Always Authors

Join these 2 acclaimed, bestselling authors as they discuss banned books, the challenge for Black authors in the publishing world, the gatekeeping of book awards, what could change the career trajectory of an author, being a fashion maven, and how sometimes authors are ‘put in a box’ in terms of publishing expectations. And whose mom and aunts went viral on social media fighting against a book ban...

In our first-ever three-author conversation, we are thrilled to present bestselling historical fiction authors (and good friends) Elizabeth Letts, Renee Rosen, and Tasha Alexander. They discuss how their decades-long friendship began on author message board forums pre-social media, insecurities writers deal with no matter how many bestselling novels they’ve written, marketing teams choosing their...

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 on Etsy as “research.” You’ll also find out which one admits she loves to quote ABBA.

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 matter how successful they’ve become. Because we’ve all lived through those turbulent years, their books a...

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 getting out into nature is a great way to settle your nervous system before writing. These authors even...

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 contradicts far-Right evangelical views, and what it means to be in the Church in this context… You might also...

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, and the experience of being “inside/outside” of a character.  ​And what writer was only getting 5 cents...

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!

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 F-Bombs are appropriate when the world is on fire.

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 mind-blowing prop room at Warner Bros. ​You might even hear about the connection between handwriting every...

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 news days,” and how we need weirdos in the world.  ​You’ll also hear what happens when you look inside a...

  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 them discuss historical parallels to modern-day Royals, how you have to approach writing historical fict...

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 perspectives in the Muslim diaspora, how characters talk to you, and how all writing is a “false start”...

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 librarians are being subjected to in the current book banning frenzy around the country.   They discuss how bo...

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 vs. nefarious uses of AI and what human writers can do that AI can’t, and how writing in loud coffee sho...

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 might also hear about a secret pocket of the internet...

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 school systems, and have your novel turned into a film.  You'll also hear about how they met a decade ago a...

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.

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 algebra as well!

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 find out! You'll also find out how writing "puts the imprint of your soul on the page."

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?

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 writing and publishing to boot.  We promise there will be lots of conversation about rum cake.

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 this 'family' of cast and crew. A huge takeaway is learning about the amazing organizations they support...

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...

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!