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This YA Debut Reads Like Her 10th Book | Jasmine Smith
Debut author Jasmine Smith joins us to talk Death Card, her witchy YA set in New Orleans, and the wild road that got it here. We get into how she sold the book on just ten chapters, why it reads like her tenth novel instead of her first, and how tarot, gentrification, and a grandmother's love all got woven into one story. Plus gold foil, sprayed edges, and why this one might just land on a banned books list.
Trad vs Indie Publishing: No Facts Just Feelings
In this episode, we share an honest look at what it’s like to finish a book—from editing and beta readers to querying agents and exploring indie publishing. We talk about rejection, creative control, and how to decide what path is right for your story.