The Two Authors’ Podcast
What does it take to make it in the intensely competitive author world? Best selling mystery and thriller authors Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey host fellow writers for lively, entertaining, and informative conversation about forging a successful author career. Expect healthy banter surrounding themes and topics they occasionally stick to, often derailed by curious tumbles down amusing rabbit holes. Subscribe on your favourite platform for new shows now releasing every week.
Episodes

18 minutes ago
18 minutes ago
In this episode, international bestselling author Robyn Harding shares her journey from writing light-hearted chick-lit to diving into darker, more complex psychological thrillers. Discover how her background in screenwriting enhances her plotting skills and how she crafts suspense that keeps readers guessing until the last page.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.robynharding.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robyn-Harding/author/B001H6EO12Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

7 days ago
7 days ago
USA Today bestselling author and author coach Adrienne Giordano joins the show to discuss using the Wheel of Life and practical strategies for managing your writing life, balancing work and personal time, and overcoming common mindset traps. Adrienne shares insights from her journey as an author and certified coach, offering actionable tips for authors at any stage.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:adriennegiordano.comhttps://adriennegiordano.com/coaching-cornerhttps://www.facebook.com/AdrienneGiordanoAuthor/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Adrienne-Giordano/author/B00515T88ELink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
In this episode, bestselling authors Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle, the co-creators of Outliers Writing University, delve into the unique class offerings, emphasizing the significance of being an 'outlier' in the writing world, and how instructors like Jeffrey Deaver, James Rollins, and Hank Phillippi Ryan bring a wealth of real-world author experience to the program.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/www.dplylemd.comwww.kathleenantrim.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Join the lads for a chat with contemporary national security thriller author David Bruns about his journey from military service in submarines to writing bestselling thrillers. They delve into essential craft lessons, effective co-writing strategies, and industry insights, including the impact of AI, marketing, and community building for authors.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.bruns-olson.comhttps://severnriverbooks.com/collections/david-brunshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Bruns/author/B00E4UG1DCLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Bestselling fiction authors and co-authors of The Trope Thesaurus: Mystery and Thriller, Jennifer Hilt and Sara Rosette, join the show to talk all things tropes. They explore the nuances between tropes and clichés, the importance of integrating tropes such as secrets identities and found family into storytelling, while also addressing how reader expectations influence the evolution of these literary devices.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGTFV5HGhttps://www.sararosett.com/www.jenniferhilt.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
In this episode the lads are joined by Damon Courtney of BookFunnel to discuss the platform's evolution over the past decade, including its expansion into audiobooks and supporting direct sales. Discover insights on how BookFunnel empowers indie authors in building mailing lists and seamlessly delivering eBooks and audiobooks, plus a few industry insights from a seasoned expert.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.bookfunnel.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Past guests and friends of the show join Doug and Nick to express their utter surprise that the show has lasted this long, and to share their wisdom on things they'd do differently if they were starting their author career over, and their big ticket focuses for the year ahead.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:tonyakappes.comfranklinhorton.combookfunnel.comdeannaroy.comalexsigmore.combetterfasteracademy.comarmandrosamilia.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ArmandRosamiliacherylbradshaw.comdrewstricklandbooks.comwww.jamialbright.comwww.dplylemd.comwww.rjpbooks.comwww.kierstenmodglinauthor.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
The delightful Jane Friedman shares her journey from a college intern to a seasoned freelance publishing expert, highlighting her unique position as a bridge between traditional and indie publishing. She discusses the evolving landscape of the publishing industry, the impact of AI, and the importance for her of providing foundational resources for aspiring writers, while also balancing free and paid content to support her mission and livelihood.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:janefriedman.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Jane-Friedman/author/B004KHXQ0ULink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
In this episode, Nick and Doug chat with returning guest NYT bestselling author JD Barker about his soon to be released prequel trilogy to his incredibly successful Four Monkey Killer (4MK) series. They explore the complexities of adding to a well known series with an intricate plot and timeline, and the trickiness of maintaining continuity. They also touch on adapting books for the screen, and much more.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:jdbarker.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Barkerhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/J.D.-Barker/author/B005FCUYU4https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarkerLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
The marvellous Janet Margo joins the lads to share her extensive experience from Amazon, Scribd, and running her own Amazon Ads company, Book Geeks Media, to offer valuable advice on Amazon ads for authors at different stages of their careers. Whatever stage you're at with your ads, this episode has some great content for you.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:bookgeeksmedia.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B097Z8N581Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug: https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey
What does it take to make it in the intensely competitive author world these days?
Doug and Nick are the first to admit that as bestselling full time authors, they're still learning, adjusting, and making mistakes every day!
Which is why they host accomplished guests who share their personal paths to success in a light-hearted chat show format.
Whether you're a new author getting started, an experienced veteran, or a reader who is interested in what happens behind the scenes, each episode offers you insightful info from guests who have forged a successful career with their books.
Expect a fun and relaxed show which is generally PG-13, but occasional R-rated language does occur.
Email the show with questions or comments: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com
http://www.douglas-pratt.com/
https://www.harveybooks.com/







