If you're looking for books to get your heart beating and your feet dancing, look no further: Author Priscilla Oliveras specializes in romance novels with a Latin flair, and her latest, the Mariachi-inspired WEST SIDE LOVE STORY, keeps the fun and festive streak alive. Priscilla visited A mighty Blaze's "Blaze Boudoir" to talk with fellow romance fan Kate LeBeau about her process and inspirations. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Jun 4, 2023
50 min
Imagine, if you will, a tiny Atlantic island in the 1800s, mostly populated by the wives of absent ship captains. A northern island, where freed slaves are trying to make a new life, and where the women's suffrage and abolitionist movements are stoking tensions. Now, add in a devastating fire, and what are you left with? A great story, that's what! DAUGHTERS OF NANTUCKET author Julie Gerstenblatt lays it all out in conversation with NYT bestselling novelist and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
May 28, 2023
55 min
Maybe you know him from his MAGPIE MURDERS fame. Or maybe you've read his ALEX RIDER series, or some of his Sherlock Holmes or James Bond books. Perhaps even watched some of the popular TV series he's written over the years. No matter how you know Anthony Horowitz, you'll get it when we say that we were extremely lucky and excited to feature him in conversation with fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan on Crime Time! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
May 21, 2023
48 min
It's a baker's dozen this season with a bonus thirteenth episode! This is a podcast-exclusive interview that you won't hear anywhere else, featuring the one, the only, the magnificent Elizabeth Strout! The Pulitzer Prize-winner talked with fellow NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt about her latest book, the pandemic-set LUCY BY THE SEA. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Jan 18, 2023
36 min
Authors Love Bookstores!And in this case, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton loves A Great Good Place for Books in Oakland, California. The multi award-winning author of A KIND OF FREEDOM and THE REVISIONERS joins host Kimberly Hensle Lowrance for a chat with the bookstore's owner, Kathleen Caldwell. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Jan 8, 2023
42 min
People Magazine called Natalie Jenner's latest novel, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, "just delightful," and we agree! In this episode, the internationally bestselling author talked with A Mighty Blaze's own Julie Gerstenblatt about the joys and struggles of creating this charming, new world for her characters, some of whom were also included in her last bestseller, THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Dec 18, 2022
54 min
Peng Shepherd was a success right out the gate with her debut novel, THE BOOK OF M. On the heels of her second, equally fantastic release, THE CARTOGRAPHERS, she talked with The Thoughtful Bro host Mark Cecil about her journey of creating art, navigating the difficulties of the spotlight, and why writing the second book was even more challenging than writing the first. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Dec 11, 2022
54 min
She's the bestselling author of thrillers that feature high-octane situations in dramatic settings, from IN THE JUNGLE to THE RIVER AT NIGHT and her latest, GIRL IN ICE. Erica Ferencik stopped by Crime Time to talk to Hank Phillippi Ryan about all the research and passion that goes into making these environments come to life for the reader. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Dec 4, 2022
54 min
We have an anniversary to celebrate! Authors Love Bookstores aired its 100th episode (!!!) with an interview with author Eli Cranor, whose debut DON'T KNOW TOUGH was called "one of the best debuts of 2022" by The New York Times. Eli visited AMB to talk with host Joe Moldover and the owner of Dog Ear Books in Russellville, Arkansas. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Nov 20, 2022
52 min
Author and artist Lydia Conklin's celebrated short story collection, RAINBOW RAINBOW, was called "a gorgeous ode to queer life" and "a triumph" when it was released in May, 2022. We were lucky enough to have Lydia on A Mighty Blaze in conversation with host Jane Roper on a great episode of The Zeitgeist. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
Nov 13, 2022
37 min
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