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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 not-so-distant future where we colonize the solar system, and how to build a convincing romance for a stor...

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 triumphant return to space. We've snagged the first four chapters for your listening pleasure: enjoy, th...

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 you use to listen and to the  Pub Dates newsletter so you won't miss it when a new episode drops. Sign u...

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 out now. Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app you use to listen to it, and to the Pu...

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 queer romantic romp, their unique pitch (full of glorious memes), their co-authoring process and how...

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 newsletters at  Amie and Kate 's websites. We look forward to staying in touch. You can now buy both  The Isles...

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 individual newsletters at  Amie and Kate 's websites. You can now buy both  The Isles of the Gods and...

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 pubdates@gmail.com or a voicemail at speakpipe.com/pubdates.   Make sure you're subscribed to the  Pub Dates newslette...

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 pubdates@gmail.com or a voicemail at speakpipe.com/pubdates. It's going to be extremely juicy. For now, enjoy...

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 claim your goodies at Amie's website . Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publish...

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 Amie's website . Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new epi...

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 September 4th and you can claim goodies! Find out how at Kate's website or the  Pub Dates newsletter th...

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 newsletter. And there's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS. Find out how to...

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 bookplate in Kate's latest newsletter . Also, Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll...

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 just announced her preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS! Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art pri...

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 announced her preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS! Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some...

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 find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds , very thoroughly annotated b...

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 find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds , very thoroughly annotated b...

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 find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds , very thoroughly annotated b...

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 find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds , very thoroughly annotated b...

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 will win a copy of Isles , lovingly annotated by the author! Everything you need to know about getting...

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 process you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of  Isles , lovingly anno...

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 won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles , very thoroughly annotated...

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 won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles , very thoroughly annotated...

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 spoilers, but there will probably be some teasers... Incredible special editions of  The Isles of the G...