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

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
USA Today bestselling author and founder of Severn River Publishing, Andrew Watts, dropped in to chat with Doug and Nick about how he used his military experience to forge authentic stories, stepping away from writing to build SRP, and forging a path ahead in a difficult business environment.
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Links from the Show:https://severnriverbooks.com/https://linktr.ee/andrew_wattshttps://tenhutmedia.com/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

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
AI powered translation provider, ScribeShadow, has taken off like a rocket lately, and co-owner Marisa joins the lads to talk about how the program is helping authors access foreign markets. She also kindly provided listeners of the show a 30% discount for first time users with the code twoauthors.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast
Links from the Show:www.scribeshadow.comapp.scribeshadow.comDiscount code twoauthors for 30% off first time usersLink 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

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Gareth Brown, author of the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller, The Book of Doors, joins the lads to discuss his new release, The Society of Unknowable Objects, crafting his magical laced thrillers by the seat of his pants, and knowing when to start over.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast
Links from the Show:www.garethbrownbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Gareth-Brown/author/B0C5N57FVChttps://www.instagram.com/garethjbrown13/https://bsky.app/profile/garethjohnbrown.bsky.socialhttps://help.vellum.pub/text-features/written-note/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

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
The lads are joined by the dynamic Michael Evans, who discusses his Author Sidekick newsletter and his latest project, Creatorwood, a software that will bring your story to life as a movie or series under your direction.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast
Links from the Show:https://lair.authorsidekick.com/https://authorsidekick.com/pages/beyond-the-book-podcasthttps://blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe 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

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
NYT bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance fiction author, Susan Wiggs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about her latest novel, Wayward Girls, her pen-to-paper writing, the things that haven't changed in the author biz, and plotting the pantsing.Links from the Show:www.susanwiggs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/susanwiggshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Wiggs/author/B000AQ1FJOhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9TSSL3Zhttps://wishidknownforwriters.com/275-2Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLink 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

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Switching things up, Nick and Doug take the show weekly and kick off the new era with Brad West from Vellum giving listeners the industry insights and tips on the premier book formatting software. The lads also introduce their new Patreon where listeners can encourage them to keep recording shows by throwing them a few coins!Links from the Show:vellum.pub
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLink 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

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times bestselling author, Gillian McAllister, joins the show to discuss her unique method for completing a manuscript, the US and UK as different markets, and how she crafts her twisty, chart topping thrillers.Links from the Show:gillianmcallister.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gillianmauthorhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Gillian-McAllister/author/B06XQTJLJ5https://www.facebook.com/gillianmcallisterauthorLink 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

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
USA Today sci-fi and fantasy bestseller Kevin McLaughlin joins Nick and Doug to discuss building a prolific catalogue, his amazing ability to recall plots, and the benefits and shortfalls of using AI to help your author career. Yup, they brave the crossfire and talk about one the hottest and most controversial subjects in the author world today.Links from the Show:https://kevinomclaughlin.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-McLaughlin/author/B004WYXIUOhttps://www.facebook.com/kevins.studioLink 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

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Amazon chart topping mystery and thriller author LynDee Walker joins the show to chat about how she's adapted into adjacent genres, co-writing a series, and plotting as a pantser.Links from the Show:lyndeewalker.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009PD6PKWhttps://www.facebook.com/lyndeewalkerbookswww.outlierswritinguniversity.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

Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
NY Times bestselling sci-fi and non-fiction author Malorie Cooper joins Doug and Nick to talk about what's going on with Facebook Ads these days. With over a decade of marketing savvy working for herself and a host of clients, Mal gives us the skinny on the ever-moving landscape of the unpredictable ad platform.Links from the Show:www.thewritingwives.comwww.aeon14.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008I6L0Q6https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B071FJHK9Khttps://www.facebook.com/soyarma/https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewritingwiveshttps://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/intensivesLink 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

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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