Friends & Fiction
Friends & Fiction
We're four bestselling novelists and friends whose common love of reading, writing and independent bookstores bound us together. Now we want to share and celebrate stories—of the books we’ve written, the ones we’re reading now, and the art of writing—with each other and the guest authors we invite to join us. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place.Follow the podcast:
WB_S3E37 Mother Daughter Murder Night with Nina Simon
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey knew there was somethng special about Mother Daughter Murder Night by debut author, Nina Simon. This sparkling, lively and heartwarming conversation will give listeners a glimpse into why this book was named the September 2023 Reese's Book Club pic…
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Friends & Fiction with Denene Millner & J.R. Ward
On tonight’s LIVE episode of our Wed night web show, we have two incredible author guests in store for you! J.R. Ward is the author of more than 60 novels, including those in her #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood. There are more than 20-million copies…
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WB_S3E3 Longmire Defense with Craig Johnson
WRITERS' BLOCK Join Mary Kay Andrews and Ron Block in a fantastic episdoe with the one and only Craig Johnson about his newest in the Longmire Series, Longmire Defense. Craig never ceases to amaze readers, and is very generous, hilarious and even touching sharing stories about his characters, the h…
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Friends & Fiction with Elizabeth Acevedo
On this live episode of our Wed night web show, we are thrilled to introduce you to the National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Acevedo! Elizabeth Acevedo is the author of THE POET X, which, among other honors, won the National Book Award for Young People's Li…
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WB_S3E35 with Helen Ellis
WRITERS' BLOCK Ready for a Laugh? Helen Ellis is the best-selling author of American Housewife and Southern Lady Code. She joins Patti Callahan Henry and Kristy Woodson Harvey for a hysterical conversation about her newest essay collection, Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge, which was written when she an…
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Friends & Fiction with Tracey Lange & Aimie Runyan
On tonight’s LIVE episode, we’ve got two great authors in store for you! We first met New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange in 2021 when she joined us on our podcast to discuss her debut novel WE ARE THE BRENNANS. Born and raised in New York City, Tracey earned a degree in psychology from…
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Friends & Fiction with Ann Garvin & Ally Carter
On this episode we’ve got two fabulous and super fun authors in store for you! Ann Garvin is the USA Today bestselling author of five funny and sad novels about people who do too much in a world that asks too much from them. A nurse with her Ph.D., Anne taught for thirty years in the University of…
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WB_S3E34 Writing Conferences & Communities
WRITERS' BLOCK Patti Callahan Henry is joined by David Katz, Director and Chief Organizer of the Kauai Writer's Conference. Listeners are treated to a history of the conference, along with a deep discussion about why writing communities and conferences are so important to the writers, teachers and …
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WB_S3E33 Thank You For Listening with Julia Whelan
WRITERS' BLOCK One of the most revered voices in audiobook narration, Julia Whelan joins Mary Kay Andrews and Ron Block to discuss her second novel, Thank You For Listening. This fascinating conversation explores Julia's early work in television, her entry into narration and her rise to vocal stard…
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Friends & Fiction with Adrienne Brodeur & Melanie Benjamin
Tonight’s episode is our Fall season premiere! We’ve got two amazing authors in store for you! Adrienne Brodeur is the author of the memoir WILD GAME, which was selected as a Best Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post and is in development as a Netflix film. She founded the literary maga…
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