For our Season 11 finale, the prolofic author joins fellow NYT bestselling author Jenn Blum to celebrate the release of his 25th novel, THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS. The "Civil War Romeo and Juliet" is the diligently researched, skillfully written story of two opposites somehow finding love in the midst of a brutal and challenging moment in time. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

As a new mother, this author and activist survived a damaging and harrowing coma. She recounts the experience and its aftermath in her newest work, a memoir entitled PIECES YOU'LL NEVER GET BACK, which has been praised by Oprah Daily, The San Francisco Chronicle, and so many more. Samina talked with fellow author (and fellow coma survivor!) Caroline Leavitt on A Mighty Blaze's Frontliner Friday. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Grab your canoes and s'mores: It's time for BUMMER CAMP! In this episode, host and fellow bestselling author Nancy Johnson talks with Ann Garvin about how the author's latest romp fits right in with her vibe of authenticity, fun, and looking on the bright side of even the most challenging and outlandish situations. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

The third time was the charm for Alison Espach--though her first and second times weren't too shabby, either. After her third novel, THE WEDDING PEOPLE, became an instant NYT bestseller and a Jenna Book Club pick, Alison visited A Mighty Blaze to talk with fellow author Mark Cecil about her writing process and inspirations. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Her writing style has been called "lyrical and poetic;" her debut novel, THE ENGLISH PROBLEM, dubbed "profound," "mesmerizing," and "a glorious achievement." Beena Kamlani visited with Ellen Comisar on AMB's Debut Spotlight show to discuss the research, editing, historical characters, and metaphors that helped the novel take shape and make its way into the world of literature. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

He's baaaack! What an honor it was to host the inimitable Anthony Horowitz again here on A Mighty Blaze, where he talked with fellow bestselling author Hank Phillipi Ryan about MARBLE HALL MURDERS--the latest in a long line of wonderfully puzzling whodunits that have burning up the bestseller charts for decades. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Time to celebrate New England's rugged coastline--and rugged characters--with a deep dive into Kate Woodworth's novel, LITTLE GREAT ISLAND. Kate talked with AMB cofounder Jenna Blum about why she let the island speak for itself (literally) in this complicated tale of grief, community, and good ol' Downeast resolve. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

This week we're visited by a literary legend as the one, the only Jesmyn Ward stops by A Mighty Blaze on book-launch day for her latest acclaimed novel, LET US DESCEND. She and host Mark Cecil (a.k.a. The Thoughtful Bro) don't hold back as they discuss difficult themes of human slavery and human dignity that sit at the heart of this touching, harrowing, and award-winning tale. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

At 15, he was wrongfully locked up in a psychiatric facility as part of an insurance-fraud scheme. But Banning Lyon didn't let this injustice define his life: Instead, he told his story, helped to reparation for himself and others, and finally found a sense of renewal in the beauty of Yosemite Valley. He visited A Mighty Blaze to talk with Ellen Comisar on the Debut Spotlight show about his journey of abuse and healing. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

She's the woman who confronted Trump with accusations of sexual assault in court...and won. E. Jean Carroll talked with fellow author Caroline Leavitt on A Mighty Blaze about her experiences before, during, and after the bizarre circus of a trial, how she maintains a positive outlook, and of course about her bestselling, no-holds-barred book, NOT MY TYPE: ONE WOMAN VS. A PRESIDENT. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet