# The Hidden Truths About Publishing Success New York Times Bestselling Author Caitlin Rozakis Discovered After Years | Startup Hell

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Podcast: [Two Chicks and a Plot Twist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-and-a-plot-twist-7115287)
Published: 2026-05-28T16:24:07+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mccayleigh-daniels/episodes/The-Hidden-Truths-About-Publishing-Success-New-York-Times-Bestselling-Author-Caitlin-Rozakis-Discovered-After-Years--Startup-Hell-e3k18u5
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Unlock the wild, hilarious, and unexpectedly insightful journey of a New York Times bestselling author who's mastered blending humor, fantasy, and real-world chaos. Caitlin Rozakis, known for her quirky, snarky tone, shares how years of diverse jobs, from engineering to museum work, fuel her vibrant stories packed with magic, satire, and a dash of the absurd. You'll discover how she turned her experiences with corporate misadventures, bizarre biotech scandals, and everyday mundane frustrations into bestselling titles like Dreadful and Startup Hell , along with her secret tips for navigating the tricky world of publishing. Follow Caitlin Rozakis on Social Media! Instagram: @caitlin.rozakis https://www.instagram.com/caitlin.rozakis BlueSky: @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/caitlinrozakis.bsky.social Website: https://www.caitlinrozakis.com/ 📖 Join our Virtual Book Club: https://fable.co/club/two-chicks-and-a-plot-twist-with-two-chicks-and-a-plot-twist-487984389220 **Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/⁠⁠ 💬 Let’s Connect: Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content and giveaways: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/TwoChicksandaPlotTwist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠ 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned: Don’t miss our upcoming episodes where we’ll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below! ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6⁠⁠ 💫 A Note From Us At Two Chicks and a Plot Twist, we bel…

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