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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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52:44

WB_S2E7 Are you listening?

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/02/18

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan celebrate the Earphones Audio Award given to Once Upon a Wardrobe featuring the narrator of the audiobook and the editor of Audiofile Magazine, who present these awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:38

Friends & Fiction with Jayne Allen

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/02/17

On this episode we welcome Jayne Allen who burst onto the fiction scene in 2021 with BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED. Jayne joins us to discuss her highly anticipated second installment in this series, BLACK GIRLS MUST BE MAGIC. With the Fab Four, Jayne discusses her inspiration for this trilogy, the deep bonds of female freindship that inform her novels, her writing process, and how she made the shift from non-fiction to fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:01

WB S2E6: Staying Power of Stories

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/02/11

WRITERS'S BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey are joined by Author Robert Dugoni whose book The Extraorinday Life of Sam Hell has been a long time favorite. They talk about why stories stay with us and about his stellar new book, The World Played Chess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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75:48

Friends & Fiction with Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict &...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/02/10

On this episode we are so lucky to have THREE authors joining us! For the main event we sit down with both Marie Benedict and Fiona Davis!Marie is the New York Times bestselling author of nine historical novels (including The Personal Librarian, The Only Woman in the Room, and The Mystery of Mrs. Christie). She found her calling unearthing the hidden stories of the most complex and fascinating women of history and introducing them to readers so we can reflect on their contributions and the insights

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38:31

WB S2E5 Author Allies

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/02/04

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews speak with Linda Ketron about her stellar work with Moveable Feast and becoming a beacon to authors and readers alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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70:32

Friends & Fiction with Alafair Burke & Allison Pataki

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/02/03

Welsome to another double-header episode! On the first half of the show, meet New York Times bestselling, Edgar-nominated author of 20 crime novels, Alafair Burke. Alafair’s books include The Ex, The Wife, and The Better Sister, and two series—one featuring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, and the other, Portland, Oregon, prosecutor Samantha Kincaid. Alafair joins us to discuss her latest thriller, FIND ME. Released a few weeks ago, it has met with rave reviews from Laura Dave, Chris Bohjalian, and

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WB S2E4: Dazzling Debuts!

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/28

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by guest co-host Nancy Johnson to celebrate the paperback release of her brilliand debut, The Kindest Lie. They then speak with Lizzie Blackburn about her highly anticipated debut Yinka, Where is Your Huzband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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76:36

Friends & Fiction with Amor Towles

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/27

F&F is honored to welcome the incredible No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles. Amor’s three novels RULES OF CIVILITY, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW, and THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY have collectively sold more than five million copies and been translated into more than thirty languages. A Gentleman in Moscow spent two full years on the New York Times bestseller list. When it was published by Viking Books in October 2021, The Lincoln Highway debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list

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33:06

WB S2E3: Reckless Girls

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/21

WRITERS' BLOCK Patti Callahan and Ron Block talk with NYT Bestsellilng Author Rachel Hawkins about her new release, Reckless Girls, an Island Gothic Thriller that explores class and gender set against a remote island setting that harbors a dark history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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76:26

Friends & Fiction with Jillian Coantor and Jenny...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/20

This episode is a two-parter! On the first half of the show, we welcome internationally bestselling author of eleven novels for teens and adults, Jillian Cantor. Jillian joins us to discuss her new atmospheric historical novel, BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOLS, which will be released on February 1st! The book is a reimagining of THE GREAT GATSBY where the female characters take center stage.On the second half of the show we greet the writing team of Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood who met in high school and

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52:35

WB S2E2: Breathing Life Into History

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/14

WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block and Kristin Harmel talk with Historical Fiction Authors Genevieve Graham (BLUEBIRD) and Julia Kelly (Last Dance of the Debutante) about their new books and about the art of showcasing history throuh fiction. .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Jeffery Deaver

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/13

We are so thrilled to welcome #1 internationally bestselling author Jeffery Deaver, who People Magazine calls “the master of ticking-bomb suspense.” Jeffery’s 40+ books are sold in 150 countries, have been translated into over 25 languages, and have sold more than 50-million copies worldwide. His first Lincoln Rhyme novel, THE BONE COLLECTOR, was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Join us as we hear all about Jeffery’s writing process, intensive research,

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31:39

WB S2E1: Honor, with Thrity Umrigar

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/07

WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block talks with Best-Selling author Thrity Umrigar about her powerful new novel, HONOR and about the importance of reading outside our own experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Sally Hepworth & Kelly Rimmer...

Friends & Fiction ·

2022/01/06

What a way to kick off a shiny new year! Join the raucous good time as the Fab Four welcome two author guests plus two special guests to the first episode of 2022. Talented writers and dear friends with an amazing sense of humor and sisterhood, Sally Hepworth and Kelly Rimmer join us from Australia. Sally is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including the smash hit bestseller THE MOTHER-IN-LAW. She joins us to discuss her latest novel, last year’s instant NYT bestseller THE GOOD

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38:41

WB: S1E31 The Beaufort Special: A Look Back with Meg...

Friends & Fiction ·

2021/12/31

WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron talks with Meg Walker to hear about her background and how she became the glue that holds Friends and Fiction together. Includes interviews with F & F fans taped in Beaufort at our live event in June!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friends & Fiction with Sarah MacLean

Friends & Fiction ·

2021/12/30

F&F is so pleased to welcome New York Times, Washington Post & USA Today bestselling author, Sarah MacLean as our guest on our final show of the year! Sarah is the author of many popular historical romance novels, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. A graduate of Smith College & Harvard University, a leading advocate for the romance genre, and a co-host of the weekly romance podcast Fated Mates, Sarah is also a columnist for the New York Times, the Washington

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70:23

WB S1E30: Rockin' Around the Podcast Tree!

Friends & Fiction ·

2021/12/24

WRITERS' BLOCK: Toasting to the holiday season through memories, traditions and a look at the year ahead!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:37

Friends & Fiction with Maria Amparo Escandon

Friends & Fiction ·

2021/12/22

Friends & Fiction welcomes New York Times bestselling bilingual novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and film producer, María Amparo Escandón. María is the author of #1 L.A. Times bestseller ESPERANZA’S BOX OF SAINTS and GONZÁLEZ & DAUGHTER TRUCKING CO. She joins us to discuss her third novel, L.A. WEATHER, which was selected as a Reese’s Book Club pick and a Best Book of the Month by Barnes & Noble, People, PopSugar, Bustle, CNN, E! News, and GMA. Named a writer to watch by both

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WB S1E29: 2021 Holiday Surprise!

Friends & Fiction ·

2021/12/21

WRITERS' BLOCK: Our own Mary Kay Andrews unearths a holiday short story, Fatal Fruitcake and reads it for a Holiday Surprise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WB S1E28: Songwriting as Storytelling, Part 2

Friends & Fiction ·

2021/12/17

WRITERS' BLOCK: Esteemed Nashville singer/songwriters, Kim Richey and Gretchen Peters continue their convesation with Ron Block and perform songs bothe written by them and by each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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