Middle-Grade Fiction, Rom-coms, and a Bookseller Gives You Comps

In today's Bonus Episode, Bianca chats with Alisha Sevigny , author of The Oracle of Avaris , about the difference between MG and Upper MG; the importance of reading in the genre you want to write in; guarding against talking down to kids or teaching a lesson; taboo subjects for MG and how to approach writing difficult topics. After which, Bianca chats with TJ Alexander , author of Chef's Kiss , about their publishing journey, trying to find comps when you're breaking new ground; the psychology behind certain tropes; the importance of figuring out which POV will best serve the story; maintaining tension in romcoms; outlining or not outlining a romance novel; and emotional edging. Finally, Laynie Rose Rizer from East City Bookshop answers your burning comps questions! Find us on our socials: Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyra Instagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writing Facebook: @tsnotyaw Website: www.biancamarais.com Alisha can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @alishasevigny and at www.alishasevigny.com TJ Alexander can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @tjalexandernyc and at www.tjalexander.com Laynie can be found on Instagram at @thelaynierose and East City Bookshop can be found at @eastcitybookshop Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/tsnotyaw * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands