A Mighty Blaze Podcast

You already know her from blockbusters like THE NIGHTINGALE, TRUE COLORS, and FIREFLY LANE. In this episode, renowned author Kristin Hannah joins A Mighty Blaze cofounder and NYT bestselling author Jenna Blum to talk about her latest historical fiction tale, THE FOUR WINDS, which sets its sights on the Dust Bowl period in American history. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Ret. Col. Alexander Vindman's whole life changed the day he witnessed a phone call between then-President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelinsky. That phone call would eventually lead to Trumps's impeachment...and turn Vindman's life upside down, as well. Join us as Vindman talks with The Thoughtful Bro's with Mark Cecil about his new book, HERE, RIGHT MATTERS: AN AMERICAN STORY. Hosted by Trisha...

Join host Kimberly Hensle Lowrance for a fun and fabulous conversation with the very funny and talented Jenny Lawson, a.k.a. The Bloggess! Jenny is the author of BROKEN, FURIOUSLY HAPPY, and LET'S PRETEND THIS NEVER HAPPENED, as well as the owners of a bookstore AND the host of the uber-popular Bloggess website, where the tagline is "Like Mother Theresa, only better." :-) Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

You already know him as a performer in films and TV shows like E.T., ERIN BROCKOVICH, LAW & ORDER, and numerous Ken Burns documentaries. But Peter Coyote is also a writer! He recently sat down with AMB's own Allison Adair to talk about his latest book, a collection of poetry called TONGUE OF A CROW, and a host of other fascinating topics. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet  

For generations of readers, the titles of her books are like the siren song of childhood: ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET. TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING. TIGER EYES. And so many more. Judy Blume sits down for pandemic-era chat with fellow writer Kimberly Hensle Lowrance about the beloved author's late-in-life pivot to help open an independent bookshop in Key West. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Buckle up for glamour, sex, and money, honey, as we welcome internationally bestselling author Kevin Kwan! Kevin chats with fellow writer Jenna Paone about his methods, his intentions, and of course his blockbuster books, including CRAZY RICH ASIANS, RICH PEOPLE PROBLEMS, CHINA RICH GIRLFRIEND, and his latest, SEX AND VANITY. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Get ready for soul-stirring conversation AND music as we welcome the very talented, Grammy-nominated Mary Gauthier to A Mighty Blaze! Mary talks with AMB cofounder and NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt and writer and publicist Laura Rossi about her debut book: SAVED BY A SONG: THE ART AND HEALING POWER OF SONGWRITING, and even shares a few songs from her latest album, RIFLES AND ROSARY BEADS...

This is one you won't forget! For Season 3, Episode 9, we're thrilled to feature neuroscientist and memory expert Lisa Genova, best known for her novel STILL ALICE, which was made into an Oscar-winning film in 2014. She talks with NYT bestselling author and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum about her latest book, REMEMBER: THE SCIENCE OF MEMORY AND THE ART OF FORGETTING. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Time to commit, people! In this episode, "The Thoughtful Bro" Mark Cecil welcomes Pete Davis, whose book, DEDICATED: THE CASE FOR COMMITMENT IN AN AGE OF INFINITE BROWSING, argues for the benefits of ditching FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out) for JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) and for the power of truly dedicating yourself to a person, career, or cause. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Time for a road trip with Ann Garvin! The USA Today bestselling author of the madcap and touching novel about a cross-country journey, I THOUGHT YOU SAID THIS WOULD WORK, talks with host Trisha Blanchet about their two favorite subjects, books and dogs, as well as writing, motherhood, and women supporting women.

We're excited to welcome TWO distinguished writers for Episode 6: Rumaan Alam, whose latest novel is the much-heralded LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, and Dan Chaon, author of the national bestseller ILL WILL and other books. Dan and Rumaan talked with host Jane Roper about all sorts of writerly struggles and victories on their journey through the publication process. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

AMB's new show, "Blaze Baking With Rach," combines our two favorite things... books and dessert! In this episode, host Rachel Levy Lesser talks with two very special guests, who happen to be sisters-in-law: Author, podcaster, bookfluencer, and mom of four Zibby Owens, and Stefanie Owens, cofounder of the wildly popular Nene's Treats Bakery. They are joined by AMB cohost Jenna Blum for a touching c...

We're thrilled to welcome the thriller queen to A Mighty Blaze! (See what we did there?) Bestselling author Ruth Ware talked with Mighty Mystery host Sara DiVello about her latest novel, ONE BY ONE, and a career that includes so many other page-turning reads. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet 

Her debut novel THE CITY OF GOOD DEATH made a huge splash in early 2021; in today's episode, Priyanka Champaneri talks with A Mighty Blaze's "Thoughtful Bro" Mark Cecil about navigating debut waters, connecting with her heritage, and the challenges of creating a fictional story set in India's holiest city. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Join novelist Joe Moldover, author of EVERY MOMENT AFTER, as he chats with NYT bestselling author Lev Grossman about The Magicians, his other speculative works, and his favorite bookseller, Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Forget the calendar... It's always summer in the world of Elin Hilderbrand! In the Season 3 Premiere episode, the NYT bestselling author talks to fellow writer Jenna Paone about her motivations, her Nantucket home, and that famous work ethic that keeps her books coming year after year. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

George Saunders is the multi-award-winning, bestselling author of LINCOLN IN THE BARDO and ten other books. He talks about his latest, A SWIM IN THE POND IN THE RAIN, and all things literary with A Mighty Blaze host Mark Cecil, a.k.a. "The Thoughtful Bro." Hosted by Trisha Blanchet. 

Bestselling author J. Courtney Sullivan talks with A Mighty Blaze host Jenna Paone about her latest hit, FRIENDS AND STRANGERS, divulging the story's origins and discussing the complex navigations of working motherhood. Sullivan is also the author of MAINE, SAINTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS, COMMENCEMENTS, and THE ENGAGEMENTS. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet. 

I love Lucy! And so does Darin Strauss! Lucille Ball is the focus of his latest work, THE QUEEN OF TUESDAY, a part-biography, part-novel, part-memoir creation that fuses Lucy's life with a mystery from the author's own past. Darin chats about the book and its origins with AMB cofounder and bestselling author Caroline Leavitt, who just released the paperback version of her own latest novel, WITH OR...

Lionel Shriver is perhaps best known for her blockbuster novel (and its subsequent film) WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN. In this episode, she talks with NYT bestselling author Jenna Blum about her latest book, THE MOTION OF THE BODY THROUGH SPACE, in which she tackles big issues like aging, marriage, and what Lionel calls the "cult of fitness." Hosted by Trisha Blanchet. 

Join Mark Cecil, a.k.a. The Thoughtful Bro, as he dives deep into the world of speculative fiction with legendary fantasy author Jeff VanderMeer, author of The Southern Reach Trilogy, WONDERBOOK, A PECULIAR PERIL, HUMMINGBIRD SALAMANDER, and so many more. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Joyce Maynard is the NYT bestselling author of 18 books, including LABOR DAY, TO DIE FOR, and her latest, COUNT THE WAYS. She sat down to with AMB cofounder and author Caroline Leavitt to chat about writing, truth-telling, and the difficult task of separating private and public lives. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

There is perhaps no bigger superstar in Women's Fiction than this episode's featured guest: Jane Green! As the author of blockbusters like THE BEACH HOUSE, DUNE ROAD, and her latest, THE FRIENDS WE KEEP, Jane can boast that more than ten million copies of her books are in print around the globe. But since she's not the type to boast, co-hosts Jenna Blum and Jenna Paone will do it for her! Hosted b...

Nonfiction time! Season 2, Episode 5 features award-winning journalist and author Lesley M.M. Blume, whose fascinating book FALLOUT was released in August 2020. She talks with AMB host Mark Cecil about history, truth, and the constant tensions that exist between journalists and the government. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Jane Roper welcomes Angie Cruz, the author of DOMINICANA, LET IT RAIN COFFEE, and SOLEDAD, and Jennifer De Leon, the author of DON'T ASK ME WHERE I'M FROM and WHITE SPACE, for a fascinating conversation about the Latinx immigrant experience, getting out of your comfort zone, and learning to trust yourself as a writer. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.