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Pub Dates
by Amie Kaufman & Kate J. Armstrong
NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong take you behind the scenes on the path to publication of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds (out now) and their sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for writers that will follow two friends as their stories come to life.
Episodes
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PS We Love You: An Invitation to Mail Club (and advice for writing when you have no time)
We're dropping into your ears to tell you about Amie's newest adventure, the Finding North Mail Cub. Imagine a series of twelve letters that arrive in your physical mailbox over the course of the year, talking about the same sorts of things we like to chat about on this podcast. Work. Rest....
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Returning to Space with RED STAR REBELS
Let's celebrate Amie's newest novel, Red Star Rebels. Slide behind the creative curtain as we talk about Amie's inspirations and how she went about crafting her fast paced, heart pounding, triumphant return to space. We talk about the wonder that is Mars dirt, imagining what might happen in a...
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The RED STAR REBELS Audiobook
If you loved the soundscape extravaganza that was the award-winning Illuminae audiobook, listeners, then you're going to ADORE the audiobook for Amie's newest, Red Star Rebels. We can't wait to share what audiobook producer (and previous guest of the pod) Nick Martorelli has done with Amie's...
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Our 2025 Holiday Book Recs
In which we say hi, recommend four books we loved in 2025, and update you on what's up next on Pub Dates. You can find a full list of our recommendations, as well as some fun bonus links and content, in this episode's Pub Dates newsletter. Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app…
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The LADY'S KNIGHT Audiobook
Remember last episode, when we said we planned to beg Amie and Meg's publishers to let us share an extra-long sample of the LADY'S KNIGHT audiobook? To our surprise and delight, they said yes! Please enjoy this hour of auditory goodness, then venture forth and enjoy the rest of the book, which is...
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Celebrating LADY'S KNIGHT with Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
We're back, friends, and with a special guest! Kate's here with Amie and her co-author Meagan Spooner to ask them many questions about their new novel, Lady's Knight, and find out the story of its making. We're taking you behind the scenes on the inspiration behind this A Knight's Tale-inspired...
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Our (Post)Holiday Book Recs
In which we recommend some books we loved in 2024 and update you on what's next for us and Pub Dates. Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app you use to listen to it, and to the Pub Dates newsletter so you won't miss it when a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual…
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THE HEART OF THE WORLD Spoiler Chat
In which Amie answers ALL of readers' burning questions about everything that goes down in THE HEART OF THE WORLD. It's a very spoilery good time. Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our...
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FYREBIRDS Spoiler Chat
In which Kate swans in from maternity leave to answer ALL of readers' burning questions about everything that goes down in FYREBIRDS. It's a very spoilery good time. We'll be back very soon for THE HEART OF THE WORLD's spoiler episode, so make sure to send us ALL your questions at...
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Call My Agent Re-release
Kate is on maternity leave, and hopefully getting at least a few minutes of sleep! We'll be back at the end of October for our FYREBIRDS spoiler episode, then in November for THE HEART OF THE WORLD's spoiler episode, so once you've read the books make sure to send us ALL your questions at...
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THE HEART OF THE WORLD Launch Party!
The time has come for The Heart of the World's launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Heart's pub day. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to…
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Another Q&A
You all asked us a bunch of great questions ,and we've done our best to answer them! Let's snuggle up and talk about the writing life, meeting deadlines, deciding on your next idea, and much more. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to claim your goodies at…
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FYREBIRDS Launch Party!
The time has come for the Fyrebirds launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Fyrebirds' pub day. There's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for Fyrebirds: buy a copy by...
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Let's Go On Book Tour
It's time to talk book tours! How authors organize them, what touring looks and feels like, and some of our favorite touring moments so far. Speaking of: Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the Pub Dates newsletter, Amie's social media, or her author...
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Writing Retreats
This episode we're talking writing retreats: what they are, how they're organized, what happens when you're on one, and why we love them so. Don't forget to check out Kate's preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS. Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed...
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Writing Sequels, Part 2
Let's talk about the craft of writing sequels. How do you figure out character arcs, expand the world, and bring home all those intriguing plot points you laid out so carefully in book 1? We're going to tell you how we did it in THE HEART OF THE WORLD and FYREBIRDS (no spoilers, promise). Kate's...
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How To Support Authors, Revisited (+ News!)
Join us for some fun news, a little catchup, and to revisit an episode from the archives we think is worth a re-listen: the one where we talk about all the ways you can support your favorite authors (ones that cost money, but also ones that do not). Speaking of supporting authors, Kate's just...
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 4
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't…
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 3
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't…
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 2
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't…
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 1
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't…
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 4
In celebration of The Isles of the Gods coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener...
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 3
In celebration of The Isles of the Gods coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's...
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 2
In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you...
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 1
In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you...
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Again, But Better
The one in which we reflect on the daunting process of writing our Book Twos. What did we find challenging - and exciting, and maybe terrifying - about writing our sequels? How much did we know about what would happen in them when we sat down, and what were we particularly excited to explore? No...
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Make Me Your Villain
In which we talk about our books' villains: how we crafted them, what makes them tick, and what trouble they MIGHT be causing in our sequels (but, you know, no spoilers). For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The...
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Book Recommendations
It's that time again where we tell you all about some of the books we've been reading and defy you not to want to pick them up ASAP. For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this...
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So Much More Than Commas
Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a copy (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up…
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The Story So Far
Welcome to Season 2 of Pub Dates, in which we take you all behind the scenes on the road to publication for our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. But first, let's catch up: on who we are, what we've covered so far, and where we're heading next. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates...
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Did You Miss Us?
Join us for this casual catchup, in which we talk about what we've been up to and where we plan to take you all in the new year. We can't wait for what's to come! Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters...
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Spoiler Chat
Lovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about ISLES. In this episode, Amie answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from what exactly is going on with Leander to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll...
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NIGHTBIRDS Spoiler Chat
Lovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about NIGHTBIRDS. In this episode, Kate answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from the book's budding romances to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find…
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Audiobook
Now that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of ISLES with you, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Take it away, Steve and Nikki!…
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The NIGHTBIRDS Audiobook
Now that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of NIGHTBIRDS with you, and we couldn't be more excited. Take it away, Saskia! If you love…
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Meet Our Audiobook Narrators
We asked some of our audiobook narrators to join us on the show, and they obliged! We were thrilled to hear Nikki Patel (who plays Selly), Steve West (who plays Leander), Homer Todiwala (who plays Jude), Vidish Athavale (who plays Keegan), and Saskia Maarleveld, who plays all the Nightbirds, talk...
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Making An Audiobook
We're huge audiobook fans over here on Pub Dates, so we wanted to find out more about how ours got made. Let's jump into an excellent interview with Nick Martorelli, Amie's audiobook producer, and get the goss on how that magic happens. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chats coming up! You can...
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Launch Party
Amie's high seas adventure is officially out! Join us as we launch Isles in style together at a live event in Melbourne, Australia. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chat episodes coming up! You can ask us anything about Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of...
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Make It Magic
Sinking into a book with a really good magic system is - dare we say it? - fairly...well, magical. But as authors, creating them can be use of the biggest challenges we face. This episode, we're previewing a special episode of Amie's other podcast, Amie Kaufman on Writing, called Creating a Magic...
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Writing Romance
We're talking about the many kinds of romance in our books: unlikely friendships, forbidden love, and how we created the kinds of simmering chemistry that readers will want to root for. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our...
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It's Art, I Tell You!
In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite things - commissioning character art - and interview our two amazing character artists, Nicole Deal and Paulina Tłoczek, about how they brought our characters to life. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a…
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The NIGHTBIRDS Launch Party
Roll up, roll up, and celebrate Nightbirds' launch with us! Kate talks about what she hopes readers love about the book, which scenes she wishes she could live in, and all of her many feelings about officially being a published author. Amie might even tease her very-soon-to-be-revealed preorder...
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Class Excursion: Let's Go (Time) Traveling
Don't miss the bus - or the trolley car? - because we're taking you to the 1920s! Over on her other podcast, The Exploress, Kate's just started diving into a whole season on the period. We're dropping that episode into the Pub Dates feed so you can hear all about it – and look forward to visiting...
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The 1920s: Take It Or Leave It
Join us as we talk about using the 1920s for inspiration in our fantasy novels, and how we made choices about what to use and what to discard. Don't forget, you can claim exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds if you preorder: you'll find all the details at Kate's website. You'll also...
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Sell It!
Let's talk about marketing, baby! How authors do it (and, specifically, how these authors do it) and the tools they use to reach readers who will love their books. Kate's pre-order campaign is here! Don't miss out on exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds. You'll find all the details…
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Fun and Games
We asked you to give us some questions and challenges to end the year on, and you delivered! Feast your ears on this episode full of laughter and us reading never-before-heard passages from The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds. Travel with us into some of our books' more joyful moments…
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Mapping a World
Let's talk about MAPS! We're both huge map nerds, and we're taking you through how we created the geography for The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, and how we worked with our incredibly talented artists to bring those maps to life. Or really, just watched in admiration as they did! You can…
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How To Support Authors
It's our birthdays! Want to get us (and yourself) a present? This episode is all about how to support your favorite authors. Some of them cost money, some are free, and ALL will help keep the writers you adore in business so they can tell you stories for years to come. Make sure to sign up for…
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Who's Who in the Zoo
So much goes on behind the curtain at a publishing house. We authors don't even know the half of it! So let's chat with Gillian Levinson, a publishing whiz over at Random House, and join her deep within the workings of the publishing process to find out more about how books end up on your shelf.
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An Apple for the Teacher
We've just celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day! We want to take some time to celebrate the teachers in our lives who inspired and shaped us, as writers and as humans. We owe them so much. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong take you behind the scenes on the path to publication of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds (out now) and their sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for writers that will follow two friends as their stories come to life.
HOSTED BY
Amie Kaufman & Kate J. Armstrong
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NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong take you behind the scenes on the path to publication of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds (out now) and their sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for...
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