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Friends & Fiction: Episode 87 – Megan Abbott & Laura Lippman

Megan Abbott & Laura Lippman

On this episode we welcome TWO rockstar author guests. Megan Abbottis a New York Times bestselling and Edgar-winning author of several hit novels, including You Will Know Me, The Fever, and Dare Me, which she also co-executive produced as a TV series for Netflix. Her new book, THE TURNOUT, came out in early August and was a Read with Jenna book club pick and Megan’s first-ever book to land on the New York Times bestseller list. Laura Lippman is a former journalist and the New York Times bestselling author of the Tess Monaghan series and several standalone novels, including Lady in the Lake. She has won the Edgar, the Anthony, the Agatha, the Shamus, the Nero Wolfe, Gumshoe and Barry awards. She joins us to talk about her new book, DREAM GIRL, about a novelist plagued by mysterious phone calls from a woman claiming to be his main character. https://www.meganabbott.com/ http://www.lauralippman.net/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 86 – Karin Slaughter

Karin Slaughter

Back by popular demand, is the one, the only Karin Slaughter. The wonderfully witty and wildly talented New York Times bestselling, Edgar-nominated author of 21 novels with 35-million copies of her books sold around the globe joins us to talk about her latest up-all-night thriller, FALSE WITNESS. This is a can’t-miss episode! Karin is always full of surprises. This time, we have lots of fun surprises in store for her! https://www.karinslaughter.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 85 – John Truby & Leslie Lehr

John Truby & Leslie Lehr

Join F&F for a special Sunday Bonus episode focused on the craft of writing. F&F welcomes the writing instructor, essayist and prize-winning author of seven books, including this year’s A Boob’s Life (which is in development for HBO Max by producer Salma Hayek), Leslie Lehr. Joining Leslie is her husband—screenwriting guru, director, highly sought-after writing consultant, and The Anatomy of Story author John Truby. https://leslielehr.com/ https://truby.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 84 – Lou Diamond Phillips, Gervais Hagerty & Addison Armstrong

Lou Diamond Phillips, Gervais Hagerty & Addison Armstrong

This episode is all about debut authors! F&F welcomes to the show four first-time novelists—all with new or recent books out—to learn all about their journey to publication. Meet acclaimed actor Lou Diamond Phillips (Young Guns, La Bamba, Prodigal Son) as we hear all about his debut YA science fiction fantasy novel The Tinderbox (released 8/3/21 by Blackstone), inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale of the same name. We also welcome Gervais Hagerty (In Polite Company, out 8/17/21 from William Morrow), Addison Armstrong (The Light of Luna Park, released 8/10/21 by Penguin), and Paige Crutcher (The Orphan Witch, coming 9/28/21 from St. Martin’s Press). https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001617/ https://gervaishagerty.com/ https://addisonarmstrong.com/ https://paigecrutcher.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 83 – Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Meet New York Times bestselling author, Taylor Jenkins Reid, whose books have been chosen by Reese’s Book Club, Read with Jenna, Indie Next, Best of Amazon, and Book of the Month. Taylor is the author of seven novels, including DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, which is currently being adapted by Hello Sunshine into a limited series for Amazon. She joins us to discuss her most recent book, the instant New York Times bestseller and Read with Jenna pick, MALIBU RISING, which is in development with Hulu for a limited series. https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 82 – Lauren Willing

Lauren Willing

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig joins the show to chat about her latest work of historical fiction, Band of Sisters, which just came out a few months ago. Hear about the book, about her fabulous, frequent collaborations with Karen White and Beatriz Williams, her hugely popular Pink Carnation series, and how she so adeptly balances work and life. https://laurenwillig.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 81 – Christina Baker Kline

Christina Baker Kline

Meet the #1 bestselling author of ORPAHN TRAIN, Christina Baker Kline and learn all about her new novel, the instant bestseller THE EXILES, her research and writing process, and the challenge of blending fact and fiction. http://christinabakerkline.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 80 – Susan Boyer

Susan Boyer

Join Kristy, Patti & Mary Kay as they sit down with USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award winning author Susan M. Boyer to chat about her Liz Talbot Lowcountry Mystery series (now 10 titles strong!) and her wildly popular Lowcountry Book Club group on Facebook. https://www.susanmboyer.com/

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Friends & Fiction: Episode 79 – Vanessa Riley

Vanessa Riley

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: Episode 78 – Paula McLain

Paula McLain

New York Times bestselling author Paula McLain joins the show to discuss her new novel WHEN THE STARS GO DARK, her writing career, and influences. http://paulamclain.com/

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