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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 S2E5 Author Allies Feb 04, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews speak with Linda Ketron about her stellar work with Moveable Feast and becoming a beacon to authors and readers alike.

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Friends & Fiction with Alafair Burke & Allison Pataki Feb 03, 2022

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Welsome to another double-header episode! On the first half of the show, meet New York Times bestselling, Edgar-nominated author of 20 crime novels, Alafair Burke. Alafair’s books include The Ex, The Wife, and The Better Sister, and two series—one featuring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, and the other, Portland, Oregon, prosecutor Samantha Kincaid. Alafair joins us to discuss her latest thriller, FIND ME. Released a few weeks ago, it has met with rave reviews from Laura Dave, Chris Bohjalian, and Megan Abbott. On the second half of the show we’ll welcome New York Times bestselling author of adult fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, Allison Pataki. A former news writer and producer, Allison has written for outlets like The New York Times, ABC News, and USA Today, and has appeared on such shows as The TODAY Show and Good Morning America. She joins us to discuss her latest work of historical fiction, THE MAGNIFICENT LIVES OF MARJORIE POST, which is an epic reimagining of the remarkable life of American heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. Coming out on Feb 15th, Pataki’s new novel has been met with raves by F&F faves Fiona Davis, Susan Meissner, and Kate Quinn.

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WB S2E4: Dazzling Debuts! Jan 28, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by guest co-host Nancy Johnson to celebrate the paperback release of her brilliand debut, The Kindest Lie. They then speak with Lizzie Blackburn about her highly anticipated debut Yinka, Where is Your Huzband.

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Friends & Fiction with Amor Towles Jan 27, 2022

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F&F is honored to welcome the incredible No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles. Amor’s three novels RULES OF CIVILITY, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW, and THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY have collectively sold more than five million copies and been translated into more than thirty languages. A Gentleman in Moscow spent two full years on the New York Times bestseller list. When it was published by Viking Books in October 2021, The Lincoln Highway debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was named a TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, A New York Times Notable Book, and chosen by Oprah, Time, NPR, The Washington Post and Barack Obama as a Best Book of the Year. Amor joins us to talk about his writing and research process and all that goes into creating his incredible and artful novels.

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WB S2E3: Reckless Girls Jan 21, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK Patti Callahan and Ron Block talk with NYT Bestsellilng Author Rachel Hawkins about her new release, Reckless Girls, an Island Gothic Thriller that explores class and gender set against a remote island setting that harbors a dark history.

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Friends & Fiction with Jillian Coantor and Jenny Judson & Danielle Mahfood Jan 20, 2022

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This episode is a two-parter! On the first half of the show, we welcome internationally bestselling author of eleven novels for teens and adults, Jillian Cantor. Jillian joins us to discuss her new atmospheric historical novel, BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOLS, which will be released on February 1st! The book is a reimagining of THE GREAT GATSBY where the female characters take center stage.On the second half of the show we greet the writing team of Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood who met in high school and bonded over a mutual love of historical fiction and romance novels. They join us to discuss their October 2021 novel THE LAST SEASON—a juicy Victorian-era saga of forbidden love, social upheaval, and changing fortunes features an unlikely romance between a well-to-do heiress and a stable boy.

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WB S2E2: Breathing Life Into History Jan 14, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block and Kristin Harmel talk with Historical Fiction Authors Genevieve Graham (BLUEBIRD) and Julia Kelly (Last Dance of the Debutante) about their new books and about the art of showcasing history throuh fiction. .

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Friends & Fiction with Jeffery Deaver Jan 13, 2022

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We are so thrilled to welcome #1 internationally bestselling author Jeffery Deaver, who People Magazine calls “the master of ticking-bomb suspense.” Jeffery’s 40+ books are sold in 150 countries, have been translated into over 25 languages, and have sold more than 50-million copies worldwide. His first Lincoln Rhyme novel, THE BONE COLLECTOR, was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Join us as we hear all about Jeffery’s writing process, intensive research, and his brand-new thriller, THE MIDNIGHT LOCK, the latest installment in his blockbuster, fan-favorite Lincoln Rhyme series.

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WB S2E1: Honor, with Thrity Umrigar Jan 07, 2022

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WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block talks with Best-Selling author Thrity Umrigar about her powerful new novel, HONOR and about the importance of reading outside our own experience.

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Friends & Fiction with Sally Hepworth & Kelly Rimmer with special appearances by Emily Giffin & Diane Chamberlain Jan 06, 2022

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What a way to kick off a shiny new year! Join the raucous good time as the Fab Four welcome two author guests plus two special guests to the first episode of 2022. Talented writers and dear friends with an amazing sense of humor and sisterhood, Sally Hepworth and Kelly Rimmer join us from Australia. Sally is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including the smash hit bestseller THE MOTHER-IN-LAW. She joins us to discuss her latest novel, last year’s instant NYT bestseller THE GOOD SISTER, as well as her forthcoming book, THE YOUNGER WIFE, coming in April. Kelly Rimmer is the New York Times bestselling author of eleven novels, including THE WARSAW ORPHAN and THE THINGS WE CANNOT SAY whose books have been translated into dozens of languages and have been Top 10 bestsellers in her home country of Australia and worldwide. Kelly joins us to discuss next novel, THE GERMAN WIFE, which will be out in June. Emily Giffin even pops in to surprise Sally (her reaction is priceless!) because Sally's new book is the January pick for Emily's Instagram Book Club. Stick around for the aftershow when our friend Diane Chamberlain visits to discuss her brand-new novel THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET, coming to bookstores everywhere on January 11th.

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