The Fab Four sit down with Shelby Van Pelt , the author of the smash hit and much buzzed about debut novel REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES which was an instant New York Times bestseller, named one of Amazon’s #1 Best Books of the Year, chosen as a Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick, and named a Best Book of Summer by the Chicago Tribune, The View, Southern Living, and USA Today. The gang have a fun and insightful conversation about Shelby's writing process, her path to publication, her inspir...
Sep 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 214
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker talk to bestselling novelist and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tom Perrotta about his new sequel to ELECTION two decades in the making, TRACY FLICK CAN’T WIN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 213
On this episode, we talk to TWO amazing authors! Meet the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels ( Garden Spells , First Frost ), Sarah Addison Allen , a self-described master of "southern fried magical realism." She joins us to discuss her long-awaited seventh novel, OTHER BIRDS , which St.Martin’s Press just released on August 30th, and which debuted at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list. The crew discuss character develpment, the craft of magical realism, the role that food a...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 212
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey speak with prolific author Brenda Novak about her latest book, Summer On The Island, and dive deep into her writing career and how she supports readers and writers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 211
We are joined by show regular Kristina McMorris for a night of bookish talk, lots of laughs, and even a magic trick! Kristina joins us to discuss her brand-new book, just released this week, THE WAYS WE HIDE . The crew chat about the pressures of following up Kristina's hugely successful million-copy bestseller, SOLD ON A MONDAY , her extensive research process into the mechanics of the magic, illusion, and spycraft of her main character, and are even treated to custom-made dossiers for each of ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 210
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry explore storytelling through food and entrepeneurship with Carrie Morey, Chef, TV Star, Author and creator of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit Company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 210
On this episode, the Fab Four are joined by FOUR fabulous authors! On the first half of the show, we meet Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White (affectionately known as “Team W”) about the most recent novel they team-wrote together, THE LOST SUMMERS OF NEWPORT. We hear all about their team-writing process, how their partnership came to be, the setting and inspiration for their latest bestseller, and are treated to some writing tips. On the second half of the show, we meet publishing v...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 208
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker are joined by Christine Pride & Jo Piazze about ther book, We are Not Like Them, a GMA Book Club Pick and out now in paperback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 207
On this episode, the Fab Four host broadcast journalist and Emmy Award-winning talk show host turned novelist, Tamron Hall to discuss her debut novel, the first in a thrilling new series, AS THE WICKED WATCH , recently released in paperback. The crew discusses why Tamron chose to venture into fiction, the challenges of tackling a difficult and timely subject like crime against communities of color, how her journalism work and own tragic life experiences inspired her fiction, and how she juggles ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 206
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews host author Clare Pooley, author of Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting in our ongoing series, Books You Should Know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 205
The Fall 2022 season premiere episode with Karin Slaughter and Chris Swann is a rip roaring good time filled with lots of laughs and insightful book talk. Hear from Karin all about her latest GIRL, FORGOTTEN . We talk to her about her research process into cults and the federal marshal service, what drew her to the 1980's time period, her work to raise money for libraries, and what's coming next. Then 2022 Georgia Author of the Year Chris Swann joins the Fab Four to chat about his latest novel N...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 204
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews are joined by Ellen Meister, author of the darkly comic new book, Take My Husband to talk about writing with humor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 203
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by special guest Co-host Nancy Johnson, author of The Kindest Lie to speak with Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her powerful, poignant and timely newest work, Take My Hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 202
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block is joined by Mary Kay Andrews in conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Therese Anne Fowler to discuss It All Comes Down To This, her latest novel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2022•34 min•Ep. 201
For the Spring/Summer 2022 season finale, the Fab Four are joined by bestselling authors Jamie Ford and Jason Mott. Jamie Ford discusses his research into epigenetics for his new novel THE MANY DAUGHTERS OF AFONG MOY , his own muti-cultural background, his inspriation for writing about a real historical figure, and the challenges of telling a tale that spans 250 years. Jason Mott discusses the phenomenal success of and the winding road to publication for his National Book Award winning novel HEL...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 200
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry talk with Laura McKowen about her astounding book, We Are The Luckiest, and her hugely popular podcast, Tell Me Something True! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 199
The Fab Four are joined by blockbuster bestselling author and “the queen of fun, feisty summer reads” Jennifer Weiner . We hear about the origin story behind Jen's latest NYT bestselling novel THE SUMMER PLACE , the themes of motherhood and secrets in the book, and the Cape Cod setting. We also hear about how Jen found her own voice as a writer, her writing process, her activism on behald of body positivty and recognition for women authors, and her decision to travel her book tour by bicycle. On...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 198
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block talks with Christina Geist about her newest book in her Growing with Buddy Series, Buddy's New Buddy- she shares how she created the characters and the importance of picture books in literary growth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2022•38 min•Ep. 197
Get ready for a good time on this episode as we welcome two masters of heartwarming, feel-good fiction — Katherine Center and Linda Holmes ! And we are treated to a visit from Leslie Hooton on the after show! The Fab Four discuss writing funny, crafting dialogue, and the meaning of home in Katherine's and Linda's novels. The group talks about their favorite masters and undiscovered gems in the rom-com genre—get ready to take notes with lots of reading recommendations. We get an inside look at Ka...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 196
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Kristy Woodson Harvey talk with Brooke Lea Foster about her new book, On Gin Lane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 195
Two rockstar authors of historical fiction join the show. Meet Alka Joshi author of the blockbuster bestseller THE HENNA ARTIST and Martha Hall Kelly , author of the 1.5-million copy bestseller LILAC GIRLS . As authors of historical fiction, of triliogies whose debuts exploded onto the literary scene, and as former advertising executives, Martha and Alka have so much in common. We talk to them all about their career shifts, their writing & research process, and the challenges of craftng thei...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 194
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block interivews Jacinda Townsend about her powerful new book, Mother Country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 193
It's a star-studded episode as the gang welcomes #1 NYT blockbuster bestselling rockstar Elin Hilderbrand , nationally bestselling author and dear friend Jamie Brenner , and the 11-time #1 NYT bestselling author of more than 60 novels and the creator of the Virgin River series (now of Netflix fame) Robyn Carr . Join the fun as the ladies discuss themes of reinvention and chat about the challenges of setting books in familiar places. Hear all about Elin's brand new THE HOTEL NANTUCKET which debut...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 192
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block speaks with Thriller writer Kate White about her new book, The Second Husband as well as her former career as editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2022•37 min•Ep. 191
It’s edge-of-your-seat time! We’re in for a thrilling episode as we talk to three female thriller writers—Julie Clark, Erica Ferencik, and Karen Cleveland. Julie Clark is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Last Flight, which has been translated into more than 20 languages, and the 2018 debut novel, The Ones We Choose, which has been optioned for television by Lionsgate. She joins us to discuss THE LIES I TELL , a twisted con-woman thriller about two women out for...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 190
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meghan Walker are joined by author/comedian/actore Michael Ian Black to talk about his book, A Better Man in a special Father's Day episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2022•47 min•Ep. 189
The Fab Four have a blockbuster night with three rockstar guests. Meet two #1 bestselling athors Emily Giffin and Harlan Coben on the main show. The crew chats about Harlan's latest THE MATCH and how he researched it, and about Emily's latest MEANT TO BE and the challenges of writing about very real and ver well-known people. They also chat about writing process, writerly friendships, and developing work for the silver screen, with lots of laughs along the way. On the after show, Kate Quinn retu...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 188
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan explore the retelling of the Peter Pan story with Liz Michalski, author of Darling Girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 187
The Fab Four talk with THREE author pairs to learn all about what it takes to write as a team. Meet Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, co-authors of THE GOLDEN COUPLE; Ali Brady, the oen name for Alison Hammer & Bradiegh Godfrey who co-wrote their debut nobel THE BEACH TRAP; and Mary Alice Monroe & Angela May the writing team behind the middle grade series whose latest installment SEARCH FOR TREASURE is about to be released. All three pairs talk about their unique process for writing to...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 186
WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker talk with Carter Bays about his debut novel, The Mutual Friend, and jumping from co-creating How I Met Your Mother to writing novels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 185
