A Mighty Blaze Podcast

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

If you're looking for an unexpected and entertaining read, today's guest delivers with her much-praised new novel, WELCOME TO MURDER WEEK! Karen Dukess visited Crime Time on A Mighty Blaze to talk with fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan about all the fun and planning that went into crafting this send-up on the classic British murder-mystery genre. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We're not messing around for the Season 11 Premiere! With more than 130 million of his books published worldwide in 45 languages, David Baldacci is an American literary luminary. We were all on the edge of our seats when he visited A Mighty Blaze to talk with our Thoughtful Bro Mark Cecil about his latest novel, STRANGERS IN TIME, and a lifetime of wonderous writing. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

His debut novel, CENTRAL PARK WEST, was a runaway success. Now the former FBI Director and Attorney General is back with another great legal thriller, WESTPORT! James Comey visited The Thoughtful Bro to talk with fellow author Mark Cecil about how his time in the nation's most newsworthy legal corridors has influenced and inspired his fiction. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Her debut novel, JADED, has been praised by respected publications and her fellow authors alike for its storytelling prowess and willingness to take on the biggest of big issues. We were so excited to to welcome Ela Lee to AMB during her release week, when she and Ellen Comisar talked about the real-world challenges that fueled this gripping work of fiction.

He's one of the most influential and beloved voice in the book world, and we're so thrilled to welcome him to A Mighty Blaze! In this episode, AMB cofounder and NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt talks with THE Jordy himself about his background, his unique lifestyle, and his *other* job in acquisitions at Universal Studios. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Looking for a "sense of deep, debilitating dread" in your next read? Mary Kubica has you covered! The thriller queen visited the Crime Time show to talk with fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan about crafting an edge-of-your-seat story like her latest release: SHE'S NOT SORRY. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet