Writing Scary, Querying Smart: Insider Tips with Agent & Author Carey Blankenship-Kramer on Writers with Wrinkles Podcast
Beth and Lisa sit down with Carey Blankenship-Kramer, literary agent and author of Ghost Scout's Honor, to talk all things publishing—from crafting irresistible query letters to the harsh realities of publishing economics. Carey shares heartfelt insights on the future of middle grade, the evolving horror genre, and what truly makes her heart sing when reading submissions. Click here to listen!
Literary Rambles Spotlight
I was featured in April 2025 on the Literary Rambles website! Click here to read my interview.
Middle Grade Escapades: Author Spotlight
I was spotlighted on April 21st on the Middle Grade Escapades website! Click here to read about my experience launching my debut novel, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR.
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast: Mental Health During a Decade of Querying
Carey Blankenship-Kramer (Agent and Author) persevered through a decade of querying. In this episode, Carey shares her experiences of querying, what she learned, and the wisdom she brought with her from that process. Whether you are soon to be querying, currently querying, or no longer querying, this episode will provide insights and practical tips into ways to care for your mental health during querying or other challenging seasons of the writing journey.
Listen here or on your Spotify account!
Listen here or on your Spotify account!
Thriller 101 Podcast: How to Find Your Literary Agent with Carey Blankenship-Kramer
"Should you include your manuscript’s theme in your query?
How do agents read queries anyway?
And what do you need in your opening to catch an agent’s attention?
All this and more on this episode of Thriller 101 where Belcastro literary agent shares all her top tips for hooking a literary agent."
Thank you David for such a fun time recording this podcast! Click here to listen to the full episode.
How do agents read queries anyway?
And what do you need in your opening to catch an agent’s attention?
All this and more on this episode of Thriller 101 where Belcastro literary agent shares all her top tips for hooking a literary agent."
Thank you David for such a fun time recording this podcast! Click here to listen to the full episode.
Cabinet of Curiosities Podcast: Being an Agent, Mental Health in the Querying Trenches, & Ghost Scouts Honour with Carey Blankenship-Kramer
"I got to spend a sunny afternoon chatting with agent and writer, Carey Blankenship-Kramer! She had a wealth of insight and advice regarding the publishing industry, querying, and how to handle rejection. She also shared an excerpt from her upcoming middle grade horror, Ghost Scouts Honour, which already has me hooked! This is a great episode for anyone querying, wanting to submit to an agent (Carey is open for subs! Go read her MSWL), and learning how to handle rejection, all from a queer ND agent and writer with a huge amount of experience in both roles. Carey also answers that most vital of questions: how many queries should you send before you give up?"
George was such a delight to record with! To listen to the full episode, click here.
George was such a delight to record with! To listen to the full episode, click here.
