The Two Authors’ Podcast
What does it take to make it in the intensely competitive author world? Best selling mystery and thriller authors Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey host fellow writers for lively, entertaining, and informative conversation about forging a successful author career. Expect healthy banter surrounding themes and topics they occasionally stick to, often derailed by curious tumbles down amusing rabbit holes. Subscribe on your favourite platform for new shows every two weeks.
Episodes
Amazon chart topping mystery and thriller author LynDee Walker joins the show to chat about how she's adapted into adjacent genres, co-writing a series, and plotting as a pantser. Links from the Show: lyndeewalker.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009PD6PKW https://www.facebook.com/lyndeewalkerbooks www.outlierswritinguniversity.com Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: htt...
NY Times bestselling sci-fi and non-fiction author Malorie Cooper joins Doug and Nick to talk about what's going on with Facebook Ads these days. With over a decade of marketing savvy working for herself and a host of clients, Mal gives us the skinny on the ever-moving landscape of the unpredictable ad platform. Links from the Show: www.thewritingwives.com www.aeon14.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008I6L0Q6 https://www....
The lads are joined by bestselling curvy girl, sports, RomCom author, Amy Award, to talk about her meteoric leap from successful full-time novelist to banana-pants chart topper, and the importance of putting all the building blocks in place to prepare for success. Links from the Show: authoramyaward.com aidyaward.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Award/author/B0B8W5W4RQ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aidy-Award/author/B00KP8DNV...
Doug and Nick to discuss how he gets refocused on his writing amid a frantic schedule of podcasts, appearances, and all the other things life throws at you. Links from the Show: www.kevintumlinson.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B007POXGEG https://www.facebook.com/kevin.tumlinson https://www.youtube.com/kevintumlinson https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/6wptg-3bb86/The-Wordslinger-Podcast writersinkpodcast.com Link to...
New York Times bestselling thriller writer Joseph Finder joins the lads for a chat about how he crafts his detailed and compelling thrillers. Hear how the best in the biz honed his skills in another fun and informative episode. Links from the Show: josephfinder.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Finder/author/B000APV8W4 https://www.amazon.com/Oligarchs-Daughter-Novel-Joseph-Finder-ebook/dp/B0D3CK9SF9 https://www.facebook.com...
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling cozy mystery author Diana Xarissa about her impressive publishing rate and the schedule, work ethic, and planning required to put out 16 novels a year. Links from the Show: www.dianaxarissa.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Xarissa/author/B00DB3XPQY https://www.facebook.com/DianaXarissa Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum...
Nick and Doug are joined by author legend, #1 New York Times bestseller Sandra Brown, who talks about her latest romantic thriller, Blood Moon, her writing process, and the critical elements of character interaction. Links from the Show: sandrabrown.net https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5X3H8VF https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSandraBrown Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryve...
Working with another author can be tricky sometimes… kinda like a marriage… so imagine doing both! More and more, partners or good friends working together is becoming an obvious step as author careers grow. Experienced veterans at the process Anthony and Sonya join Doug and Nick to chat about how they divide up the duties and balance their lives to produce their Amazon chart topping novels. Links from the Show: amstrongauthor.com...
Nick and Doug kick off season three with a dynamic guest who's not only written a chart-topping fantasy suspense novel, but has established himself as a force on social media with over a quarter of a million followers on multiple platforms. Join the lads as they chat with Jonathan Edward Durham. Links from our guest: www.jonathanedwarddurham.com https://www.patreon.com/jonathanedwarddurham https://www.facebook.com/JonathanEdwardDu...
Nick and Doug are joined by the lively NYT and USA Today bestselling romance author, Cat Johnson, who talks about managing the heat in her many series. They discuss covers, marketing, and how these lessons apply to other writing decisions such as language and violence levels. Links from the Show: catjohnson.net https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cat-Johnson/author/B002BLJRU0 https://www.facebook.com/authorcatjohnson Discover us here: ...
Award winning thriller and mystery author, DP Lyle, joins Doug and Nick to discuss his career as a cardiologist and how it has influenced his stories, plus DP's involvement in Outliers Writing University and their online masterclasses. Links from the Show: Author | Dp Lyle Author Outliers Writing University | writing craft https://www.amazon.com/stores/D.-P.-Lyle/author/B001HCTX3K Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com ...
Bestselling thriller author, Cap Daniels, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his mantra of writing every day, consistency in all aspects of publishing, and how he makes it all work while maintaining a full-time job. Links from the Show: capdaniels.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cap-Daniels/author/B07D5JT5XV https://www.facebook.com/WriterCapDaniels Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Bo...
Nick and Doug are joined by amazing NYT bestselling mystery and fantasy author Charlaine Harris, who shares insights from her lengthy and incredibly successful career, including having multiple TV series, like True Blood, developed from her books. Links from the Show: charlaineharris.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlaine_Harris https://www.facebook.com/CharlaineHarris/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charlaine-Harris/author/B0...
The guys were super excited to chat with Becca Syme, who is not only a USA Today bestselling author, but also a renowned Gallup-Certified strengths coach with a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and fourteen years of experience in success coaching. Links from the Show: rlsyme.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/R.L.-Syme/author/B00DY57M72 betterfasteracademy.com https://www.facebook.com/rlsymeauthor https://www.facebook...
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling urban fantasy author Heather G Harris about bringing emotional content to her stories, and how she's interlinked her series' worlds for amazing read-through and a dedicated fan base. Links from the Show: heathergharris.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Heather-G.-Harris/author/B097ZP5J8S https://www.facebook.com/HeatherGHarrisAuthor Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www....
NYT bestselling horror and thriller author JD Barker talks about his collaborative projects and how he's brought a new twist to the trad publishing world with his hybrid approach. Links from the Show: jdbarker.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Barker https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.D.-Barker/author/B005FCUYU4 https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarker Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.c...
Bestselling thriller author Alex Sigmore shares how he took fate in his own hands and doubled down on a new genre, using data and research to guide his very successful decision. Links from the Show: www.alexsigmore.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Sigmore/author/B0B1YXMZ7N https://www.facebook.com/AlexSigmoreBooks https://www.facebook.com/ericwarrenauthor/ Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harvey...
Nick and Doug are joined by award-winning thriller writer RJ Patterson, who talks about his in-depth research methods and sources which help keep his stories authentic and captivating, and his multiple interconnected series. Links from the Show: www.rjpbooks.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/R.J.-Patterson/author/B0098F2E48 https://www.facebook.com/JackPattersonAuthor Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www....
NYT & WSJ bestselling thriller writer, Rachel Howzell Hall joins Nick and Doug to talk about developing her writing style and niche, and how she's now leaping into a whole new genre. Links from the Show: www.rachelhowzell.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachel-Howzell-Hall/author/B001H6IFS0 https://www.facebook.com/rachel.h.hall https://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/ Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website...
Bestselling Thriller and Post-Apocalyptic author Franklin Horton talks to Doug and Nick about his 'try anything' approach to marketing his books over the years. This episode is a brought to you from Hurricane Francine special! Links from the Show: franklinhorton.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Franklin-Horton/author/B00JTXX6BE https://www.facebook.com/jamesfranklinhorton Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website:...
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