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 Jan 21, 2025

Award winning thriller and mystery author, DP Lyle, joins Doug and Nick to discuss his career as a cardiologist and how it has influenced his stories, plus DP's involvement in Outliers Writing University and their online masterclasses.Links from the Show:Author | Dp Lyle AuthorOutliers Writing University | writing crafthttps://www.amazon.com/stores/D.-P.-Lyle/author/B001HCTX3KDiscover 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 Jan 07, 2025

Bestselling thriller author, Cap Daniels, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his mantra of writing every day, consistency in all aspects of publishing, and how he makes it all work while maintaining a full-time job.Links from the Show:capdaniels.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Cap-Daniels/author/B07D5JT5XVhttps://www.facebook.com/WriterCapDanielsDiscover 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

TV Time with Charlaine Harris

Tuesday Dec 24, 2024

Tuesday Dec 24, 2024

Nick and Doug are joined by amazing NYT bestselling mystery and fantasy author Charlaine Harris, who shares insights from her lengthy and incredibly successful career, including having multiple TV series, like True Blood, developed from her books.Links from the Show:charlaineharris.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlaine_Harrishttps://www.facebook.com/CharlaineHarris/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charlaine-Harris/author/B000AQ04CSDiscover 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 Dec 10, 2024

The guys were super excited to chat with Becca Syme, who is not only a USA Today bestselling author, but also a renowned Gallup-Certified strengths coach with a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and fourteen years of experience in success coaching.Links from the Show:rlsyme.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/R.L.-Syme/author/B00DY57M72betterfasteracademy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/rlsymeauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademyhttps://betterfasteracademy.com/podcast/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 Nov 26, 2024

Doug and Nick chat with bestselling urban fantasy author Heather G Harris about bringing emotional content to her stories, and how she's interlinked her series' worlds for amazing read-through and a dedicated fan base.Links from the Show:heathergharris.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Heather-G.-Harris/author/B097ZP5J8Shttps://www.facebook.com/HeatherGHarrisAuthorDiscover 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 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

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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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