This Podcast Needs a Title Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:30:36 -0400 http://thispodcastneedsatitle.com en-us © 2026 This Podcast Needs a Title yes 7629f3aa-a729-5c1f-a596-686a7cfbe769 info@pipelineartists.com Erica Davis & Ciara Duggan episodic true Book Pipeline’s executives team up for real talk from the publishing trenches. Each episode, they'ill unpack a piece of the writing life. And don't forget your industrial forklift because there will be baggage. A Pipeline Artists Original Podcast. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) books, novels, author, writing, publishing, editing, reading, fiction, nonfiction, grief, emotions, quitting, failing Erica Davis & Ciara Duggan info@pipelineartists.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mlp13r910g3p3r8xcyv5r8vsodsr?.jpg This Podcast Needs a Title http://thispodcastneedsatitle.com Ciara Duggan Isabel Sterling The One with Danielle Burby The One with Danielle Burby In the long-overdue fourth episode of season three, the cohosts talk with literary agent Danielle Burby of Mad Woman Literary about her journey from interning into opening her own agency, hustling, holding space for relaxation, and risk-taking.

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.madwomanliterary.com/about
https://inkedentertainment.com/danika-frost
https://twitter.com/DanielleBurby
https://www.instagram.com/madwomanliterary/

]]> In the long-overdue fourth episode of season three, the cohosts talk with literary agent Danielle Burby of Mad Woman Literary about her journey from interning into opening her own agency, hustling, holding space for relaxation, and risk-taking.

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.madwomanliterary.com/about
https://inkedentertainment.com/danika-frost
https://twitter.com/DanielleBurby
https://www.instagram.com/madwomanliterary/

]]> Buzzsprout-13514240 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2190 3 4 full true The One with Ally Malinenko The One with Ally Malinenko Episode trigger warnings for:

  • cancer
  • trauma
  • sexual assault
  • death/parent death
  • greif

Buckle up, Nerds this is a deep one.

In a very special episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Isabel and Erica rant, rave, complain, and scream into their hearts with none other than Bram Stoker Award Finalist Ally Malinenko.

Ally is a poet, novelist, and librarian living in Brooklyn, New York, where she pens her tales in a secret writing closet before dawn each day. Connect with Ally on her website at www.allymalinenko.com or on socials @AllyMalinenko. And check out @SpookyMiddleGrade too!

And here is a complementary link for finding a grief counselor or therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Dedicated to Trish the Dish and Big Ron.

]]> Episode trigger warnings for:

  • cancer
  • trauma
  • sexual assault
  • death/parent death
  • greif

Buckle up, Nerds this is a deep one.

In a very special episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Isabel and Erica rant, rave, complain, and scream into their hearts with none other than Bram Stoker Award Finalist Ally Malinenko.

Ally is a poet, novelist, and librarian living in Brooklyn, New York, where she pens her tales in a secret writing closet before dawn each day. Connect with Ally on her website at www.allymalinenko.com or on socials @AllyMalinenko. And check out @SpookyMiddleGrade too!

And here is a complementary link for finding a grief counselor or therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Dedicated to Trish the Dish and Big Ron.

]]> Buzzsprout-13209102 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2131 3 3 full true The One with Vanessa Montalban The One with Vanessa Montalban After a longer than expected hiatus, the co-hosts are back and joined by a third co-host, Isabel Sterling! 

In this 2nd episode of season 3, Isabel and Erica (who miss Ciara a lot) are joined by their emotional support writing buddy author Vanessa Montalban to talk about her debut book A Tall Dark Trouble. Shenanigans 100% guaranteed. 

About our guest:
Fueled by the magic of espresso, Miami-born Vanessa Montalban channels her wanderlust for far-off worlds into writing speculative fiction for teens. She’s a first-gen graduate from the University of Central Florida where she received her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing with summa cum laude honors.

Follow Vanessa on Twitter & IG @VVMontalban
https://linktr.ee/vvmontalban

Also mentioned in this episode:

Co-host Isabel Sterling's coaching podcast:
https://www.isabelsterling.com/podcasts/the-author-burnout-cure

]]> After a longer than expected hiatus, the co-hosts are back and joined by a third co-host, Isabel Sterling! 

In this 2nd episode of season 3, Isabel and Erica (who miss Ciara a lot) are joined by their emotional support writing buddy author Vanessa Montalban to talk about her debut book A Tall Dark Trouble. Shenanigans 100% guaranteed. 

About our guest:
Fueled by the magic of espresso, Miami-born Vanessa Montalban channels her wanderlust for far-off worlds into writing speculative fiction for teens. She’s a first-gen graduate from the University of Central Florida where she received her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing with summa cum laude honors.

Follow Vanessa on Twitter & IG @VVMontalban
https://linktr.ee/vvmontalban

Also mentioned in this episode:

Co-host Isabel Sterling's coaching podcast:
https://www.isabelsterling.com/podcasts/the-author-burnout-cure

]]> Buzzsprout-12830663 Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1758 3 2 full true The One with New Co-host Ciara Duggan (But Erica Lost the Recording So Here's a Coupon Instead) The One with New Co-host Ciara Duggan (But Erica Lost the Recording So Here's a Coupon Instead) Welcome to Season 3, Nerds.

We have a GREAT first episode but Erica lost the recording.  There's still some cool stuff though. Stay awesome. 

See you in April. 


]]> Welcome to Season 3, Nerds.

We have a GREAT first episode but Erica lost the recording.  There's still some cool stuff though. Stay awesome. 

See you in April. 


]]> Erica Davis & Ciara Duggan Buzzsprout-12488013 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0400 124 3 1 trailer true The One with Peter and Erica - Part Six The One with Peter and Erica - Part Six TRIGGER WARNINGS for grief, trauma, and PTSD.

In the ninth episode of season two, Peter and Erica gush about happy news, rant about trauma-informed career choices, and rave about mashed potatoes. Come for the holiday joy and stay for Peter's first-ever tarot reading. 

Mentioned in this episode:
Here is Peter's article on Pipeline Artists:
https://pipelineartists.com/f-ck-it-writing-career/

Here are Erica's bookshop.org recommendations:
https://bookshop.org/shop/dorkwitchery

Here's the Social Security Administration's disability application:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

]]> TRIGGER WARNINGS for grief, trauma, and PTSD.

In the ninth episode of season two, Peter and Erica gush about happy news, rant about trauma-informed career choices, and rave about mashed potatoes. Come for the holiday joy and stay for Peter's first-ever tarot reading. 

Mentioned in this episode:
Here is Peter's article on Pipeline Artists:
https://pipelineartists.com/f-ck-it-writing-career/

Here are Erica's bookshop.org recommendations:
https://bookshop.org/shop/dorkwitchery

Here's the Social Security Administration's disability application:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

]]> Buzzsprout-11913213 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2574 2 9 full true The One with Jessica Hatch The One with Jessica Hatch In the eighth episode of season two, Peter and Erica chat with author “Jessica” Hatch (and Erica's IRL BFF!) about her debut novel My Big Fake Wedding and what it’s like to sign a publishing contract without a literary agent. Tune in for the air-quotes and stay for Peter’s ill-fated attempts to keep Hatch and Erica somewhat on topic.

Connect with Jessica Hatch:

Twitter: @JessicaNHatch
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jessicanhatch/
Pre-order her books: https://geni.us/B0BLT5H3XQcover
Buy her books: https://www.jessicahatch.com/books
Substack: https://leftright.substack.com/

And here is the link to her article: https://hatch-books.com/blog/top-5-editorial-mistakes-part-1-show-dont-tell

...plus a special shout out to her editor: @wittywhitlum


]]> In the eighth episode of season two, Peter and Erica chat with author “Jessica” Hatch (and Erica's IRL BFF!) about her debut novel My Big Fake Wedding and what it’s like to sign a publishing contract without a literary agent. Tune in for the air-quotes and stay for Peter’s ill-fated attempts to keep Hatch and Erica somewhat on topic.

Connect with Jessica Hatch:

Twitter: @JessicaNHatch
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jessicanhatch/
Pre-order her books: https://geni.us/B0BLT5H3XQcover
Buy her books: https://www.jessicahatch.com/books
Substack: https://leftright.substack.com/

And here is the link to her article: https://hatch-books.com/blog/top-5-editorial-mistakes-part-1-show-dont-tell

...plus a special shout out to her editor: @wittywhitlum


]]> Buzzsprout-11677611 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1997 2 8 full true The One with Samuel C. Spitale The One with Samuel C. Spitale In the seventh episode of season two, Erica and Peter talk with former Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Samuel C. Spitale about his newly released nonfiction book How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality. Come for Samuel’s insights and stay for the cohosts’ not-insightful-at-all Halloween song.

Here’s how to find Samuel and learn more bout his awesome work:

Website: https://www.samuelcspitale.com/
Twitter: @SamuelCSpitale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelcspitale

]]> In the seventh episode of season two, Erica and Peter talk with former Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Samuel C. Spitale about his newly released nonfiction book How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality. Come for Samuel’s insights and stay for the cohosts’ not-insightful-at-all Halloween song.

Here’s how to find Samuel and learn more bout his awesome work:

Website: https://www.samuelcspitale.com/
Twitter: @SamuelCSpitale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelcspitale

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-11574277 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1985 2 7 full true The One with Dani Segelbaum The One with Dani Segelbaum In the sixth episode of season two, Peter and Erica chat with Dani Segelbaum of the Carol Mann Agency about her journey from political science to agenting, her querying preferences, and her vast personal collection of cookbooks. As always, come for the conversation, stay for the full-throttle tangents.

Connect with Dani:
On Twitter
For editing
And more

]]> In the sixth episode of season two, Peter and Erica chat with Dani Segelbaum of the Carol Mann Agency about her journey from political science to agenting, her querying preferences, and her vast personal collection of cookbooks. As always, come for the conversation, stay for the full-throttle tangents.

Connect with Dani:
On Twitter
For editing
And more

]]> Buzzsprout-11359812 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1899 2 6 full true The One with Matt Misetich The One with Matt Misetich In the fifth episode of season two, Erica and Peter talk with 1987 Crestwood Elementary Spelling Bee winner/Pipeline Media Group partner Matt Misetich about finding your authentic voice, the glories and pitfalls of pivoting from screenwriting to novel writing, and "Gilmore Girls" (with a visit from a very special guest). Come for the excerpt from Matt's superfluous, verbose, and thesaurus-y first novel, but stay for the staff meeting.

See more about Matt's awesome work at: https://pipelineartists.com/
Follow him on Twitter: @SPMJM or Instagram @SPMJM
 Listen to his podcast: @howthearts

]]> In the fifth episode of season two, Erica and Peter talk with 1987 Crestwood Elementary Spelling Bee winner/Pipeline Media Group partner Matt Misetich about finding your authentic voice, the glories and pitfalls of pivoting from screenwriting to novel writing, and "Gilmore Girls" (with a visit from a very special guest). Come for the excerpt from Matt's superfluous, verbose, and thesaurus-y first novel, but stay for the staff meeting.

See more about Matt's awesome work at: https://pipelineartists.com/
Follow him on Twitter: @SPMJM or Instagram @SPMJM
 Listen to his podcast: @howthearts

]]> Buzzsprout-11173342 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 2453 2 5 full true The One with Jarrard Raju The One with Jarrard Raju In the fourth episode of season two, Peter and Erica talk with Afro-latinx author, poet, and photographer Jarrard Raju about leaning into a love of prose, being an author of color in the industry, and their experience as a contributor on the forthcoming anthology WHERE MONSTERS LURK AND MAGIC HIDES. Come for the honest query talk, stay for the amazing way Jarrard takes risks in publishing.

Also joy. Lots of joy.

Follow Jarrard on Twitter: @JarrardWrites
Jarrard's Linktree
Buy their poetry collection!


]]> In the fourth episode of season two, Peter and Erica talk with Afro-latinx author, poet, and photographer Jarrard Raju about leaning into a love of prose, being an author of color in the industry, and their experience as a contributor on the forthcoming anthology WHERE MONSTERS LURK AND MAGIC HIDES. Come for the honest query talk, stay for the amazing way Jarrard takes risks in publishing.

Also joy. Lots of joy.

Follow Jarrard on Twitter: @JarrardWrites
Jarrard's Linktree
Buy their poetry collection!


]]> Buzzsprout-11037167 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3013 2 4 full true The One with Melissa Duge Spiers The One with Melissa Duge Spiers TRIGGER WARNINGS: trauma, abuse, sexual abuse.

In the third episode of season two, the Erica and Peter talk with 2021 Book Pipeline Unpublished manuscript  winner Melissa Duge Spiers about her upcoming memoir THE GLORY WHOLE, writing through trauma, dark comedy, escaping purity cultures, and procrastisnacking. Come for the rouge foot massager, stay for the deliberate rejection of writing rules.

Read more about Melissa at her website: http://www.melissadugespiers.com/
Twitter: @MDugeSpiers
Instagram: mdugespiershttp://www.melissadugespiers.com/

]]> TRIGGER WARNINGS: trauma, abuse, sexual abuse.

In the third episode of season two, the Erica and Peter talk with 2021 Book Pipeline Unpublished manuscript  winner Melissa Duge Spiers about her upcoming memoir THE GLORY WHOLE, writing through trauma, dark comedy, escaping purity cultures, and procrastisnacking. Come for the rouge foot massager, stay for the deliberate rejection of writing rules.

Read more about Melissa at her website: http://www.melissadugespiers.com/
Twitter: @MDugeSpiers
Instagram: mdugespiershttp://www.melissadugespiers.com/

]]> Buzzsprout-10954754 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2912 2 3 full true The One with Linda Epstein The One with Linda Epstein In the second episode of season two, Peter and Erica get real with author and literary agent Linda Epstein about Jewish representation in books, equality for BIPOC industry folks, and how to be direct while maintaining kindness. Come for the publishing situation chat, stay for Linda's amazing show notes:

All about Linda!
Buy her book!
The New School
Gotham Writers
The Highlights Foundation
LINDA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO QUERIES however BIPOC folks are welcome to ask general questions and advice about publishing and writing at: linda@emeraldcityliterary.com
All are welcome to ask her publishing related questions on Twitter: @LindaEpstein

]]> In the second episode of season two, Peter and Erica get real with author and literary agent Linda Epstein about Jewish representation in books, equality for BIPOC industry folks, and how to be direct while maintaining kindness. Come for the publishing situation chat, stay for Linda's amazing show notes:

All about Linda!
Buy her book!
The New School
Gotham Writers
The Highlights Foundation
LINDA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO QUERIES however BIPOC folks are welcome to ask general questions and advice about publishing and writing at: linda@emeraldcityliterary.com
All are welcome to ask her publishing related questions on Twitter: @LindaEpstein

]]> Buzzsprout-10877470 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 2984 2 2 full true The One With Peter and Erica - The Season Two Premiere! The One With Peter and Erica - The Season Two Premiere! In the first episode of season two, Erica yells at Peter for not caring for and/or liking Jurassic Park, Peter discusses his decision to take a step back from the film/TV industry (for the time being), and why Matt Misetich is (apparently) a Gilmore Girls fanatic. Come for the tease of our next episode's AWESOME industry guest, and stay for Peter's usage of the term "Hey Gang"---which no one else has said...well, ever. 

]]> In the first episode of season two, Erica yells at Peter for not caring for and/or liking Jurassic Park, Peter discusses his decision to take a step back from the film/TV industry (for the time being), and why Matt Misetich is (apparently) a Gilmore Girls fanatic. Come for the tease of our next episode's AWESOME industry guest, and stay for Peter's usage of the term "Hey Gang"---which no one else has said...well, ever. 

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-10797793 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1385 2 1 full true The One with Two Guests! Jessi Honard & Marie Parks The One with Two Guests! Jessi Honard & Marie Parks In the Season One finale, Peter and Erica geek out with Jessi Honard & Marie Parks—the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished Sci-Fi/Fantasy category finalists. And this episode has EVERYTHING: Animorphs, setting and maintaining boundaries, and details of publishing their co-written debut novel, Unrelenting. Come for the talk about queer rep, stay for the inevitable tangent about stickers.

Their book!
http://www.notapipepublishing.com/unrelenting-by-jessi-honard-and-marie-parks

Their company!
https://www.northstarmessaging.com/

Their social media contacts!
https://thegrigoribooks.com/
@thegrigoribooks

https://www.marieparks.com/
@marieparks

https://jessicahonard.com/
@jessihonard

]]> In the Season One finale, Peter and Erica geek out with Jessi Honard & Marie Parks—the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished Sci-Fi/Fantasy category finalists. And this episode has EVERYTHING: Animorphs, setting and maintaining boundaries, and details of publishing their co-written debut novel, Unrelenting. Come for the talk about queer rep, stay for the inevitable tangent about stickers.

Their book!
http://www.notapipepublishing.com/unrelenting-by-jessi-honard-and-marie-parks

Their company!
https://www.northstarmessaging.com/

Their social media contacts!
https://thegrigoribooks.com/
@thegrigoribooks

https://www.marieparks.com/
@marieparks

https://jessicahonard.com/
@jessihonard

]]> Buzzsprout-10571059 Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3568 1 22 full true The One with Romi Moondi The One with Romi Moondi In the twenty-first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica get candid with author Romi Moondi about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the glories of Seinfeld, and how copywriting helps dialogue. Come for the professionalism, stay for a rant/rave about Michael Crichton.

@RomiMoondi

Romi's articles mentioned in this episode:

https://pipelineartists.com/publishing-part-1-team-traditional-vs-team-self-publishing/
 https://pipelineartists.com/publishing-part-2-a-new-option-and-the-subtle-art-of-having-fun/

]]> In the twenty-first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica get candid with author Romi Moondi about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the glories of Seinfeld, and how copywriting helps dialogue. Come for the professionalism, stay for a rant/rave about Michael Crichton.

@RomiMoondi

Romi's articles mentioned in this episode:

https://pipelineartists.com/publishing-part-1-team-traditional-vs-team-self-publishing/
 https://pipelineartists.com/publishing-part-2-a-new-option-and-the-subtle-art-of-having-fun/

]]> Buzzsprout-10428638 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 4254 1 21 full true The One where Erica Rants at Peter about Michael Crichton The One where Erica Rants at Peter about Michael Crichton Erica rants at Peter about the glory of Michael Crichton.

]]> Erica rants at Peter about the glory of Michael Crichton.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-10400331 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 99 1 21 bonus true The One with Peter and Erica - Part Five The One with Peter and Erica - Part Five In the twentieth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica are untethered. Listen to them rant, rave, and reminisce about all the things, including but not limited to:  Petee's Pie Company, the Taylors (Sheridan and Swift), impostor syndrome, the toxic positivity surrounding Jim and Pam’s relationship (don't @ us), how to take notes, favorite childhood television programs, Erica’s Dwight Schrute fanfic, and Peter’s deep understanding of and concern for Paul Giamatti’s bladder. Come for the singing and stay for the theme song.

]]> In the twentieth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica are untethered. Listen to them rant, rave, and reminisce about all the things, including but not limited to:  Petee's Pie Company, the Taylors (Sheridan and Swift), impostor syndrome, the toxic positivity surrounding Jim and Pam’s relationship (don't @ us), how to take notes, favorite childhood television programs, Erica’s Dwight Schrute fanfic, and Peter’s deep understanding of and concern for Paul Giamatti’s bladder. Come for the singing and stay for the theme song.

]]> Buzzsprout-10348094 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2972 1 20 full true The One with Elizabeth Wiley The One with Elizabeth Wiley In the nineteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with award-winning audiobook narrator Elizabeth Wiley about points of entry into the industry, the unsinkable audiobook community, and the case for authors to read their work out loud.

Mentioned in this episode:

ACX.com
https://findawayvoices.com/
https://narratorlist.com/
https://authorsrepublic.com/
https://www.spokenrealms.com/
https://www.narratorsroadmap.com/

iAnnotate APP

Connect with Elizabeth here:
https://www.wileyvoice.com/
https://twitter.com/WileyVoice
https://www.instagram.com/warmups_4_narrators/

]]> In the nineteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with award-winning audiobook narrator Elizabeth Wiley about points of entry into the industry, the unsinkable audiobook community, and the case for authors to read their work out loud.

Mentioned in this episode:

ACX.com
https://findawayvoices.com/
https://narratorlist.com/
https://authorsrepublic.com/
https://www.spokenrealms.com/
https://www.narratorsroadmap.com/

iAnnotate APP

Connect with Elizabeth here:
https://www.wileyvoice.com/
https://twitter.com/WileyVoice
https://www.instagram.com/warmups_4_narrators/

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-10263627 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3976 1 19 full true The One with Foyinsi Adegbonmire The One with Foyinsi Adegbonmire In the eighteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Foyinsi Adegbonmire gives the cohosts a deep dive into the acquisitions process, her manuscript wishlist, and the truth behind superstitions. And, as a bonus, enjoy the detailed ramblings about an upcoming Festival of Mouth Pleasures (like snacks).

Follow Foyinsi on Twitter at @Foyinsi_Pub

Check out her Pipeline Artists Symposium, "From Acquisition to Publication: The Editor/Author Relationship," available on-demand.

See her manuscript wishlist at:  https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/foyinsi-adegbonmire/

 Learn more about Pub Workers For Justice here:  https://linktr.ee/pubworkers4justice

]]> In the eighteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Foyinsi Adegbonmire gives the cohosts a deep dive into the acquisitions process, her manuscript wishlist, and the truth behind superstitions. And, as a bonus, enjoy the detailed ramblings about an upcoming Festival of Mouth Pleasures (like snacks).

Follow Foyinsi on Twitter at @Foyinsi_Pub

Check out her Pipeline Artists Symposium, "From Acquisition to Publication: The Editor/Author Relationship," available on-demand.

See her manuscript wishlist at:  https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/foyinsi-adegbonmire/

 Learn more about Pub Workers For Justice here:  https://linktr.ee/pubworkers4justice

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-10177068 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500 3217 1 18 full true The One with Camryn Garrett The One with Camryn Garrett In the seventeenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title the cohosts have the distinct pleasure of talking with author and filmmaker Camryn Garrett about the ups and downs of film school, how she knows when a manuscript is READY-ready, and her upcoming book Friday I'm In Love (winter 2023). Come for the discussion about New Adult as a valid age category, stay for a twelve minute tangent about (wait for it) snacks. 


]]> In the seventeenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title the cohosts have the distinct pleasure of talking with author and filmmaker Camryn Garrett about the ups and downs of film school, how she knows when a manuscript is READY-ready, and her upcoming book Friday I'm In Love (winter 2023). Come for the discussion about New Adult as a valid age category, stay for a twelve minute tangent about (wait for it) snacks. 


]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-10043702 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2993 1 17 full true The One with Erin Clyburn The One with Erin Clyburn In the sixteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with Erin Clyburn of The Jennifer De Chiara Agency about putting your best foot forward with a rep, how to avoid an instant pass in a query, and much more—all the while Peter and Erica try not to overwhelm her with their pent up New Year energy. Come for the self-care tips, stay for the cowbell.

Check out #schmagent and #WriterBeware hashtags on Twitter for alerts on scam agents and agencies.

]]> In the sixteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with Erin Clyburn of The Jennifer De Chiara Agency about putting your best foot forward with a rep, how to avoid an instant pass in a query, and much more—all the while Peter and Erica try not to overwhelm her with their pent up New Year energy. Come for the self-care tips, stay for the cowbell.

Check out #schmagent and #WriterBeware hashtags on Twitter for alerts on scam agents and agencies.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9970731 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3566 1 16 full true The One with Peter and Erica - Part Four The One with Peter and Erica - Part Four In the fifteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica scream into each others' voids about revision habits, critique partners vs. beta readers, and coping with grief through the holidays. Come for the new segue theme song, stay for two or three half-assed Christmas carols.

Episode 1 of The Screenwriting Life: Getting Notes on Your Work

Use #JoinIn on Twitter whenever you're feeling alone.

]]> In the fifteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica scream into each others' voids about revision habits, critique partners vs. beta readers, and coping with grief through the holidays. Come for the new segue theme song, stay for two or three half-assed Christmas carols.

Episode 1 of The Screenwriting Life: Getting Notes on Your Work

Use #JoinIn on Twitter whenever you're feeling alone.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9781283 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500 2477 1 15 full true The One with Cat Baab-Muguira The One with Cat Baab-Muguira In the fourteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Cat Baab-Muguira about her new book, Poe For Your Problems, the effects of literary obsessions on mental health, and kismet in publishing.

BONUS: Erica finally pronounces "Hachette" correctly and Peter learns two new words.

Here is the article that led Cat to us: "The Book of Jane" by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman.

]]> In the fourteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Cat Baab-Muguira about her new book, Poe For Your Problems, the effects of literary obsessions on mental health, and kismet in publishing.

BONUS: Erica finally pronounces "Hachette" correctly and Peter learns two new words.

Here is the article that led Cat to us: "The Book of Jane" by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9725890 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 3169 1 14 full true The One with Grant Faulkner The One with Grant Faulkner In the thirteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with Grant Faulkner (the Executive Director of NaNoWriMo) about day jobs that help keep the creative well filled, the current state of the publishing industry, and the questionable existence of Boo Berry cereal. Bonus Content: Erica babbles in nerdy joy about her history with NaNoWriMo. Bonus Bonus Content: Peter tolerates a perfectly executed Dirty Dancing joke. Sort of.

]]> In the thirteenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with Grant Faulkner (the Executive Director of NaNoWriMo) about day jobs that help keep the creative well filled, the current state of the publishing industry, and the questionable existence of Boo Berry cereal. Bonus Content: Erica babbles in nerdy joy about her history with NaNoWriMo. Bonus Bonus Content: Peter tolerates a perfectly executed Dirty Dancing joke. Sort of.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9638570 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 3119 1 13 full true The One with Isabel Sterling The One with Isabel Sterling In the twelfth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and writing coach Isabel Sterling about burnout, the upcoming release of her new novel (The Coldest Touch), and how her coaching services help authors find their publishing power. Isabel also spills the beans on why and how she recently scrapped an entire work-in-progress without setting her life on fire. 

BONUS: Isabel coaches one of the co-hosts!

]]> In the twelfth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and writing coach Isabel Sterling about burnout, the upcoming release of her new novel (The Coldest Touch), and how her coaching services help authors find their publishing power. Isabel also spills the beans on why and how she recently scrapped an entire work-in-progress without setting her life on fire. 

BONUS: Isabel coaches one of the co-hosts!

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9485219 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3804 1 12 full true The One with Zack Knoll The One with Zack Knoll In the eleventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with editor Zack Knoll about work/life boundaries, his dream projects, pros and cons of creative writing degrees, the collective despising of voicemail, season 41 of Survivor, and zodiac signs. Featuring: Violet, Zack Knoll’s roommate’s most excellent cat.

]]> In the eleventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with editor Zack Knoll about work/life boundaries, his dream projects, pros and cons of creative writing degrees, the collective despising of voicemail, season 41 of Survivor, and zodiac signs. Featuring: Violet, Zack Knoll’s roommate’s most excellent cat.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9356367 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3271 1 11 full true The One with Peter and Erica - Part Three The One with Peter and Erica - Part Three In the tenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat, rant, and rave about Mad Men, anxiety, industry gatekeepers, film school, ADHD, Impostor Syndrome, code-switching, and Dwight Schrute. Come for the shop talk, stay for a rousing game of This-or-That in which the co-hosts accidentally invite Rainn Wilson to be on the show.

]]> In the tenth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat, rant, and rave about Mad Men, anxiety, industry gatekeepers, film school, ADHD, Impostor Syndrome, code-switching, and Dwight Schrute. Come for the shop talk, stay for a rousing game of This-or-That in which the co-hosts accidentally invite Rainn Wilson to be on the show.

]]> Buzzsprout-9318560 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2345 1 10 full true The One with Ciara Duggan The One with Ciara Duggan In the ninth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Ciara Duggan about the release of her debut novel, TV watching habits, and the importance of self-care. Come from the insights on writing and editing, and stay for the debate on the glories (real meaning: disgustingness) of caffeinated pink Crystal Light.

]]> In the ninth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished finalist Ciara Duggan about the release of her debut novel, TV watching habits, and the importance of self-care. Come from the insights on writing and editing, and stay for the debate on the glories (real meaning: disgustingness) of caffeinated pink Crystal Light.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9161127 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2936 1 9 full true The One with Mara Raden The One with Mara Raden In the eighth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with writer, editor, and story consultant Mara Raden about a little bit of everything. Chaos ensues. But the good kind of chaos. Plus, Peter and Erica each have some good news to share. 

]]> In the eighth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with writer, editor, and story consultant Mara Raden about a little bit of everything. Chaos ensues. But the good kind of chaos. Plus, Peter and Erica each have some good news to share. 

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-9087077 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3401 1 8 full true The One with Natalie Kimber The One with Natalie Kimber In the seventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with literary agent Natalie Kimber of The Rights Factory about bringing experimental literature to the mainstream, authors' perception of agents, snacks, and her work with the Weehawken Writers and Artists Studio. PLUS Natalie and Erica correct Peter about his wrong opinion on Halloween.

]]> In the seventh episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with literary agent Natalie Kimber of The Rights Factory about bringing experimental literature to the mainstream, authors' perception of agents, snacks, and her work with the Weehawken Writers and Artists Studio. PLUS Natalie and Erica correct Peter about his wrong opinion on Halloween.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8933144 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3654 1 7 full true The One with Shelly Page The One with Shelly Page In the sixth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and attorney Shelly Page about querying, rewriting, and diversity in publishing. Come for the insights on the drafting process, and stay for Erica's abject resignation that not everyone snacks while writing.

]]> In the sixth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author and attorney Shelly Page about querying, rewriting, and diversity in publishing. Come for the insights on the drafting process, and stay for Erica's abject resignation that not everyone snacks while writing.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8858212 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3382 1 6 full true The One with Peter and Erica - Part Two The One with Peter and Erica - Part Two In the fifth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica swap stories and tips about writing habits, pets, discipline, Animal Crossing, and Schitt's Creek. Come for the shop talk, stay for shop talk because that's all there is.

]]> In the fifth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica swap stories and tips about writing habits, pets, discipline, Animal Crossing, and Schitt's Creek. Come for the shop talk, stay for shop talk because that's all there is.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8820908 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2331 1 5 full true The One with Lee Matthew Goldberg The One with Lee Matthew Goldberg In the fourth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author, screenwriter, and publisher Lee Matthew Goldberg about his new novel, the upcoming launch of his Fringe Press, and releasing books during the pandemic. Come for the book talk, stay for the barking dogs. And the chicken wing throw down.

]]> In the fourth episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author, screenwriter, and publisher Lee Matthew Goldberg about his new novel, the upcoming launch of his Fringe Press, and releasing books during the pandemic. Come for the book talk, stay for the barking dogs. And the chicken wing throw down.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8745703 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3452 1 4 full true The One with Stacey Graham and a Ghost (Probably) The One with Stacey Graham and a Ghost (Probably) In the third episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with agent Stacey Graham of Three Seas Literary about her manuscript wishlist, patience while querying during a pandemic, how to gently nudge an agent without setting your career on fire, and her work as a paranormal investigator.

This episode contains Special Features like:

  • An amazing new catchphrase
  • Multiple technical difficulties
  • Swear bleeps
  • An EVP from a paranormal investigation (Courtesy of Stacey Graham)


]]> In the third episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica talk with agent Stacey Graham of Three Seas Literary about her manuscript wishlist, patience while querying during a pandemic, how to gently nudge an agent without setting your career on fire, and her work as a paranormal investigator.

This episode contains Special Features like:

  • An amazing new catchphrase
  • Multiple technical difficulties
  • Swear bleeps
  • An EVP from a paranormal investigation (Courtesy of Stacey Graham)


]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8620103 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400 2886 1 3 full false The One with John Cosgrove The One with John Cosgrove In the second episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with the winner of the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished competition, John Cosgrove, about how he copes with grief, rejection, and why he gets into very cold water, everyday. Come for the author insights, stay for the new Accountability Goals theme song. Plus a few good swears.

]]> In the second episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with the winner of the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished competition, John Cosgrove, about how he copes with grief, rejection, and why he gets into very cold water, everyday. Come for the author insights, stay for the new Accountability Goals theme song. Plus a few good swears.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8543499 Tue, 18 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3504 1 2 full true The One with Hetal Avanee The One with Hetal Avanee In the first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Hetal Avanee about her experiences with Pitch Wars, signing with a literary agent, writing for/with youths, and snacks. Come for the insights, stay for the love of spreadsheets.

]]> In the first episode of This Podcast Needs a Title, Peter and Erica chat with author Hetal Avanee about her experiences with Pitch Wars, signing with a literary agent, writing for/with youths, and snacks. Come for the insights, stay for the love of spreadsheets.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8415622 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3578 1 1 full true The One with Peter and Erica The One with Peter and Erica Who are your co-hosts, and what do they do? In this introductory episode, Peter Malone Elliott and Erica Davis introduce themselves and talk about what and why they write, plus some stuff about what to expect from this podcast.

]]> Who are your co-hosts, and what do they do? In this introductory episode, Peter Malone Elliott and Erica Davis introduce themselves and talk about what and why they write, plus some stuff about what to expect from this podcast.

]]> Peter Malone Elliott & Erica Davis Buzzsprout-8291209 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 954 1 0 trailer true