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Talk Fiction

Meg Oolders

Booking Overview

Talk Fiction is a cheerful, craft-and-business-focused platform for writers and entertainment-industry pros, hosted by Meg Oolders. It’s valuable for PR because it targets authors and creative professionals with an angle on process, mindset, and marketing rather than press-only promotion.

Metrics

Episodes: 18

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 22 subscribers

Instagram: 278 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

megoolders@substack.com

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Host

Meg Oolders - Meg Oolders hosts Talk Fiction, an interview series for fiction writers and entertainment-industry pros. The show highlights craft/process, mindset, and marketing, and she introduces guests through...

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Fiction writers (especially indie/boutique authors) and entertainment-industry pros; authors who can discuss craft/process, mindset, and practical marketing strategy for their creative work. Guests may include established or bestselling authors, as well as industry personalities with a media platform (e.g., newsletters/podcasts).
Required Achievements:  
Independently published author of multiple books, Bestseller status, Published poetry/novels/short fiction, Creator of a genre-focused media property (e.g., podcast/newsletter), Established public-facing creative brand (e.g., talk show host presence)

Recent Guest Discussions

Francesca Bossert - Poetry, Perseverance, And Creative Journeys (plus Promoting Her Work And Related Newsletter).

Mary Louisa Locke - Indie Author Long-game Approach: Patience, Flexibility, Experimentation; Making A Living As A Writer.

Beth Lisogorsky - Romance Genre Obsession, Co-host Chemistry, Genre Dynamics And Pop-culture Reference Points.

Recent Topics

Fiction, Writing, Publishing, Marketing, Romance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talk Fiction
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18 | Pod People🎙️

September 04, 2026

Welcome back to Talk Fiction, the podcast dedicated to entertainment media’s most overlooked underdogs: Fiction writers.Today’s episode is all about podcasting, from the point of view of two who have podcasted, are podcasting, and will likely continue to podcast for many years to come.J.E. Petersen (Jordan) is current co-host of Gods, Ghosts & UFOs, and retired front-man for bite-sized solo series The Nooner. He’s also one half of the archived cult classic audio-duo Nerd Critic.When not busy ...

17 | Teaching to Learn

June 29, 2026

Welcome back to Talk Fiction, the podcast dedicated to entertainment media’s most overlooked underdogs: Fiction writers.In our current self-made-business-focused era of creativity, almost anyone can (and will) call themselves a “teacher”, so long as there are “students” willing to sign up (and pay) for their lessons. But I can tell you from experience that not all writing teachers are created equal.My guest today is a cut so far above the rest, I simply HAD to share her with you. Jolie Stekly...

16 | All or Nothing

May 29, 2026

Welcome back to Talk Fiction, the podcast dedicated to entertainment media’s most overlooked underdogs: Fiction writers.Joining me today is the ray of Ibiza sunshine that is Francesca Bossert. Francesca is a poet, novelist, crocheter, horse whisperer, artisan bag maker, and celebrity talk show host. 😉Among the many things I admire about Francesca is her insistence that art remain a source of joy and escape for both creator and receiver during these unsettling times.Together we are here to upl...

Frequently asked questions

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Talk Fiction
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How do I get in touch with Talk Fiction?

Talk Fiction is hosted by Meg Oolders. Its publicly listed email is megoolders@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 Talk Fiction?

The publicly listed email for Talk Fiction: megoolders@substack.com.

How many listeners does Talk Fiction have?

Podseeker estimates Talk Fiction reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talk Fiction?

Talk Fiction typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Fiction writers (especially indie/boutique authors) and entertainment-industry pros; authors who can discuss craft/process, mindset, and practical marketing strategy for their creative work. Guests may include established or bestselling authors, as well as industry personalities with a media platform (e.g., newsletters/podcasts). Common among recent guests: Independently published author of multiple books; Bestseller status; Published poetry/novels/short fiction. Recent guests include Francesca Bossert, Mary Louisa Locke, and Beth Lisogorsky.

How hard is it to get booked on Talk Fiction?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talk Fiction cover?

Recent episodes cover Fiction, Writing, Publishing, Marketing, and Romance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

megoolders@substack.com

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