The Two Authors’ Podcast

Jan 21 2025 51 ep. 41 mins 5
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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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Balancing Your Craft with DP Lyle

Jan 21 2025 39 mins  
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/B001HCTX3KDisco

Writing Every day with Cap Daniels

Jan 07 2025 39 mins  
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.dougla

TV Time with Charlaine Harris

Dec 24 2024 32 mins  
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

Embracing our Strengths with Becca Syme

Dec 10 2024 39 mins  
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.f

Ruling Your Worlds with Heather G Harris

Nov 26 2024 38 mins  
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:W

The Evolving World of Hybrid Publishing with J.D. Barker

Nov 12 2024 40 mins  
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.do

Switching Genres with Alex Sigmore

Oct 29 2024 39 mins  
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:

Deep Dive Researching with RJ Patterson

Oct 15 2024 39 mins  
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:W

Tackling A New Genre with Rachel Howzell Hall

Oct 01 2024 37 mins  
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 h

Testing the Waters with Franklin Horton

Sep 17 2024 41 mins  
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 h