On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Jenna Ray chats with BookEnds Literary Agency agent, Allegra Martschenko. Allegra's client list represents a dynamic range of thoughtful, funny, ambitious and propulsive reads across speculative and romance genres. Following a career in scholarly publishing with presses including Princeton University, The University of Colorado and Cornell University, they are also an author under pen names and an artist. Jenna and Allegra discuss the publishing landscape for authors, life as a literary agent, their manuscript wishlist and advice for authors and MFA students. This episode was produced by Justin Clarel and mastered by Jenna Ray.

On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Gabriela Revilla Lugo chats with award-winning author Reyna Grande. Grande is the bestselling writer of The Distance Between Us, A Dream Called Home, and A Ballad of Love and Glory, and her work has been celebrated internationally for its intimate portrayals of migration, resilience, and belonging. In this conversation, Grande reflects on her evolution as a storyteller, the craft behind writing across genres, and the emotional truths that guide her work. Learn about her creative process, the experiences that shaped her voice, and what she's working on next. This episode was produced by Karen Sampson and mastered by Mitko Grigorov.

On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Hyelee Kim chats with Annie Hwang. Hwang is an agent at Ayesha Pande Literary, an advocate, and a champion for underrepresented voices. Her authors include John Paul Brammer, Franny Choi, Alison Rollins, and USA Today best-selling author Jihyun Yun. As a former journalist with a keen editorial eye, Hwang discusses her career and preference for "literary fiction with teeth." Hwang also provides hope, guidance, and insight for aspiring writers. This episode was produced by Diane Woodworth and mastered by Hyelee Kim.