Amy & the podcast team sit down to discuss Aya de Léon's romantic suspense novel, Side Chick Nation, as part of our Climate Fiction month! 

Aya de León is an acclaimed writer of poetry, prose, stage, and screen. She teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley and is the 'acquiring editor for a new climate justice fiction imprint Fighting Chance Books, which will publish stories of people taking collective action in the here and now to solve the climate crisis' (ayadeleon.com). 

 

LINKS
Find Aya de Léon here: ayadeleon.com
Watch the Live Bookclub on YouTube: @AmyAndPodcast
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandpodcast
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub
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Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" here.

Amy &amp; the podcast team sit down to discuss Aya de L&eacute;on's romantic suspense novel,&nbsp;Side Chick Nation, as part of our Climate Fiction month!&nbsp;
Aya de Le&oacute;n is an acclaimed writer of poetry, prose, stage, and screen. She teaches&nbsp;creative writing at UC Berkeley and is the 'acquiring editor for a new climate justice fiction imprint <a href="https://shewritespress.com/fighting-chance-books/">Fighting Chance Books</a>, which will publish stories of people taking collective action in the here and now to solve the climate crisis' (<a href="https://ayadeleon.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/a-bit-more-about-aya/">ayadeleon.com</a>).&nbsp;
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LINKS
<ul>
<li>Find Aya de L&eacute;on here: <a href="https://ayadeleon.wordpress.com/">ayadeleon.com</a></li>
<li>Watch the Live Bookclub on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AmyAndPodcast">@AmyAndPodcast</a></li>
<li>Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandpodcast/">@amyandpodcast</a></li>
<li>Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/">Amy &amp; Bookclub</a></li>
<li>Follow Amy Matthews on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/">@amymatthewsauthor</a></li>
<li>Follow Amy Barry on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/">@amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li>Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single "Same Old" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7tmb12L3NfS3utyBbazqiR">here.</a></li>
</ul>

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. Amy Matthews is joined by series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we’re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club – whether you’re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can’t wait to meet you!

Amy &amp; Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. <a href="https://auscastnetwork.com/talent-profiles/dr-amy-matthews/">Amy Matthews</a> is joined by series regulars <a href="https://x.com/justinaashman">Justina Ashman</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/aabbyguy">Abby Guy</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Milzilla"> Millie Heffernan</a>, <a href="https://www.paytonhogan.com/">Payton Hogan</a> and <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/harrison-stewart-7a29a021b">Harry Stewart</a> and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&amp;As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we&rsquo;re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club &ndash; whether you&rsquo;re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can&rsquo;t wait to meet you!

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BOOKCLUB: Side Chick Nation by Aya de Léon 

This week Justina, Abby & Millie are joined by the illustrious Amy Matthews for a conversation all about writing, publishing and The Treasure House. Join us as we delve into Amy’s writing process, hear about her journey into publishing, cry over her latest book and speculate on when all her various pen names will finally merge into one super author.

 

🏡 Our BOTM is The Treasure House by Amy Matthews





MENTIONS

 

📖 BOOKS: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews; The McBrides of Montana series by Amy Barry;  Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy Matthews; Best, First and Last by Amy Matthews; End of the Night Girl by Amy T Matthews; Stephen King’s books; Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid; Elsie Silver’s books; Laurie Gilmore’s books; Rebecca Thorne’s books; Hate You to Love You by Joshua Hortinela; Northshine by Amy Barry

 

📺 TV SHOWS: Gilmore Girls (2000–2007); Game of Thrones (2011–2019)

 

🎞️ MOVIES: Stephen Spielberg’s films; Nora Ephron’s films; Dirty Dancing (1987)

 

LINKS:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookClub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Follow the Amy & Podcast on TikTok: @amyandbookclub
Join the Amy & Book Club: Amy & Book Club 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is “Same Old” by Mass Wisteria. Listen to their music on Bandcamp.

This week Justina, Abby &amp; Millie are joined by the illustrious Amy Matthews for a conversation all about writing, publishing and The Treasure House. Join us as we delve into Amy&rsquo;s writing process, hear about her journey into publishing, cry over her latest book and speculate on when all her various pen names will finally merge into one super author.
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🏡 Our BOTM is The Treasure House by Amy Matthews
 
MENTIONS
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📖 BOOKS: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews; The McBrides of Montana series by Amy Barry;&nbsp; Someone Else&rsquo;s Bucket List by Amy Matthews; Best, First and Last by Amy Matthews; End of the Night Girl by Amy T Matthews; Stephen King&rsquo;s books; Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid; Elsie Silver&rsquo;s books; Laurie Gilmore&rsquo;s books; Rebecca Thorne&rsquo;s books; Hate You to Love You by Joshua Hortinela; Northshine by Amy Barry
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📺 TV SHOWS: Gilmore Girls (2000&ndash;2007); Game of Thrones (2011&ndash;2019)
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🎞️ MOVIES: Stephen Spielberg&rsquo;s films; Nora Ephron&rsquo;s films; Dirty Dancing (1987)
&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the full episode on YouTube:<a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc"> @AmyAndBookClub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3"> @amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub">@amyandbookclub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join the Amy &amp; Book Club:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/"> Amy &amp; Book Club</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Matthews on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/"> @amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Barry on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/"> @amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Our theme music is &ldquo;Same Old&rdquo; by Mass Wisteria. <a href="https://masswisteria.bandcamp.com/">Listen to their music on Bandcamp</a>.</li>
</ul>

Becoming Your True Author Self: Interview with Amy Matthews

Munch on this publishing month with us as we take a peek behind the scenes of The Treasure House and trace its journey from ideation to publication. This week Payton & Amy are joined by three publishing experts: Sarah Younger, agent at Nancy Yost Literary Agency and Amy’s own agent; Anthea Bariamis, publisher at Atria Books (Simon & Schuster) and Amy’s Australian editor; and Alicia Clancy, editorial director at Dell (Penguin Random House) and Amy’s USA editor. 

 

🏡 Our BOTM is The Treasure House by Amy Matthews

 

MENTIONS

 

📖 BOOKS: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews; Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy Matthews; Best, First and Last by Amy Matthews; Seven Brides for Beau McBride by Amy Barry

 

LINKS:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Follow the Amy & Podcast on TikTok: @amyandbookclub
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is “Same Old” by Mass Wisteria. Listen to their music on Bandcamp.

Munch on this publishing month with us as we take a peek behind the scenes of The Treasure House and trace its journey from ideation to publication. This week Payton &amp; Amy are joined by three publishing experts: Sarah Younger, agent at Nancy Yost Literary Agency and Amy&rsquo;s own agent; Anthea Bariamis, publisher at Atria Books (Simon &amp; Schuster) and Amy&rsquo;s Australian editor; and Alicia Clancy, editorial director at Dell (Penguin Random House) and Amy&rsquo;s USA editor.&nbsp;
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🏡 Our BOTM is <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Treasure-House/Amy-Matthews/9781761633577">The Treasure House</a> by Amy Matthews
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MENTIONS
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📖 BOOKS: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews; Someone Else&rsquo;s Bucket List by Amy Matthews; Best, First and Last by Amy Matthews; Seven Brides for Beau McBride by Amy Barry
&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the full episode on YouTube:<a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc"> @AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3"> @amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub">@amyandbookclub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/"> Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Matthews on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/"> @amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Barry on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/"> @amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Our theme music is &ldquo;Same Old&rdquo; by Mass Wisteria. <a href="https://masswisteria.bandcamp.com/">Listen to their music on Bandcamp</a>.</li>
</ul>

Publisher? I Hardly Know Her!

What does publishing a novel look like behind the scenes? This month we're following the trajectory of THE TREASURE HOUSE by Amy Matthews, from idea to publication, and asking the agent, editors and publishers our burning questions about the publishing industry. 

This week, we interview the lovely Melanie Hayes, Commissioning Editor at Simon & Schuster UK, to ask what does a commissioning editor do? What does Melanie's journey into the publishing industry look like? What do publishers look for when acquiring new titles? Which genre is the best, and why is it romance?

📚 Our BOTM is The Treasure House by Amy Matthews. Get your copy here: The Treasure House | Book by Amy Matthews | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster AU

 

MENTIONS

📖 BOOKS: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews; Return to Sender by Stephanie Parente; Rumours & Whiskey by Victoria Wilder

📺 TV: Schitt's Creek (2015); The Pitt (2025 - present); House of the Dragon (2022 - present)

🎬 ACTORS: Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams

📰 AUTHORS: Amy Matthews; Elsie Silver

 

LINKS:
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @AmyAndBookclub
Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandbookclub 
Follow the Amy & Podcast on TikTok: @amyandbookclub
Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub 
Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor 
Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor
Our theme music is “Same Old” by Mass Wisteria. Listen to their music on Bandcamp.

What does publishing a novel look like behind the scenes? This month we're following the trajectory of THE TREASURE HOUSE by Amy Matthews, from idea to publication, and asking the agent, editors and publishers our burning questions about the publishing industry.&nbsp;
This week, we interview the lovely Melanie Hayes, Commissioning Editor at Simon &amp; Schuster UK, to ask what does a commissioning editor do? What does Melanie's journey into the publishing industry look like? What do publishers look for when acquiring new titles? Which genre is the best, and why is it romance?
📚 Our BOTM is The Treasure House by Amy Matthews. Get your copy here: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Treasure-House/Amy-Matthews/9781761633577">The Treasure House | Book by Amy Matthews | Official Publisher Page | Simon &amp; Schuster AU</a>
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MENTIONS
📖 BOOKS: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews; Return to Sender by Stephanie Parente; Rumours &amp; Whiskey by Victoria Wilder
📺 TV: Schitt's Creek (2015); The Pitt (2025 - present); House of the Dragon (2022 - present)
🎬 ACTORS: Connor Storrie &amp; Hudson Williams
📰 AUTHORS: Amy Matthews; Elsie Silver
&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the full episode on YouTube:<a href="https://youtube.com/@amyandbookclub?si=tNwaMcQpfgU6c8Uc"> @AmyAndBookclub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub?igsh=OHZtZjd5NG5wNTd3"> @amyandbookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Amy &amp; Podcast on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub">@amyandbookclub</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join the Amy &amp; Bookclub:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/169K69qXsh/"> Amy &amp; Bookclub</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Matthews on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/"> @amymatthewsauthor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Amy Barry on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/"> @amybarryauthor</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Our theme music is &ldquo;Same Old&rdquo; by Mass Wisteria. <a href="https://masswisteria.bandcamp.com/">Listen to their music on Bandcamp</a>.</li>
</ul>

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