What! The Heys

Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it. If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog: https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’:<

What! The Heys is a arts podcast hosted by Heys Wolfenden, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #41

  #41: How To Find A Literary Agent And Get Published - Yance Wyatt

  Aug 31, 20261h 15mS1

  Send us Fan Mail Yance Wyatt is the jack of all literary’s trades - he’s a professor of writing at the University of Southern California , he’s the fiction editor at the Blue Mountain Review , oh and he’s also bagged a literary agent and has had a book published by Regal House this summer. Join us as we discuss how he wrote his Southern Gothic novel, The Watersmith in ten weeks, only for it to take an incredible ten years to edit and finally publish. We also talked about his passion for Hemingway and Steinbeck , as well as how he plans his books. Perfect for any writer who wants to know more about the craft from someone who is undoubtedly at the top of their game. You can find out more about his work here: https://www.yancewyatt.com/?fbclid=PAVERFWAUCQBZwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNiWrrWAiAnxnQtT83tQnH5Vkrl-H2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp27laqCAE1a3tQ-XPEteH8fwARBiAcGL_lvLMUYMZVJJUKR4O-kcqZtSBX08_aem_7YsBecwbdosHNLwdGk2ltQ Support the show If you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USRE And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR

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  Episode #40

  #40: How To Run A Successful Publishing Company - Susan Russell

  Aug 25, 20261h 11mS1

  Send us Fan Mail Susan Russell is the founder and CEO of the independent publisher, Grendel Press, which specializes in dark fantasy, horror , and dark romance. In this podcast we discussed what led her to start her company, what she is looking for in a successful submission , and how she markets the books she publishes. Perfect for anyone looking to publish their book either with Grendel Press or on their own. You can find out more about Susan and Grendel Press here: https://grendelpress.com/ Support the show If you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USRE And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR

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  Episode #39

  #39: How To Use Social Media To Market Your Books - A. L. Lieske

  Aug 17, 20261h 9mS1

  Send us Fan Mail You've written a book but your sales have flatlined? In this episode futuristic crime writer , A. L. Lieske discusses how she uses social media , newsletters and her own podcast to boost not just her sales, but also those of others! She also talks about how her traumatic childhood has impacted her writing, and how she uses behaviour analysis in her work. Perfect for writers and creators everywhere! You can check out the author’s work via her website: https://allieske.com/ Her podcast is also available here: https://www.youtube.com/@A.L.Lieske Support the show If you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USRE And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR

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  Episode #38

  #38: How To Write About Dinosaurs And Thrill Your Readers At The Same Time - Aleksey Fraser

  Aug 12, 20261h 1mS1

  Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it would be like to live alongside dinosaurs ? Well, American author Aleksey Fraser has written a novel - Glowing Red - that does exactly that! Join me and Aleksey as we discuss her book, her passion for dinosaurs in general, and what inspired her to write in the first place. Perfect for dinosaur fans and creators everywhere. Not to be missed! If you want to know more about Aleksey and her work then click on the link below: http://alekseyfraserbooks.com Support the show If you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USRE And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR

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  Episode #37

  #37: How To Outline Your Novel - Carla Young

  Jul 16, 20261h 4mS1

  Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to outline your novel ? In this episode Canadian author Carla Young discusses her sticky note approach to plotting her books, as well as how she stitches the whole thing together. She also reads an excerpt from her debut novel, ‘ Dear Dead Husband ’ - a book about a woman coming to terms with the tragic death of her husband. Perfect for writers and creators everywhere. Not to be missed. You can purchase Carla’s book here: https://books2read.com/DearDeadHusband And find out more about the author here: www.carlayoungauthor.com Support the show If you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USRE And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR

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