The Two Authors’ Podcast

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   1. Reaching and Keeping your Subscribers with guest Pamela Fagan Hutchins

   Prolific USA Today bestselling mystery author, Pamela Fagan Hutchins, joins Doug and Nick for a lively chat about locations, characters, and the art of connecting and keeping your newsletter subscribers.Links from the Show:pamelafaganhutchins.comhttp://www.amazon.com/author/pamelafaganhutchinshttps://www.facebook.com/pamela.fagan.hutchins.authorhttps://pamelafaganhutchins.com/pages/crime-and-wine Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon

   Apr 16,2024 44:10
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   2. Knowing Your Protagonist with guest Angela Marsons

   The delightful Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling crime fiction author, Angela Marsons, joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about understanding your key characters, staying old school, and the editing mindset.Links from the Show:angelamarsons-books.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Angela-Marsons/author/B00J6D3914https://www.facebook.com/AngelaMarsonsAuthor Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/autho

   Apr 02,2024 39:56
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   3. Keeping it Real with Kelsie Stelting

   Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author of Curvy Girl romance, Kelsie Stelting, about inclusivity, connecting with readers, and how she's found success in a niche.Links from the Show:https://kelsiebooks.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01HQM0BIKhttps://www.facebook.com/KelsieSteltingCreative/ Discover 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-Harve

   Mar 19,2024 37:42
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   4. The Marketing Hurdle with Steve Higgs

   Prolific author, Steve Higgs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his books, approach to marketing, and how his never give up attitude has paid off in the long run.Links from the Show:stevehiggsbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/steve-higgs/author/B073QRX9K1 Discover 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://w

   Mar 05,2024 39:54
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   5. Realistic Characters with Jeff Carson

   Mystery Thriller author, Jeff Carson, joins Nick and Doug from Italy to chat about writing from two international locations, keeping his characters real, and cheap but tasty wine!Links from the Show:www.jeffcarson.cohttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeff-Carson/author/B00ARF11IS Discover 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 (s

   Feb 20,2024 38:26
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   6. Knitting Needle to the Brain with Cheryl Bradshaw

   Links from the Show:cherylbradshaw.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Cheryl-Bradshaw/author/B004RIU5OW Doug and Nick's guest is Cheryl Bradshaw, a New York Times bestselling author of mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, and supernatural suspense.  Fresh off her extended stay in Australia, Cheryl joins the guys to talk about pantsing with OCD and how to secretly kill off people you don't like. Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.co

   Feb 06,2024 39:48
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   7. The Romantic Side of Being Fired with guest Jenn Sterling

   New York Times bestselling author of sports romance, J Sterling, joins Doug and Nick for a fun-packed episode talking about everything from losing her job to deer in her garden. Links from the Show:www.j-sterling.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005QFDPF6https://tinyurl.com/Jnewsletter  Discover 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/B

   Jan 23,2024 37:58
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   8. Dragon Rules with guest Sarah Noffke

   Prolific fantasy and paranormal writer Sarah Noffke joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about dragons, travelling, and kids as sounding boards. Links from the Show:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sarah-Noffke/author/B00QQC5PFQGet mugged! https://www.harveybooks.com/drinkware  Discover 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 (sho

   Jan 09,2024 39:43
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   9. Time Travel for Lunch and Flying Dogs with Nate Van Coops

   Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author Nate Van Coops about his switch from time travel to tropical thrillers, not screwing up the rules of space and time, and flying with his dog, Atticus. Links from the Show:www.nathanvancoops.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00FJDAZVMhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CFGRQV2F99 Luftballons Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https

   Dec 26,2023 37:52
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    10. Seattle Can Be Murder with guest Audrey Cole

    USA Today bestselling author Audrey Cole chats with Doug and Nick about her breakout novel, The Pilot's Daughter, following it up, and how nothing says 'murder' like Seattle. Links from the Show:www.audreyjcole.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Audrey-J.-Cole/author/B071GFZMLT Discover 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 (

    Dec 12,2023 37:28
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    11. It’s the End of the World As We Know It with Kyla Stone

    Doug and Nick chat with the delightful Kyla Stone about her post-apocalyptic bestsellers, scuba diving around the world, and branching out in the upcoming year. Links from the Show:www.kylastone.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Kyla-Stone/author/B01N6GOSQZ Discover 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.f

    Nov 28,2023 35:12
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    12. Hyper Focused on Tarzan with Bonnie Paulson

    Doug and Nick chat with the energetic and prolific author and entrepreneur, Bonnie Paulson, about writing in a million genres, dirt bikes, and the struggle with remembering your children's names. Links from the Show:bonniepaulson.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07MDSJC2Wfindingyourindie.comhttps://captivapublishing.com/authors/bonnie-r-paulson/ Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEB

    Nov 14,2023 37:22
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    13. Horny Zombies with guest Armand Rosamilia

    Doug and Nick chat with friend and prolific thriller and horror author, Armand Rosamilia, about writing across genres, Funko Pops, and methods of murder… Links from the Show:armandrosamilia.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Armand-Rosamilia/author/B004S48J6Gmandomethod.libsyn.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/armandrosamiliahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Cooper Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQ

    Oct 30,2023 39:59
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    14. A Magic Memory Stick with guest Jami Albright

    Doug and Nick interview romantic comedy author Jami Albright about her books, overcoming challenges in recent years, and why filing medical records sucks! Links from the Show:www.jamialbright.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Jami-Albright/author/B06Y2NC2HNproathletesinrecovery.orgWish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723 Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBoo

    Oct 17,2023 39:40
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    15. Three Potatoes with guest Kiersten Modglin

    Doug and Nick interview prolific Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers, Kiersten Modglin. They discuss her brilliant first works as a fourth grader, and why the crab on SpongeBob needs to be careful... Links from the Show:www.kierstenmodglinauthor.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kierstenmodglinauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/kmodsquadhttps://www.instagram.com/kierstenmodglinauthor/https://www.tiktok.com/@kierstenmodglinauthor Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.co

    Oct 03,2023 39:18
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    16. What’s in a Name? With guest Adam Fuller (DD Black)

    Doug and Nick interview dynamic mystery author, Adam Fuller, who is better know by his pen name, D.D. Black, then Doug has an altercation with a nipple. Links from the Show:adamfullerauthor.comwww.ddblackauthor.comacfuller.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/D.D.-Black/author/B0B6H2XTTPhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/A.C.-Fuller/author/B00ZPRYHZW Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https:

    Sep 19,2023 38:00
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    17. Buggered Toast with guest Jillian Dodd

    Doug and Nick shuffle their format around a little, chat with USA Today bestselling YA and contemporary romance author, Jillian Dodd, then find themselves discussing toast. Links from the Show:jilliandodd.nethttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Jillian-Dodd/author/B004ZKEKKCDoug's toast song… Toast - Heywood BanksAnd the toast song Nick thought they were talking about… Streetband - Toast Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doug

    Sep 05,2023 26:02
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    18. Celtic Pirate Rap with guest Wayne Stinnett

    Doug and Nick celebrate the release of their joint project, Missing in The Keys, steam a few clams, then interview bestselling tropical author, Wayne Stinnett. Wayne has led a fascinating life from Florida scuba diving kid, to US Marine, to truck driver, and for the past ten years, an incredibly successful adventure and thriller writer. Links from the Show:waynestinnett.comhttps://waynestinnett.com/books/blue-collar-to-no-collar/jessericemusic.comhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/the-pirate-sessi

    Aug 22,2023 52:36
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    19. Brown Noise with guest Lisa Regan

    Doug and Nick answer a question about researching and describing exotic locations in their books, then move on to someone far more charming than either of them… bestselling thriller author, Lisa Regan.  Lisa's Detective Josie Quinn series lives at the top of the USA Today and Wall Street Journal charts, yet despite her huge success, she agreed to come on the show. Links from the Show:lisaregan.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Lisa-Regan/author/B009YY091IBrown Noise Sounds For Relaxation, Sleep,

    Aug 08,2023 53:40
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    20. The We Forgot to Give it a Title Episode with guest LT Ryan

    Doug and Nick read a few of their favorite book reviews on 'One Star All-Stars' then chat with prolific bestselling author LT Ryan. Lee's work spans multiple genres from post-apocalyptic to thrillers where he's found success writing alone and with other talented, upcoming authors. Links from the Show:ltryan.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/L.T.-Ryan/author/B0088C812Q Discover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/auth

    Jul 25,2023 01:13:28
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    21. Bright Green Sunglasses with guest Nick Sullivan

    Doug and Nick answer the simple question of how to write a book, then chat with their friend, multi-talented actor, narrator, and best-selling author, Nick Sullivan. On this episode you'll learn how to pronounce insurance and ambulance, then delve into the seedy world of erotica narrator, Jim Steel! Links from the Show:www.nicksullivan.nethttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Sullivan/author/B01IJ584FAhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Deep-Hex-Audiobook/B0BWZ1T79Z Subject yourself to:Scrappy-Doo Scooby-Do

    Jul 11,2023 53:54
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    22. Champagne with guests Champagne Sunday

    Doug and Nick answer a pet question then dive into a chat with husband/wife duo, Champagne Sunday, who've been making music together and touring for almost two decades. Join the guys for a fascinating and amusing peek into the life of the full-time musicians, and find out what burlesque horses have to do with the conversation… Links from the Show:champagnesunday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChampagneSundayMusic/The Continental: Spokesmodel - Saturday Night Livehttps://youtu.be/tyej3_ONh0c Discove

    Jun 27,2023 51:40
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    23. Steamed Clams with guest Ernest Dempsey

    Doug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses genre borders… oh, and he's been the lead singer in a band in his spare time! Links from the Show:https://www.ernestdempsey.nethttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Ernest-Dempsey/author/B00AM8UHO4And Wimpy was the UK fast-food chain Nick couldn't recall the name of! Discover us here:Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: https://www.harveybooks.comBo

    Jun 13,2023 45:44
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    24. You Go First… with guest Jill Heinerth

    Doug and Nick with the help of professional narrator, Kim Bretton, demonstrate why they hire a pro to narrate their audiobooks, then interview pioneering cave diver, Jill Heinerth, and talk about diving through an Antarctica iceberg, getting a case of the 'willies' deep inside a cave, and some other crappy stuff… seriously! Links from the Show:Find out more about Jill here www.IntoThePlanet.comBuy her books here https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jill-Heinerth/author/B003VJTH8SCheck out the new Apple

    May 30,2023 49:18
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    25. Fish for Dinner with guest Adventureman Dan

    Doug and Nick interview an amazing young man who lives on his sailboat, feasts from what the ocean provides, and happened to be in Sint Maarten at the same time as Nick! Join them to find out how Daniel - known as Adventureman Dan to his vast number of online followers - has forged an often solitary life upon the waves for himself. Links from the Show:https://www.facebook.com/adventuremandan.lifehttps://www.instagram.com/adventureman_dan/https://www.youtube.com/adventuremandanlifehttps://www.isl

    May 16,2023 58:32
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    26. Following Passions with guest Annie Dike

    Summary of episode: Nick and Doug get derailed answering an hilarious listener question, then interview a very entertaining lady by the name of Annie Dike. She's a lawyer, sailor, author, and blogger who has followed her passions to live an island hopping existence. Links from the Show:https://www.anniedike.com/www.havewindwilltravel.comYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3Cmco8rAdAQgMP-xkYHswKeys to the Kingdom https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01960GGCASalt of a Sailor https://www.am

    May 02,2023 48:50
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    27. Going Nuts with guest Shaun Peet

    Summary of episode: Doug and Nick give an update on their current projects, answer a question about their writing process, and forget to discuss much about this week's topic! Their guest is ice hockey player turned NASCAR pit crew jackman, and now pit crew coach and public speaker, Shaun Peet. They chat with Shaun about his career, his company DECK Leadership, and the accompanying book, 12-Second Culture. Links from the Show:deckleadership.comwww.12secondculturebook.comwww.trackhouse.com Discove

    Apr 18,2023 52:32
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    28. Collaborators with guest AJ Stewart

    Nick and Doug discuss working together on their new Greene Wolfe series and interview fellow author, AJ Stewart, about living all around the world, researching down rabbit holes, watching cricket, and his first time collaborating on a novel. Links from the Show:AJ Stewart: www.ajstewart.comBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/A.J.-Stewart/author/B0099F49PEShameless novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9WWVXXLPriceless novella:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHXYWGS6/Faceless novel: https:

    Apr 04,2023 48:40
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    29. Shifting Gears with guest James Hinchcliffe

    Nick and Doug discuss changing careers, and their guest this episode is veteran Indycar driver, James Hinchcliffe, who shifted gears to the NBC Sports commentators booth. James discusses the challenges of making that move, coming back from a life-threatening accident at the Indianapolis speedway to competing and finishing runner-up on Dancing with the Stars, scuba diving, and reading on airplanes. Links from the Show:James Hinchcliffe: jameshinchcliffe.comOff Track with Hinch and Rossi Podcast: 

    Mar 21,2023 38:26
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    30. Connecting with Readers with guest Nick Thacker

    Nick and Doug discuss meeting their readers, and their guest this episode is prolific novelist Nick Thacker who has published over 40 fiction books, and written several non-fiction books aimed at helping writers with marketing. A self-professed squirrel chaser,  Nick talks about balancing all his projects and how he writes so quickly. Links from the Show:Nick Thacker webpage www.nickthacker.comNick Thacker amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008A2W6XENick Thacker Facebook: https://www.f

    Mar 07,2023 41:32
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    31. What are we doing here?

    That's exactly the question Nick and Doug try to answer using reader questions to interview each other! Learn more about the two bestselling authors, what to expect from the show, books, writing, and a few amusing stories along the way. Discover 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/10008975

    Feb 14,2023 25:02