The 7am Novelist

Michelle Hoover

Booking Overview

A writing-focused interview show centered on novel and nonfiction craft, writing careers, publishing, and literary community, featuring established authors, academics, and writing professionals as external guests. Credible pitches include published novelists and nonfiction authors, award-recognized writers, writing educators, literary-program leaders, and scholars transitioning into narrative nonfiction; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have substantial publication, teaching, or industry credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 256

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

7amnovelist@substack.com

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Host

Michelle Hoover - Award-winning novelist and writing coach who helps writers develop their craft and careers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Published novelists, nonfiction authors, essayists, writing educators, literary-program leaders, and academics with significant research or book-publication credentials.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Literary awards or nominations, Major fellowships, University teaching or writing-program leadership, Publication in respected literary journals

Recent Guest Discussions

Alexis M. Wright - Building A Writing Career Through Literary Citizenship, Service, Community Engagement, And Connection.

Rachel Kousser - Transitioning From Academic Writing To Narrative Nonfiction And Adapting Scholarly Research Into Story-focused Writing.

Peter Ho Davies - Writing About Loved Ones, Memoiristic Work, Revision, And The Ethical And Creative Challenges Of Drawing From Personal Relationships.

Kelly J. Ford - Finding A Genre, Managing A Writing Project, And Sustaining A Writing Career Through Setbacks.

Desmond Hall - Investing In A Writing Career, Maintaining A Writing Practice, And Finding Effective Teachers And Writing Communities.

Recent Topics

Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, Publishing, Writing Careers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The 7am Novelist

Trisha Blanchet: Slowing Down (& a Little Witchcraft Too)

October 06, 2026

Today, I’m talking to Trisha Blanchet, author of the recently released debut, Murder Like Magic. Trisha is a former journalist, and I know plenty of journalists who are great with cranking the pages out. But Trisha often found that she just needed to slow down and give more. So we’ll talk about how she did it.Watch a recording here. This audio/video version is available for one month. Missed it? Check out the podcast version above or on your favorite podcast platform.I don’t charge for subscr...

Andrew Ridker: Does Changing Genre Require a Change in Voice?

September 29, 2026

Today, I’m talking to Andrew Ridker, author of his upcoming third novel, Everything Must Go, which will be released next year. We’ll be discussing voice and how a writer might retain one’s voice while crossing into a new genre. This seems a particularly tricky issue, because different genres often demand different kinds of voices, but of course as a writer still wants their work to sound like themselves.Watch a recording here. This audio/video version is available for one month. Missed it? Ch...

Alexis M. Wright: In Praise of Literary Citzenship (& How to Do It Right)

September 22, 2026

Today, I’m talking to Alexis M. Wright about how she’s built a writing career through literary citizenship. She’ll share concrete examples of how one act of service or connection tends to cascade into the next. For Alexis and others, being a good literary citizen is as career-defining as the writing itself.Watch a recording here. This audio/video version is available for one month. Missed it? Check out the podcast version above or on your favorite podcast platform.I don’t charge for subscript...

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The 7am Novelist

How do I get in touch with The 7am Novelist?

The 7am Novelist is hosted by Michelle Hoover. Its publicly listed email is 7amnovelist@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 The 7am Novelist?

The publicly listed email for The 7am Novelist: 7amnovelist@substack.com.

How many listeners does The 7am Novelist have?

Podseeker estimates The 7am Novelist reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The 7am Novelist?

The 7am Novelist typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published novelists, nonfiction authors, essayists, writing educators, literary-program leaders, and academics with significant research or book-publication credentials. Common among recent guests: Published books; Literary awards or nominations; Major fellowships. Recent guests include Alexis M. Wright, Rachel Kousser, and Peter Ho Davies.

How hard is it to get booked on The 7am Novelist?

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

What topics does The 7am Novelist cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

7amnovelist@substack.com

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