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Reminder: Submit for Book Lab with Kathleen Barber

It's time for another Book Lab!

Jennie Nash
Jun 15, 2026
∙ Paid

We’ll be reviewing submissions LIVE on the podcast. This time, we’re going to look at novel FIRST PAGES.

This Book Lab will feature guest host Kathleen Barber, a fiction book coach. Kathleen and I will be reviewing first pages (up to 350 words) and answering this ONE question: would we turn the page and keep reading?? You can read more about Kathleen here.

Kathleen specializes in:

  • Psychological thriller

  • Mystery/suspense

  • Contemporary thriller

  • Romance / rom-com (more recent work)

All paid subscribers are welcome to submit for the chance to hear me and Kathleen review your first page on the podcast.

Here’s How To Submit

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