{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/6a074dcfd98ee73f633969ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alison Barrow on Publishing, Book Reviewing & The Bookseller Awards","description":"<p>This week on <em>Quick Book Reviews</em>, Philippa is joined by publishing powerhouse Alison Barrow for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation about the world of books, publishing, publicity, BookTok, book reviewing, and what really happens inside a major publishing house.</p><p>Alison shares the emotional impact of the recent Bookseller Awards, including the extraordinary success of <em>Nobody’s Girl </em>and the moving tributes to legendary romantic fiction authors including Jilly Cooper, Sophie Kinsella and Joanna Trollope.</p><p>They also discuss:</p><ul><li>the launch of Transworld’s new horror imprint <em>3AM</em></li><li>the rise of horror and romantasy publishing trends</li><li>Alison’s own experience writing and editing her debut novel</li><li>how exhausting structural edits really are</li><li>the realities of social media for book reviewers</li><li>whether TikTok or Instagram matters more for publishing</li><li>why authenticity matters more than follower counts</li></ul><p>Plus Alison recommends some brilliant reads, including:</p><ul><li>London Falling</li><li>Fame Sick</li><li>The Agatha Cure</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever wondered how publishing really works, how books become bestsellers, or how to start reviewing books online, this episode is packed with insight, warmth and honesty.</p><p>Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.</p><p>📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com</p><p>📸 Instagram &amp; Threads:</p><p>@quick_book_reviews</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews</p><p>🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3</p><p>🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews</p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}