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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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65:21

Friends & Fiction with Kevin Wilson + Sheila Roberts...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/12/01

On tonight’s episode, we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Kevin Wilson—plus Sheila Roberts on the After Show!Kevin Wilson is the author of three novels including NOTHING TO SEE HERE, which was a New York Times bestseller and a Read with Jenna book club selection in 2019. Kevin joins us to discuss his latest novel, NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO PANIC, which has been named an Amazon Best Book of November 2022 and a Most Anticipated Book of the season from the Associated Press, Vogue, Esquire,

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WB-S2E48 Books You Should Know - A Ballad of Love and...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/25

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry speak with Reyna Grande about her sweeping and powerful historical fiction novel, A Ballad of Love and Glory. This conversation delves into Reyna's beginnings as a writer and her path to becoming a a strong immigrant voice in literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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67:13

Friends & Fiction with Indie Bookseller Pals

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/24

Join us on Thanksgiving Eve as we welcome some of our favorite indie bookseller pals for a very special holiday episode of Friends & Fiction! The Fab Four are joined by Tim from Nantucket Book Partners in Nantucket, MA; Peter from Booktowne in Manasquan, NJ; Susan from Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, DE; Cathy & Serena from Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, FL; Rebecca from Macintosh Books on Sanibel Island, FL; and Laura from Oxford Exchange in Tampa, FL.We hear from each of them about

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36:31

WB-S2E47 A Matter of Happiness with Tori Whitaker

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/18

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey talk with Tori Whitaker about her fascinating historical fiction novel that connects two women across decades. The 1920's and the present day come alive across generations with this story of strength, connection, and the power to find one's own path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:07

Friends & Fiction with Lisa Unger

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/17

On this show, we welcome back our dear friend, award-winning author Lisa Unger! Lisa is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty novels, including THE STRANGER INSIDE, LAST GIRL GHOSTED, and CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45 — now in development at Netflix, starring Jessica Alba. A co-President of the International Thriller Writers Organization with books published in thirty-two languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, Lisa is regarded as a master of suspense. She joins us

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32:28

WB-S2E46 Historical Fiction with Jennifer Coburn

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/11

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block speaks with Jennifer Coburn about her thoroughly researched and fascinating first historical fiction novel, Cradles of the Reich and about her path to change genres in her writing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:21

Friends & Fiction with Philippa Gregory

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/10

On this episode we introduce you to one of the world’s foremost historical novelists, Philippa Gregory! Philippa is the acclaimed author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (which was a 2008 major motion picture starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson) and THE WHITE QUEEN (which became a StarzOriginals 10-part series in 2013). Philippa has won numerous awards including Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction by the Historical Writers’

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42:37

WB-S2E45 How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies w/Amy Wallen

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/04

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry dive into How to Write A Novel in 20 Pies with author and teacher, Amy Wallen. Sure to be a delicious treat for writers and aspiring writers alike!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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68:01

Friends & Fiction with Wanda Morris

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/11/03

On this episode we spend some quality time with our friend Wanda Morris! The acclaimed author of 2021’s #1 Library Reads Pick ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS (which is being adapted by Uzo Aduba as a limited series for Showtime!), joins us to talk about her brand-new gripping, suspenseful novel, ANYWHERE YOU RUN (just released on 10/25/22 by William Morrow Books). Wanda tells us about her gut-wrenching research into Jim Crow-era Mississippi, the difficult decision to keep the language of the time authentic

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45:38

WB-S2E44 Missing Pages w/ Bethanne Patrick

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/28

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry speak with literary superstar Bethanne Patrick about her hit Podcast, Missing Pages, her upcoming memoir and about keeping her finger on the pulse of the publshing industry!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:29

Friends & Fiction with Ariel Lawhon, Susan Meissner,...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/27

On this episode we have FOUR amazing author guests! On the first half of the show, meet the author trio of Ariel Lawhon, Susan Meissner & Kristina McMorris who join us to discuss the historical novel they team-wrote together, WHEN WE HAD WINGS, about three WWII nurses who wage their own battle for freedom and survival in the South Pacific. We find out their inspiration for this book, their research and process for writing together, and which of them wrote which character. On the second half of

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49:49

WB-S2E43 Marple: Twelve New Stories

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/21

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry celebrate the release of Marple: Twelve New Stories with contributers Alyssa Cole and Jean Kwok, discussing their short stories, the enduring popularity of Agatha Christie and how the project came together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:15

Friends & Fiction with Lisa Jewell

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/20

On this episode we speak with Lisa Jewell, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels such as The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone, The Girls, and The Night She Disappeared whose work has been translated into 29 languages and has sold more than 10 million copies internationally. She joins us to discuss her standalone sequel, THE FAMILY REMAINS, published earlier this year. Listen in as the ladies discuss her career shift from rom-com to psychological thriller, her inspiration for her

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WB-S2E42 The Winners with Fredrik Backman

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/14

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristin Harmel speak with international and NYT Bestselling author Fredrik Backman about his latest, THE WINNERS which concludes his hugely popular BEARTOWN series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:08

Friends & Fiction with Veronica Roth & Gabrielle Zevin

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/13

Meet two incredible, mega-bestselling author guests on this show—Veronica Roth and Gabrielle Zevin. Veronica is the New York Times bestselling author of the phenomenally popular series of books and movies, Divergent, who has also penned The End and Other Beginnings, Chosen Ones, and the Carve the Mark duology. She joins us to discuss her brand-new dystopian mystery novel POSTER GIRL, pushing her boundaries as a writer, and exploring big themes through science fiction. Gabrielle Zevin is the

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46:06

WB-S2E41 The Sweetness of Forgetting with Kristin Harmel

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/07

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by Friends and Fiction Founder Kristin Harmel to celebrate and discuss the 10th Anniversary Edition release of her International Bestselling Book, The Sweetness of ForgettingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction "Just Us" Episodes with the Fab Four

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/10/06

The four Friends & Fiction host authors gather to catch up on what’s going on with their writing and their lives, and to give you a sneak peek at what they each have coming out. Hear from Kristin Harmel all about the 10th anniversary re-packaged trade paperback edition of her novel, THE SWEETNESS OF FORGETTING (in stores October 4th from Gallery Books). Hear from Mary Kay Andrews about the forthcoming paperback release of THE SANTA SUIT (October 11th, St. Martin’s Press). And each of the Fab

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48:39

WB-S2E40 The It Girl with Ruth Ware

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/30

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristin Harmel have a conversation with thriller writer, Ruth Ware about her lastes book, The It Girl, and explore her writing process, life in England, and how she puts it all together!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:05

Friends & Fiction with Jennifer Robson—All About the...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/29

On this very special episode of Friends & Fiction we gather with our good friend Jennifer Robson for a show all about the British monarchy. Jennifer is the USA Today bestselling author of seven novels, including THE GOWN and her forthcoming CORONATION YEAR (coming April 2023) which feature Queen Elizabeth II. If you love The Crown, are obsessed with the royals, and have been drawn to recent coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s passing, you'll love this lively conversation and royal bookish chatter

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WB-S2E39 Less is Lost with Andrew Sean Greer

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/23

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey talk with Pulitzer Prize winning author Andrew Sean Greer about his newest book, Less Is Lost which is a follow-up to his hugely popular Less.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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