Honest talk about books, writing, and publishing, but with margaritas.

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Sex Scenes Are Just Another Scene: How to Write Them Without Making It Weird
Sex Scenes Are Just Another Scene: How to Write Them Without Making It Weird

In this episode, we sit down with Meg Rosenthal to talk about the reality of book launch anxiety, imposter syndrome, and what it actually feels like to publish a book for the first time. From late-night spirals to the vulnerability of sharing your work, this conversation dives into the emotional side of writing that most authors aren’t prepared for. We also explore indie vs. traditional publishing, how to balance creativity with commercial expectations, and why building a strong writing community can make all the difference.

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Maybe you're mid-draft and spiraling. Maybe you just finished a book and need to talk about it. Maybe you just want to hang out with your fellow bookish friends and talk about nothing at all.

We skip the highlight reel and get into the real stuff: the writing slumps, the query trenches, the publishing wins that took way longer than expected. Cait and Jenna say the quiet parts out loud so you don't feel like you're the only one.

Every episode is part craft talk, part group therapy, with a sprinkle of fangirl energy, all with guests who actually open up. This is less press tour, more conversation you wish you could have been a part of.

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Cait Waynelovich

Women's fiction writer, MFA grad, caffeine-dependent, and newly published indie author, she's in the thick of it just like you, and she's not keeping any of it to herself.

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Jenna G. Judith

Romance and fantasy writer, 15-year marketing and design veteran, and the one who will absolutely go broke for a morally gray MMC, she's the creative brain behind everything you see here.

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  • "I found two incredible friends in Cait and Jenna and then somehow a whole community of authors like me. I always say it’s so hard to make friends with other authors, and now, voila! Also, I got to be a guest and it was the most incredible experience, so I’m a supporter for life."

    Jourdana Webber

    author, reader, listener, manifested bestie

  • “Are you supposed to talk back to a podcast? ‘Cause listening to Cait and Jenna I feel like the three of us our in a conversation even if they can't hear me. The topics are refreshing and I come away with a new perspective each episode while also laughing my ass off. Grab a bev and meet your new besties!”

    Alyssa K. Burns

    author, reader, listener, biggest fan girl

  • "Margs and Manuscripts gives real talk about being a writer. The querying and self-publishing journeys can feel so lonely and negative. Listening to Cait and Jenna talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between is like having two besties on your side through the journey."

    Crystal Leigh

    author, reader, listener, incredible human