A Mighty Blaze Podcast

It's the unicorn of the book world: a debut novel that is also an instant bestseller. And Brendan Slocum managed to make it happen. Fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan talked with Slocum on AMB's Crime Time about his book THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY: part thriller, part mystery, part coming-of-age story, and undeniable worldwide sensation. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

You know Jayne: She's written 190 books (yep), including 50 bestsellers. She has fans around the world. She has a way with romance that no one else can match. And now, we're thrilled to say that she has one more notch in her belt, as the very first guest on A Mighty Blaze's newest show, Blaze Boudoir! Jayne chatted with hosts Mary Webber O'Malley and Kate LeBeau about her long career and her latest blockbuster, WHEN SHE DREAMS. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

Edwin Hill, author of the popular Hester Thursby mysteries, is back--this time with a gripping suspense novel called THE SECRETS WE SHARE. He stopped by A Mighty Blaze to spill secrets with NYT bestselling novelist and AMB cofounder Jenna Blum on the Friday Frontliner show. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

For the Season 6 Premiere, we're going big! Jacqueline Mitchard is the beloved, bestselling author of 22 novels, including the first Oprah Book Club pick, THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN, all the way up to her latest: THE GOOD SON. She discussed it all in depth with fellow author and AMB Cofounder Caroline Leavitt. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

For our Season 5 Finale episode, we're thrilled to welcome the Queen of Thrillers herself, Lisa Jewell! She chats with fellow bestselling author Hank Philippi Ryan about what makes a thriller...well, thrilling, and of course about her latest hit, THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

The renowned author of DOPAMINE NATION: FINDING BALANCE IN THE AGE OF INDULGENCE visits A Mighty Blaze to talk with Jane Roper about how we can all get a handle on the myriad modern addictions that seem to be ruling our lives. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

We've been watching her on big and small screens for more than 60 years in productions like THE PARENT TRAP, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, and SUMMER MAGIC. Now, beloved actress Hayley Mills chats with NYT bestselling author (and A Mighty Blaze cofounder) Caroline Leavitt about her new memoir, FOREVER YOUNG. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

His book TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is the bestselling memoir of all time, and his latest, THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT, promises to make similar waves! We're so thrilled to welcome author Mitch Albom to A Mighty Blaze for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation with fellow writer Mark Cecil on The Thoughtful Bro. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Jo Piazza and Christine Pride used their own interracial friendship as the clay for sculpting a twisty, facinating story about two women--one white, one black--entwined in a racial incident. They joined The Zeitgeist host Jane Roper to talk about the challenges and joys of cowriting with a friend and confronting a hot-button issue head-on. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.

Bestselling author Tom Perrotta is the author of nine novels, including ELECTION, LITTLE CHILDREN, AND THE LEFTOVERS, which have all been adapted for the big and small screens. He stopped by Authors Love Bookstores to chat with fellow author Joe Moldover and Mary Cotton from his favorite local bookseller, Newtonville Books. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet