find Jennifer at jenniferherrerabooks.com and @jennifer_herrera_books on Instagram and TikTok.🔗 Work with me as your book editor: https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.com🔗 Revision Roadmap Program: https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.com/rrp🔗 The Hunter: https://a.co/d/08vZnWwb🔗 Siren Says: https://a.co/d/0eHftxez🔗 If Women Rose Rooted: https://a.co/d/0eOu1rGp🔗 The Light Eaters: https://a.co/d/00R6RjRo🔗 Women Who Run with the Wolves: https://a.co/d/03JKpijt🔗 13 Ways of Looking at the Novel: https://a.co/d/0cqTO5sQ#booktube #authoriterview #fantasybooks #debutauthor #sirensays #jenniferherrera #literaryagent #writingtips #traditonalpublishing #botanicalfantasy

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Hello hello!Grab a pen and a notebook or your notes app, because we are diving into 10 ways you can plot and plan your story!Get on the Revision Roadmap Waitlist!⁠https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/o2vfs48vtt⁠⁠Book a Book Brainstorming Call⁠⁠https://forms.clickup.com/9013668850/f/8cm3azj-2073/BJIK7AIFIK2XTF3AL0⁠Learn more about working with me 1:1⁠⁠⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.com⁠⁠SIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story⁠⁠

It's time to implement your editor's feedback, but how? This video breaks down what I suggest to all of my clients when they receive their memo!Get on the Revision Roadmap Waitlist!⁠https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/o2vfs48vtt⁠⁠Book a Book Brainstorming Call⁠⁠https://forms.clickup.com/9013668850/f/8cm3azj-2073/BJIK7AIFIK2XTF3AL0⁠Learn more about working with me 1:1⁠⁠⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.com⁠⁠ SIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story⁠⁠

Welcome or welcome back to Chats and Chapters! I am Caitlyn Howarth. Book editor and story fanatic. This week I am breaking down a simple step-by-step method to ensure you don't miss a thing during your self-edits!Get on the Revision Roadmap Waitlist!https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/o2vfs48vtt⁠Book a Book Brainstorming Call⁠https://forms.clickup.com/9013668850/f/8cm3azj-2073/BJIK7AIFIK2XTF3AL0Learn more about working with me 1:1⁠⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.com⁠SIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ⁠https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story⁠

Get on the Revision Roadmap Waitlist!https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/o2vfs48vtt⁠Book a Book Brainstorming Call⁠https://forms.clickup.com/9013668850/f/8cm3azj-2073/BJIK7AIFIK2XTF3AL0Learn more about working with me 1:1⁠⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.com⁠SIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ⁠https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story⁠

If you are doing one (or all) of these three things, you are killing your scenes and your reader’s desire to continue your book.Hello hello, welcome or welcome back to Chats and Chapters where everything is for the stories. If this is our first encounter, I am Caitlyn Howarth, book editor and story fanatic.Book a Book Brainstorming CallLearn more about working with me 1:1⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.comSIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story 

Hello hello! Coming at you on a Friday! I was in NYC last weekend so the pod and YT video got delayed a bit (okay a lot) but we made it!Today's episode breaks down the world building worksheet I give everyone inside the Revision Roadmap Program! Characters are number one, and right behind them is having a world your readers get lost in. This worksheet and episode is designed to get you asking questions so your world feels cohesive and immersive!Enjoy!Transform your manuscript into a polished masterpiece with professional book editing.⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.comSIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story 

Welcome back! Ahhh I missed posting! Launching my revision program was crazy and fun AND client projects always come first. So the podcast had to take a chill pill for a bit, BUT WE ARE BACK BABY! Whether you are currently writing or going into revisions - this is an easy way to think about your story's pacing.Transform your manuscript into a polished masterpiece with me!⁠https://www.chatsandchaptersllc.comSIGN UP FOR THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER https://chatsandchapters.myflodesk.com/story