Press & Media
Working on a story about books, publishing, or the people building something new for writers? We’re Jackie Garcia-Morales and Theresa Maria Villarreal, co-directors of The Storytellers Foundation and hosts of The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast. We welcome interview requests from journalists, producers, and podcast hosts.
Coverage & Guest Features
Texas Signal
Two Authors Launch Platform for Writers to Thrive
Texas Signal speaks with Theresa Maria Villarreal and Jackie Garcia-Morales about building The Storytellers Foundation, launching The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast and Storyrise, protecting writers’ work, and creating a more supportive community for authors.
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Meet Theresa Villarreal of Houston
Theresa talks about building The Storytellers Foundation with Jackie, growing the podcast into educational events and author resources, and the realities of running a women-owned business.
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Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast: Demystifying Publishing, One Story at a Time
We share how a coffee chat became The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast, what we learned during our first season, and how those conversations grew into book drives and a community for writers.
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Conversations with Jackie Garcia-Morales
Jackie talks about her move from science to publishing, co-hosting The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast, and the community work she and Theresa are building through The Storytellers Foundation.
Read the Interview (opens in a new tab)What we can talk about
- Getting started in publishing. What authors want to know about agents, editors, and finding a path for their books.
- Conversations behind the books. What we’re learning from authors, illustrators, librarians, publishers, and screenwriters on the podcast.
- Building Storyrise. Why we’re developing a writing app and community for authors, and what comes next.
- Books and community. Our Houston connections, author education, and the work behind The Storytellers Foundation.
A little background
The Storytellers Foundation is home to The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast, Storyrise, educational programs, and the Big Bang Notable Book Awards. The podcast began with children’s literature and is expanding into more genres and creative work.
Theresa Maria Villarreal
Theresa Maria Villarreal is a Houston-based author and co-director of The Storytellers Foundation. She produces and co-hosts The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast and is a co-creator of Storyrise, a writing app and community for authors.
Jackie Garcia-Morales
Jackie Garcia-Morales is an author, literary agent, and co-director of The Storytellers Foundation. She co-hosts The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast with Theresa Maria Villarreal.
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