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.
Episodes
![Building your Brand with Deanna Roy (JJ Knight)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP12_-_Deanna_Roy-17fujf_300x300.jpg)
4 days ago
4 days ago
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
![Developing a Series with Lisa Regan](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP11_-_Lisa_Reganbrl9j_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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
![Location, Location, Location with Toby Neal](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP10_-_Toby_Neal-191k7v_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Doug and Nick welcome USA Today Bestselling Author Toby Neal to the show who writes the Paradise Crime Mysteries, Thrillers, and Cozys as well as memoirs and other genres under a pen name. Raised in Hawaii, Toby talks about the importance of accurately portraying locations and cultures, as well as applying her experience as a mental health therapist into her characters.Links from the Show:tobyneal.nethttps://www.facebook.com/LeiCrimeSeriesDiscover 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
![Embracing the Panic with Hank Phillippi Ryan](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP9_-_Hank_Phillippi_Ryan-1amm50_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
37-time Emmy winning television journalist and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Nick and Doug to talk about overcoming writing road blocks, book release tours, and how she adapted from compelling news stories to page-turning fiction.Links from the Show:hankphillippiryan.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Hank-Phillippi-Ryan/author/B001T2BNEAhttps://www.facebook.com/HankPhillippiRyanAuthor/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 ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignupDoug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
![Series vs Standalones with Drew Strickland](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP8_-_Drew_Strickland-19c6bg_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Amazon bestseller, Drew Strickland, joins the guys for a chat about switching hats between writing standalones versus books in series, working with a co-writer, and marketing challenges.Links from the Show:drewstricklandbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Drew-Strickland/author/B07JYQHMVPhttps://www.facebook.com/DrewStricklandBooks
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
Music by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
![Authentic Action with Jason Kasper](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP7_-_Jason_Kaspera04fw_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Former Green Beret and war veteran, Jason Kasper, talks about how he applies his real world combat experience into his military thrillers, and the importance of keeping the details authentic, whatever your genre.Links from the Show:https://jason-kasper.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01N9BGBB6https://www.facebook.com/kasperauthor/https://twitter.com/kasperauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/kasperauthor/https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jason-kasperhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-kasper-01689962/
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
Music by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
![Networking with Celeste Barclay](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP6_-_Celeste_Barclay6m0f5_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling historical and contemporary romance author Celeste Barclay. A delightful and dynamic lady who has strengthened her writing career through networking and putting herself in front of her readers at book signings and events.Links from the Show:www.celestebarclay.comwww.sabinebarclay.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Celeste-Barclay/author/B07C7N2FHQhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Barclay/author/B09YXL6DSShttps://www.facebook.com/celestembarclayhttps://www.facebook.com/SabineBarclayAuthorhttps://www.instagram.com/celestebarclayauthor/
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
Music by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
![Reaching and Keeping your Subscribers with guest Pamela Fagan Hutchins](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP5_-_Pamela_Fagan_Hutchins7u1hs_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Prolific USA Today bestselling mystery author, Pamela Fagan Hutchins, joins Doug and Nick for a lively chat about locations, characters, and the art of connecting and keeping your newsletter subscribers.Links from the Show:pamelafaganhutchins.comhttp://www.amazon.com/author/pamelafaganhutchinshttps://www.facebook.com/pamela.fagan.hutchins.authorhttps://pamelafaganhutchins.com/pages/crime-and-wine
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
Music by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
![Knowing Your Protagonist with guest Angela Marsons](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP4_-_Angela_Marsons97s0o_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The delightful Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling crime fiction author, Angela Marsons, joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about understanding your key characters, staying old school, and the editing mindset.Links from the Show:angelamarsons-books.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Angela-Marsons/author/B00J6D3914https://www.facebook.com/AngelaMarsonsAuthor
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
Music by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
![Keeping it Real with Kelsie Stelting](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog15838308/S2-EP3_-_Kelsie_Steltingaud7d_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author of Curvy Girl romance, Kelsie Stelting, about inclusivity, connecting with readers, and how she's found success in a niche.Links from the Show:https://kelsiebooks.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01HQM0BIKhttps://www.facebook.com/KelsieSteltingCreative/
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
Music by: AML - Productions
Newsletter sign-up
Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup
Doug: 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
http://www.douglas-pratt.com/
https://www.harveybooks.com/