Writers With Wrinkles

Writers with Wrinkles is the premier writing craft, book marketing, and publishing industry business podcast for aspiring authors, indie publishers, and career writers. Hosted by authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, we iron out the wrinkles of the business—from mastering novel writing and story structure to navigating literary agents, query letters, and KDP self-publishing.

Each week, we provide expert interviews with editors, publishers, and bestselling authors to help you build a professional author platform and successfully market your book. Whether you are drafting a manuscript or navigating a book launch, join us for the practical guidance you need to succeed in today’s competitive market.

Visit www.WritersWithWrinkles.net for resources. Follow us on TikTok: @writerswithwrinkles

Guest

Fleur Bradley

Fleur Bradley writes short crime fiction and novel-length mysteries for kids, including award-winning Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel (Viking/PRH), and the Double Vision trilogy (HarperCollins). Recently, she compiled her process for writing mysteries for t(w)eens in her 2026 released book Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write, and Sell Your MG or YA Mystery.

Fleur is a literacy advocate and speaks at educator conventions on reaching reluctant readers. She lives in a cottage in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies where she likes to foster rescue animals. Find Fleur online at fleurbradley.com

Guest appearance on:

The Nuts and Bolts of Writing MG & YA Mysteries, with Fleur Bradley