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Friends & Fiction

We’re four bestselling novelists and friends whose common love of reading, writing, and independent bookstores bound us together. Now we want to share and celebrate stories—of the books we’ve written, the ones we’re reading now, and the art of writing—with each other and the guest authors we invite to join us. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place.

Copyright: © 2024 Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block | 2020-2023

Latest Episodes:

WB_S2E10 Brad Meltzer! The Lightning Rod Mar 11, 2022

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WRITERS'S BLOCK Ron Block in conversation with NYT Best-Seling author Brad Meltzer about his latest thriller along with his many other projects.

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Friends & Ficiton with Erika Robuck & Lisa Barr, featuring Rachel McMillan on the after show Mar 10, 2022

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On this episode we get to chat with THREE authors! Meet Erika Robuck, the national bestselling author of seven novels includng HEMINGWAY'S GIRL and THE HOUSE OF HAWTHORNE. She joins us to discuss her latest WWII novel, SISTERS OF NIGHT AND FOG, which was named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Buzzfeed, Bookbub and BookTrib. We also welcome former journalist and award-winning author of historical fiction, Lisa Barr. She joins us to discuss her latest, WOMAN ON FIRE, a gripping tale of an international art scandal centered around a Nazi-looted masterpiece which Sharon Stone has just optioned for film adaptation. On the after show we are joined by Rachel McMillan, author of The Herringford and Watts mysteries, The Van Buren and DeLuca mysteries, and The Three Quarter Time series of contemporary Viennese romances. She joins us to discuss her latest historical novel, THE MOZART CODE.

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WB_S2E9 Pillow Talk with Craig Conover Mar 04, 2022

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WRITERS'S BLOCK Kristy Woodson Harvey and Ron Block are joined by Southern Charm star Craig Conover about his forthcoming book, Pillow Talk: What's Wrong With My Sewing?

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Friends & Fiction with Colleen Hoover Mar 03, 2022

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Meet #1 NYT bestselling publishing phenom Colleen Hoover! The author of 22 novels and novellas including runaway smash hit bestselling novels like IT ENDS WITH US and VERITY, joins us to discuss her meteoric rise, her writing process, her social media presence, and how living in her Texas hometown keeps her humble even in the face of having four of her books perched on the NYT bestseller list at the same time. Find out what's next for Colleen, hear about movie news on some of her most beloved books, and all about her latest novel REMINDERS OF HIM in this fun and warm interview. Then Ron Block joins the after show to reveal the "March Madness" slate of incredible guests comig up on the F&F Writer's Block Podcast.

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WB_S2E8 Entering Adulthood.... Feb 25, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block talks with debut author Dianna Rostad about her debut novel, You Belong Here Now, and also with Jennifer E. Smith about her first novel for adults, the highly anticipated The Unsinkable Greta James.

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Friends & Fiction with V.E. Schwab, featuring G.R. Macallister on the after show Feb 24, 2022

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We are thrilled to welcome the one and only Victoria "V.E." Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling, critically acclaimed author of more than a dozen books for adults, young adults, and middle grade readers. V.E.'s 2020 genre-defying tour de force THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE was a juggernaut, landing on every bestseller and best-of-the-year list known to man. She joins us to talk about her new young adult fantasy novel GALLANT, coming March 1st. A vivid and lush stand-alone novel that grapples with the demons that are often locked behind closed doors, Gallant is an eerie saga about life, death, and the young woman beckoned by both. Tune in to hear about V.E.'s writing and reseach process, how she took a decade to craft Addie LaRue, and how she came to think of her latest book as her first true "all ages" read. On the after show we're joined by USA Today bestselling historical fiction author Greer Macallister who tells us all about her new novel SCORPICA. Penned under the name G.R. Macallister, this sweeping epic fantasy novel is a departure for Greer and we can’t wait to hear all about this first book in her brand-new Five Queendoms series!

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WB_S2E7 Are you listening? Feb 18, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan celebrate the Earphones Audio Award given to Once Upon a Wardrobe featuring the narrator of the audiobook and the editor of Audiofile Magazine, who present these awards.

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Friends & Fiction with Jayne Allen Feb 17, 2022

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On this episode we welcome Jayne Allen who burst onto the fiction scene in 2021 with BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED. Jayne joins us to discuss her highly anticipated second installment in this series, BLACK GIRLS MUST BE MAGIC. With the Fab Four, Jayne discusses her inspiration for this trilogy, the deep bonds of female freindship that inform her novels, her writing process, and how she made the shift from non-fiction to fiction.

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WB S2E6: Staying Power of Stories Feb 11, 2022

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WRITERS'S BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey are joined by Author Robert Dugoni whose book The Extraorinday Life of Sam Hell has been a long time favorite. They talk about why stories stay with us and about his stellar new book, The World Played Chess.

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Friends & Fiction with Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict & Brenda Janowitz Feb 10, 2022

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On this episode we are so lucky to have THREE authors joining us! For the main event we sit down with both Marie Benedict and Fiona Davis!Marie is the New York Times bestselling author of nine historical novels (including The Personal Librarian, The Only Woman in the Room, and The Mystery of Mrs. Christie). She found her calling unearthing the hidden stories of the most complex and fascinating women of history and introducing them to readers so we can reflect on their contributions and the insights they bring to modern day issues. She joins us to discuss her latest book, HER HIDDEN GENIUS, which reveals the story of Rosalind Franklin, the woman who changed the world with her discovery of the double helix DNA structure for which three men took the credit.Fiona Davis, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, returns to F&F to discuss her tantalizing new novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City's most impressive Gilded Age mansions. Every one of Fiona’s six historical novels (including The Dollhouse, The Address, and The Chelsea Girls), are set in a different iconic New York City building. She joins us to discuss her new instant New York Times bestseller, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE, which has not only met with rave reviews, but is a Book of the Month Club pick.Stick around for the after show when we're joined by Brenda Janowitz whose new novel THE LIZ TAYLOR RING was just released on Feb 1st. Named a Katie Couric Must Read Book for 2022 and one of PopSugar’s Most Anticipated books of the year, Brenda’s seventh novel is an immersive work of historical fiction about three siblings, a priceless family ring, and one legendary love story.

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