Tracy Dobmeier's guest appearances

Tracy Dobmeier

DIY MFA Radio

The Sample Chapter Podcast

Lit Match

Wendy Katzman

Wilnona Marie

Jade Dee

Aileen Erin

Jeff Arch

Jennie Nash

Jeff Goins

Robert Dugoni

Ryan North

Joe Moore

Paula Munier

Tom Clancy

Ken Murray

Chris Raymond

Jane Yolen

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“I think the reason to start here was because this is the inciting incident that led to all the madness that is going to unfold.” – Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman, Authors of GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES   Abigail K. Perry sits down with co-authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman to discuss the first chapter of their debut novel, GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES. Abigail considers their book one of the most chilling and stunning debuts she’s read in the last few years, and particularly marvels at Tracy and Wendy’s execution of the prologue and first chapter that start the story. Tracy and Wendy share how everything takes editing, and how to apply story essentials in the first pages of a book.     About Tracy and Wendy: Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman have been great friends for nearly twenty-five years. Their debut novel, GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES, is a dark, suspenseful journey into the cutthroat world of college admissions.  Earning starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal, it’s currently in development as a limited TV series with Discovery+. Tracy and Wendy both live in Seattle and between them they have two husbands, four kids (three of whom have survived the college admissions process without a single parent landing in jail), two dogs, and a cat.   GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES Blurb: Three women, three daughters, and a promise that they'll each get what they deserve... College admissions season at Seattle's Elliott Bay Academy is marked by glowing acceptances from top-tier institutions and students as impressive as their parents are ambitious. But when Stanford alerts the school it's allotting only one spot to EBA for their incoming class, three mothers discover the competition is more cutthroat than they could have imagined. Tech giant Alicia turns to her fortune and status to fight for her reluctant daughter's place at the top. Kelly, a Stanford alum, leverages her PTA influence and insider knowledge to bulldoze the path for her high-strung daughter. And Maren makes three: single, broke, and ill-equipped to battle the elite school community aligning to bring her superstar down. That's when, days before applications are due, one of the girls suffers a near-fatal accident, one that doesn't appear to be an accident at all. As the community spirals out of control, three women will have to decide what lines they're willing to cross to secure their daughters' futures...and keep buried the secrets that threaten to destroy far more than just college dreams.   Find us on our socials:  Twitter: @abigailkperry @katzndobs Instagram: @abigailkperry @katzndobs Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://www.dobmeierkatzman.com    Read the book discussed in this episode: GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES Represented by Carly Watters  

“I think the reason to start here was because this is the inciting incident that led to all the madness that is going to unfold.” – Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman, Authors of GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES Abigail K. Perry sits down with co-authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman to discuss the first chapter of their debut novel, GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES. Abigail considers their book one of the most chilling and stunning debuts she’s read in the last few years, and particularly marvels at Tracy and Wendy’s execution of the prologue and first chapter that start the story. Tracy and Wendy share how everything takes editing, and how to apply story essentials in the first pages of a book.   About Tracy and Wendy: Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman have been great friends for nearly twenty-five years. Their debut novel, GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES, is a dark, suspenseful journey into the cutthroat world of college admissions.  Earning starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal, it’s currently in development as a limited TV series with Discovery+. Tracy and Wendy both live in Seattle and between them they have two husbands, four kids (three of whom have survived the college admissions process without a single parent landing in jail), two dogs, and a cat. GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES Blurb: Three women, three daughters, and a promise that they'll each get what they deserve... College admissions season at Seattle's Elliott Bay Academy is marked by glowing acceptances from top-tier institutions and students as impressive as their parents are ambitious. But when Stanford alerts the school it's allotting only one spot to EBA for their incoming class, three mothers discover the competition is more cutthroat than they could have imagined. Tech giant Alicia turns to her fortune and status to fight for her reluctant daughter's place at the top. Kelly, a Stanford alum, leverages her PTA influence and insider knowledge to bulldoze the path for her high-strung daughter. And Maren makes three: single, broke, and ill-equipped to battle the elite school community aligning to bring her superstar down. That's when, days before applications are due, one of the girls suffers a near-fatal accident, one that doesn't appear to be an accident at all. As the community spirals out of control, three women will have to decide what lines they're willing to cross to secure their daughters' futures...and keep buried the secrets that threaten to destroy far more than just college dreams. Find us on our socials:  Twitter: @abigailkperry @katzndobs Instagram: @abigailkperry @katzndobs Website: <a href="http://www.abigailkperry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.abigailkperry.com</a> | <a href="https://www.dobmeierkatzman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dobmeierkatzman.com</a> Read the book discussed in this episode: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781728216461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES</a> Represented by Carly Watters

First Chapters: Girls with Bright Futures and a Special Conversation with Co-Authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman 

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman. Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman have been great friends for over 20 years and are now co-authors. Their friendship has sustained them through the ups and downs of raising kids, juggling careers, and creating new family traditions. Girls with Bright Futures, their debut novel, out now, is a dark, suspenseful journey into the cutthroat world of college admissions. Between the two of them, they have undergraduate degrees from Princeton University and the University of Michigan, a law degree from UC Berkeley, careers in marketing, non-profit leadership, and biotechnology law, two husbands, and four kids (three of whom have survived the college admissions process without a single parent landing in jail).    In this episode Tracy, Wendy, and I discuss:  How focusing on mother-daughter relationships escalated the tension. What they learned from keeping their cowriting process intentionally simple. Why they made their alpha protagonist a bit of an outsider.    Plus, their #1 tip for writers.  For more info and show notes: www.diymfa.com/370

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman. Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman have been great friends for over 20 years and are now co-authors. Their friendship has sustained them through the ups and downs of raising kids, juggling careers, and creating new family traditions. Girls with Bright Futures, their debut novel, out now, is a dark, suspenseful journey into the cutthroat world of college admissions. Between the two of them, they have undergraduate degrees from Princeton University and the University of Michigan, a law degree from UC Berkeley, careers in marketing, non-profit leadership, and biotechnology law, two husbands, and four kids (three of whom have survived the college admissions process without a single parent landing in jail).    In this episode Tracy, Wendy, and I discuss: <ul> <li>How focusing on mother-daughter relationships escalated the tension.</li> <li>What they learned from keeping their cowriting process intentionally simple.</li> <li>Why they made their alpha protagonist a bit of an outsider.</li> </ul> Plus, their #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: <a href="https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-370-tracy-dobmeier-wendy-katzman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.diymfa.com/370</a>

370: Behind the Cowriting Process of a Debut Author Duo — Interview with Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman

Episode 164 brings a new dynamic duo of best friends writing together in Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman! Listen to these long-time besties describe how they literally googled, "how to write a book", what went into the planning and preparation, and learn what a no apologies promise can do for their writing! Tracy Dobmeier &amp; Wendy Katzman website with Social media and sale links for wherever you buy books! Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20% on the regular desktop version!) Go here to get a FREE 30 Day trial of Audible! Pop Goes the Culture Podcast Project Entertainment Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.

Episode 164 brings a new dynamic duo of best friends writing together in Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman! Listen to these long-time besties describe how they literally googled, "how to write a book", what went into the planning and preparation, and learn what a no apologies promise can do for their writing! <a href="https://www.dobmeierkatzman.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tracy Dobmeier &amp; Wendy Katzman website</a> with Social media and sale links for wherever you buy books! <a href="https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scrivener</a> (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20% on the regular desktop version!) <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/SampleChapter" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Go here to get a FREE 30 Day trial of Audible!</a> <a href="https://popgoestheculture.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Goes the Culture Podcast</a> <a href="https://projectentertainmentnetwork.com/shows/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Project Entertainment Network</a> Contact the show via email at <a href="mailto:samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com">samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com</a> or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.

Tracy Dobmeier & Wendy Katzman: Girls With Bright Futures