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.

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Episodes

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025

Doug and Nick chat with the always interesting and entertaining man behind K-Lytics, Alex Newton. He talks about the services he provides and delves into many of the features and real-world applications for the data.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:k-lytics.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 Sep 02, 2025

USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett joins Doug and Nick to discuss cozies, in-depth research, Kickstarters, special editions, and her exciting new subscription project.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.sararosett.comhttps://wishidknownforwriters.com/https://www.sararosett.com/mystery-books-podcast/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sara-Rosett/author/B001IXRPSSLink 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 26, 2025

Legend of the Indie author community and host of the brilliant Creative Penn Podcast, Joanna Penn, joined the lads for a lap around the shifting tides of authoring, AI, Kickstarters, and much, much more.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:http://www.jfpenn.com/buriedhttps://creativepennbooks.com/en-usjfpenn.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-F.-Penn/author/B00AVLL4WGhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCreativePennhttps://www.facebook.com/JFPennAuthorhttps://help.vellum.pub/elements/about-the-author/#socialLink 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 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.
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast
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

Translations with ScribeShadow

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

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

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

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

Vellum with Brad West

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

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

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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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