Laekan Zea Kemp's guest appearances

Laekan Zea Kemp

The Manuscript Academy

LB School & Library Podcast

Write Or Die Podcast

Authors and Agents

Las Musas Podcast

Author Pep Talks

Of the Publishing Persuasion

Zoraida Córdova

Melissa de la Cruz

Samira Ahmed

Nikki Barthelmess

Ronni Davis

Alechia Dow

Ryan La Sala

Larissa Melo Pienkowski

Barbara Poelle

Claribel A. Ortega

Nina Moreno

Mike Chen

Malinda Lo

Gordon Warnock

GREG PIZZOLI

OwlTail

Pura Belpré Honoree Laekan Zea Kemp is back! We discuss the power of music, the importance of mental health, and her sophomore YA novel, HEARTBREAK SYMPHONY! Heartbreak Symphony Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64g0dGDu4a5cdI79IZdnip?si=26768ed9810546dd ★ "Kemp eloquently captures how the warmth and strength of a community of mentors can impact a young person’s life.... With the lyricism of Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s works, this novel is recommended for all collections." — School Library Journal★ "Kemp’s latest novel is a multilayered symphony in itself, keeping the reader’s emotions heightened from the first sentence until the finale, during which readers will be left breathless in wonder." — Booklist

Pura Belpré Honoree Laekan Zea Kemp is back! We discuss the power of music, the importance of mental health, and her sophomore YA novel, HEARTBREAK SYMPHONY! Heartbreak Symphony Playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64g0dGDu4a5cdI79IZdnip?si=26768ed9810546dd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64g0dGDu4a5cdI79IZdnip?si=26768ed9810546dd</a> ★ "Kemp eloquently captures how the warmth and strength of a community of mentors can impact a young person’s life.... With the lyricism of Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s works, this novel is recommended for all collections." — School Library Journal ★ "Kemp’s latest novel is a multilayered symphony in itself, keeping the reader’s emotions heightened from the first sentence until the finale, during which readers will be left breathless in wonder." — Booklist

Laekan Zea Kemp on Heartbreak Symphony

Today's guest is the absolute hero that is Laekan Zea Kemp. Laekan had so many amazing and profound things to say about her experience with both indie and traditional publishing, writer journey and mental health. A bit more about Laekan:  Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. Her debut novel, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER &amp; SWEET was a 2022 Pura Belpré Honor Recipient. In addition to writing she’s also the creator and host of the Author Pep Talks podcast, as well as a contributor to the Las Musas podcast. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicane grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. (http://www.laekanzeakemp.com) Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoyawrites &amp; Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer  #OfthePublishingPersuasion #podcast

Today's guest is the absolute hero that is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laekanzeakemp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laekan Zea Kemp</a>. Laekan had so many amazing and profound things to say about her experience with both indie and traditional publishing, writer journey and mental health. A bit more about Laekan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laekanzeakemp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laekan Zea Kemp</a> is a writer living in Austin, Texas. Her debut novel, <a href="https://www.lbyr.com/titles/laekan-zea-kemp/somewhere-between-bitter-and-sweet/9780316460279/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER &amp; SWEET</a> was a 2022 Pura Belpré Honor Recipient. In addition to writing she’s also the creator and host of the<a href="https://www.authorpeptalkspod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Author Pep Talks podcas</a>t, as well as a contributor to the<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7H5eihF0npzlxE1cnAEtv8?si=YAdvuUzlQDq2tpjk3uwTwQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7H5eihF0npzlxE1cnAEtv8?si=RgJqXajVSw6VnESiVgwtCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Las Musas podcast</a>. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicane grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. (<a href="http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.laekanzeakemp.com</a>) Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelamontoyawrites/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@angelamontoyawrites</a> &amp; Melanie Schubert: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanie_schubert_writer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melanie_schubert_writer</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ofthepublishingpersuasion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#OfthePublishingPersuasion</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#podcast</a>

Of the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Laekan Zea Kemp

Claribel &amp; Kat discuss a conversation the saw online about being “satisfied” with your author career vs being “happy” as an author. Then they interview Laekan Zea Kemp about her publishing journey. How she started off self-publishing and transitioned into traditional publishing. And what it’s been like writing across multiple genres and age categories! Content Warning: Discussions of grief/parental death/cancer ABOUT LAEKAN: Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. She’s also the creator and host of the Author Pep Talks podcast, as well as a contributor to the Las Musas podcast. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicanx grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. Her debut novel, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER &amp; SWEET is out now from Little Brown Young Readers. • FOLLOW : website | Twitter | Instagram BUY Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet BUY Heartbreak Symphony MENTIONS: • Stray Kids • FOLLOW CLARIBEL: Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | TikTok • www.claribelortega.com • Check out all of Claribel’s books • Add FRIZZY on Goodreads • FOLLOW KAT: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok • www.katchowrites.com • PRE-ORDER Once Upon a K-Prom (May 2022, Disney) • Check out Kat’s Books • FOLLOW WRITE OR DIE: Twitter | Instagram  • Write or Die Episodes • Join our WorDie community! • Learn more about Write or Die --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writeordiepodcast/support

Claribel &amp; Kat discuss a conversation the saw online about being “satisfied” with your author career vs being “happy” as an author. Then they interview Laekan Zea Kemp about her publishing journey. How she started off self-publishing and transitioned into traditional publishing. And what it’s been like writing across multiple genres and age categories! Content Warning: Discussions of grief/parental death/cancer ABOUT LAEKAN: Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. She’s also the creator and host of the Author Pep Talks podcast, as well as a contributor to the Las Musas podcast. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicanx grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. Her debut novel, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER &amp; SWEET is out now from Little Brown Young Readers. • FOLLOW : <a href="https://www.laekanzeakemp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/LaekanZeaKemp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laekanzeakemp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> BUY <a href="https://www.bookpeople.com/book/9780316460279" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet</a> BUY <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316460385" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heartbreak Symphony</a> MENTIONS: • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rMiEjNaCSsebs31MRDCRA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stray Kids</a> • FOLLOW CLARIBEL: <a href="https://twitter.com/Claribel_Ortega" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claribel_ortega/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLWFJ3CpGI0bLNV-w7kayQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@claribel_ortega?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> • <a href="http://www.claribelortega.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claribelortega.com</a> • Check out all of <a href="https://www.claribelortega.com/books-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claribel’s books</a> • <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52422749-rizos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Add FRIZZY on Goodreads</a> • FOLLOW KAT: <a href="https://twitter.com/KatCho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katjcho/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/katcho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katchowrites?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> • <a href="http://katchowrites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.katchowrites.com</a> • PRE-ORDER <a href="http://katchowrites.com/books/once-upon-a-k-prom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Once Upon a K-Prom</a> (May 2022, Disney) • Check out<a href="http://katchowrites.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kat’s Books</a> • FOLLOW WRITE OR DIE: <a href="https://twitter.com/WriteOrDiePod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/writeordiepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> • <a href="https://anchor.fm/writeordiepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write or Die Episodes</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WriteorDiePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our WorDie community!</a> • <a href="https://linktr.ee/WriteorDiePod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Write or Die</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WriteorDiePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writeordiepodcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writeordiepodcast/support</a>

S4 E19: Laekan Zea Kemp & Just Pre-Ask For An Extension

In this episode, Debut Musa and author of SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER AND SWEET Laekan Zea Kemp is interviewed by Musa and author of BLAZEWRATH GAMES Amparo Ortiz. They chat about the inspiration behind the book, a shared love of food, writing in duel POVs, favorite parts of the book, and what comes next.  Resources mentioned:  Manuscript Academy If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA novel Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet. Buy Amparo Ortiz's YA novel Blazewrath Games. Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Visit our website!

In this episode, Debut Musa and author of SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER AND SWEET Laekan Zea Kemp is interviewed by Musa and author of BLAZEWRATH GAMES Amparo Ortiz. They chat about the inspiration behind the book, a shared love of food, writing in duel POVs, favorite parts of the book, and what comes next.  Resources mentioned:  <a href="https://manuscriptacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manuscript Academy</a> If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Buy <a href="https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/laekan-zea-kemp.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laekan Zea Kemp</a>'s YA novel <a href="http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet</a>. Buy <a href="https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/amparo-ortiz.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amparo Ortiz</a>'s YA novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/blazewrath-games-9781662036941/9781645670797" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blazewrath Games</a>. Check out the other books on the <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/lasmusas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Las Musas Bookshop page</a>! Connect with Las Musas on social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/LasMusasBooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lasmusasbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LasMusasBooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Visit our <a href="https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>!

Musa Debut: Laekan Zea Kemp

We are so happy to welcome Laekan Zea Kemp to the podcast! We talk about how she got her agent (and made sure she was a true ally), her advice for writers (and how to keep your creative self safe), and how she came up with the idea for this gorgeous new story. Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. She’s also the creator and host of the Author Pep Talks podcast, as well as a contributor to the Las Musas podcast. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicanx grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. Her debut novel, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER &amp; SWEET is coming from Little Brown April 6, 2021.You can find a link to the book’s recipes here: http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/booksAnd you can find Laekan online here: http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/ https://twitter.com/LaekanZeaKemp

We are so happy to welcome Laekan Zea Kemp to the podcast! We talk about how she got her agent (and made sure she was a true ally), her advice for writers (and how to keep your creative self safe), and how she came up with the idea for this gorgeous new story. Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. She’s also the creator and host of the Author Pep Talks podcast, as well as a contributor to the Las Musas podcast. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicanx grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. Her debut novel, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN BITTER &amp; SWEET is coming from Little Brown April 6, 2021. You can find a link to the book’s recipes here: <a href="http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/books</a> And you can find Laekan online here: <a href="http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.laekanzeakemp.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LaekanZeaKemp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/LaekanZeaKemp</a>

Finding An Agent, Protecting Your Creativity + Somewhere Between Bitter & Sweet with Laekan Zea Kemp

⭑ "Fans of Elizabeth Acevedo’s With the Fire on High (2019) will cherish Xander and Pen’s love story and Pen’s passion for food. This stellar debut offers a cathartic take on a relationship between a father and daughter. Authentic flavor inside and out." —Kirkus, starred reviewI'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.This stunning and poignant novel from debut author Laekan Zea Kemp explores identity, found families and the power of food, all nestled within a courageous and intensely loyal Chicanx community.Learn more: https://bit.ly/2YJY0Rk

⭑ "Fans of Elizabeth Acevedo’s With the Fire on High (2019) will cherish Xander and Pen’s love story and Pen’s passion for food. This stellar debut offers a cathartic take on a relationship between a father and daughter. Authentic flavor inside and out." —Kirkus, starred review I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong. This stunning and poignant novel from debut author Laekan Zea Kemp explores identity, found families and the power of food, all nestled within a courageous and intensely loyal Chicanx community. Learn more: <a href="https://bit.ly/2YJY0Rk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2YJY0Rk</a>