This week on Story Effect, Abigail Perry talks to Associate Agent Stephanie Winter about her latest Upmarket obsession, The Heard (by Andrea Bartz), and other story favorites, including Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice, and poet Andrea Gibson's work. With these, she explores how writers can connect readers to a story with strong characters, plot, and emotions. She also spends time discussing what literary agents can do for an author’s career, and the importance of encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and diverse representation in books. 

Email Abigail at abigailkperry [AT] gmail [DOT] com to continue the conversation. 

Buy THE HERD by Andrea Bartz on:

*Amazon *IndieBound *Barnes and Noble

Interested in some other topics discussed in this podcast? Explore these resources for your own creative journey. 

• Stephanie Winter: Learn more about Stephanie and her manuscript wish list on P.S. Literary’s website. 
• Check out Andrea Bartz’s other works and website. 
• Learn more about poet Andrea Gibson here. 
• Intro Music: “Open Those Bright Eyes” by Kevin MacLeod, edited for this podcast’s intro and closing. License: Creative Commons