A Mighty Blaze Podcast

Authors Love Bookstores!And in this case, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton loves A Great Good Place for Books in Oakland, California. The multi award-winning author of A KIND OF FREEDOM and THE REVISIONERS joins host Kimberly Hensle Lowrance for a chat with the bookstore's owner, Kathleen Caldwell. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

People Magazine called Natalie Jenner's latest novel, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, "just delightful," and we agree! In this episode, the internationally bestselling author talked with A Mighty Blaze's own Julie Gerstenblatt about the joys and struggles of creating this charming, new world for her characters, some of whom were also included in her last bestseller, THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet 

Peng Shepherd was a success right out the gate with her debut novel, THE BOOK OF M. On the heels of her second, equally fantastic release, THE CARTOGRAPHERS, she talked with The Thoughtful Bro host Mark Cecil about her journey of creating art, navigating the difficulties of the spotlight, and why writing the second book was even more challenging than writing the first. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

She's the bestselling author of thrillers that feature high-octane situations in dramatic settings, from IN THE JUNGLE to THE RIVER AT NIGHT and her latest, GIRL IN ICE. Erica Ferencik stopped by Crime Time to talk to Hank Phillippi Ryan about all the research and passion that goes into making these environments come to life for the reader. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We have an anniversary to celebrate! Authors Love Bookstores aired its 100th episode (!!!) with an interview with author Eli Cranor, whose debut DON'T KNOW TOUGH was called "one of the best debuts of 2022" by The New York Times. Eli visited AMB to talk with host Joe Moldover and the owner of Dog Ear Books in Russellville, Arkansas. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Author and artist Lydia Conklin's celebrated short story collection, RAINBOW RAINBOW, was called "a gorgeous ode to queer life" and "a triumph" when it was released in May, 2022. We were lucky enough to have Lydia on A Mighty Blaze in conversation with host Jane Roper on a great episode of The Zeitgeist. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We're turning the tables in Episode 6, when AMB Podcast host Trisha Blanchet becomes the guest! She visited The Thoughtful Bro show on release day for her debut novel, HERRICK'S END, to talk with host and fellow writer Mark Cecil about her winding path to publication and the inspirations behind her fast-paced, fantasy adventure.

An art heist, a hard-nosed journalist, and sweeping European locales all come together to create a thrilling backdrop for Lisa Barr's latest blockbuster, WOMAN ON FIRE. Lisa visited Friday Frontliner to talk with fellow NYT bestselling author and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum about the facts and stories that inspired her to take on this new tale. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Blaze Boudoir host Kate Lebeau is always ready to talk romance. On a recent episode, she welcomed USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev to chat about Sonali's red-hot writing career and her many Bollywood-inspired romance novels, including THE WEDDING SETUP, INCENSE AND SENSIBILITY, and her latest release, THE EMMA PROJECT. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Hank Phillippi Ryan welcomes one of her writing heroes to Crime Time with this one-of-a-kind, fascinating interview with new York Times Bestselling author John Lescroart. The author of 30 novels and recipient of countless literary awards gives us the backstory about his latest blockbuster, THE MISSING PIECE. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet