Bookwild

Kate Hergott

Booking Overview

This is a twice-weekly book-focused interview and discussion show, with published authors typically appearing on author-focused episodes and Bookstagrammers or BookTubers joining for bookish topic episodes. PR agencies could credibly pitch authors with new or forthcoming releases, especially writers with distinctive creative processes, literary or genre expertise, or relevant personal and cultural perspectives; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 431

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 659 subscribers

Instagram: 4.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kate@bookwildcollective.com

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Host

Kate Hergott - Host and creator of Bookwild, focused on conversations with authors about their books and writing processes, as well as discussions of books and reading culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Published authors with a new or forthcoming book, particularly writers who can discuss their creative process, genre, cultural perspective, or the themes behind their work.

Required Achievements:

Published a book, Released a new or forthcoming novel, Developed experience in writing or screenwriting

Recent Guest Discussions

Kayla Hardy - Adapting A Television Pilot Into A Novel, Marie Laveau As Historical Inspiration, Mother-daughter Relationships, Southern Gothic Fantasy, And Reclaiming Black And Creole Folklore.

Paige Harbison - Using Time Loops To Explore Emotional Stagnation, Grief And Humor, Discovering Themes Through The Writing Process, And The Emotional Impact Of Friendship Breakups.

Recent Topics

Literature, Writing, Fiction, Authors, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Bookwild

Immigration, Education and Family: Sara Fashandi's From Tehran to Tomorrow

October 09, 2026

In this episode, I chat with Sara Fashandi about her book From Tehran to Tomorrow, which chronicles her brother Mohsen's story as the first in their family to immigrate to America.Listen to hear all about:How a family storytelling contest inspired Sara Fashandi to become an author and preserve her older brother's extraordinary life experiences.The hidden hardships of immigrating to America in the 1970s, from language barriers and homesickness to financial struggles and homelessness.How Sara's...

Murder, Secrets & Halloween in the Thousand Islands: Tessa Wegert's This River Runs Black

October 06, 2026

In this episode, Gare and I chat with Tessa Wegert about her new thrill The River Runs Black!Listen to hear about:How the Thousand Islands and North Country become characters themselves, creating the perfect mix of cozy fall atmosphere, isolation, and underlying dread.Why Tessa set The River Runs Black around Halloween and how trick-or-treating, pumpkin festivals, orchards, and other seasonal details actually play into the mystery.How she uses multiple POVs, secrets, cliffhangers, and careful...

Trad Wives, Social Media & the Horror of Losing Yourself with Sarah Langan

October 05, 2026

This week, I talk with Sarah Langan about her novella Bloody 13 and her horror novel Trad Wife!Listen to hear about:The inspiration behind Bloody 13, and the conflicting reactions to it when she initially published it.How Sarah Langan turned the trad wife movement into horror, using the seemingly idyllic online lifestyle to explore control, gender roles, motherhood, and the systems operating beneath the aesthetic. Why accusations of “selfishness” can be so powerful against women, and how...

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