A Mighty Blaze Podcast

Join bestselling author Caroline Leavitt for a fun conversation with the husband-and-wife duo of Ann Hood and Michael Ruhlman, both superstars in their own right. Ann is the author of 10 novels and 4 memoirs, while her husband Michael is a world-renowned chef and the author of nine bestselling cookbooks. Time to talk food! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet. 

Dani Shapiro is a podcaster and the bestselling author of five novels and seven memoirs. Her latest, INHERITANCE, explores the shocking family secrets uncovered by her own DNA test. In this episode, Dani talks with A Mighty Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum about finding the truth behind every story...in fiction as well as nonfiction. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

From THE GOOD MOTHER to THE SENATOR'S WIFE, THE ARSONIST, and many others, author Sue Miller's work has come to define the literary notion of the modern American family. In our premiere episode of Season 2, she talks with fellow bestselling writer and A Mighty Blaze cofounder Caroline Leavitt about creating character webs, notions of betrayal and grief, and the sometimes winding path to publishing...

Erica Jong smashed countless taboos when she released her now-legendary novel, FEAR OF FLYING, in 1973. In the four decades that followed, Ms. Jong published more than 25 fiction and nonfiction titles, cementing her status as one of America's all-time favorite writers. In this episode, she talks with fellow author and A Mighty Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum about the perils and pleasures of female sex...

Yaa Gyasi's first novel, HOMEGOING, was showered with praise and awards when it was released in 2017... and her latest book, TRANSCENDENT KINGDOM, has kept that streak alive. In this episode, AMB's Mark Cecil talks to Ms. Gyasi about her pandemic release and the importance of approaching each new project with a clean slate and an open heart. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet  

Anna Solomon's third novel, THE BOOK OF V, rocketed her into the literary stratosphere (and gave us all a much-needed great read during quarantine) in 2020. In today's episode, Anna talks with NYT bestselling author and A Mighty Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum about publishing in a pandemic, and the unique and enduring challenges of womanhood through the ages. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Margot Livesey discusses her rich and layered ninth novel, THE BOY IN THE FIELD, with fellow author Christopher Castellani, author of LEADING MEN, THE SAINT OF LOST THINGS, and others. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

You might know him from his starring roles in THE X-FILES, CALIFORNICATION, and other hits. But David Duchovny is also the author of acclaimed novels like HOLY COW, BUCKY F*CKING DENT, MISS SUBWAYS, and his latest book, TRULY LIKE LIGHTNING. David sat down with A Mighty Blaze co-founder Caroline Leavitt to talk about his inspirations, frustrations, and fascinations. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Elizabeth Berg is the wildly prolific and bestselling author of 30 books, including TALK BEFORE SLEEP, TRUE TO FORM, OPEN HOUSE, and her latest release, the heart-tugging I'LL BE SEEING YOU. She talks to A Mighty Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum about everything from sandwiches to writer envy in this fun and touching conversation between two writers with a genuine fondness for each other. Hosted by Tris...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jess Walter, the award-winning author of nine books, including his runaway bestsellers BEAUTIFUL RUINS and THE COLD MILLIONS. Jess talks to A Mighty Blaze host Mark Cecil about his inspirations for his latest book and his fascination with the issues of labor, class, and wage inequality in America. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet 

Beloved author Pam Houston is known for embodying the spirit of the American West through novels and memoirs like DEEP CREEK, CONTENTS MAY HAVE SHIFTED, and SIGHT HOUSE. In this episode, Ms. Houston talks to A Mighty Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum about finding inspiration and solitude during a pandemic and fraught political times. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Cheryl Strayed gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "take a hike" in 2013 when she released her bestselling memoir, WILD. In this episode, Ms. Strayed talks to A Mighty Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum about her other life journeys, branching out into new directions, and the various times these two authors have bumped into each other in elevators! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Her writing has been called "powerful," "heartbreaking," "profound," and "masterful." In this episode, we'll hear insights from beloved Haitian-American novelist Edwidge Danticat, author of THE DEW BREAKER, BROTHER I'M DYING, BREATH, EYES, MEMORY, and so many more. Ms. Danitcat talks to fellow writer Nancy Johnson, author of THE KINDEST LIE, about their writing processes and the special joys and c...

Join novelist, memoirist, and all-around superstar Anna Quindlen in conversation with A Mighty Blaze co-founder and bestselling author Jenna Blum. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet. 

Welcome to the premiere episode of A Mighty Blaze podcast! For Season 1, Episode 1, AMB co-founders Caroline Leavitt and Jenna Blum talk with none other than John Irving, author of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, THE CIDER HOUSE RULES, and so many other classics of American literature. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet