A Mighty Blaze Podcast

Boyah J. Farah's book, AMERICA MADE ME A BLACK MAN, was an NPR Best Book of 2022 and an NAACP Image Award nominee. The author, poet, and entrepreneur visited A Mighty Blaze to talk with fellow author Jane Roper on "The Zeitgeist" about the challenges he faced after immigrating to the United States from war-torn Somalia. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Who wants to hear Maggie O'Farrell read from her latest blockbuster? (Hands up...) Us, too! The bestselling author of HAMNET, MY LOVER'S LOVER, AFTER YOU'D GONE, and so many others visited A Mighty Blaze to share insights with fellow writer Kimberly Hensle Lowrance and to read a bit from her newest work, THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

If you're looking for books to get your heart beating and your feet dancing, look no further: Author Priscilla Oliveras specializes in romance novels with a Latin flair, and her latest, the Mariachi-inspired WEST SIDE LOVE STORY, keeps the fun and festive streak alive. Priscilla visited A mighty Blaze's "Blaze Boudoir" to talk with fellow romance fan Kate LeBeau about her process...

Imagine, if you will, a tiny Atlantic island in the 1800s, mostly populated by the wives of absent ship captains. A northern island, where freed slaves are trying to make a new life, and where the women's suffrage and abolitionist movements are stoking tensions. Now, add in a devastating fire, and what are you left with? A great story, that's what! DAUGHTERS OF NANTUCKET author Julie Gerst...

Maybe you know him from his MAGPIE MURDERS fame. Or maybe you've read his ALEX RIDER series, or some of his Sherlock Holmes or James Bond books. Perhaps even watched some of the popular TV series he's written over the years. No matter how you know Anthony Horowitz, you'll get it when we say that we were extremely lucky and excited to feature him in conversation with fellow bestselling...

It's a baker's dozen this season with a bonus thirteenth episode! This is a podcast-exclusive interview that you won't hear anywhere else, featuring the one, the only, the magnificent Elizabeth Strout! The Pulitzer Prize-winner talked with fellow NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt about her latest book, the pandemic-set LUCY BY THE SEA. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Authors Love Bookstores! And in this case, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton loves A Great Good Place for Books in Oakland, California. The multi award-winning author of A KIND OF FREEDOM and THE REVISIONERS joins host Kimberly Hensle Lowrance for a chat with the bookstore's owner, Kathleen Caldwell. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

People Magazine called Natalie Jenner's latest novel, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, "just delightful," and we agree! In this episode, the internationally bestselling author talked with A Mighty Blaze's own Julie Gerstenblatt about the joys and struggles of creating this charming, new world for her characters, some of whom were also included in her last bestseller, THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY. Hosted by Trisha Bla...

Peng Shepherd was a success right out the gate with her debut novel, THE BOOK OF M. On the heels of her second, equally fantastic release, THE CARTOGRAPHERS, she talked with The Thoughtful Bro host Mark Cecil about her journey of creating art, navigating the difficulties of the spotlight, and why writing the second book was even more challenging than writing the first. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

She's the bestselling author of thrillers that feature high-octane situations in dramatic settings, from IN THE JUNGLE to THE RIVER AT NIGHT and her latest, GIRL IN ICE. Erica Ferencik stopped by Crime Time to talk to Hank Phillippi Ryan about all the research and passion that goes into making these environments come to life for the reader. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We have an anniversary to celebrate! Authors Love Bookstores aired its 100th episode (!!!) with an interview with author Eli Cranor, whose debut DON'T KNOW TOUGH was called "one of the best debuts of 2022" by The New York Times. Eli visited AMB to talk with host Joe Moldover and the owner of Dog Ear Books in Russellville, Arkansas. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Author and artist Lydia Conklin's celebrated short story collection, RAINBOW RAINBOW, was called "a gorgeous ode to queer life" and "a triumph" when it was released in May, 2022. We were lucky enough to have Lydia on A Mighty Blaze in conversation with host Jane Roper on a great episode of The Zeitgeist. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We're turning the tables in Episode 6, when AMB Podcast host Trisha Blanchet becomes the guest! She visited The Thoughtful Bro show on release day for her debut novel, HERRICK'S END, to talk with host and fellow writer Mark Cecil about her winding path to publication and the inspirations behind her fast-paced, fantasy adventure.

An art heist, a hard-nosed journalist, and sweeping European locales all come together to create a thrilling backdrop for Lisa Barr's latest blockbuster, WOMAN ON FIRE. Lisa visited Friday Frontliner to talk with fellow NYT bestselling author and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum about the facts and stories that inspired her to take on this new tale. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Blaze Boudoir host Kate Lebeau is always ready to talk romance. On a recent episode, she welcomed USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev to chat about Sonali's red-hot writing career and her many Bollywood-inspired romance novels, including THE WEDDING SETUP, INCENSE AND SENSIBILITY, and her latest release, THE EMMA PROJECT. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Hank Phillippi Ryan welcomes one of her writing heroes to Crime Time with this one-of-a-kind, fascinating interview with new York Times Bestselling author John Lescroart. The author of 30 novels and recipient of countless literary awards gives us the backstory about his latest blockbuster, THE MISSING PIECE. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Special guest Gin Phillips is the author of six books, including THE WELL AND THE MINE and FIERCE KINGDOM. She checked in from Alabama to talk with fellow writer Kimberly Hensle Lowrance about her favorite bookshop, Thank You Books, and her newest novel, FAMILY LAW. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Our Season 7 Premiere is here, and it's a biggie! The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD, MANHATTAN BEACH, and THE INVISIBLE CIRCUS visited The Thoughtful Bro show to talk to Mark Cecil about her latest eagerly anticipated release, THE CANDY HOUSE. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

The one, the only Emily St. John Mandel joins A Mighty Blaze for the Season 6 Finale! The Thoughtful Bro host Mark Cecil talked with the award-winning author about her work process and her many bestselling titles, including STATION ELEVEN, THE GLASS HOTEL, THE LOLA QUARTET, and her latest, SEA OF TRANQUILITY. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Weina Dai Randel's latest book, THE LAST ROSE OF SHANGHAI, is the fascinating story of Jewish refugees in Shanghai during World War II. She visited A Mighty Blaze to talk with fellow writer Kimberly Hensle Lowrance about reading, lesser-known history tales, and Boston's lively bookstore scene. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

You know her, you love her: The Edgar Award-winning author of novels like MOST WANTED, SOMEONE KNOWS, DADDY'S GIRL, and so many more stopped by Crime Time to talk with Hank Phillippi Ryan about her newest novel, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We celebrated Autism Acceptance Month with actor Mickey Rowe on The Zeitgeist Show, where he talked with Jane Roper about his new memoir, FEARLESSLY DIFFERENT: AN AUTISTIC ACTOR'S JOURNEY TO BROADWAY'S BIGGEST STAGE. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

The celebrated author of books like WISH YOU WERE HERE, CITY OF SECRETS, and WEST OF SUNSET talked with The Thoughtful Bro host Mark Cecil about his newest novel, OCEAN STATE, and why "the unit of drama is not the sentence, it's the scene." Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

She's an attorney, an entrepreneur, and the author of two wildly popular books: BLACK GIRLS MUST DIES EXHAUSTED and BLACK GIRLS MUST BE MAGIC. Jayne stopped by A Mighty Blaze to talk books with fellow writer Nancy Johnson, author of THE KINDEST LIE. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Aimie has a fascination for the past...and a goal to put women front-and-center in her historical stories. The author of GIRLS ON THE LINE and DAUGHTERS OF THE NIGHT SKY visited Lit Chick to talk with fellow historical fiction author Julie Gerstenblatt about her new book, THE SCHOOL FOR GERMAN BRIDES. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet