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Friends & Fiction

Friends & Fiction

Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, Bleav

We're four bestselling novelists and friends whose common love of reading, writing, and independent bookstores bound us together. Now we want to share and celebrate stories—of the books we’ve written, the ones we’re reading now, and the art of writing—with each other and the guest authors we invite to join us. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place.

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Friends & Fiction - WB_S3E2 The Night Travelers with Armando Lucas Correa
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01/13/23 • 43 min

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Patti Callahan Henry are joined in a luminous conversation with novelist Armando Lucas Correa about his atmospheric new novel, The Night Travelers

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Friends & Fiction - WB_S3E1 Happy New Year with Maghon Taylor
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01/06/23 • 42 min

WRITERS' BLOCK On our first episode of 2023, Ron and Kristy Woodson Harvey welcome Maghon Taylor Entepreneur, Best-Selling Author and founder of All She Wrote Notes. Maghon's infectious mission to spread happiness is so bright and inspiring- it's the perfect conversation to start the New Year!

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Friends & Fiction - WB_S3E8 I Have Some Questions for You
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03/03/23 • 42 min

WRITERS' BLOCK Rebecca Makkai, author of The Great Believers which was a finaist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award speaks with Ron Block and Meg Walker about her newest book, I Have Some Questions For You. Our conversation was a fascinating exploration of themes within the book- memory, feminism, our obsession with true crime and a murder mystersy, all set in a boarding school. Truly an honor to speak with Rebecca about this unforgettable triumph of a book.

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Friends & Fiction - WB_S3E10 Pineapple Street with Jenny Jackson
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03/17/23 • 32 min

WRITERS' BLOCK Mary Kay Andrews joins Ron Block and our guest, Jenny Jackson to discuss Pineapple Street, Jenny's highly anticipated novel set in Brooklyn Heights exploring the nuances being a member of a wealthy family while navigating life in modern society. Beautifully told from three viewpoints, Jenny shares how her book came to life and how she manages to balance her work as an editor with becoming a debut novelist.

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The Fab Five were guests at the Nantucket Book Festival in this special live event hosted by Tim Ehrenberg of Nantucket Book Partners. Tim turned the tables on MKA, Kristin, Kristy, Patti & MAM, introducing them individually with little-known bits of trivia, asking them each questions about their new books, and engaging in a fun and surprising lightning round. The show culminated in a live reading of original short stories that each of the authors wrote just for the occasion.

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Friends & Fiction - Friends & Fiction with Vanessa Riley
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07/22/21 • 69 min

Meet Vanessa Riley, author of regency romance and the brand new historical novel ISLAND QUEEN which was just optioned for film by the team behind Bridgerton. Vanessa discusses her extensive research into the life and times of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, who was a free woman of color who rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful landowners in the colonial West Indies. https://vanessariley.com/

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Friends & Fiction - Friends & Fiction Sunday Bonus Episode: Karen Cleveland
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09/27/21 • 35 min

Meet former CIA analyst and bestselling thriller writer Karen Cleveland—who also happens to be F&F's own Kristin Harmel's sister. Karen joins us to talk about her new book YOU CAN RUN. We learn all about how her former career in the CIA informed her writing, the push/pull of conflicting obligations to country and career versus family, and how she came to make such a major career shift. We also get a few glimpses into growing up in the Harmel household and how their family dog got his name. https://karen-cleveland.com/

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Friends & Fiction - Friends and Fiction with Kristin Hannah
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09/16/20 • 42 min

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah gives the Friends & Fiction authors a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her next novel and the process of researching and writing her amazing books. https://kristinhannah.com

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WRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block, along with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey chat with Facebook Reading Groups founders Andrea Katz (Great Thoughts, Great Readers) and Kristy Barrett (A Novel Bee) about all things books, authors and reading groups!

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Friends & Fiction - S1E5: Patti with Carol Fitzgerald and Robin Kall
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03/12/21 • 41 min

Patti Callahan Henry interviews two longtime publishing industry pros—Carol Fitzgerald of The Book Report Network & Robin Kall of Reading with Robin. Listen in on what it takes to build up an active community of book lovers. https://www.bookreporter.com/. https://www.robinkall.com/reading-with-robin.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Friends & Fiction have?

Friends & Fiction currently has 432 episodes available.

What topics does Friends & Fiction cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Friends & Fiction?

The episode title 'WB_S3E2 The Night Travelers with Armando Lucas Correa' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Friends & Fiction?

The average episode length on Friends & Fiction is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Friends & Fiction released?

Episodes of Friends & Fiction are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of Friends & Fiction?

The first episode of Friends & Fiction was released on Sep 10, 2020.

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