Bookwild

Kate Hergott

kate@bookwildcollective.com

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Booking Overview

Bookwild pairs author interviews with writing-process insights, plus a rotating group of bookish co-host perspectives. It’s a strong platform for authors looking to reach engaged readers through craft, inspiration, and publishing conversations.

Metrics

Episodes: 405

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 584 subscribers

Instagram: 1.8k followers

Contact Information

kate@bookwildcollective.com

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Host

Kate Hergott - Host of Bookwild. On Tuesdays, she talks with authors about their books and writing processes; on Fridays, she discusses bookish topics with multiple co-host Bookstagrammers and BookTubers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published authors promoting a current book (often debut or new release) with a strong writing-process angle; typically genre fiction authors (thrillers/espionage/speculative) able to discuss craft and sources of inspiration.
Required Achievements:  
Published novel (new release or closely associated title), Media and industry exposure as reflected by publishing/production discussions (e.g., Hollywood or public conversations)

Recent Guest Discussions

Ashley Winstead - Writing Process And Inspiration For Hot Girl Murder Club; Publishing And Hollywood Conversations; Celebrity Culture And Social Media’s Impact On Public Opinion

Zac Canon - Inspiration And Evolution Of Stillwater Trace; Themes Including Faith, Power, Surveillance, And Belonging; Writing Suspense And Cinematic Action Elements Tied To Screenwriting Background

Connor Martin - Writing Journey From National Security/literary Fiction To Espionage Thriller The Silver Fish; Real-world Technology Behind The Novel; Craft Of Twists And Morally Gray Characters

Recent Topics

Book Publishing, Writing Craft, Authors, Literary Fiction, Genre Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Bookwild
:

Pop Culture, Gossip and Revenge: Ashley Winstead's Hot Girl Murder Club

July 10, 2026

Ashley Winstead IS BACK!  Gare and I ask all our burning questions about Hot Girl Murder Club. Listen to hear about: How Ashley Winstead wrote Hot Girl Murder Club as an act of creative defiance. Ashley shares the publishing and Hollywood conversations that told her feminist revenge stories were "over"—and why that made her determined to write one anyway.  The surprising inspiration behind the novel's unique structure. Ashley discusses how Dune, historical dissertations, Patty Hearst, and ...

Double Agents, Journalism and Espionage: Connor Martin's The Silver Fish

July 07, 2026

**If you're listening when this airs, note that this episode was recorded at the beginning of May and should've come out in May.  Due to an injury (and painkillers) it's been sitting in my drafts, and I forgot to publish it.** In this episode, I chat with Connor Martin about his new espionage thriller The Silver Fish. Listen to hear about:How a 20-year journey and a career in national security led Connor Martin to write his debut espionage thriller—including why switching from literary fict...

Power, Greed, and the Dark Side of Utopia: Zac Canon's Stillwater Trace

July 07, 2026

In this episode, I chat with Zac Cannon about his new speculative thriller Stillwater Trace! Listen to hear about: How a "dad action movie" premise transformed into a layered thriller exploring faith, power, surveillance, and belonging—and why Zac let the story evolve far beyond his original concept. The real-world inspirations behind Stillwater Trace, from corporate master-planned communities and culture wars to religious deconstruction, and how current events shaped the novel without mak...

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