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 now releasing every week.
Episodes
Legend of the Indie author community and host of the brilliant Creative Penn Podcast, Joanna Penn, joined the lads for a lap around the shifting tides of authoring, AI, Kickstarters, and much, much more.
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USA Today bestselling author and founder of Severn River Publishing, Andrew Watts, dropped in to chat with Doug and Nick about how he used his military experience to forge authentic stories, stepping away from writing to build SRP, and forging a path ahead in a difficult business environment.
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AI powered translation provider, ScribeShadow, has taken off like a rocket lately, and co-owner Marisa joins the lads to talk about how the program is helping authors access foreign markets. She also kindly provided listeners of the show a 30% discount for first time users with the code twoauthors.
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Gareth Brown, author of the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller, The Book of Doors, joins the lads to discuss his new release, The Society of Unknowable Objects, crafting his magical laced thrillers by the seat of his pants, and knowing when to start over.
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The lads are joined by the dynamic Michael Evans, who discusses his Author Sidekick newsletter and his latest project, Creatorwood, a software that will bring your story to life as a movie or series under your direction.
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NYT bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance fiction author, Susan Wiggs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about her latest novel, Wayward Girls, her pen-to-paper writing, the things that haven't changed in the author biz, and plotting the pantsing. Links from the Show: www.susanwiggs.com https://www.facebook.com/susanwiggs https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Wiggs/author/B000AQ1FJO https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9TSSL3Z...
Switching things up, Nick and Doug take the show weekly and kick off the new era with Brad West from Vellum giving listeners the industry insights and tips on the premier book formatting software. The lads also introduce their new Patreon where listeners can encourage them to keep recording shows by throwing them a few coins! Links from the Show: vellum.pub
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Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times bestselling author, Gillian McAllister, joins the show to discuss her unique method for completing a manuscript, the US and UK as different markets, and how she crafts her twisty, chart topping thrillers. Links from the Show: gillianmcallister.com https://www.instagram.com/gillianmauthor https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gillian-McAllister/author/B06XQTJLJ5 https://www.facebook.com/gillianmcal...
USA Today sci-fi and fantasy bestseller Kevin McLaughlin joins Nick and Doug to discuss building a prolific catalogue, his amazing ability to recall plots, and the benefits and shortfalls of using AI to help your author career. Yup, they brave the crossfire and talk about one the hottest and most controversial subjects in the author world today. Links from the Show: https://kevinomclaughlin.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin...
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 ...
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