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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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Friends & Fiction with J.T. Ellison & Jill Santopolo

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/02/16

On this episode, we are so excited to welcome back our dear friend, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 25 novels, J.T. Ellison.With millions of copies in print and books published in twenty-eight countries, J.T.’s work has been optioned for film and television and won critical acclaim and prestigious awards. The EMMY award-winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS, J.T. also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Joss Walker. She joins us to discuss her

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WB_S3E6 Lunar Love w/ Lauren Kung Jessen

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/02/10

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron is joined by Meg Walker for this wonderful Valentines Day Episode! Lunar Love is a fabulous debut novel by Lauren Kung Jessen that explores the relationship between tradition and technology surrounding Chinese Zodiac matchmaking. Not only a heartwarming love story, but also a deep exploration of race and finding acceptance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Elinor Lipman & Nina de Gramont

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/02/09

On this episode, we are so excited to introduce you to the award-winning, bestselling contemporary novelist Elinor Lipman.Known for her keen wit, Elinor Lipman is a master of social satire and has written sixteen books, including The Inn at Lake Devine, Rachel to the Rescue, Good Riddance, and one of Mary Kay Andrews’s all-time favorite books, The Family Man. Her debut novel, Then She Found Me, was made into a movie starring Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. A writing

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36:44

WB_S3E5 The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/02/03

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey welcome Natasha Lester, author of the recently released historical fiction novel, The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre, which is a fascinating look at fashion and espionage before, during, and after WWII in Paris. A terrific conversation about her process, her background and how it all came together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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73:06

Friends & Fiction with Pam Jenoff

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/02/02

We are thrilled to welcome back our dear friend, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff!Pam Jenoff is a Rutgers University law professor and the author of several works of historical fiction, including the New York Times bestseller The Orphan's Tale. With degrees in international affairs from George Washington University, in history from Cambridge, and law from UPenn, her novels are inspired by her experiences working at the Pentagon and as a diplomat for the State Department handling

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41:51

WB_S3E4 The Widow with Kaira Rouda

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/27

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry welcome thriller writer, Kaira Rouda about her newest page-turner, The Widow. This taut and twisty book sheds light on the inner workings of life in the U.S. Congress, while exploring the inner workings of families and ambition and the lengths some will go to to achieve and keep power and wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Marie Benedict + Eleanor...

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/26

We are so excited to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict!A former lawyer with more than ten years’ experience as a litigator at some of the country’s premier law firms and Fortune500 companies, Marie views herself as an archaeologist of sorts, excavating the untold stories of real women from history. Marie is the author of ten novels including The Other Einstein, Carnegie’s Maid, The Only Woman in the Room, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, and The Personal Librarian which she

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40:35

WB_S3E3 Pandora with Susan Stokes-Chapman

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/20

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker are joined by author Susan Stokes-Chapman to take a deep dive into her debut Novel, Pandora, just out this week in the U.S. The book takes influence from the Pandora Myth and creates a captivating tale set in Georgian, London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:30

Friends & Fiction with Elle Cosimano & Laura Zigman

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/19

On this episode we bring you TWO amazing novelists—Elle Cosimano and Laura Zigman.Elle Cosimano is a USA Today bestselling author, an International Thriller Award winner, a Bram Stoker Award finalist, and an Edgar Award nominee. Also an acclaimed young adult author, Elle’s debut novel for adults, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, was a People Magazine Pick, named one of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021, and kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series. She joins us to

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43:37

WB_S3E2 The Night Travelers with Armando Lucas Correa

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/13

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry are joined in a luminous conversation with novelist Armando Lucas Correa about his atmospheric new novel, The Night TravelersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Sonali Dev

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/12

We are thrilled to welcome back award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev. Dubbed by Shelf Awareness as “not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today,” Sonali writes Bollywood-style love stories that explore universal issues. She joins us to discuss the hilarious and heartfelt THE VIBRANT YEARS, which was the first novel to be published by Mindy’s Book Studio, the new Amazon Publishing imprint of Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, writer, and

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42:04

WB_S3E1 Happy New Year with Maghon Taylor

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/06

WRITERS' BLOCK On our first episode of 2023, Ron and Kristy Woodson Harvey welcome Maghon Taylor Entepreneur, Best-Selling Author and founder of All She Wrote Notes. Maghon's infectious mission to spread happiness is so bright and inspiring- it's the perfect conversation to start the New Year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Mary Kubica featuring Deborah...

Friends & Fiction ·

2023/01/05

On the premiere episode of our Winter 2023 season, the Fab Four welcome the amazing Mary Kubica!Mary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many suspense novels, including THE GOOD GIRL, WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT, THE OTHER MRS. and LOCAL WOMAN MISSING. She joins us to talk about her highly anticipated new thriller, JUST THE NICEST COUPLE (coming January 10th from Park Row Books) which has been called “unputdownable” by Sally Hepworth and “riveting” by Laura Dave.Stick around

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36:51

WB-S2E53 - PB & J Year-end Special

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/30

WRITERS' BLOCK- Our year-end episode features Brenda Gardner & Llsa Harrison, hosts of the beloved and Zibby Award winning Friends and Fiction Official Book Club with Brenda and Lisa. This dynamic duo, affectionately known as P.B. & J, talk about their backgrounds, how the book club began and a glimpse behind the curtain of how it's run along with what to look forward to in 2023!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WB-S2E52 Ask Us Anything - Holiday Edition

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/23

WRITERS' BLOCK- Ron is joined by the Fab 4, along with Meg Walker and Shaun Hettinger for a special holiday edition of the popular "Ask Us Anything" Hilarity ensues.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WB-S2E51 - The Lost Witch w/ Paige Crutcher

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/16

WRITERS' BLOCK Paige Crutcher joins Ron and Patti Callahan Henry to talk about her upcoming book, The Lost Witch. This deep dive into her writing process is a wonderful exploration of storytelling development of ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:50

Friends & Fiction with Debbie Macomber & Viola Shipman

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/15

Tune in for a festive show as we welcome two of the F&F community's most beloved authors — Debbie Macomber & Viola Shipman — for our season finale and our holiday special.We are always happy to spend time with our dear friend, the #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber who is one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide and who has spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The crew talks with

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23:51

WB-S2E50 - Play it Again! Lessons in Chemistry with...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/09

WRITERS' BLOCK Listeners will be re-introduced to this interview Ron conducted earlier in the year with this year's winner of the Barnes and Noble Book of the Year, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Enjoy the discussion of how Bonnie became a best-selling debut author in her 60's and created this book that is showing up on Best of the Year lists world wide!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Louise Penny & Rae Meadows

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/08

On this episode, we're thrilled and honored to welcome the incomparable Louise Penny! As a bonus treat we are joined by Rae Meadows on the After Show.Louise Penny is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling series of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, and coauthor with Hillary Rodham Clinton of the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, State of Terror. Louise joins us to discuss her latest novel, A WORLD OF CURIOSITIES, the 18th book in her Gamache

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WB-S2E49 - The Anatomy of Genres with John Truby

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/02

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron, along with Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Kay Andrews welcomes one of the world’s most respected and sought-after story consultants and writing teachers, John Truby, whose legendary The Anatomy of Story is indispensable to novelists and screenwriters alike. John joins us to discuss his brand-new book, The Anatomy of Genres, a guide to understanding the major genres of the story world—and to do a deep dive into Patti’s and Mary Kay’s latest works in each of their respective

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