The Two Authors’ Podcast

Debunking the Amazon Algos with Joe Solari

Joe Solari, the man behind Author Nation and specialist in helping authors succeed in their careers, joins the lads for a deep dive into the much talked about Amazon algorithms, highlighting the big topics from Joe's exhaustively researched article on the subject (linked in the show notes).Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.authornation.livejoesolari.comhttps://wiki.authornation.live/The-Hidden-Rules-of-Amazon-A-Smart-Guide-for-Self-Publishing-Authors-217762f8793a806b9109d5858e911e36Link 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Blending Fact & Fiction with Kate Quinn

NYT and USAT bestselling historical fiction author Kate Quinn shares her journey from a young writer inspired by her librarian mother to a successful author of historical fiction, highlighting her unique approach to storytelling and the challenges of writing multi-timeline novels. She delves into how she balances fact and fiction in her historical narratives, and discusses the genre shift for her upcoming fantasy adventure, The Astral Library, along with her collaboration with Janie Chang on a novel set during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.katequinnauthor.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Quinn/author/B002VXE8IEhttps://www.facebook.com/KateQuinnAuthorLink 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

ALLi with Matty and Michael

Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn from the non-profit Alliance of Independent Authors join the lads to talk about what an ALLi membership provides and the many free services available.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/members/join?affid=19081https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-self-publishing-services/Link 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Expanding your IP Empire with Willow Winters

In this engaging episode, Willow Winters shares her journey from a stay-at-home mom to successful romance author, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of self-publishing. She discusses the importance of diversifying income streams, leveraging platforms like Patreon, and the strategic shift from Kindle Unlimited to a wider distribution. Willow emphasizes the value of building a sustainable business model in the ever-evolving publishing landscape.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://willowwinterswrites.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Willow-Winters/author/B01G9J9JKWhttps://sexliesandblankpages.fireside.fm/page/2Link 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Managing an Author Empire with Mary Stone

Bestselling thriller author Mary Stone joins the lads and reveals her bold transition from healthcare marketing to thriving author, navigating the shift from romance to thrillers, and building a self-publishing empire. Discover her insights on pen names, co-writing, and the creative process that fuelled her success.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://authormarystone.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mary-Stone/author/B07Q2G3KZChttps://www.facebook.com/authormarystoneLink 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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Feed the Senses with Luke Richardson

Thriller author Luke Richardson joins the lads to talk about his leap from teaching to writing full-time, fueled by his global travels. Discover how his vivid, tactile descriptions bring exotic locations to life in his archaeological thrillers, and his take on crafting compelling female protagonists.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.lukerichardsonauthor.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Luke-Richardson/author/B07RBBLWYVhttps://www.facebook.com/lukerichardsonauthor/https://www.instagram.com/lukerichaahttps://www.tiktok.com/@lukerichardsonauthorhttps://www.youtube.com/@RichaBooksdraft2digital.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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Draft2Digital with Dan Wood

The lads chat with the nicest guy in publishing, Dan Wood from Draft2Digital, a one-stop-shop for self-publishing authors to format ebooks, distribute to stores, and track sales.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:draft2digital.comsmashwords.combooks2read.combookcovers.comwww.authoremail.comwww.booksflyer.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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

2025 Recap Part 2 with Jami and Sara

In part two of their year in review, Doug and Nick are joined once again by the fabulous authors and hosts of the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast Sara Rosett and Jami Albright. In this episode they discuss what they've seen this year with newsletters, translations, and audiobooks.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723www.jamialbright.comwww.sararosett.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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

2025 Recap with Jami and Sara

The wonderful Sara Rosett and Jami Albright from the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast join Doug and Nick for part one of their 2025 year in review. In this episode they look back on their author experience from the past twelve months, discuss platforms for special editions and unique author-centric projects, and the state of play in the world of social media.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723www.jamialbright.comwww.sararosett.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.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Enthralling Characters with Robert Dugoni

Join the lads as they dive into the world of NYTbestselling author Robert Dugoni, exploring his journey from law toliterature and the creation of his beloved Tracy Crosswhite series.Discover how Robert crafts compelling characters and gripping plotsthat keep readers on the edge of their seats. This episode is like amini-masterclass!Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.robertdugonibooks.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Dugoni/author/B001IR1RJChttps://www.facebook.com/AuthorRobertDugoni
https://www.scotturbach.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Urbach/author/B0F2M8XG36Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books forevery platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: https://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