HeyJaredThe Shelf Reflection Podcast
Welcome to the Shelf Reflection Podcast with your host, public librarian, and aspiring author, Thomas. We’ll chat with authors about their publication journeys, their writing processes, and how they take an idea and turn it into a final product.
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Episode #13 - Jon Michael Darga, Senior Agent at Aevitas Creative (opens the original)
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Jon Michael Darga discusses his journey to becoming a senior literary agent at Aevitas Creative, how literary agents help authors get their books published, and the most common mistakes writers make when trying to get literary representation.
Episode #12 - Savannah Stephens, "Witch Queen Rising" (Ace, 2026) (opens the original)
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There’s no shortage of magic and mystery in this interview with Savannah Stephens as she discusses her debut fantasy novel Witch Queen Rising. Savannah Stephens’ Book - Witch Queen Rising (2026)
Episode #11 - Morgan Matson, "Gradchanted" (Disney Hyperion, 2025) (opens the original)
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New York Times bestselling Middle Grade and Young Adult author, Morgan Matson, reflects on her 15-year career and provides advice for anyone who aspires to write kidlit. Morgan Matson’s Books - Gradchanted (2025) The Ballad of Darcy & Russell (2024) Promchanted (2024) Firefly Summer (2023) Take Me Home Tonight (2021) Save the Date (2018) The Unexpected Everything (2016) Since You’ve Been Gone (2014) Second Chance Summer (2012) Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour (2010)
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