Pub Dates

In which we talk about our books' villains: how we crafted them, what makes them tick, and what trouble they MIGHT be causing in our sequels (but, you know, no spoilers). For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the  Pub Dates newsletter. Incredible special ed...

It's that time again where we tell you all about some of the books we've been reading and defy you not to want to pick them up ASAP. For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Pub Dates newsletter. Incredible special editions of  The Isles of the Gods  and ...

  Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods  and  The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. Y ou can click here to order a copy (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the  Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at  Amie and Kate 's websites. You can buy both  The Isles of the Go...

Welcome to Season 2 of Pub Dates, in which we take you all behind the scenes on the road to publication for our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds . But first, let's catch up: on who we are, what we've covered so far, and where we're heading next. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at  Am...

Join us for this casual catchup, in which we talk about what we've been up to and where we plan to take you all in the new year. We can't wait for what's to come! Make sure to sign up for the  Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at  Amie and Kate 's websites. You can now buy both The Isles of the Gods AND  Nightbirds wherever go...

Lovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about ISLES. In this episode, Amie answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from what exactly is going on with Leander to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find in the sequel (gasp)! Now, if you haven't read the book yet, save this episode for later, because...

Lovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about NIGHTBIRDS. In this episode, Kate answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from the book's budding romances to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find in the sequel (gasp)! Now, if you haven't read the book yet, save this episode for later, because it is...

Now that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of NIGHTBIRDS with you, and we couldn't be more excited. Take it away, Saskia! If you love this excerpt as much as we do, run to your favorite audiobook purveyor and grab yourself a copy of NIGHTB...

Now that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of ISLES with you, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Take it away, Steve and Nikki! If you love this excerpt as much as we do, run to your favorite audiobook purveyor and grab yourself THE...

We asked some of our audiobook narrators to join us on the show, and they obliged! We were thrilled to hear Nikki Patel (who plays Selly), Steve West (who plays Leander), Homer Todiwala (who plays Jude), Vidish Athavale (who plays Keegan), and Saskia Maarleveld, who plays all the Nightbirds, talk about how they prepared to bring our characters to life, as well as some of their favorite moments. Do...

We're huge audiobook fans over here on Pub Dates, so we wanted to find out more about how ours got made. Let's jump into an excellent interview with Nick Martorelli, Amie's audiobook producer, and get the goss on how that magic happens. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chats coming up! You can ask us anything about  Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those t...

Amie's high seas adventure is officially out! Join us as we launch  Isles in style together at a live event in Melbourne, Australia. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chat episodes coming up! You can ask us anything about  Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. For the Nightbirds spoiler chat, make sure to send...

Sinking into a book with a really good magic system is - dare we say it? - fairly...well, magical. But as authors, creating them can be use of the biggest challenges we face. This episode, we're  previewing a special episode of Amie's other podcast, Amie Kaufman on Writing, called Creating a Magic System. It gives writers some really helpful tips, using examples from The Isles of the Gods , and in...

We're talking about the many kinds of romance in our books: unlikely friendships, forbidden love, and how we created the kinds of simmering chemistry that readers will want to root for. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at  Amie and Kate 's websites. U.S. and Australian/New Zealand readers can pre-...

In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite things - commissioning character art - and interview our two amazing character artists, Nicole Deal and Paulina Tłoczek, about how they brought our characters to life. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at  Amie and Kate 's websites. U.S. and Austra...

Roll up, roll up, and celebrate Nightbirds' launch with us! Kate talks about what she hopes readers love about the book, which scenes she wishes she could live in, and all of her many feelings about officially being a published author. Amie might even tease her very-soon-to-be-revealed preorder campaign too. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode d...

Don't miss the bus - or the trolley car? - because we're taking you to the 1920s! Over on her other podcast, The Exploress, Kate's just started diving into a whole season on the period. W e're dropping that episode into the Pub Dates feed so you can hear all about it – and look forward to visiting the nightclubs and enjoying the '20s-era fashion in our books.  Don't forget, there's still time to c...

Join us as we talk about using the 1920s for inspiration in our fantasy novels, and how we made choices about what to use and what to discard. Don't forget, you can claim exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds if you preorder: you'll find all the details at Kate's website . You'll also find details about her U.S. book tour (Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2023)  there as well. Make sure to sign up for...

Let's talk about marketing, baby! How authors do it (and, specifically, how these authors do it) and the tools they use to reach readers who will love their books.  Kate's pre-order campaign is here! Don't miss out on exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds. You'll find all the details at Kate's website . You'll also find details about her U.S. book tour (stopping in Maryland, Massachuce...

We asked you to give us some questions and challenges to end the year on, and you delivered! Feast your ears on this episode full of laughter and us reading never-before-heard passages from The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds . Travel with us into some of our books' more joyful moments, hilariously embarrassing interludes, and lushest settings (no spoilers, promise). There might even be a golden...

Let's talk about MAPS! We're both huge map nerds, and we're taking you through how we created the geography for The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds , and how we worked with our incredibly talented artists to bring those maps to life. Or really, just watched in admiration as they did! You can still send us a challenge for our December holiday episode — name a page you'd like a quote from, ask us t...

It's our birthdays! Want to get us (and yourself) a present? This episode is all about how to support your favorite authors. Some of them cost money, some are free, and ALL will help keep the writers you adore in business so they can tell you stories for years to come. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things...

So much goes on behind the curtain at a publishing house. We authors don't even know the half of it! So let's chat with Gillian Levinson, a publishing whiz over at Random House, and join her deep within the workings of the publishing process to find out more about how books end up on your shelf.

We've just celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day! We want to take some time to celebrate the teachers in our lives who inspired and shaped us, as writers and as humans. We owe them so much. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can jo...

It's time to meet Amie's inimitable editor, Melanie Nolan! Amie and Mel sat down to talk about how she got into editing, what made her fall in love with The Isles of the Gods , and what launching a more established author in-house looks like. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the...