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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.
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Episodes
The Two Authors’ PodcastDigging Into Doug's Strengths with Becca Syme
Author and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Becca Syme, brings her Better-Faster Academy coaching prowess to the show and conducts a session with our very own…
The Two Authors’ PodcastAnalytics with Alex Newton of K-Lytics
Doug and Nick chat with the always interesting and entertaining man behind K-Lytics, Alex Newton. He talks about the services he provides and delves into many…
The Two Authors’ PodcastIncome Beyond the Books with Sara Rosett
USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett joins Doug and Nick to discuss cozies, in-depth research, Kickstarters, special editions, and her exciting new…
The Two Authors’ PodcastWhat Lies Ahead with Joanna Penn
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThe Changing Landscape with Andrew Watts
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastTranslations with ScribeShadow
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThrilling the Magic with Gareth Brown
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastBringing Your Books To Life with Michael Evans from Creatorwood
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastPutting Pen to Paper with Susan Wiggs
NYT bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance fiction author, Susan Wiggs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about her latest novel, Wayward Girls…
The Two Authors’ PodcastVellum with Brad West
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 Two Authors’ PodcastTwist, Delete, Twist with Gillian McAllister
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastAI As A Tool with Kevin McLaughlin
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 Two Authors’ PodcastAdapting with LynDee Walker
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastFacebook Ads with Malorie Cooper
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastPreparing for Success with Amy Award
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastGetting Back To The Writing with J Kevin Tumlinson
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastReverse, Reveal, Surprise with Joseph Finder
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastCollaborating with A.M. Strong & Sonya Sargent
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastMonetizing Beyond the Book with Jonathan Edward Durham
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastHandling the Heat with Cat Johnson
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastBalancing Your Craft with DP Lyle
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastWriting Every day with Cap Daniels
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastTV Time with Charlaine Harris
Nick and Doug are joined by amazing NYT bestselling mystery and fantasy author Charlaine Harris, who shares insights from her lengthy and incredibly successful…
The Two Authors’ PodcastEmbracing our Strengths with Becca Syme
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastRuling Your Worlds with Heather G Harris
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThe Evolving World of Hybrid Publishing with J.D. Barker
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastSwitching Genres with Alex Sigmore
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastDeep Dive Researching with RJ Patterson
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastTackling A New Genre with Rachel Howzell Hall
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…
The Two Authors’ PodcastTesting the Waters with Franklin Horton
Bestselling Thriller and Post-Apocalyptic author Franklin Horton talks to Doug and Nick about his 'try anything' approach to marketing his books over the…
The Two Authors’ PodcastDiversifying Your Author Talents with Matty Dalrymple
Thriller and Suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins the guys to talk about how she's expanded her footprint and income with a podcast, speaking engagements, and…
The Two Authors’ PodcastBuilding Your Community with Tonya Kappes
Nick and Doug are joined by USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes who chats about the incredible reader community she's built through social…
The Two Authors’ PodcastWriting the Other Gender with Daniel Hurst
UK Kindle chart topping psychological thriller author Daniel Hurst joins the lads to talk about writing female protagonists, keeping the pressure on himself…
The Two Authors’ PodcastBuilding your Brand with Deanna Roy (JJ Knight)
USA Today bestselling author Deanna Roy, who also writes under the pen name JJ Knight, joins Nick and Doug to chat about her amazing branding she's built…
The Two Authors’ PodcastDeveloping a Series with Lisa Regan
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling thriller author Lisa Regan becomes the first guest brave enough to join the lads a second time! Celebrating the…
The Two Authors’ PodcastLocation, Location, Location with Toby Neal
Doug and Nick welcome USA Today Bestselling Author Toby Neal to the show who writes the Paradise Crime Mysteries, Thrillers, and Cozys as well as memoirs and…
The Two Authors’ PodcastEmbracing the Panic with Hank Phillippi Ryan
37-time Emmy winning television journalist and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Nick and Doug to talk about overcoming writing road…
The Two Authors’ PodcastSeries vs Standalones with Drew Strickland
Amazon bestseller, Drew Strickland, joins the guys for a chat about switching hats between writing standalones versus books in series, working with a…
The Two Authors’ PodcastAuthentic Action with Jason Kasper
Former Green Beret and war veteran, Jason Kasper, talks about how he applies his real world combat experience into his military thrillers, and the importance…
The Two Authors’ PodcastNetworking with Celeste Barclay
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling historical and contemporary romance author Celeste Barclay. A delightful and dynamic lady who has strengthened her writing…
The Two Authors’ PodcastReaching and Keeping your Subscribers with guest Pamela Fagan Hutchins
Prolific USA Today bestselling mystery author, Pamela Fagan Hutchins, joins Doug and Nick for a lively chat about locations, characters, and the art of…
The Two Authors’ PodcastKnowing Your Protagonist with guest Angela Marsons
The delightful Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling crime fiction author, Angela Marsons, joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about understanding your…
The Two Authors’ PodcastKeeping it Real with Kelsie Stelting
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author of Curvy Girl romance, Kelsie Stelting, about inclusivity, connecting with readers, and how she's found success in a…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThe Marketing Hurdle with Steve Higgs
Prolific author, Steve Higgs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his books, approach to marketing, and how his never give up attitude has paid off in the long…
The Two Authors’ PodcastRealistic Characters with Jeff Carson
Mystery Thriller author, Jeff Carson, joins Nick and Doug from Italy to chat about writing from two international locations, keeping his characters real, and…
The Two Authors’ PodcastKnitting Needle to the Brain with Cheryl Bradshaw
Links from the Show: cherylbradshaw.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cheryl-Bradshaw/author/B004RIU5OW Doug and Nick's guest is Cheryl Bradshaw, a New York…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThe Romantic Side of Being Fired with guest Jenn Sterling
New York Times bestselling author of sports romance, J Sterling, joins Doug and Nick for a fun-packed episode talking about everything from losing her job to…
The Two Authors’ PodcastDragon Rules with guest Sarah Noffke
Prolific fantasy and paranormal writer Sarah Noffke joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about dragons, travelling, and kids as sounding boards. Links from the…
The Two Authors’ PodcastTime Travel for Lunch and Flying Dogs with Nate Van Coops
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author Nate Van Coops about his switch from time travel to tropical thrillers, not screwing up the rules of space and time…
The Two Authors’ PodcastSeattle Can Be Murder with guest Audrey Cole
USA Today bestselling author Audrey Cole chats with Doug and Nick about her breakout novel, The Pilot's Daughter, following it up, and how nothing says…
The Two Authors’ PodcastIt’s the End of the World As We Know It with Kyla Stone
Doug and Nick chat with the delightful Kyla Stone about her post-apocalyptic bestsellers, scuba diving around the world, and branching out in the upcoming…
The Two Authors’ PodcastHyper Focused on Tarzan with Bonnie Paulson
Doug and Nick chat with the energetic and prolific author and entrepreneur, Bonnie Paulson, about writing in a million genres, dirt bikes, and the struggle…
The Two Authors’ PodcastHorny Zombies with guest Armand Rosamilia
Doug and Nick chat with friend and prolific thriller and horror author, Armand Rosamilia, about writing across genres, Funko Pops, and methods of murder… Links…
The Two Authors’ PodcastA Magic Memory Stick with guest Jami Albright
Doug and Nick interview romantic comedy author Jami Albright about her books, overcoming challenges in recent years, and why filing medical records sucks!…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThree Potatoes with guest Kiersten Modglin
Doug and Nick interview prolific Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers, Kiersten Modglin. They discuss her brilliant first works as a…
The Two Authors’ PodcastWhat’s in a Name? With guest Adam Fuller (DD Black)
Doug and Nick interview dynamic mystery author, Adam Fuller, who is better know by his pen name, D.D. Black, then Doug has an altercation with a nipple. Links…
The Two Authors’ PodcastBuggered Toast with guest Jillian Dodd
Doug and Nick shuffle their format around a little, chat with USA Today bestselling YA and contemporary romance author, Jillian Dodd, then find themselves…
The Two Authors’ PodcastCeltic Pirate Rap with guest Wayne Stinnett
Doug and Nick celebrate the release of their joint project, Missing in The Keys, steam a few clams, then interview bestselling tropical author, Wayne Stinnett…
The Two Authors’ PodcastBrown Noise with guest Lisa Regan
Doug and Nick answer a question about researching and describing exotic locations in their books, then move on to someone far more charming than either of…
The Two Authors’ PodcastThe We Forgot to Give it a Title Episode with guest LT Ryan
Doug and Nick read a few of their favorite book reviews on 'One Star All-Stars' then chat with prolific bestselling author LT Ryan. Lee's work spans multiple…