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Friends & Fiction

Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, Bleav

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.

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31:39

WB_S3E38 A Right Worthy Woman with Ruth Watson

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/22

WRITERS' BLOCK Patti Callahan Henry and Ron Block have an inspiring and touching conversation with Author Ruth Watson about her recent historical fiction novel, A Right Worthy Woman, which tells the story of Maggie Lena Walker, the first Black woman to establish and preside over an American Bank (which still exists today!). Ruth's journey to get this story told is fascinating and showcases her persistance and determination to bring untold but necessary stories to light in fiction. This episode is

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51:45

Friends & Fiction with Sarah Pekkanen & Etaf Rum

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/21

On tonight’s LIVE episode of our Wednesday night web show, we are excited to host two incredible bestselling authors, Sarah Pekkanen and Etaf Rum!Sarah Pekkanen is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of four novels of suspense including THE GOLDEN COUPLE and THE WIFE BETWEEN US. A passionate volunteer for rescue animals, she serves as an Ambassador for RRSA India, and works hands-on in India to heal and vaccinate street dogs. She joins us from her home outside of Washington, D.C. to discuss

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WB_S3E37 Mother Daughter Murder Night with Nina Simon

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/15

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 pick! From the origin story, to the natual setting and the relationships between the grandmother, Lana, her estranged daughter Beth, and Jack the grandaughter, each page illuminates this compelling murder

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51:45

Friends & Fiction with Denene Millner & J.R. Ward

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/14

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 of her novels in print worldwide and they have been published in 27 countries. After law school, Ward worked in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the nation’s premier

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WB_S3E3 Longmire Defense with Craig Johnson

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/08

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 hugely popular Netflix show and his tours. Such a heartfelft and funny episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:18

Friends & Fiction with Elizabeth Acevedo

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/07

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 Literature and the Carnegie medal. She is also the author of WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH, named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, and Publishers Weekly, and CLAP WHEN YOU LAND, which was a

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39:31

WB_S3E35 with Helen Ellis

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/09/01

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 and her husband were on lockdown in their New York City apartment. Helen brings her incredible wit and humor, sharing stories of how the book came together, and about her own path to becoming a leading

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56:06

Friends & Fiction with Tracey Lange & Aimie Runyan

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/31

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 the University of New Mexico and owned a behavioral healthcare company for fifteen years. She completed the Stanford University online novel writing program while writing her debut novel. Tracey joins us

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47:07

Friends & Fiction with Ann Garvin & Ally Carter

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/25

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 Wisconsin system and currently teaches creative writing at Drexel University. The founder of Tall Poppy Writers and a sought-after speaker on writing, leadership and health, Ann is committed to helping

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37:22

WB_S3E34 Writing Conferences & Communities

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/25

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 members of the publishing industry. This episode is sure to make you think about a trip to Hawaii! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:53

WB_S3E33 Thank You For Listening with Julia Whelan

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/18

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 stardom. Her newest novel is a delightful Rom-Com about a narrator, a former child actor, who left voicing romance novels behind, and is pulled back into a project that pairs her with a mystery voice actor who

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Friends & Fiction with Adrienne Brodeur & Melanie...

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/17

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 magazine Zoetrope: All-Story with Francis Ford Coppola, and currently serves as executive director of Aspen Words, a literary nonprofit and program of The Aspen Institute. She joins us from her home on Cape Cod

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WB_S3E32 This Bird Has Flown with Susanna Hoffs

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/11

WRITERS' BLOCK Meg Walker and Ron Block are joined by literal Rockstar Susanna Hoffs, lead singer of the 80s suprgroup The Bangles. She has recently published her first novel, This Bird Has Flown, to huge acclaim. In this episode, she talks about where her idea for the book originated, how she took the leap to writing fiction, and charts her path to publication. Throughout this fun and engrossing conversation, Susanna shares highlights of her career, her musical and literary influences and the many

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43:31

WB_S3E31 Whalefall with Daniel Kraus

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/08/04

WRITERS' BLOCK Author Daniel Kraus joins Meg Walker and Ron Block for a fascinating conversation about his highly anticipated new book, Whalefall, hailed by Gillian Flynn as “Astoundingly great...quite simply, a beautiful novel—a must-read story of the sea, the nature of awe, and the briny relationships between fathers and sons.” Kraus shares how the book idea came to life, his deep research and how family relationships are woven into this terrifying tale of a young man who is swallowed by a 60 ton

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WB_S3E30 Shark Heart with Emily Habeck

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/07/28

WRITERS' BLOCK Join Patti Callahan Henry and Ron Block as they are joined by debut novelist, Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart, a beautifully told story of grief and change. Wren and Lewis are a newly married couple. Lewis finds out that he will slowly change into a great white shark within a year, causing them to face the unthinkable. This deeply felt love story will grab readers from the first page. Emily talks about her own pursuit of her creative dream and offers deep insight into the writing

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Friends & Fiction with Elin Hilderbrand

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/07/27

Welcome to our Summer Season Finale! Who better to spend it with than beach-reads royalty, Queen of Nantucket Island, total rockstar author, and dear friend of the show, Elin Hilderbrand?!After publishing her first work in Seventeen Magazine in 1991 while a senior at Johns Hopkins University, Elin worked in publishing for a bit, attended the Iowa Writers Workshop, earned her MFA, and never looked back, publishing her first novel, THE BEACH CLUB, in 2000. Her 2019 novel, SUMMER OF '69 was her first

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WB_S3E29 Mythology Retold with A.D. Rhine

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/07/21

WRITERS' BLOCK Reteling of Mythology is having a moment! Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry host a deep conversation about re-imagining ancient myths in the new book, Horses of Fire with authors Ashlee Cowles & Danielle Stinson, who write as A.D. Rhine. Their own friendship history and their deep passion for myths and storytelling combine in this fascinating episode for everyone who loves storytelling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:03

Friends & Fiction with Steven Rowley and Liz Fenton &...

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/07/20

What a summer treat we have in store on this episode! First, we welcome author Steven Rowley, the author of one of the F&F community’s most buzzed about books of all time. For a double-dip of summer fun, we will also meet up with the best-friend writing pair, Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke! Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of LILY AND THE OCTOPUS, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, THE EDITOR, an NPR Best Book of 2019, and THE GUNCLE, winner of 2021’s Thurber Prize for

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42:18

WB_S3E28 Never Back Down with Christopher Swann

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/07/14

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by Mary Kay Andrews to talk with author Christopher Swann about his newest release in the Faulkner Family series, Never Back Down. This stand-alone focuses on Suzie Faulkner, continuing her high-powered and thrilling cat and mouse game with Finn, her family's arch enemy. It was great to hear about the origin stories, the research, how Christopher keeps the tension high, and how scenes are choreographed for the page!!! A must-hear episode! See

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The Friends & Fiction Launch Celebration for Kristy...

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/07/13

Are you ready to play the Feud? Survey says…YES! We are all in for big summer-camp-style family fun on this episode as the Fab Four gather to celebrate the launch of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s THE SUMMER OF SONGBIRDS. F&F’s Managing Director Meg Walker steps in to play game show host, leading Kristy, Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel & Patti Callahan Henry in a rousing game of Family Feud featuring all questions about summer camp in an homage to Kristy’s fictional Camp Holly Springs, the setting

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