The Wannabe Author

To wrap up season three we are lucky to once again hear from best selling author Alissa DeRogatis. In our first episode together, Alissa and I talked about her debut indie novel Call It What You Want and the journey she had getting into the traditional industry with it. Today we talk on her upcoming release How To Find Love In The Cereal Aisle and the differences in her journey between her debut and sophomore novels.

Alissa’s current read: Too Blessed To Stress by Ali Hoff Kosik

Where you can find more of Alissa:
Website: https://www.alissaderogatis.com/books
Pre order HTFLITCA: https://www.sourcebooks.com/9781464223396-how-to-find-love-in-the-cereal-aisle-tp.html

This week’s episode, I sit down with debut author to talk about the upcoming release of her novel, Viper and Lillies. A Bridgerton meets romantasy novel I know will take the world by storm when it releases February 2027.
Lexie Axon, author of Viper and Lillies walks us through her path to publication, the highs the lows and her unique perspective of the journey who has spent years working on the other side in publishing. This episode was truly something special and I cannot wait for y'all to listen!
Lexie’s current read:
A Study In Drowning by Ava Reid
Where you can find more of Lexie:
PREORDER Viper & Lillies: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lexie-axon/viper-lilies/9781538778241/
Website: https://www.lexieaxon.com/viperandlilies
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexieaxon/

This is one of my favorite episodes to date. Today we get to hear from author, agent and podcasting co-host, Lauren Khan. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey from an attorney to author and how that led to her also taking up the mantle of agent at Fine Print Literary. It was such an honor to sit with Lauren and learn about her. I can’t wait for you to listen.
Lauren’s current read: This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

Where you can find more of Lauren:
Website: https://www.laurenjpkhan.com
MSWL: https://mswishlist.com/agent/LaurenKhan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenjpkhan/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prose-pros/id1835741861

Today’s episode we are lucky to hear from debut author, Alyssa K Burns, in celebration of her new release, The Last Special Thing. Today we speak on Alyssa’s indie author journey, the highs, the lows and everything in between. Alyssa is an example of resilience and devotion to getting your craft out into the world and we are lucky to learn from her experience.
Alyssa’s current read:
The Right Words by Meg Rosenthal

Where you can find more of Alyssa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssakburns/
Website: https://www.alyssakburns.com
Book: https://www.alyssakburns.com/books

In this return episode of The Wannabe Author, we are privileged to hear from indie to trad published author, Liana Cincotti. This author was generous in sharing her publishing journey. I learned so much valuable publishing and writing insight from this conversation and I know you will too.
Liana’s current read:
And Now Back To You by BK Borison
Where you can find more of Liana:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianacincotti/?hl=en
Website: https://withliana.com/my-books/
Pre-order A Summer of Stars: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/liana-cincotti/a-summer-of-stars/9781538779279/