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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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36:37

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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56:43

Friends & Fiction with Shelby Van Pelt

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/22

The Fab Four sit down with Shelby Van Pelt, the author of the smash hit and much buzzed about debut novel REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES which was an instant New York Times bestseller, named one of Amazon’s #1 Best Books of the Year, chosen as a Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick, and named a Best Book of Summer by the Chicago Tribune, The View, Southern Living, and USA Today. The gang have a fun and insightful conversation about Shelby's writing process, her path to publication, her

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49:53

WB-S2E38 Tom Perotta with Tracy Flick Can't Win

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/16

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker talk to bestselling novelist and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tom Perrotta about his new sequel to ELECTION two decades in the making, TRACY FLICK CAN’T WIN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:52

Friends & Fiction with Sarah Addison Allen & Lauren...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/15

On this episode, we talk to TWO amazing authors! Meet the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels (Garden Spells, First Frost), Sarah Addison Allen, a self-described master of "southern fried magical realism." She joins us to discuss her long-awaited seventh novel, OTHER BIRDS, which St.Martin’s Press just released on August 30th, and which debuted at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list. The crew discuss character develpment, the craft of magical realism, the role that food

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41:59

WB-S2E37 Brenda Novak w/ Summer on the Island

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/09

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey speak with prolific author Brenda Novak about her latest book, Summer On The Island, and dive deep into her writing career and how she supports readers and writers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:20

Friends & Fiction with Kristina McMorris

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/08

We are joined by show regular Kristina McMorris for a night of bookish talk, lots of laughs, and even a magic trick! Kristina joins us to discuss her brand-new book, just released this week, THE WAYS WE HIDE. The crew chat about the pressures of following up Kristina's hugely successful million-copy bestseller, SOLD ON A MONDAY, her extensive research process into the mechanics of the magic, illusion, and spycraft of her main character, and are even treated to custom-made dossiers for each of

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31:12

WB-S2E36 Callie's Hot Little Biscuit Empire

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/02

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry explore storytelling through food and entrepeneurship with Carrie Morey, Chef, TV Star, Author and creator of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit CompanySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:49

Friends & Fiction with Team W and Miriam Parker

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/09/01

On this episode, the Fab Four are joined by FOUR fabulous authors! On the first half of the show, we meet Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White (affectionately known as “Team W”) about the most recent novel they team-wrote together, THE LOST SUMMERS OF NEWPORT. We hear all about their team-writing process, how their partnership came to be, the setting and inspiration for their latest bestseller, and are treated to some writing tips. On the second half of the show, we meet publishing

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36:50

WB-S2E35 We Are Not LIke Them

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/08/26

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker are joined by Christine Pride & Jo Piazze about ther book, We are Not Like Them, a GMA Book Club Pick and out now in paperback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:50

Friends & Fiction with Tamron Hall

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/08/25

On this episode, the Fab Four host broadcast journalist and Emmy Award-winning talk show host turned novelist, Tamron Hall to discuss her debut novel, the first in a thrilling new series, AS THE WICKED WATCH, recently released in paperback. The crew discusses why Tamron chose to venture into fiction, the challenges of tackling a difficult and timely subject like crime against communities of color, how her journalism work and own tragic life experiences inspired her fiction, and how she juggles it

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38:37

WB-S2E34 Books You Should Know: Iona Iverson's Rules...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/08/19

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews host author Clare Pooley, author of Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting in our ongoing series, Books You Should Know!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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79:16

Friends & Fiction with Karin Slaughter & Chris Swann

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/08/18

The Fall 2022 season premiere episode with Karin Slaughter and Chris Swann is a rip roaring good time filled with lots of laughs and insightful book talk. Hear from Karin all about her latest GIRL, FORGOTTEN. We talk to her about her research process into cults and the federal marshal service, what drew her to the 1980's time period, her work to raise money for libraries, and what's coming next. Then 2022 Georgia Author of the Year Chris Swann joins the Fab Four to chat about his latest

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32:07

WB-S2E33 Writing with Humor - Take My Husband

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/08/12

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews are joined by Ellen Meister, author of the darkly comic new book, Take My Husband to talk about writing with humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:46

WB-S2E32 Books You Should Know - Take My Hand with...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/08/05

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by special guest Co-host Nancy Johnson, author of The Kindest Lie to speak with Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her powerful, poignant and timely newest work, Take My Hand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:02

WB-S2E31 It all comes down to this w/Therese Anne Fowler

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/07/29

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by Mary Kay Andrews in conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Therese Anne Fowler to discuss It All Comes Down To This, her latest novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:07

Friends & Fiction with Jamie Ford & Jason Mott

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/07/28

For the Spring/Summer 2022 season finale, the Fab Four are joined by bestselling authors Jamie Ford and Jason Mott. Jamie Ford discusses his research into epigenetics for his new novel THE MANY DAUGHTERS OF AFONG MOY, his own muti-cultural background, his inspriation for writing about a real historical figure, and the challenges of telling a tale that spans 250 years. Jason Mott discusses the phenomenal success of and the winding road to publication for his National Book Award winning novel HELL OF

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41:10

WB-S2E30 We are the Luckiest with Laura McKowen

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/07/22

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry talk with Laura McKowen about her astounding book, We Are The Luckiest, and her hugely popular podcast, Tell Me Something True!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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68:08

Friends & Fiction with Jennifer Weiner + Mateo...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/07/21

The Fab Four are joined by blockbuster bestselling author and “the queen of fun, feisty summer reads” Jennifer Weiner. We hear about the origin story behind Jen's latest NYT bestselling novel THE SUMMER PLACE, the themes of motherhood and secrets in the book, and the Cape Cod setting. We also hear about how Jen found her own voice as a writer, her writing process, her activism on behald of body positivty and recognition for women authors, and her decision to travel her book tour by bicycle. On

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37:33

WB-S2E29 Storytelling through Picture Books

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/07/15

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block talks with Christina Geist about her newest book in her Growing with Buddy Series, Buddy's New Buddy- she shares how she created the characters and the importance of picture books in literary growth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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82:34

Friends & Fiction with Katherine Center & Linda...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/07/14

Get ready for a good time on this episode as we welcome two masters of heartwarming, feel-good fiction — Katherine Center and Linda Holmes! And we are treated to a visit from Leslie Hooton on the after show! The Fab Four discuss writing funny, crafting dialogue, and the meaning of home in Katherine's and Linda's novels. The group talks about their favorite masters and undiscovered gems in the rom-com genre—get ready to take notes with lots of reading recommendations. We get an inside look at

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