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Always Authors
by Always Authors
Always Authors features candid conversations between two authors. A diverse array of authors, representing the broadest spectrum of literary genres, takes listeners behind the keyboard and into their world.
Episodes
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Camille Perri and Jennifer Niven "James Bond At The Dog Park"
Join acclaimed author Camille Perri in conversation with #1 NYT bestselling author Jennifer Niven as they discuss the stories behind their new book covers, cats who judge your writing, the sordid books found in grandma’s closet, Funko POP! Pan Am stewardess figurines, and justifying hours spent…
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Katie Kirby and Maddie Frost "Funnier When You Add A Doodle"
Enjoy a conversation between bestselling Middle Grade author/illustrators as they discuss what drew them to write diary-style books for “tweens,” how adding humor helps tweens navigate big emotions and figuring out their place in the world, and how it’s impossible to impress their own kids no...
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Amanda Peters and Sheri Reynolds "Hilarious, Compassionate, and Irreverent"
Listen to these 2 award-winning and bestselling authors as they discuss the challenges of turning your book into a screenplay or a stage play, the challenges of finding time to write when you’re also a full-time professor, the fascinating subculture communities you can find on Facebook, and how...
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Rev. Drs. Gary Dorrien and David Gushee
Join these two prolific authors as they discuss the moral and ethical dilemmas in our current world, finding a purpose in life that is compelling, how the first time in NYC was a wake-up call, how death threats have been part of the journey when writing books about what is ethically right...
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Peter Parnell and Rachel Cohen "It's a Weird and Broken 'Looking'"
Join author/playwright/producer Peter Parnell in a fascinating conversation with critically acclaimed author and essayist Rachel Cohen about the intersection between art and “time,” how painting is the only art form outside of time, how our current relationship to time is very bound up by tech…
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Kerri Maher and Annie Hartnett "Booed At My Own Wedding"
Join bestselling authors Kerri Maher and Annie Hartnett as they discuss their books, failed projects that didn’t sell, dogs who need SSRIs, the magic of doing “The Artist’s Way,” and bowling nights with fellow writers. You’ll also hear the story about one of them being booed at her own wedding!
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Erika L. Sanchez and Diane Seuss "Poetry Has Inspired Revolutions"
Join these two bestselling authors as they discuss their their books, their essays and their shared love poetry. They talk about how to survive in the traumas of our current time, how poetry comes from your ancestors, and what it means to be a good artist. And don't be surprised, but they feel...
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Natasha Lester and Priya Parmar "I Have An Ulterior Motive"
Join these two bestselling authors as they discuss their new books set in Old Hollywood. They talk about not outlining their books because “it ruins all the fun,” how locations are sentient, how no two people read the same book, being traumatized by rabid Virginia Woolf fans, and visiting the...
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Carl Zimmer and Sadie Dingfelder "I Have a Tapeworm Named After Me"
Remember “science,” everyone? We’re thrilled to have two incredibly accomplished science researchers and authors on this episode. Listen as they discuss what “face blindness” means, the existential freakout most scientists are currently having, recall fondly the time when we used to have “slow…
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Jennifer Ryan and Melanie Benjamin "Royals Are Just Like Us...Only They're Not"
Who doesn’t love a good story about the Royal Family (even if it’s your secret, guilty pleasure)? Join these two bestselling historical fiction authors as they talk about their recent novels, both about the Royals, but from different points of view and at different times in history. Listen to…
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Patmeena Sabit and Nadia Hashimi "I'm All of These Things Rolled Into One"
Internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi in conversation with Afghan-born debut author Patmeena Sabit (a “gorgeous and powerful debut” - NYT). They discuss their shared family roots in Afghanistan, how women fought in the Special Forces on the frontlines of war, how there’s a variety of...
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Amanda Jones and Barbara Dee "Judy Blume Was Everything and More"
We are so proud to have these two amazing women and authors on this episode. Barbara is the author of fifteen middle school books including her latest, Nothing to See Here, which will be released in October. Amanda released her first book, That Librarian, in response to the attacks that…
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Julian Sancton and Hampton Sides "Terrible Tales of Woe and Shipwreck"
These two NYT bestselling authors write superbly researched books about extraordinary historical events. You’ll hear what they love about the writing process and what is described as “going into the pain cave,” the art of creating memorable book titles, how ice shudders and shrieks, the helpful…
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Emma Straub and Rainbow Rowell "Boy Bands are the Great Equalizer"
Join these two NYT bestselling authors as they discuss writing FanDom books, how fan fiction is currently driving publishing, what it’s like to go on a boy band cruise, waking up and realizing you’re middle-aged, and the difference between writing “open door” vs. ”closed door” sex scenes. You...
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Ellen Hopkins and Ann Brashares "It's Kind of Exciting & A Little Bit Terrifying"
Join these two incredibly prolific NYT bestselling authors who have written everything from young adult to adult novels and nonfiction and all things in between. They share stories about writing and creating, from Crank to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; what it's like to be banned in…
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Anne Lamott and Neal Allen "The Absurd Difficulty of Civilized Life"
This amazing husband and wife duo will walk us through the new book they co-authored together, what it's like to collaborate as a married couple (yes, they're still speaking to each other!), their different styles of writing and how they compliment each other.
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Fiona Davis and Allison Pataki "The Met Was Forced to Return the Mummy"
These amazing queens of historical fiction will thrill you with tales of how they choose their subjects, how they research the stories and how you need to be ready to say 'I'm finished' when you think you could edit for the rest of your life. You may hear tales of Leprechauns, exorcisms and...
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Melissa Pritchard and Lauren Aliza Green "Some Words Are Just Better Than Others"
What do acting, waitressing, Goodwill item-sorting, house cleaning, teaching story-writing to women in prison, journalism, teaching poetry-writing to sex trafficking victims, and achieving a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2024 have to do with these two incredible authors? Listen in to…
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Amber and Danielle Brown "You Can Write Yourself Out of Anything"
Twin sisters. Fur babies. And a love of writing. These two amazing women break it all down for you - from why they write, to what they expect. Plus you'll hear about their newest release, Zetas Till We Die, which comes out Sept. 10th! Is it possible they write thrillers....on their phones?
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Juliet Grames and Lynda Cohen Loigman "When the Bronze Package Pops"
Join this fun conversation with two charming ladies as they talk about writing, research and whether or not they were really separated at birth. From finding corpses in Italy to finding love later in life, you'll go on a journey through exotic lands and families alike, and learn a bit about…
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Mary McCormack and Melissa Fitzgerald "What's Next?"
These two powerhouse women discuss the process of writing their new exciting book What's Next. Based on their years of experience as long-time cast members of the hit television The West Wing, this book is a must read - informative, moving, hilarious and full of never before seen pictures from…
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Brooke Lea Foster and Beatriz Williams "The Deep Fugue State of Writing"
Two fantastic authors, each with new with newly released novels discuss historical fiction, how it's not historical to their characters, the universal themes of writing, and how the past is more familiar than the present. And you might find out a thing or two about naked running...
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Adriana Herrera and Joanna Lowell "Historical Romance...It Delivers!"
What a joy to listen to these two historical romance authors discuss their process, what drives them to write, the importance of diversity and inclusion in their work, and of course the 'delightfully filthy' parts and unapologetic happy endings!
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Garrett Graff and Adam Higginbotham "Do You Remember Where You Were?"
This may be the first time these two prolific authors and journalists are meeting, but they have so much in common. From Watergate to Chernobyl to the Challenger disaster, they'll take a deep dive into the issues and the importance of writing an accurate detail of major historical events. A must...
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Stephanie Dray and Kate Quinn "It's Not Some Whackadoo New Idea"
Listen in as Stephanie and Kate discuss the importance of historical fiction; passion for your subject versus what the market wants; and how the fight for women's rights is really not a new idea. We're sure you'll enjoy this lively conversation between friends, and maybe you'll find out why...
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Rachel Linden and Kristy Woodson Harvey "Bright Shiny Objects"
These two fantastic women reveal how they transitioned from previous careers to into prolific writers. Listen in as they discuss the difference between storytellers and authors, bringing "book it" back into the limelight, and the importance of creating "mom camp"!
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Mimi Matthews and Gail Carriger "How to Give Your Muse Wiggle Room"
Do you like historical fiction and romance? Your mind may be blown by how these two prolific authors spice it up by adding, comedy, Steampunk, futurism, fairies and horses. And, you'll get some great advice on protecting your books in the publishing world.
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John Marrs and Jennifer Hillier ”A Gift From the Universe”
Join these two award winning writers as they discuss their latest novels, how they write while raising families, and the difference between thrillers and speculative fiction. You may even hear about cowboy erotic aliens....
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Carissa Orlando and Rachel Harrison ”The Crucifix Hidden in the Cabinet”
Are you a horror enthusiast? Listen in as these suspense/horror writers discuss the mysteries behind their stories, the stress of getting your book picked up and why you might be wearing a full body skeleton outfit while reading a horror novel!
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Virginia Kantra and Sonali Dev ”Frank Baum and the Suffragettes”
Join these two good friends as they discuss their latest novels, the worlds of Frank Baum and Jane Austen, and the importance of self worth and men who can cook!
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Raquel Vasquez Gilliland and Rachel Lynn Solomon ”I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Said This Word on a Podcast”
Join these two prolific writers of adult and YA books as they discuss characters, relationships, sex and the importance of research for their novels. They share agents, editors and a love of tea, stickers and chocolate!
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Jacquelyn Mitchard and Adriana Trigiani ”Getting Hit by a Magic Wand”
In a perfect launch to our third season, Jacquelyn and Adriana will take you on a joy filled romp through their novels, process and the experience of selling millions of best selling books. Warning: they may make you laugh and cry all within a perfect hour of conversation.
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”Feel Good Fiction” with Phaedra Patrick and Clare Pooley
Join Phaedra and Clare, friends and fellow Brits, as they discuss becoming their characters.... and when exactly the magic happens in the writing process.
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”Acts of Defiance” with Bryn Turnbull and Madeline Martin
Bryn and Madeline discuss their love of writing historical fiction, how much research it takes to write that genre, and how lucky they feel to be able to call themselves authors. From art forgery to book burning, join this enlightening discussion between two friends.
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TJ Newman and Meg Gardiner ”Our Dark Little Hearts Come Up With These Crazy Plots”
TJ and Meg discuss their latest novels, switching careers from the legal world and musical theatre, and the stress and sleeplessness that comes with releasing a new book. Just listening to their conversation about the thrillers they write will make you squirm in your seats and want to hear more!
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Alex Hay and Sarah Penner ”Heists, Housekeepers and a Coven of Witches”
Alex and Sarah discuss their love of writing historical fiction, steps to building a book and other tips for aspiring writers, and the importance of supporting fellow authors. Join us to get a sneak peek at their next book ideas and hear what they're reading now!
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Ashley Winstead and Carley Fortune ”Your Goal is to Have a Hot Mess...”
Ashley and Carly share their insights into writing styles, how to write for a variety of genres, how to manage your personal life with your writing career, and the joys of discussing your craft with your favorite authors. Join us for this fun and fascinating episode!
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Lisa Unger and Rick Mofina ”A Nickel and a Cheese Sandwich”
Lisa and Rick, two prolific crime novelists discuss their books, their writing process, seeing their names in print for the first time, and children of those who commit evil acts. Listen in.....you might even learn about the gene for violence.
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”Trying to Invoke Our Emotions” with Anita Amirrezvani and Alka Joshi
Anita and Alka discuss their books, their history as mentor and student, the family histories in their homelands of Iran and India, and the importance of exemplary storytelling. You won't want to miss one scent of this episode!
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”The Constant Struggle of Creativity” with Kerri Schlottman and Amy Shearn
Kerri and Amy discuss their books, what they're reading now, why people should read fiction books and what we don't talk about enough in this country, including rural poverty. Join these two friends in a lively conversation and maybe you'll also learn out about "Solastalgia".....
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Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibanez ”So You Want to Write a Book”
On this episode we are excited to bring you Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibanez, who recently co-wrote The Storyteller's Workbook, An Inspirational, Interactive Guide to the Craft of Novel Writing. Adrienne, the New York Times besteslling author of the Sky and Sea duology, and the Fable series; and...
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Ashley Griffin and Stephen Schwartz ”The Magical Work of the Unconscious”
A must listen for aspiring writers of any genre, Ashley and Stephen explore the commonalities of multiple artistic vocabularies, including adapting novels to theater, pairing technique with the magical work of the unconscious, and finding confidence as the youngest creative person in the room.
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”Freezing Bits of Time” with Alan Gratz and Ransom Riggs
In this reflective discussion, Alan and Ransom mull the nature of nostalgia in the digital age, compare early video games and explain how to find your way to a story through detailed research. You'll also learn about the Ghost Army. Seriously.
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”Finding Feminism” with Amber Tamblyn and Jessica Valenti
In this invigorating conversation, they discuss how to survive in this hellscape of a world after the overturning of Roe V. Wade; the political and cultural gaslighting that women face, and how to find your intuitive process.
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Sulari Gentill and Robert Gott ”There’s a High Corpse Count...”
In this lively romp, Sulari and Robert reveal the ways they injure their characters tastefully, compare how they handle bad reviews and debunk the myth that Australia is the home of scary, venomous creatures.
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Antoine Wilson and Sarah Manguso ”Ride the Wave You’re On”
In this free-flowing discussion, Antoine and Sarah explore the transition from writing non-fiction to fiction, mull the motivation of likeability in their approach to their work and examine whether poets smoke more weed than fiction writers.
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Chloe Gong and Tashie Bhuiyan ”What if They Didn’t Mean it Like That?”
In this wonderfully exuberant conversation, these ex-roommates extol the benefits of including suggestions from friends into their books, examine Chloe’s “sighing problem” whenever she writes, and re-visit the origin story of Harry Styles following Tashie on social media. Spoiler alert: between...
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Jill Bialosky and Lynn Steger Strong ”I Write to Embarrass my Ancestors”
Lynn and Jill examine Jill's latest novel, The Deceptions, to take a deep dive into a variety of issues, such as personal power, shame, and the complicated ways patriarchal systems affect feminine sensibilities within the creative process, and inform their receptions in the world.
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Rebecca Makkai and Aleksandar Hemon ”Around the World in 84 Books”
In addition to sneak peaks of their books arriving in early 2023, Rebecca and Aleksandar discuss her new literary initiative Around the World in 84 Books, wherein she will read a single book from 84 different countries beginning in September 2022.
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”Nostalgia Is an Inherited Trait.” with Jess Walter and Amor Towles
On this episode we are excited to bring you former National Book Award finalist and winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, Jess Walter, author of the number one NY times bestseller The Beautiful Ruins, which spent more than a year on the bestseller list, as well as the national bestselling novel…
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Always Authors features candid conversations between two authors. A diverse array of authors, representing the broadest spectrum of literary genres, takes listeners behind the keyboard and into their world.
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