Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 10
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 103.0k subscribers
Instagram: 30.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
heyreaderpodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Julia Bodwell - Indie author and bookstore owner with a focus on books, authors, and the wider publishing world.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Kyrstie Atwood - Dark Romance, Genre Tropes, Trigger Warnings, Favorite Titles, And Common Misconceptions About The Genre.
E.G. Young - Developing A Debut Novel, Writing Through Pain, Voice-to-text Dictation, Speculative Fiction, And Questions Of Identity.
Madeline Martin - Developing A Novel From A Recurring Dream, Historical Research, Writing Deadlines, And Moving From World War II Fiction To Magical Realism.
Paul Coccia - Writing Manuscripts On Commission, Creative Inspiration, Publishing Mishaps, And Writing For Children And Adults.
Eliza Knight - Historical Research, Managing Multiple Genres And Deadlines, Character Development, Publishing, And Writing For Television Adaptation.
Recent Topics
Episodes
A Moroccan Folktale, a Traumatic Upbringing, and Writing for Teens
October 05, 2026
YA author Loretta Chefchaouni reveals where the inspiration for her debut, The Lustrous Dark, came from, how she wove her own adolescent experiences into her character’s backstory, and why it’s so important to her to write stories that young readers can connect with. During the episode, she also opens up about what it’s like writing through Muslim and neurodiverse lenses and what the process of getting the novel–her fifth manuscript–published looked like.Loretta Chefchaouni is a former early ...
Brynne Weaver, Trigger Warnings, and Morally Grey Men
September 21, 2026
Bookseller Kyrstie Atwood returns to the show to dive deep into the dark romance genre, breaking down tropes and trigger warnings, sharing favorite titles and authors, and clearing up common misconceptions regarding the genre’s appeal. Order Kyrstie’s book recs via our Bookshop affiliate link:https://bookshop.org/shop/TheGildedPageBookstoreConnect with Kyrstie online: https://instagram.com/kyrstie_readsConnect with Julia online: https://juliabodwell.com/Follow Hey Reader:https://www.instagram...
Being Human, Writing Through the Pain, and a Snake Named Horse
September 07, 2026
Debut author E.G. Young reveals how the idea for her novel came to be, how she learned to finish writing the book using dictation software, and how the book’s delightfully weird premise touches on the universal theme of figuring out who you are in the world.E.G. Young (she/her) is a speculative fiction author living on the Gulf Coast of Florida. In her books, you’ll find weird-but-tender vibes, strange girls, dark humor, spookiness, and animals who all live at the end (promise!). She writes 9...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Hey Reader?
Hey Reader is hosted by Julia Bodwell. Its publicly listed email is heyreaderpodcast@gmail.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 Hey Reader?
The publicly listed email for Hey Reader: heyreaderpodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Hey Reader have?
Podseeker estimates Hey Reader reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Hey Reader?
Hey Reader typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, booksellers, and publishing professionals with meaningful expertise in fiction, genre literature, writing, or the book trade. Strong candidates may have bestselling or award-winning books, relevant academic or professional credentials, or specialized bookselling knowledge. Common among recent guests: Published books or novels; Bestselling or award-winning titles; Relevant writing or publishing credentials. Recent guests include Kyrstie Atwood, E.G. Young, and Madeline Martin.
How hard is it to get booked on Hey Reader?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Hey Reader cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Publishing, Fiction, Bookstores, and Book Recommendations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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