Best Claribel A Ortega Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala 17:05

2y ago17:05

17:05

Get The Honeys, by Ryan La Sala! Come chat with us on the BABC discord: https://discord.gg/Mhw92TUdMG Buy our books: Witchlings (and join the Witchlings discord!) Ghost Squad Reverie Be Dazzled The Honeys Find us online! Follow Us on Social Media: Ryan: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Claribel: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok --- Support this podcast: ht…

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S4 E24: Write or Die & FINAL_Final_Episode_Really.doc 1:36:57

2y ago1:36:57

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THANK YOU to all of our WorDies! We love you! Kat & Claribel say goodbye to Write or Die by listening to snippets from past episodes and discussing the advice they’ve received along the way from amazing past guests including S.Jae Jones, Alex Aster, Victoria Aveyard, Tiffany Jackson, Phil Stamper and More! Then they read listener comments and answe…

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S4 E23: Write or Die & The Final Episode (part 1) 1:13:13

2y ago1:13:13

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Kat & Claribel say goodbye to Write or Die by listening to snippets from past episodes and discussing the advice they’ve received along the way from amazing past guests including Daniel Jose Older, Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, Ayana Gray, Mark Oshiro, and More! Topics discussed include: Messy first draft. How to get into drafting mode. Being wary of…

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S4 E22: Vita Ayala & The Met is Super Haunted 1:30:14

2y ago1:30:14

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Claribel & Kat discuss what "success" means in publishing (and what it definitely does not mean). Then they interview Vita Ayala about their journey into writing comics, how the Metropolitan Museum of Art is super haunted, being inspired by Octavia Butler as a kid, and the difference between comics and prose writing. ABOUT VITA: Vita Ayala (they/th…

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S4 E21: Kat Cho & Suga’s Diss Track 46:55

2y ago46:55

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Claribel interviews Kat about her young adult k-pop romcom, Once Upon a K-Prom. They chat all things k-pop (including Kat’s first k-pop loves), what inspired the book, whether Kat included BTS in K-Prom, and more! ABOUT KAT: Kat Cho used to hide books under the bathroom sink and then sneak in there to read after bedtime. Her parents pretended not t…

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S4 E20: Traci Chee & The Epic Reads Egg Video 1:13:44

2y ago1:13:44

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Claribel & Kat talk about pressures on authors every time a new book comes out & how publishing relationships naturally change over time. Then they interview Traci Chee about her path to publication, behind-the-scenes of finding out her book was a Printz Award Honor, and her newest Fantasy, A Thousand Steps into Night! BIO: Traci Chee is a best-sel…

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S4 E19: Laekan Zea Kemp & Just Pre-Ask For An Extension 1:25:36

2y ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Claribel & Kat discuss a conversation the saw online about being “satisfied” with your author career vs being “happy” as an author. Then they interview Laekan Zea Kemp about her publishing journey. How she started off self-publishing and transitioned into traditional publishing. And what it’s been like writing across multiple genres and age categor…

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S4 E18: Claribel A. Ortega & #WitchlingsBook 1:00:28

2+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Kat interviews Claribel about the process of writing and publishing their second middle grade (and first series!). How publishing a second book feels different. How expectations change as your career progresses. And working on not “giving weight to the negative” ABOUT CLARIBEL: New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author, Claribel A. Ortega…

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S4 E17: Judy I. Lin & Walking Away From Bad Situations 1:07:55

2+ y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Claribel & Kat talk about book promo they’ve done that they think was worth it, and what they don’t think they’ll do again. Then they talk to debut author, Judy I. Lin about her debut fantasy, trying out IP, and eventually choosing to go the traditional route instead. ABOUT JUDY: Judy I. Lin was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada with her fami…

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S4 E16: Alexis Castellanos & The Story Web We Weave 1:26:50

2+ y ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Claribel & Kat talk about Author-Reviewer “relationships” and what’s okay to do and what to stay away from. Then they interview debut graphic novelist, Alexis Castellanos about how she used family stories to flesh out and inspire her debut graphic novel. ABOUT ALEX: Alexis Castellanos was born and raised in Florida where she enjoyed sunny days, dra…

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S4 E15: Deborah Falaye & Put Yourself Out There 1:19:31

2+ y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Claribel & Kat discuss their thoughts on jumping back into promoting their new books! Then they interview their PitchWars mentee about her upcoming seering fantasy debut, BLOOD SCION! ABOUT DEBORAH: Deborah Falaye is a Nigerian Canadian young adult author. She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where she spent her time devouring African Literature, pesteri…

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S4 E14: Malinda Lo & I Just Do Gay Things 1:31:50

2+ y ago1:31:50

1:31:50

Claribel & Kat discuss how they decide on what project to work on next. And then they interview Award Winning and NYT Bestselling author, Malinda Lo, about her experience in the industry, her advocacy for diversity in kidlit, and what it was like going back to a shelved project and revising it years later for publication. ABOUT MALINDA: Malinda Lo …

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S4 E13: Write or Die Live 59:48

2+ y ago59:48

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This is a bonus episode of Write or Die! Originally recorded live as part of DVCon (a free virtual writing conference for diverse creators), Claribel & Kat read your anonymously submitted publishing stories and questions! MENTIONS: • DVCon • Watch DVCon panels • FOLLOW CLARIBEL: Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | TikTok • www.claribelortega.com • Chec…

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S4 E12: Wendy Xu & Shut Up, Do Your Work, & Stay Off Goodreads 46:34

2+ y ago46:34

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Claribel & Kat interview illustrator Wendy Xu about how she first got into illustrating comics, how her work in publishing prepared her for her publication journey, and advice on properly crediting artists for their work! ABOUT WENDY: Wendy Xu is an award-nominated Brooklyn-based illustrator and comics artist with three upcoming graphic novels from…

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S4 E11: Sarah Raughley & Even Heroes Aren’t Perfect 1:01:54

2+ y ago1:01:54

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Claribel & Kat catch up with each other and talk about the emotional ups and downs of building an author career. (CW: brief discussion of trauma) Then they interview Sarah Raughley about what it was like to get published in the before-times, differences she’s felt releasing her newest series during the pandemic, and how she researched the lives of …

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S4 E10: Akshaya Raman & A Bed Full of Snakes 1:21:44

2+ y ago1:21:44

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Happy New Year! Claribel & Kat discuss some fun news in their author careers and chat about new year and resolutions. Then they interview debut author, Akshaya Raman about her highly anticipated Fantasy, The Ivory Key. How she dealt with doubt during her query journey and how she made writing friends. ABOUT AKSHAYA: Akshaya Raman fell in love with …

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S4 E9: Claribel & Kat & WorD’s Last Holiday Episode! 1:05:07

2+ y ago1:05:07

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This week, Claribel & Kat discuss what they learned about their writing and author journeys in 2021. Then they answer listener questions about how to survive querying, Self-publishing, how they first got into writing, when to change agents, and more. Plus bonus chat about K-Dramas and K-pop! MENTIONS: WRITING PODCASTS • The Writing Show with Paula …

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S4 E8: Maisie Chan & Danny Chung Has Two Titles 1:05:07

2+ y ago1:05:07

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Claribel & Kat discuss mentorship programs, both formal and informal! Then they chat with Maisie Chan about her experience publishing her debut Middle Grade and the differences between the UK and US publishing market. ABOUT MAISIE: Maisie Chan is a British Chinese children's author from Birmingham. She loves dim sum, yoga and travelling. She has wr…

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S4 E7: Emiko Jean & We Don’t Need Permission to Write 57:32

2+ y ago57:32

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Claribel & Kat talk about how to prepare for panels & some quick tips on how to answer interview questions. Then they interview NYT Bestselling author Emiko Jean about her publishing journey, how publishing has changed since she first queried in 2011, and what it’s been like building an author career. Emiko’s BIO: When Emiko is not writing, she is …

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S4 E6: Alex Aster & Cursed Islands Are My Brand 1:18:53

2+ y ago1:18:53

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Claribel and Kat answer a listener's question about publishing events, what it’s like to organize events like DVPit/DVCon, and some tips about attending events. Then they chat with Alex Aster about her author journey, discuss going viral on TikTok and whether it’s worthwhile for authors to join. Plus Alex gives us some Authortok tips! ALEX’S BIO: A…

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S4 E5: Shanna Miles & Categories Are Arbitrary 1:11:18

3y ago1:11:18

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Claribel & Kat discuss author responsibility as public figures with platforms, brought to you by Kat’s k-pop obsession with Stray Kids. Then they interview Shanna Miles about her hybrid journey, starting out with self-publishing, and then getting an agent and being traditionally published. Shanna gives some practical advice for anyone considering s…

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S4 E4: Ayana Gray & Claribel Ortega Saw My Tweet! 1:32:51

3y ago1:32:51

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Claribel & Kat discuss burnout and some of the coping mechanisms they’ve found helpful to get them through. Then they interview debut author, Ayana Gray about the path it took to find the courage to write, how her path “crossed” Claribel & Kat’s along the way, and her highly anticipated debut novel, BEASTS OF PREY. CW: Discussions of death of a lov…

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S4 E3: Graci Kim & Kiwis Just Want to Make Friends 1:10:38

3y ago1:10:38

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Claribel and Kat give updates on their upcoming books (Witchlings and Once Upon a K-Prom) and discuss comparison in publishing and how it disproportionately affects BIPOC. Then they interview bestselling author Graci Kim about her journey into publication and how she learned to embrace her Korean name and identity! CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of d…

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S4 E2: Jason June & Getting Kicked In The Face by Kylie Minogue 1:12:27

3y ago1:12:27

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Claribel & Kat answer a listener question about writing character voice and perspective. Then they interview Jason June about getting kicked in the face by Kylie Minogue and the journey from writing Picture Books to writing Young Adult! BIO: Jason June is a gay, genderqueer, list-making, Virgo Sun, Taurus Moon, Pokémon-playing writer living in Aust…

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S4 E1: Misa Sugiura & Inviting Your Entire Mailing List 1:07:17

3y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

We’re Back! In the season 4 premiere, Kat and Claribel share what they did over summer break and share big news about the future of Write or Die. Then they interview Misa Sugiura about her publishing journey, differences between releasing a book in 2021 vs before 2020, and creating boundaries between author identity and private personal life. BIO: …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Claribel A Ortega Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Write Or Die Podcast

Claribel A. Ortega & Kat Cho

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Bonus Episode: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala 17:05

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S4 E24: Write or Die & FINAL_Final_Episode_Really.doc 1:36:57

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S4 E23: Write or Die & The Final Episode (part 1) 1:13:13

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S4 E22: Vita Ayala & The Met is Super Haunted 1:30:14

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S4 E21: Kat Cho & Suga’s Diss Track 46:55

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S4 E20: Traci Chee & The Epic Reads Egg Video 1:13:44

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S4 E19: Laekan Zea Kemp & Just Pre-Ask For An Extension 1:25:36

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S4 E18: Claribel A. Ortega & #WitchlingsBook 1:00:28

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S4 E17: Judy I. Lin & Walking Away From Bad Situations 1:07:55

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S4 E16: Alexis Castellanos & The Story Web We Weave 1:26:50

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S4 E15: Deborah Falaye & Put Yourself Out There 1:19:31

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S4 E14: Malinda Lo & I Just Do Gay Things 1:31:50

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S4 E13: Write or Die Live 59:48

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S4 E12: Wendy Xu & Shut Up, Do Your Work, & Stay Off Goodreads 46:34

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S4 E11: Sarah Raughley & Even Heroes Aren’t Perfect 1:01:54

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S4 E10: Akshaya Raman & A Bed Full of Snakes 1:21:44

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S4 E9: Claribel & Kat & WorD’s Last Holiday Episode! 1:05:07

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S4 E8: Maisie Chan & Danny Chung Has Two Titles 1:05:07

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S4 E7: Emiko Jean & We Don’t Need Permission to Write 57:32

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S4 E6: Alex Aster & Cursed Islands Are My Brand 1:18:53

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S4 E5: Shanna Miles & Categories Are Arbitrary 1:11:18

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S4 E4: Ayana Gray & Claribel Ortega Saw My Tweet! 1:32:51

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S4 E3: Graci Kim & Kiwis Just Want to Make Friends 1:10:38

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S4 E2: Jason June & Getting Kicked In The Face by Kylie Minogue 1:12:27

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S4 E1: Misa Sugiura & Inviting Your Entire Mailing List 1:07:17

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