FictionMatters
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 25
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
fictionmatters@substack.com
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Host
Sara Hildreth - Publisher and host of FictionMatters, a literary publication and podcast focused on fiction, book recommendations, and conversations with writers.
Liz Hein - Co-host of FictionMatters, contributing to the show’s literary recommendations and discussions of notable fiction.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Sarah Wang - Ben Lerner’s The Topeka School, Psychoanalytic Theory, Language, Masculinity, Trauma, And Her Debut Novel New Skin.
Shannon Sanders - Toni Morrison’s Jazz, Literary Influences, Family Fiction, Narrative Structure, And Her Novel The Great Wherever.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Books That Matter: Julie Buntin on THE STONE DIARIES by Carol Shields
September 21, 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit fictionmatters.substack.comWelcome to Books That Matter. In this series, I ask writers to share a book that matters to them. I read it and we deep dive into the world of the text, exploring story, craft, and the way a great book can become part of someone. You’ll hear your favorite authors on their favorite authors and come away with expertly curated reading lists.Today, Julie Buntin, author of Famous Men and Marlena, joins me to t...
Books That Matter: Laura McGrath on THE WIFE by Meg Wolitzer
July 27, 2026
Welcome to Books That Matter. In this series, I’ll speak with writers I admire to learn about their lives as readers and deep dive into a book that matters to them.Laura B. McGrath is Assistant Professor of English at Temple University, National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, and author of Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Nation, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and Public Books. She also writes the popular publ...
Books That Matter: Sarah Wang on THE TOPEKA SCHOOL by Ben Lerner
July 20, 2026
Welcome to the FictionMatters Podcast. I’m your host Sara Hildreth and this is Books That Matter. In this series, I’ll speak with writers I admire to learn about their lives as readers and deep dive into a book that matters to them.Sarah Wang is the author of New Skin (Little Brown, 2026), which was named a best book by NPR, Apple Books, and was featured in Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, People, and Bloomberg. She has written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and the London Review of Books. W...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with FictionMatters?
FictionMatters is hosted by Sara Hildreth and Liz Hein. Its publicly listed email is fictionmatters@substack.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 FictionMatters?
The publicly listed email for FictionMatters: fictionmatters@substack.com.
How many listeners does FictionMatters have?
Podseeker estimates FictionMatters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for FictionMatters?
FictionMatters typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published novelists or short-story writers with a recent or forthcoming book, preferably from an established literary publisher, along with substantial literary-journal publication, awards, fellowships, or other recognized writing credentials. Common among recent guests: Recent or forthcoming books from established publishers; Major literary awards or prize shortlists; Competitive writing fellowships and residencies. Recent guests include Sarah Wang and Shannon Sanders.
How hard is it to get booked on FictionMatters?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does FictionMatters cover?
Recent episodes cover Literary Fiction, Book Recommendations, Authors, Reading, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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