The Two Authors’ Podcast
Episodes
Our 100th Episode!
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Past guests and friends of the show join Doug and Nick to express their utter surprise that the show has lasted this long, and to share their wisdom o...
Electric Speeding with Jane Friedman
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The delightful Jane Friedman shares her journey from a college intern to a seasoned freelance publishing expert, highlighting her unique position as a...
Complex Plots & Prequels with JD Barker
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick and Doug chat with returning guest NYT bestselling author JD Barker about his soon to be released prequel trilogy to his incre...
Mining Amazon Ads Gold with Janet Margot
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The marvellous Janet Margo joins the lads to share her extensive experience from Amazon, Scribd, and running her own Amazon Ads company, Book Geeks Me...
From Screenplays to Novels with Jeff Abugov
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Globe winning screenwriter Jeff Abugov shares his journey from childhood storytelling to becoming a successful writer in Hollywood, on shows su...
All the Authorly Things with David Gaughran
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The lads had the opportunity to chat with the always insightful publishing and marketing aficionado David Gaughran. From his super-popular newsletter ...
Essential Editing with Allison Brennan
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, Allison Brennan, shares her journey from being a reader to a celebrate...
Debunking the Amazon Algos with Joe Solari
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Solari, the man behind Author Nation and specialist in helping authors succeed in their careers, joins the lads for a deep dive into the much talk...
Blending Fact & Fiction with Kate Quinn
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NYT and USAT bestselling historical fiction author Kate Quinn shares her journey from a young writer inspired by her librarian mother to a successf...
Blending Fact & Fiction with Kate Quinn
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NYT and USAT bestselling historical fiction author Kate Quinn shares her journey from a young writer inspired by her librarian mother to a successf...
ALLi with Matty and Michael
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn from the non-profit Alliance of Independent Authors join the lads to talk about what an ALLi membership provides ...
ALLi with Matty and Michael
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn from the non-profit Alliance of Independent Authors join the lads to talk about what an ALLi membership provides ...
Expanding your IP Empire with Willow Winters
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Willow Winters shares her journey from a stay-at-home mom to successful romance author, highlighting the challenges and triu...
Managing an Author Empire with Mary Stone
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling thriller author Mary Stone joins the lads and reveals her bold transition from healthcare marketing to thriving author, navigating the shi...
Feed the Senses with Luke Richardson
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thriller author Luke Richardson joins the lads to talk about his leap from teaching to writing full-time, fueled by his global travels. Discover how h...
Draft2Digital with Dan Wood
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads chat with the nicest guy in publishing, Dan Wood from Draft2Digital, a one-stop-shop for self-publishing authors to format ebooks, distribut...
2025 Recap Part 2 with Jami and Sara
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of their year in review, Doug and Nick are joined once again by the fabulous authors and hosts of the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast Sara Ros...
2025 Recap with Jami and Sara
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Sara Rosett and Jami Albright from the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast join Doug and Nick for part one of their 2025 year in review. In this...
Enthralling Characters with Robert Dugoni
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the lads as they dive into the world of NYT bestselling author Robert Dugoni, exploring his journey from law to literature and the creation of hi...
Optimizing Amazon Ads with BooksFlyer
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick and Doug dive into the world of Amazon ads with Sara Usera, the creator of BooksFlyer, a tool designed to optimize ad bids for a...
Pantsing with a Plotter Brain with Suzy K Quinn
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The always-fun, bestselling author Suzy K. Quinn traces how her mum’s love of English sparked her career across traditional and self-publishing. She...
Reedsy and AI Searches with Ricardo Fayet
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads chat with the always engaging co-founder of Reedsy, Ricardo Fayet, who explains how the author's marketplace service works. On the heels of o...
The Indie Life with Craig Martelle
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific multi-genre author and indie publishing guru, Craig Martelle, joins Nick and Doug for a fascinating chat covering writing as a business, th...
Staying Authentic with Craig Johnson
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss this episode with the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire series, Craig Johnson. The lads have fun asking plenty of questio...
SPS Live with James Blatch
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and entrepreneur James Blatch joins the lads to chat about his SPS Live conference in London, the continuation of the Learn Self Publishing cou...
Author Nation with Joe Solari
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Solari, the man behind one of the largest author conferences, Author Nation, sits down to chat with Nick and Doug about the conference and how to ...
Critters for Protagonists with Sara Driscoll (Jen J Danna)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The delightful Jen Danna who also writes under the pen name Sara Driscoll joins Doug and Nick to chat about her latest release, Shadow Play, having a ...
Recorded live from the 2025 NINC conference
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition, Doug and Nick chat live with authors, organizers, and industry guests at the 2025 Novelists Inc conference in St Pete Beach, ...
InkersCon with Alessandra Torre
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Alessandra Torre, joins the lads to chat about publishing, her annual author...
Digging Into Doug's Strengths with Becca Syme
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Becca Syme, brings her Better-Faster Academy coaching prowess to the show and conducts a session with our...
Analytics with Alex Newton of K-Lytics
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with the always interesting and entertaining man behind K-Lytics, Alex Newton. He talks about the services he provides and delves i...
Income Beyond the Books with Sara Rosett
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett joins Doug and Nick to discuss cozies, in-depth research, Kickstarters, special editions, and her ex...
What Lies Ahead with Joanna Penn
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legend of the Indie author community and host of the brilliant Creative Penn Podcast, Joanna Penn, joined the lads for a lap around the shifting tides...
The Changing Landscape with Andrew Watts
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today bestselling author and founder of Severn River Publishing, Andrew Watts, dropped in to chat with Doug and Nick about how he used his militar...
Translations with ScribeShadow
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI powered translation provider, ScribeShadow, has taken off like a rocket lately, and co-owner Marisa joins the lads to talk about how the program is...
Thrilling the Magic with Gareth Brown
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Brown, author of the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller, The Book of Doors, joins the lads to discuss his new release, The Society of ...
Bringing Your Books To Life with Michael Evans from Creatorwood
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by the dynamic Michael Evans, who discusses his Author Sidekick newsletter and his latest project, Creatorwood, a software that wi...
Putting Pen to Paper with Susan Wiggs
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NYT bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance fiction author, Susan Wiggs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about her latest novel, Way...
Vellum with Brad West
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Switching things up, Nick and Doug take the show weekly and kick off the new era with Brad West from Vellum giving listeners the industry insights and...
Twist, Delete, Twist with Gillian McAllister
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times bestselling author, Gillian McAllister, joins the show to discuss her unique method for completing a manus...
AI As A Tool with Kevin McLaughlin
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today sci-fi and fantasy bestseller Kevin McLaughlin joins Nick and Doug to discuss building a prolific catalogue, his amazing ability to recall ...
Adapting with LynDee Walker
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon chart topping mystery and thriller author LynDee Walker joins the show to chat about how she's adapted into adjacent genres, co-writing a serie...
Facebook Ads with Malorie Cooper
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NY Times bestselling sci-fi and non-fiction author Malorie Cooper joins Doug and Nick to talk about what's going on with Facebook Ads these days. Wit...
Preparing for Success with Amy Award
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by bestselling curvy girl, sports, RomCom author, Amy Award, to talk about her meteoric leap from successful full-time novelist to...
Getting Back To The Writing with J Kevin Tumlinson
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick to discuss how he gets refocused on his writing amid a frantic schedule of podcasts, appearances, and all the other things life throws a...
Reverse, Reveal, Surprise with Joseph Finder
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling thriller writer Joseph Finder joins the lads for a chat about how he crafts his detailed and compelling thrillers. Hear ho...
Prolific Writing with Diana Xarissa
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling cozy mystery author Diana Xarissa about her impressive publishing rate and the schedule, work ethic, and planning ...
A Gripping Thriller with Sandra Brown
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug are joined by author legend, #1 New York Times bestseller Sandra Brown, who talks about her latest romantic thriller, Blood Moon, her w...
Collaborating with A.M. Strong & Sonya Sargent
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working with another author can be tricky sometimes… kinda like a marriage… so imagine doing both! More and more, partners or good friends working...
Monetizing Beyond the Book with Jonathan Edward Durham
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug kick off season three with a dynamic guest who's not only written a chart-topping fantasy suspense novel, but has established himself as...
Handling the Heat with Cat Johnson
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug are joined by the lively NYT and USA Today bestselling romance author, Cat Johnson, who talks about managing the heat in her many se...
Balancing Your Craft with DP Lyle
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning thriller and mystery author, DP Lyle, joins Doug and Nick to discuss his career as a cardiologist and how it has influenced his stories,...
Writing Every day with Cap Daniels
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling thriller author, Cap Daniels, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his mantra of writing every day, consistency in all aspects of publishing,...
TV Time with Charlaine Harris
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug are joined by amazing NYT bestselling mystery and fantasy author Charlaine Harris, who shares insights from her lengthy and incredibly...
Embracing our Strengths with Becca Syme
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys were super excited to chat with Becca Syme, who is not only a USA Today bestselling author, but also a renowned Gallup-Certified strengths...
Ruling Your Worlds with Heather G Harris
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling urban fantasy author Heather G Harris about bringing emotional content to her stories, and how she's interlinked h...
The Evolving World of Hybrid Publishing with J.D. Barker
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NYT bestselling horror and thriller author JD Barker talks about his collaborative projects and how he's brought a new twist to the trad publishing wo...
Switching Genres with Alex Sigmore
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling thriller author Alex Sigmore shares how he took fate in his own hands and doubled down on a new genre, using data and research to guide hi...
Deep Dive Researching with RJ Patterson
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug are joined by award-winning thriller writer RJ Patterson, who talks about his in-depth research methods and sources which help keep his ...
Tackling A New Genre with Rachel Howzell Hall
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NYT & WSJ bestselling thriller writer, Rachel Howzell Hall joins Nick and Doug to talk about developing her writing style and niche, and how she's...
Testing the Waters with Franklin Horton
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling Thriller and Post-Apocalyptic author Franklin Horton talks to Doug and Nick about his 'try anything' approach to marketing his books over ...
Diversifying Your Author Talents with Matty Dalrymple
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thriller and Suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins the guys to talk about how she's expanded her footprint and income with a podcast, speaking engagem...
Building Your Community with Tonya Kappes
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug are joined by USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes who chats about the incredible reader community she's built thro...
Writing the Other Gender with Daniel Hurst
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UK Kindle chart topping psychological thriller author Daniel Hurst joins the lads to talk about writing female protagonists, keeping the pressure on h...
Building your Brand with Deanna Roy (JJ Knight)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today bestselling author Deanna Roy, who also writes under the pen name JJ Knight, joins Nick and Doug to chat about her amazing branding she's ...
Developing a Series with Lisa Regan
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling thriller author Lisa Regan becomes the first guest brave enough to join the lads a second time! Cele...
Location, Location, Location with Toby Neal
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick welcome USA Today Bestselling Author Toby Neal to the show who writes the Paradise Crime Mysteries, Thrillers, and Cozys as well as me...
Embracing the Panic with Hank Phillippi Ryan
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
37-time Emmy winning television journalist and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Nick and Doug to talk about overcoming writin...
Series vs Standalones with Drew Strickland
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon bestseller, Drew Strickland, joins the guys for a chat about switching hats between writing standalones versus books in series, working with a ...
Authentic Action with Jason Kasper
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Green Beret and war veteran, Jason Kasper, talks about how he applies his real world combat experience into his military thrillers, and the im...
Networking with Celeste Barclay
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling historical and contemporary romance author Celeste Barclay. A delightful and dynamic lady who has strengthened her...
Reaching and Keeping your Subscribers with guest Pamela Fagan Hutchins
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific USA Today bestselling mystery author, Pamela Fagan Hutchins, joins Doug and Nick for a lively chat about locations, characters, and the a...
Knowing Your Protagonist with guest Angela Marsons
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The delightful Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling crime fiction author, Angela Marsons, joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about unde...
Keeping it Real with Kelsie Stelting
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author of Curvy Girl romance, Kelsie Stelting, about inclusivity, connecting with readers, and how she's found suc...
The Marketing Hurdle with Steve Higgs
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific author, Steve Higgs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his books, approach to marketing, and how his never give up attitude has paid off in t...
Realistic Characters with Jeff Carson
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mystery Thriller author, Jeff Carson, joins Nick and Doug from Italy to chat about writing from two international locations, keeping his characters re...
Knitting Needle to the Brain with Cheryl Bradshaw
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links from the Show: cherylbradshaw.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cheryl-Bradshaw/author/B004RIU5OW Doug and Nick's guest is Cheryl Bradshaw, a...
The Romantic Side of Being Fired with guest Jenn Sterling
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author of sports romance, J Sterling, joins Doug and Nick for a fun-packed episode talking about everything from losing her...
Dragon Rules with guest Sarah Noffke
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific fantasy and paranormal writer Sarah Noffke joins Doug and Nick for a fun chat about dragons, travelling, and kids as sounding boards. Link...
Time Travel for Lunch and Flying Dogs with Nate Van Coops
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with bestselling author Nate Van Coops about his switch from time travel to tropical thrillers, not screwing up the rules of space ...
Seattle Can Be Murder with guest Audrey Cole
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today bestselling author Audrey Cole chats with Doug and Nick about her breakout novel, The Pilot's Daughter, following it up, and how nothing sa...
It’s the End of the World As We Know It with Kyla Stone
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with the delightful Kyla Stone about her post-apocalyptic bestsellers, scuba diving around the world, and branching out in the upco...
Hyper Focused on Tarzan with Bonnie Paulson
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with the energetic and prolific author and entrepreneur, Bonnie Paulson, about writing in a million genres, dirt bikes, and the str...
Horny Zombies with guest Armand Rosamilia
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick chat with friend and prolific thriller and horror author, Armand Rosamilia, about writing across genres, Funko Pops, and methods of murd...
A Magic Memory Stick with guest Jami Albright
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick interview romantic comedy author Jami Albright about her books, overcoming challenges in recent years, and why filing medical records su...
Three Potatoes with guest Kiersten Modglin
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick interview prolific Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers, Kiersten Modglin. They discuss her brilliant first work...
What’s in a Name? With guest Adam Fuller (DD Black)
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick interview dynamic mystery author, Adam Fuller, who is better know by his pen name, D.D. Black, then Doug has an altercation with a nippl...
Buggered Toast with guest Jillian Dodd
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick shuffle their format around a little, chat with USA Today bestselling YA and contemporary romance author, Jillian Dodd, then find them...
Celtic Pirate Rap with guest Wayne Stinnett
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick celebrate the release of their joint project, Missing in The Keys, steam a few clams, then interview bestselling tropical author, Wayne...
Brown Noise with guest Lisa Regan
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick answer a question about researching and describing exotic locations in their books, then move on to someone far more charming than eithe...
The We Forgot to Give it a Title Episode with guest LT Ryan
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick read a few of their favorite book reviews on 'One Star All-Stars' then chat with prolific bestselling author LT Ryan. Lee's work spans m...
Bright Green Sunglasses with guest Nick Sullivan
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick answer the simple question of how to write a book, then chat with their friend, multi-talented actor, narrator, and best-selling author,...
Champagne with guests Champagne Sunday
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick answer a pet question then dive into a chat with husband/wife duo, Champagne Sunday, who've been making music together and touring for a...
Steamed Clams with guest Ernest Dempsey
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses ge...
You Go First… with guest Jill Heinerth
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick with the help of professional narrator, Kim Bretton, demonstrate why they hire a pro to narrate their audiobooks, then interview pioneer...
Fish for Dinner with guest Adventureman Dan
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Nick interview an amazing young man who lives on his sailboat, feasts from what the ocean provides, and happened to be in Sint Maarten at the...
Following Passions with guest Annie Dike
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summary of episode: Nick and Doug get derailed answering an hilarious listener question, then interview a very entertaining lady by the name of Annie ...
Going Nuts with guest Shaun Peet
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summary of episode: Doug and Nick give an update on their current projects, answer a question about their writing process, and forget to discuss much...
Collaborators with guest AJ Stewart
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug discuss working together on their new Greene Wolfe series and interview fellow author, AJ Stewart, about living all around the world, re...
Shifting Gears with guest James Hinchcliffe
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Doug discuss changing careers, and their guest this episode is veteran Indycar driver, James Hinchcliffe, who shifted gears to the NBC Sports...