Julie and Ashleigh give a brief overview of how a book finds its editor, then chat with Executive Editor Anne Groell about her unusual path to publishing, her editing process, and knitting sponges. Senior Editor Sarah Peed interviews Micaiah Jo

Ep 12: Every Little Detail with Madeleine Roux

Jul 23rd, 2020 35m 49s

This week, Julie and Ashleigh kick off our behind-the-scenes glimpse into the publishing industry with a look at how to get an agent and how to write a query letter. We check in with Assistant Director Daniel Wikey to chat about brand marketing

Ep 11: Birds in a Box with Josh Malerman

Jul 9th, 2020 42m 43s

Got questions about book publishing? Be sure to send them to us @DelReyBooks! We'll answer as many as we can in a new segment on Del Reydio.This week, Julie and Ashleigh discuss "Nora from Queens" and watching "Lost" for the first time in 2020

Ep 10: Disaster Pilots with Alexander Freed

Jun 18th, 2020 35m 59s

After an extended hiatus, Julie and Ashleigh discuss the formative books that taught them empathy. We check in with Senior Art Director Scott Biel on parenting during a lockdown and rediscovering hip-hop. Creative Director Elizabeth Schaefer ta

Ep 9: Nostradamus-ed This Thing with Chuck Wendig

May 21st, 2020 29m 4s

Julie and Ashleigh talk about Grady Hendrix's new podcast Super Scary Horror Homeschool, as well as a tortilla press. We dial in senior vice president of digital strategy Matt Schwartz to discuss finding catharsis in horror films during uncerta

Ep 8: Post-Colonial Pokémon with Paul Krueger

May 14th, 2020 31m 42s

Julie and Ashleigh talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Charles Yu's newest book Interior Chinatown, and the joy of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" returning to Netflix. We dial in Alex Larned, associate editor and publis

Ep 7: The Best of All Worlds with Jenna Glass

May 7th, 2020 36m 14s

Julie and Ashleigh talk about two love stories set in the Pacific Northwest: The Half of It and Twilight. We check in with associate publicist Jordan Pace about finding comfort in the happily ever afters of paranormal romance. Executive editor

Ep 6: Entertain then Educate with Max Brooks

Apr 30th, 2020 30m 57s

This week, Julie and Ashleigh step away from screens to do some birdwatching, baking, and cross-stitching. We check in with sales marketing assistant manager Logan Balestrino to talk about video games and otome boyfriends. Senior editor Sarah P

Ep 5: I'm Writing Fantasy, Y'all with Robert Jackson Bennett

Apr 23rd, 2020 31m 49s

This week, Julie and Ashleigh talk about The Good Place and staying fit indoors with BollyX. We catch up with senior production manager Erich Schoeneweiss about old films and their echoes in modern movies. Executive editor Julian Pavia intervie

Ep 4: Violent Women with Delilah S. Dawson

Apr 16th, 2020 26m 41s

Ashleigh and Julie talk about Critical Role and N.K. Jemisin's new book, The City We Became. We dial in Del Rey's deputy publisher Keith Clayton to talk about the Uncharted video games. And for our feature interview, creative director Elizabeth

Ep 3: A Human With A Sword with Kevin Hearne

Apr 9th, 2020 35m 22s

This week on Del Reydio, Ashleigh and Julie talk about anime and check in with editorial assistant Alex Davis on his Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Editorial director Tricia Narwani interviews author Kevin Hearne about their 16 (!) books togethe

Ep 2: Adopted by a Giant Spider with Zack Jordan

Apr 2nd, 2020 23m 27s

This week, Ashleigh and Julie talk about nerdy parenting wins and Bon Appetit. We check in with Megan Tripp, Del Rey's social media manager, and talk about cozy fantasy reads. Our colleague Kathleen interviews author Zack Jordan about his space

Ep 1: Spaceboys with Emily Skrutskie

Mar 26th, 2020 21m 2s

In the inaugural episode of Del Reydio, Ashleigh and Julie talk Animal Crossing and Westworld. We check in with editor Tom Hoeler on his virtual board games. And editor Sarah Peed interviews author Emily Skrutskie about her new book, Bonds of B