A Mighty Blaze Podcast

The author of the RED QUEEN series is herself the undisputed queen of young adult fantasy in America. She visited Authors Love Bookstores to talk with fellow YA author Joe Moldover and the proprietor of her favorite independent bookstore, Diesel, in Los Angeles. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

It's the unicorn of the book world: a debut novel that is also an instant bestseller. And Brendan Slocum managed to make it happen. Fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan talked with Slocum on AMB's Crime Time about his book THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY: part thriller, part mystery, part coming-of-age story, and undeniable worldwide sensation. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

You know Jayne: She's written 190 books (yep), including 50 bestsellers. She has fans around the world. She has a way with romance that no one else can match. And now, we're thrilled to say that she has one more notch in her belt, as the very first guest on A Mighty Blaze's newest show, Blaze Boudoir! Jayne chatted with hosts Mary Webber O'Malley and Kate LeBeau about her long career and her lates...

Edwin Hill, author of the popular Hester Thursby mysteries, is back--this time with a gripping suspense novel called THE SECRETS WE SHARE. He stopped by A Mighty Blaze to spill secrets with NYT bestselling novelist and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum on the Friday Frontliner show. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

For the Season 6 Premiere, we're going big! Jacqueline Mitchard is the beloved, bestselling author of 22 novels, including the first Oprah Book Club pick, THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN, all the way up to her latest: THE GOOD SON. She discussed it all in depth with fellow author and AMB Cofounder Caroline Leavitt. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

For our Season 5 Finale episode, we're thrilled to welcome the Queen of Thrillers herself, Lisa Jewell! She chats with fellow bestselling author Hank Philippi Ryan about what makes a thriller...well, thrilling, and of course about her latest hit, THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

The renowned author of DOPAMINE NATION: FINDING BALANCE IN THE AGE OF INDULGENCE visits A Mighty Blaze to talk with Jane Roper about how we can all get a handle on the myriad modern addictions that seem to be ruling our lives. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We've been watching her on big and small screens for more than 60 years in productions like THE PARENT TRAP, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, and SUMMER MAGIC. Now, beloved actress Hayley Mills chats with NYT bestselling author (and A Mighty Blaze cofounder) Caroline Leavitt about her new memoir, FOREVER YOUNG. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

His book TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is the bestselling memoir of all time, and his latest, THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT, promises to make similar waves! We're so thrilled to welcome author Mitch Albom to A Mighty Blaze for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation with fellow writer Mark Cecil on The Thoughtful Bro. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Jo Piazza and Christine Pride used their own interracial friendship as the clay for sculpting a twisty, facinating story about two women--one white, one black--entwined in a racial incident. They joined The Zeitgeist host Jane Roper to talk about the challenges and joys of cowriting with a friend and confronting a hot-button issue head-on. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Bestselling author Tom Perrotta is the author of nine novels, including ELECTION, LITTLE CHILDREN, AND THE LEFTOVERS, which have all been adapted for the big and small screens. He stopped by Authors Love Bookstores to chat with fellow author Joe Moldover and Mary Cotton from his favorite local bookseller, Newtonville Books. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Time to turn up the heat at A Mighty Blaze Podcast! For Season 5 Episode 6, we're welcoming one of the hottest romance authors around: Alexis Daria! Alexis sat down with fellow writer Alex Hoopes to dish about the secrets behind creating all those slow-burn love scenes. (Spoiler alert: The writing part is not nearly as romantic as the reading part.) Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

A Mighty Blaze's very own cofounder Jenna Blum has a new book to share with the world! On the heels of her bestselling novels THE LOST FAMILY, THE STORMCHASERS, and THOSE WHO SAVE US comes a wonderful, touching memoir about her last months with her beloved black lab: WOODROW ON THE BENCH. Jenna sat down during the book's launch week to talk with Operation Delta Dog founder Trisha Blanchet about do...

Everyone is talking about HER LITTLE SECRETS, Wanda Morris's roller coaster of a debut thriller. She came to A Mighty Blaze to chat with fellow bestselling author Hank Philippi Ryan about her whirlwind release, the C-suite setting, and what the book's original title had to do with...elephants? It's a conversation you won't want to miss! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Oliver Burkeman's latest bestseller, 4,000 WEEKS: TIME MANAGEMENT FOR MORTALS, is designed to release your pressure valve. No, you can't do it all! And no, you shouldn't even try! He visited the Thoughtful Bro show to talk with host Mark Cecil about how we can get off the so-called "infinite ladder," break out of our productivity prisons, and make the most of our limited time. Hosted by Trisha Bla...

What if Hillary had never married Bill? Author Curtis Sittenfeld explores that intriguing fictional question in her latest bestselling book, RODHAM. She sat down with host and writer Kimberly Hensle Lowrance and Jan Weissmiller, owner of Prairie Lights Books, to discuss the book and much more on an episode of Authors Love Bookstores. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Lauren Groff was positively ebullient when she visited A Mighty Blaze to talk with fellow bestselling author and AMB cofounder Caroline Leavitt. The two writers talked about their mutual fascination with nuns (among other weird things) and of course about Lauren's latest blockbuster of a novel: MATRIX. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Jennifer Weiner's books have been bestsellers for decades: GOOD IN BED. IN HER SHOES. THEN CAME YOU. And so, so many more! She stopped by A Mighty Blaze to chat with fellow NYT bestseller and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum about her two latest novels, BIG SUMMER and THAT SUMMER, and to delve into the complications we all face in this strange pandemic and social-media-driven life. Hosted by Trisha Blanch...

We've all seen "The Flight Attendant" on Netflix: Now let's meet the man behind the book that the series was based on. Chris Bohjalian visits A Mighty Blaze to talk to fellow bestselling author and A Mighty Blaze cofounder Caroline Leavitt about that story and of course his latest runaway hit: THE HOUR OF THE WITCH. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

It's not every day we get to welcome a rock star to A Mighty Blaze! Frontman and author Mikel Jollett visited Authors Love Bookstores to talk with fellow author Joe Moldover about his love for music, writing, and his fave bookstore: Skylight Books in Los Angeles. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

In this world premiere and podcast-exclusive episode, we start Season 4 with a bang by welcoming Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout to A Mighty Blaze Podcast! Elizabeth talks with fellow NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt about a career that includes such notable books as OLIVE KITTERIDGE, OLIVE AGAIN, MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON, and her latest, OH WILLIAM! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet&n...

The binge-worthy Netflix show YOU is based on Caroline Kepnes' equally addictive novel, and the story continues with her latest book, YOU LOVE ME! Caroline came on the Blaze to chat with "The Thoughtful Bro" Mark Cecil about her latest release, the anti-social side of social media, and much more. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet 

WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES is a wild ride of a novel, and its author, Denny S. Bryce, proves to be just as interesting as her story when she visits with Lit Chick host Jenna Paone to chat about historical fiction, fan fiction, and the fascinating personal connections that inspired her to write her book. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet. 

For fans of psychological suspense, a new Samantha Downing book is always reason to celebrate. Samantha joins fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan on Mighty Mysteries to talk about her latest release, FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, which explores the dark corners, characters, and motivations at a private school. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.   

Memoir writer Ian Manuel has a unique and heartbreaking story to tell: He was sentenced to life in prison at just 13 years old, and his stint behind bars included an unbelievable 18 years in solitary confinement before a groundswell of community and legal support finally freed him. In this episode, Ian talks with writer Jane Roper about his experiences--and even shares some of the poetry that help...