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 every two weeks.

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Episodes

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024

NYT bestselling horror and thriller author JD Barker talks about his collaborative projects and how he's brought a new twist to the trad publishing world with his hybrid approach.Links from the Show:jdbarker.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Barkerhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/J.D.-Barker/author/B005FCUYU4https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarkerDiscover 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 ServicesSteams my Clams Voice by: Nick SullivanMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

Bestselling thriller author Alex Sigmore shares how he took fate in his own hands and doubled down on a new genre, using data and research to guide his very successful decision.Links from the Show:www.alexsigmore.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Sigmore/author/B0B1YXMZ7Nhttps://www.facebook.com/AlexSigmoreBookshttps://www.facebook.com/ericwarrenauthor/Discover 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 ServicesSteams my Clams Voice by: Nick SullivanMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024

Nick and Doug are joined by award-winning thriller writer RJ Patterson, who talks about his in-depth research methods and sources which help keep his stories authentic and captivating, and his multiple interconnected series.Links from the Show:www.rjpbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/R.J.-Patterson/author/B0098F2E48https://www.facebook.com/JackPattersonAuthorDiscover 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 ServicesSteams my Clams Voice by: Nick SullivanMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

NYT & WSJ bestselling thriller writer, Rachel Howzell Hall joins Nick and Doug to talk about developing her writing style and niche, and how she's now leaping into a whole new genre.Links from the Show:www.rachelhowzell.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachel-Howzell-Hall/author/B001H6IFS0https://www.facebook.com/rachel.h.hallhttps://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/Discover 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 ServicesSteams my Clams Voice by: Nick SullivanMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024

Bestselling Thriller and Post-Apocalyptic author Franklin Horton talks to Doug and Nick about his 'try anything' approach to marketing his books over the years. This episode is a brought to you from Hurricane Francine special!Links from the Show:franklinhorton.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Franklin-Horton/author/B00JTXX6BEhttps://www.facebook.com/jamesfranklinhortonDiscover 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 ServicesSteams my Clams Voice by: Nick SullivanMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024

Thriller and Suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins the guys to talk about how she's expanded her footprint and income with a podcast, speaking engagements, and non-fiction publications.Links from the Show:www.mattydalrymple.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Matty-Dalrymple/author/B00J68IQY4https://www.facebook.com/matty.dalrymplewww.theindyauthor.comDiscover 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 ServicesSteams my Clams Voice by: Nick SullivanMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024

Nick and Doug are joined by USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes who chats about the incredible reader community she's built through social media, newsletters, and Patreon.Links from the Show:https://tonyakappes.com/https://www.facebook.com/authortonyakappes/https://www.instagram.com/tonyakappesbooks/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tonya-Kappes/author/B0048NYQLE
 
Discover us here:
Website: www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: www.harveybooks.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3
Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228
Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites
Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick
Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com
 
Production:
Intro by: Kim Bretton
Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services
Music by: AML - Productions
 
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024

UK Kindle chart topping psychological thriller author Daniel Hurst joins the lads to talk about writing female protagonists, keeping the pressure on himself, and balancing a hybrid career.
Links from the Show:www.danielhurstbooks.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Hurst/author/B084LSDYRY
https://www.facebook.com/danielhurstbooks/
https://www.instagram.com/danielhurstbooks/
 
Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: www.harveybooks.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3
Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228
Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites
Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick
Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com
Production:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024

USA Today bestselling author Deanna Roy, who also writes under the pen name JJ Knight, joins Nick and Doug to chat about her amazing branding she's built around her romantic comedies.Links from the Show:deannaroy.comjjknight.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005IXVMOMhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/JJ-Knight/author/B00IDSRBFShttps://www.facebook.com/deannaroyauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/jjknightauthorDiscover 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling thriller author Lisa Regan becomes the first guest brave enough to join the lads a second time! Celebrating the recent release of book 20 in her hugely successful Detective Josie Quinn series, Lisa chats about how she's found her path to success through developing a long series.Links from the Show:lisaregan.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Lisa-Regan/author/B009YY091Ihttps://www.facebook.com/LisaReganCrimeAuthorDiscover 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

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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

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