Book Journey
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 15
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
bookjourney@norcalwritersretreat.com
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Host
Heather Lazare - Founder and director of Northern California Writers' Retreat and a developmental editor with publishing experience at Simon & Schuster. She works with writers on their paths toward publication.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Andrea Thome - Writing A Multi-book Romance Career, Working With Literary Agents, Pursuing Traditional Publication, Becoming An Independent Publisher, And Promoting A New Novel.
Katherine A. Sherbrooke - Moving Between Family Memoir And Fiction, Working With Small And Midsize Presses, Navigating Agented And Unagented Publication, And Sustaining A Writing Career Through Community.
Carinn Jade - Persistence After Unsuccessful Submissions, Changing Genres, Finding The Right Agent, Selling A Two-book Deal, And Adapting Literary Work For Television.
Marianne Lonsdale - Becoming A Debut Novelist Later In Life, Moving From Personal Essays To Fiction, Building Writing Communities, And Sustaining A Long Path Toward Publication.
Martha Conway - The Different Routes To Publication, Including Big Five, Small-press, UK, And Self-publishing, As Well As Literary Awards, Editing, And Sustaining A Writing Career.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Book Journey with Andrea Thome
October 01, 2026
For the Book Journey this month, I chatted with our 2020 and 2023 alum, Andrea Thome, whose latest romance novel, Mine Again, publishes October 13th! On the pod we talked about The Hesse Creek series, Andrea’s first three books, and how she decided to publish them through Girl Friday Productions starting in 2016. After attending the virtual retreat in 2020, Andrea landed an agent and had hoped to get a traditional publishing deal with her next novel. When that didn’t happen, she parted ways w...
Book Journey with Katherine Sherbrooke
September 02, 2026
When I met Kathy Sherbrooke at the retreat this year, I was excited to learn about her novel This Much Is True, which publishes September 18th from Sibylline Press. I was also interested in her entire book journey, as this marks her fifth publication! Kathy has a lot to share, from her first foray into publishing with the family memoir she published in 2011 (Finding Home), to securing interest from Hollywood and an agent for her debut novel, Fill The Sky. She’s worked with a small press (SixO...
Book Journey with Carinn Jade
August 04, 2026
Carinn Jade is currently living her dream: her second novel, The Dahlia Suite, was just published by Atria (Simon & Schuster), and her debut novel, The Astrology House, is being developed by Peacock, with Christina Ricci set to star and executive produce! But dreams are rarely linear.The first novel Carinn wrote was strong enough to get her an agent, but when it went on submission, no editors bit. Devastated, she went back to practicing law, but the need to write never left her alone; so she ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Book Journey?
Book Journey is hosted by Heather Lazare. Its publicly listed email is bookjourney@norcalwritersretreat.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Book Journey?
The publicly listed email for Book Journey: bookjourney@norcalwritersretreat.com.
How many listeners does Book Journey have?
Podseeker estimates Book Journey reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Book Journey?
Book Journey typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published or soon-to-be-published fiction authors with a substantive writing and publishing journey, especially experience with literary agents, traditional or independent presses, self-publishing, awards, or notable literary and media exposure. Common among recent guests: Published novels or an imminent book release; Traditional, small-press, hybrid, or self-publishing experience; Literary awards, award nominations, or notable reviews. Recent guests include Andrea Thome, Katherine A. Sherbrooke, and Carinn Jade.
How hard is it to get booked on Book Journey?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Book Journey cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Book Publishing, Novel Writing, Self Publishing, and Literary Agents. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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