Deadline City's Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S6 - Episode 6: Big Idea Barn
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Deadline City! This week we are talking about the "Big Idea." But what is a "Big Idea" and who gets to decide that...
S6: Episode 5 - Remix Row
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City, we break down retellings and remixes. When it comes to writing, IS there anything new under the sun? We talk about our own...
S6: Episode 4 - Myth Buster Manor
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we head to "Myth Buster Manor" where we asked the internet for publishing myths and rumors that are spread through the industry st...
S6: Episode 3 - The Political Playground w/ Samira Ahmed
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestseller and activist! It's a deep dive into the politics of being an author. Wh...
S6: Episode 2 - Burnout Borough Pt. II (Extra Crispy)
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's up Deadline City?! We're back to Burn Out Borough. This week we're having an honest conversation about how to identify burnout, ...
Season 6: Episode 1 - Where In The World Is Deadline City?
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and more tired than ever! But first, we need to catch up on all that's happened in our lives since the start of the year. So much...
S5: Episode 10 - Resolution Blvd. Pt 3
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again. RESOLUTION BLVD, we meet again. Dhonielle and Zoraida break down the peaks and pits of our year and lay out what we want to...
S5: Episode 8 - TikTok Tavern w/ Alex Aster
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year, TikTok has become the new publishing buzzword. Publishers and authors have tried to crack the code of virality. What makes a book take off?...
S5: Episode 9 - Pen Name Palace
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City, we discuss the subject of pen names. Why start your career with one? Why start a new one for a different genre? And what a...
S5: Episode 7 - From a Certain Point of View
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we talk about POV. From a certain POV, that is. No, it's not a Star Wars episode, BUT we do dig into what makes us wri...
S5: Episode 6 - Publicity Parlor w/ Saraciea J. Fennell
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Deadline City has a special guest! Publicity manager, editor, and festival founder, Saraciea J. Fennell knows the ins and outs of the publis...
S5: Episode 5 - The Theme Park
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we are digging deep into theme! We break down some of our recent reads and figure out how we build themes and make our stor...
S5: Episode 4 - The Query Quarter
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we head to the Query Quarter. We have an honest discussion about how we got our agents, when you know you need to move on, ...
S5: Episode 3 - Self-Pub Parlor w/ Sierra Simone
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today Bestselling author, Sierra Simone, stops by Deadline City to talk all things self-publishing. Sierra Simone is a bestselling author of angst...
S5: Episode 2 - The Future of Publishing
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we're talking about the future of the publishing industry from our perspectives. What are the changes we're readi...
S5: Episode 1 - Pandemic Book Babies
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 of Deadline City is here, and we are back on our bullsh*t! We catch up on this episode and go over our pandemic releases and well as discuss ...
S4: Episode 13 - The Idea Factory
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the season finale of Deadline City! For our final episode, we've decided to talk about ideas and trends. We're often asked, "...
S4: Episode 12 - The Arena Pt 2 - YA vs. Adult
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
YA versus Adult! We get these questions quite a bit. Why write YA? Why write adult? What is the difference? Zoraida is making the move to adult in Sep...
S4: Episode 11 - The Champagne Room w/ Sarah E. Younger
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we talk about sex and intimacy in adult romance novels! Sarah E. Younger is a literary agent who specializes in adult roman...
S4: Episode 10 - Fantasy Fields w/ Rebecca Roanhorse
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Fantasy Fields! New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Roanhorse joins us in Deadline City for a deep dive on fantasy world-buildin...
S4 Episode 9 - Destination City Hall
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the ongoing conversations in the Book World is the politics of being a writer! Can authors take an a-political stance? What are the expectation...
S4: Episode 8 - Community Corner w/ Natalie C. Parker
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we are joined by an old friend and critically acclaimed author and anthologist, Natalie C. Parker. We pick her brain abou...
S4: Episode 7 - #OwnVoices Observatory
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about #OwnVoices! This term coined by the writer Corinne Duyvis has changed a lot about the conversation about books. We go over wha...
S4: Episode 6: Genre Grove w/ Adam Silvera
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A question we get often is "do I have to stay in one genre?" For us, the answer is no. But that's a big topic and a lot of factors go i...
S4 Episode 5 - Destination: Cancel Court
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the controversial parts of publishing! As always we want to make sure we cover everything, even subjects that are a bit tricky...
S4: Episode 4 - Monsterville w/ Cassie Clare & Holly Black
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's party time in Deadline City. A *monster mash* if you will. This week we have two powerhouse authors stopping by: Cassandra Clare and Holly B...
S4: Episode 3 - A Galaxy Far Far Away w/ Daniel José Older
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we have special guest Daniel José Older! We get down to the nitty-gritty of race and coding in science fiction and fantasy...
S4: Episode 2 - Agent Avenue
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This ween on Deadline City we talk all things agents! We've changed agents and agencies quite a few times and we wanted to share how it all went ...
S4: Episode 1 - Back in the Deadline City Groove
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zoraida and Dhonielle are back for season 4! That means more deadlines, more shenanigans, more loving drags of each other. For the kick-off episode, w...
S3: Episode 11 - Resolution Blvd. Part 2
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've made it to the end of 2020! We do a recap of our resolutions, the way 2020 body checked us into a new reality, and how we plan to reset int...
Episode 10: Fantasy Land w/ Tessa Gratton
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the longest episode we've done on Deadline City yet! We invited Tessa Gratton, author of Queen of Innis Lear and Night Shine, to talk ...
S3: Episode 9 - Hollywood Blvd
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of Dhonielle's TINY PRETTY THINGS, we are talking Hollywood adaptions! We cover everything from how books get optioned t...
S3: Episode 8 - The Library
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deadline City goes to the Library! What books populate your shelves? What makes you love a story forever? What turns you away? This discussion is focu...
S3: Episode 7 - Destination: Revision Dumpster
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we do a deep dive into the revision process. Or as Dhonielle calls it, the Revision Dumpster. That's right, we live here. Revision can ...
S3: Episode 6 - Professional Jealousy Jungle
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the jungle! On this week's episode of Deadline City, we tackle all kinds of jealousy monsters. Each one has a character and purpose be...
S3: Episode 5 - Love Triangle Lane
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air. Sort of. This week on Deadline City we do a deep dive into what makes for a compelling love triangle. What makes a love triangle v...
S3: Episode 4 - NaNoWriMo Town Redux
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year again and we are in the trenches of deadlines, specifically NaNoWriMo. Whether you're new to National Novem Writi...
S3: Episode 3 - Oldville w/ Chloe Gong
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Come with us on a journey to the past...ish. This section of Deadline City is called Oldville, where historical fiction waits for us. Our first specia...
S3: Episode 2 - Burn Out Borough
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're living in Burn Out Borough this week on Deadline City. What does burn out look like for working authors? We talk about our biggest fears, o...
S3: Episode 1 - The Short Story Zone
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for season three! That means more deadlines, more book shop talk, and more Dhonielle and Zoraida shenanigans. This week we're headed ...
S2: Episode 19 - Destination: Commercial Tower
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the season finale of Deadline City. We're headed to the Commercial Tower! In this episode, we're going to talk about literary vs....
S2: Episode 18 - Destination: The Arena - Fantasy vs. Contemporary w/ Jason Reynolds
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we are heading to the Arena! Fantasy vs. Contemporary. We have the immense pleasure of being joined by multi-award-winning ...
S2: Episode 17 - Destination: The Bank
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's up, Deadline City? This week Dhonielle and I are talking about MONEY. That's right. We're going to the Bank. We know that there ...
S2: Episode 16 - Destination: Mentor Mausoleum
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't kill the mentor! (Or do! But first, let's talk about why). In our final episode on character study and archetypes, we talk about one o...
S2: Episode 15 - Destination: Love Interest Lounge
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Champagne Room. A shimmering lounge where we discuss love interests—the good, the villainous, and the ones who belong in the trash wi...
S2: Episode 14 - Destination: The Murder Express w/ Gretchen McNeil
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hop aboard the Murder Express! This week we put some of our character building to the test while we interview Gretchen McNeil, acclaimed horror and my...
S2: Episode 13 - Destination: Sidekick Central
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Sidekick Central! We continue our character study during the month of May. Sidekicks can sometimes take on a life of their own. We name som...
S2: Episode 12 - Destination: Plot Depot: The Hero's Journey
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Plot Depot! This week we cover Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and break down each section using 'Into the Spider-Verse&apo...
S2: Episode 11 - Destination: Hero & Villain Lounge
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Deadline City! This week kicks off our month-long series of character studies. From now until the end of May we will be breaking down ...
S2: Episode 10 - Destination: Author Salon w/ Nic Stone
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Deadline City we have Clean Getaway author, Nic Stone joining the Author Salon! Nic Stone writes in multiple genres and age groups and we...
S2: Episode 9 - Destination: Debut Author Salon w/ Claribel A. Ortega
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're wishing you the best we can while times are rough. It's hard to concentrate but hope that our episodes give you a tiny bit of inspirat...
S2: Episode 8 - Destination: Writing in the Time of Covid-19
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a tough few weeks. Plans have changed. Routines have been disrupted. The publishing industry, along with many others, have taken a huge...
S2: Episode 7 - Destination: Iceberg Inlet
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To cap off our World Building March, we're heading off to Iceberg Inlet where we break down what a cultural iceberg is in relation to fantasy wor...
S2: Episode 6 - Destination: Analog Alley
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a stroll with us down Analog Alley. During the third week of our "World Building March" we talk fantasy analogs. When do they work? Whe...
S2 Episode 5 - Destination: Magic Ville
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
World Building March continues! This week we're breaking down the rules of magic by taking a stroll through Magic Ville! Using our own books, The...
S2: Episode 4 - Destination: The World Series w/ Kate Elliott
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Deadline City! March 2020 is going to be dedicated to world-building and we're kicking off the month with brilliant SFF author, K...
S2 Episode 3 - Destination: Romancelandia w/ Adriana Herrera
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adriana Herrera stops by to talk about writing romance novels! What is emotional equity and how does it play a part when you're writing compellin...
S2 Episode 2: Debut Author Kit
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Presenting: The Deadline City Debut Author Kit! Publishing is an industry that's always evolving. So, how do you crack the code? We're still...
S2 - Episode 1: Trope City w/ Sarah E. Younger
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Deadline City Season 2! We are back with more episodes on writing, publishing, and our general shenanigans. This week we are joined by...
Episode 15 - Destination: Resolution Blvd.
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Our last episode of the season is here. Since it's January 1st, 2020, naturally, it's about resolutions. We cover the person...
Episode 14 - Destination: Best of Borough
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year brings with it a ton of "Best of" lists. For many published authors, it tends to be a bit of a sore spot when your name ...
Episode 13 - Destination: Voice Lesson Lane
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One this week's episode we take a drive on Voice Lesson Lane. Voice is one of the most essential tools in the writer's toolbox. How do you l...
Episode 12 - Destination: NaNoWriMo - There & Back Again
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
November has come and gone. Whether you "won" NaNoWriMo with the full 50k or wound up with a nice 5k words of foundational scaffolding, you&...
Episode 11 - Destination: Doubt Town
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Next stop: Doubt Town! Population: A thousand and one insecurities. We discuss the different times we've experienced impostor syndrome throughout...
Episode 10 - Destination: Thankful Station
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special Deadline City episode. You know how every novel has an acknowledgments page? Well, consider this ours. There are so many bri...
Episode 9 - Destination: World Building with Tochi Onyebuchi
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build your worlds? Whether you're writing sci-fi & fantasy or contemporary fiction, the universe of your story has to feel like a ...
Episode 8 - Destination: Emo Basement Feat. Mark Oshiro
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome the third unofficial member of Deadline City, author and all-around wonderful human, Mark Oshiro. Our destination is Emo Basement...
Episode 7 - Destination: The Land of Disappointment
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get really honest about the ups and downs that come with the publishing journey. You write the book, you query, you get an agent, you get...
Episode 6 - Destination: NaNoWriMo Town
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dhonielle and Zoraida are getting ready for the NaNoWriMo mad dash! National Novel Writing Month starts in just a couple of days. Whether it's yo...
Episode 5 - Destination: Villain Mansion
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Deadline City is happy to welcome our very first guest, the queen of villains: Victoria Schwab. While we're plugging away at our books, we always...
Episode 4 - Destination: Deadline Management
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Someone call the Super! We need help over here in Deadline City managing all of our...well...deadlines. We go over some of the things that hinder our ...
Episode 3 - Destination: Writer's Block Alley
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we tackle the dreaded writer's block. This is a question that we get at nearly every panel we've been part of o...
Episode 2 - Destination: One-Star Reviewville
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The dreaded one-star review! How do you write while you're being reviewed? This is a topic we've heard every writer talk about. In this epis...
Episode 1 - Destination: Why YA Town?
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout our careers, we've had people ask us why we write YA and the dreaded "when are you going to write a real book?" This happens...
Episode 0 - Welcome to Deadline City
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Deadline City: a podcast and a destination.We are two New York City-based authors who share an office and work on multiple books at a time....