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Reading MaterialsBonus - A Look Back at 20242024 went by in a blur of babies and books - a combined 35 books, in fact. In this bonus episode we reflect on our reading journeys in 2024 and look ahead at what 2025 has in store.Join us to hear about our favourite books, favourite podcast moments and more!Disclaimer: Both hosts' babies decided to wake up during the recording of this episode, so there are baby noises throughout. We hope this doesn't take away from your enjoyment of the episode!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Updates03:25 - 2024...2025-01-2735 min
Pub DatesOur (Post)Holiday Book RecsIn which we recommend some books we loved in 2024 and update you on what's next for us and Pub Dates. Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app you use to listen to it, and to the Pub Dates newsletter so you won't miss it when a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. We look forward to staying in touch. You can now buy both The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books ar...2024-12-2934 minPub DatesTHE HEART OF THE WORLD Spoiler ChatIn which Amie answers ALL of readers' burning questions about everything that goes down in THE HEART OF THE WORLD. It's a very spoilery good time. Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can now buy both The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!2024-12-1841 minPub DatesFYREBIRDS Spoiler ChatIn which Kate swans in from maternity leave to answer ALL of readers' burning questions about everything that goes down in FYREBIRDS. It's a very spoilery good time. We'll be back very soon for THE HEART OF THE WORLD's spoiler episode, so make sure to send us ALL your questions at pubdates@gmail.com or a voicemail at speakpipe.com/pubdates. Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites....2024-11-1452 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 5 - Kate J. Armstrong on NightbirdsORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: June 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
Welcome to a new miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
In our fifth episode, Nick sits down with Kate J. Armstrong, author of Nightbirds. They discuss the book, channelling true historical events, cr...2024-10-2138 minPub DatesCall My Agent Re-releaseKate is on maternity leave, and hopefully getting at least a few minutes of sleep! We'll be back at the end of October for our FYREBIRDS spoiler episode, then in November for THE HEART OF THE WORLD's spoiler episode, so once you've read the books make sure to send us ALL your questions at pubdates@gmail.com or a voicemail at speakpipe.com/pubdates. It's going to be extremely juicy. For now, enjoy this rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes, which we think you'll enjoy even more now that you've read both books. Make sure...2024-10-0358 minPub DatesTHE HEART OF THE WORLD Launch Party!The time has come for The Heart of the World's launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Heart's pub day. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to claim your goodies at Amie's website. Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. Also, Amie's o...2024-09-1743 minPub DatesAnother Q&AYou all asked us a bunch of great questions ,and we've done our best to answer them! Let's snuggle up and talk about the writing life, meeting deadlines, deciding on your next idea, and much more. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to claim your goodies at Amie's website. Make sure you're subscribed to the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. Amie is going on tour in t...2024-09-0551 min
The ExploressWriting Magical Women and the Belle Epoque with author Ryan GraudinSeason 5, Episode 11. Guess what? My second novel, FYREBIRDS, hits shelves TODAY. How exciting! I’m celebrating by inviting one of my favorite authors to join us. Ryan Graudin is the award-winning novel of many books for young adults and children; her debut adult fantasy, THE ENCHANTED LIES OF CELESTE ARTOIS, comes out today. This novel, set in Belle Epoque Paris just before the First World War, is absolutely FULL of my favorite things: history, strong women, and magic. Join us as we talk about her enchanting novel, how she used history as a springboard for writing it, and what she...2024-08-2855 minPub DatesFYREBIRDS Launch Party!The time has come for the Fyrebirds launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Fyrebirds' pub day. There's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for Fyrebirds: buy a copy by September 4th and you can claim goodies! Find out how at Kate's website or the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. Yo...2024-08-271h 05Pub DatesLet's Go On Book TourIt's time to talk book tours! How authors organize them, what touring looks and feels like, and some of our favorite touring moments so far. Speaking of: Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the Pub Dates newsletter, Amie's social media, or her author newsletter. And there's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS. Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's latest newsletter. Check out the Pub Dates...2024-08-1536 min
The ExploressNIGHTBIRDS: Let's Talk SpoilersIt’s FYREBIRDS month on The Exploress! To celebrate the release of my second novel, and the conclusion of the NIGHTBIRDS series, I’m sharing an episode of my other podcast, Pub Dates, where I’ve been taking listeners behind the scenes on this series’ creation. In this episode, I’m going to answer reader’s burning questions about NIGHTBIRDS. Warning: there will be spoilers in here, so save this one for later if you haven’t read the book yet. My second novel, FYREBIRDS, is hitting shelves on August 27th, and it would mean a huge amount if you’...2024-08-1434 minPub DatesWriting RetreatsThis episode we're talking writing retreats: what they are, how they're organized, what happens when you're on one, and why we love them so. Don't forget to check out Kate's preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS. Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's latest newsletter. Also, Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the Pub Dates newsletter, Amie's social media, or her author newsletter. Check out the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each...2024-08-0127 minPub DatesWriting Sequels, Part 2Let's talk about the craft of writing sequels. How do you figure out character arcs, expand the world, and bring home all those intriguing plot points you laid out so carefully in book 1? We're going to tell you how we did it in THE HEART OF THE WORLD and FYREBIRDS (no spoilers, promise). Kate's just announced her preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS! Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's latest newsletter. Check out the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode dr...2024-07-1852 minPub DatesHow To Support Authors, Revisited (+ News!)Join us for some fun news, a little catchup, and to revisit an episode from the archives we think is worth a re-listen: the one where we talk about all the ways you can support your favorite authors (ones that cost money, but also ones that do not). Speaking of supporting authors, Kate's just announced her preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS! Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's latest newsletter. We'll also put details in the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a...2024-07-0527 minPub DatesNIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 4In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some episodes that would...2024-06-271h 30Pub DatesNIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 3In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some episodes that would...2024-06-201h 10Pub DatesNIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 2In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some early episodes that...2024-06-131h 14Pub DatesNIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 22024-06-131h 15Pub DatesNIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 1In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some early episodes that...2024-06-061h 27Pub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 4In celebration of The Isles of the Gods coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, lovingly annotated by the author! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the episode, so get listening. In this episode, we'll be covering Chapters 31...2024-05-301h 00Pub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 3In celebration of The Isles of the Gods coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, lovingly annotated by the author! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the episode, so get l...2024-05-231h 05Pub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 2In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, very thoroughly annotated by Amie! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. ...2024-05-161h 11Pub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 1In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, very thoroughly annotated by Amie! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. ...2024-05-071h 04Pub DatesAgain, But BetterThe one in which we reflect on the daunting process of writing our Book Twos. What did we find challenging - and exciting, and maybe terrifying - about writing our sequels? How much did we know about what would happen in them when we sat down, and what were we particularly excited to explore? No spoilers, but there will probably be some teasers... Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a copy (prices are in Aus...2024-04-1847 minPub DatesMake Me Your VillainIn which we talk about our books' villains: how we crafted them, what makes them tick, and what trouble they MIGHT be causing in our sequels (but, you know, no spoilers). For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Pub Dates newsletter. Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a co...2024-04-0447 minPub DatesBook RecommendationsIt's that time again where we tell you all about some of the books we've been reading and defy you not to want to pick them up ASAP. For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Pub Dates newsletter. Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a copy (prices are in Aus...2024-03-2038 minPub DatesSo Much More Than Commas Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. You can click here to order a copy (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can buy both The Isles of the Gods AND Nightbirds wherever good books are sold, and you can pre-order their sequels, The Heart of the World (coming July 2) and Fyrebir...2024-03-0748 minPub DatesThe Story So FarWelcome to Season 2 of Pub Dates, in which we take you all behind the scenes on the road to publication for our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. But first, let's catch up: on who we are, what we've covered so far, and where we're heading next. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can now buy both The Isles of the Gods AND Nightbirds wherever good books are sold, and you ca...2024-02-1449 min
The First TimeSummer Series! Amie KaufmanWelcome to our Summer Series -- a chance to catch up on some episodes you may have missed out on the first time around.
If you listened to the season 6 finale, you'll know that The First Time is taking a break in it's current format in 2024 BUT! Don't delete the feed just yet, Katherine will be back (solo) in March with something new. It'll feature interviews with writers but also creatives, comedians and entrepreneurs.
Finally, to celebrate six years of the pod and to kick off the coach-sulting (coaching/consulting) work she'll be doing this year...2024-02-041h 04Pub DatesDid You Miss Us?Join us for this casual catchup, in which we talk about what we've been up to and where we plan to take you all in the new year. We can't wait for what's to come! Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can now buy both The Isles of the Gods AND Nightbirds wherever good books are sold.2023-12-1811 min
The First TimeSeason 6 Finale!It's a big ep. We debrief, reflect, recommend and share some rather big news about the pod in 2024.
We discuss:
Things that have happened in writing and pod life for us since episode one of this season
Fishing as a key theme of Katherine's year (and yes, the free fishing rods for Grade 4s is an actual thing)
A delightful school visit for Katherine and why she's excited for 2024 and the publication of her first MG novel - Shellsville
Kate reflects on a big year and the tour (and wrote about it here for The Bowerbird)
...2023-12-031h 15Pub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS Spoiler ChatLovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about ISLES. In this episode, Amie answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from what exactly is going on with Leander to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find in the sequel (gasp)! Now, if you haven't read the book yet, save this episode for later, because it is full of spoilers. If you have, buckle up and let's pull the curtain back. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter...2023-08-0351 min
The BookmarkBook Two, Bonus Chapter 2: Roll for MORE RecommendationsThere were so many recommendations in July's podcast record that we couldn't leave half of them on the cutting room floor! Here are some extra recs:
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Lone Women by Victor LaValle
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
The Underground Railroad by Colson...2023-07-1827 minPub DatesNIGHTBIRDS Spoiler ChatLovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about NIGHTBIRDS. In this episode, Kate answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from the book's budding romances to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find in the sequel (gasp)! Now, if you haven't read the book yet, save this episode for later, because it is full of spoilers. If you have, buckle up and let's pull the curtain back. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each...2023-07-1444 minPub DatesThe NIGHTBIRDS AudiobookNow that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of NIGHTBIRDS with you, and we couldn't be more excited. Take it away, Saskia! If you love this excerpt as much as we do, run to your favorite audiobook purveyor and grab yourself a copy of NIGHTBIRDS. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for ou...2023-06-1554 minPub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS AudiobookNow that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of ISLES with you, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Take it away, Steve and Nikki! If you love this excerpt as much as we do, run to your favorite audiobook purveyor and grab yourself THE ISLES OF THE GODS. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new ep...2023-06-1554 minPub DatesMeet Our Audiobook NarratorsWe asked some of our audiobook narrators to join us on the show, and they obliged! We were thrilled to hear Nikki Patel (who plays Selly), Steve West (who plays Leander), Homer Todiwala (who plays Jude), Vidish Athavale (who plays Keegan), and Saskia Maarleveld, who plays all the Nightbirds, talk about how they prepared to bring our characters to life, as well as some of their favorite moments. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chats coming up! Our call for Nightbirds questions has closed, as we'll be recording soon, but you can still send in questions for T...2023-06-0149 minPub DatesMaking An AudiobookWe're huge audiobook fans over here on Pub Dates, so we wanted to find out more about how ours got made. Let's jump into an excellent interview with Nick Martorelli, Amie's audiobook producer, and get the goss on how that magic happens. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chats coming up! You can ask us anything about Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. For the Nightbirds spoiler chat, make sure to send your questions to our Pub Dates email (pubdates AT g...2023-05-1856 min
The First TimeMasters Series: Amie KaufmanKate's been wanting to speak to New York Times and internationally bestselling authorAmie Kaufman for ages! Not only has her multi-award winning work been translated into nearly thirty languages, and is in development for film and TV, but Amie is incredibly experienced in talking and teaching about writing and the strange world of BEING a writer.
Raised in Australia and Ireland, Amie has degrees in literature, law, history and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. Her series include The Illuminae Files, The Aurora Cycle, the Other Side of the Sky duology, The Starbound...2023-05-141h 03
Amie Kaufman On WritingResearch for Worldbuilding with Kate J. ArmstrongI started writing an episode to answer a question about worldbuilding and research—and then I realised that I already have the perfect resource for you. All of you know by now that my lovely producer Kate is also Kate J. Armstrong, author of Nightbirds, a brilliant book about girls who can gift magic to you with a kiss. Kate and I host the Pub Dates podcast, where we take listeners behind the scenes as we follow our books through the publication process. We’ve discussed this exact topic – so today, I’m going to share an excerpt from that epi...2023-05-0828 minPub DatesTHE ISLES OF THE GODS Launch PartyAmie's high seas adventure is officially out! Join us as we launch Isles in style together at a live event in Melbourne, Australia. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chat episodes coming up! You can ask us anything about Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. For the Nightbirds spoiler chat, make sure to send your questions to our Pub Dates email (pubdates AT gmail dot com) OR leave us a voice message over on SpeakPipe by the end of May, 2023. ...2023-05-0839 minPub DatesMake It MagicSinking into a book with a really good magic system is - dare we say it? - fairly...well, magical. But as authors, creating them can be use of the biggest challenges we face. This episode, we're previewing a special episode of Amie's other podcast, Amie Kaufman on Writing, called Creating a Magic System. It gives writers some really helpful tips, using examples from The Isles of the Gods, and includes a discussion where we compare and contrast our magic systems, giving you a glimpse into what makes them tick. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chat e...2023-04-2145 minPub DatesWriting RomanceWe're talking about the many kinds of romance in our books: unlikely friendships, forbidden love, and how we created the kinds of simmering chemistry that readers will want to root for. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. U.S. and Australian/New Zealand readers can pre-order The Isles of the Gods (run, don't walk over to Amie's preorder campaign before all the goodies she's offering run out!). You can also officially go out and b...2023-04-1044 minPub DatesIt's Art, I Tell You!In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite things - commissioning character art - and interview our two amazing character artists, Nicole Deal and Paulina Tłoczek, about how they brought our characters to life. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. U.S. and Australian/New Zealand readers can pre-order The Isles of the Gods (run, don't walk over to Amie's preorder campaign before all the goodies she's offering run out!). You ca...2023-03-161h 02Pub DatesThe NIGHTBIRDS Launch PartyRoll up, roll up, and celebrate Nightbirds' launch with us! Kate talks about what she hopes readers love about the book, which scenes she wishes she could live in, and all of her many feelings about officially being a published author. Amie might even tease her very-soon-to-be-revealed preorder campaign too. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. U.S. and Australian/New Zealand readers can pre-order The Isles of the Gods (keep your receipts and y...2023-02-2838 min
The ExploressThe 1920s, But Make It Fiction with Amie KaufmanSeason 4, Episode 3. I'm thrilled to be in conversation with Amie Kaufman, fellow author, friend, and co-host of my other podcast, Pub Dates, about taking inspiration from history and weaving it into fantasical worlds. Her novel, The Isles of the Gods, and my own both take certain aspects of the 1920s and use them as springboards into fictional exploration, but we've used our sources in very different ways. This is such a fun conversation about writing and our love of history; if you've ever wanted a more up-close-and-personal catchup with The Exploress, this one's for you. If you...2023-02-261h 01Pub DatesClass Excursion: Let's Go (Time) TravelingDon’t miss the bus - or the trolley car? - because we’re taking you to the 1920s! Over on her other podcast, The Exploress, Kate’s just started diving into a whole season on the period. We’re dropping that episode into the Pub Dates feed so you can hear all about it – and look forward to visiting the nightclubs and enjoying the '20s-era fashion in our books. Don't forget, there's still time to claim exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds if you preorder: you'll find all the details at Kate's website. You'll also...2023-02-211h 04
The ExploressRe-Release: The Women's Suffrage Movement & American Voting Rights (The 2023 Edition)Season 4, Episode 1. Let's time travel back to the 1920s! But first, we're going to revisit a vintage Exploress episode that explores something momentous that happened in the year 1920, when American women finally won the right to vote. You can pre-order my novel, NIGHTBIRDS, wherever print, ebook, or audiobooks are sold! If you do, make sure to claim the exclusive Nightbirds pin by February 27th. If you order from One More Page Books, you'll get your copy signed and personalized AND get some special character cards as well. To find out more about it, have a listen to...2023-02-131h 00Pub DatesThe 1920s: Take It Or Leave ItJoin us as we talk about using the 1920s for inspiration in our fantasy novels, and how we made choices about what to use and what to discard. Don't forget, you can claim exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds if you preorder: you'll find all the details at Kate's website. You'll also find details about her U.S. book tour (Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2023) there as well. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. Watch out for this episode's letter, in particular, as it co...2023-02-0240 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 8: What Are Our Most Anticipated 2023 Releases?In this episode, Pam and Hallie update their reading progress, as well as share a handful of exciting books releasing in 2023!Books mentioned, in order:Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteTo Be Taught If Fortunate by Becky ChambersThe Misconceiver by Lucy FerrissThe Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman, Jay KristoffThe Martian by Andy WeirOut There by Kate FolkJamesland by Michelle HunevenSearch by Michelle HunevenDinner Party: A Tragedy by Sarah GilmartinAll’s Well by Mona AwadThe Tempest by William Shakespeare2023-01-2544 minPub DatesSell It!Let's talk about marketing, baby! How authors do it (and, specifically, how these authors do it) and the tools they use to reach readers who will love their books. Kate's pre-order campaign is here! Don't miss out on exclusive goodies and a signed copy of Nightbirds. You'll find all the details at Kate's website. You'll also find details about her U.S. book tour (stopping in Maryland, Massachucetts, and Missouri) there as well. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of...2023-01-1938 minPub DatesFun and GamesWe asked you to give us some questions and challenges to end the year on, and you delivered! Feast your ears on this episode full of laughter and us reading never-before-heard passages from The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds. Travel with us into some of our books' more joyful moments, hilariously embarrassing interludes, and lushest settings (no spoilers, promise). There might even be a golden pheasant or two. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus...2022-12-151h 01Pub DatesMapping a WorldLet's talk about MAPS! We’re both huge map nerds, and we're taking you through how we created the geography for The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, and how we worked with our incredibly talented artists to bring those maps to life. Or really, just watched in admiration as they did! You can still send us a challenge for our December holiday episode — name a page you’d like a quote from, ask us to choose which of our characters we’d like to kiss, marry or throw off a cliff… take your pick. There’s only a coupl...2022-12-0150 minPub DatesHow To Support AuthorsIt's our birthdays! Want to get us (and yourself) a present? This episode is all about how to support your favorite authors. Some of them cost money, some are free, and ALL will help keep the writers you adore in business so they can tell you stories for years to come. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. To leave us questions...2022-11-1622 minPub DatesWho's Who in the ZooSo much goes on behind the curtain at a publishing house. We authors don't even know the half of it! So let's chat with Gillian Levinson, a publishing whiz over at Random House, and join her deep within the workings of the publishing process to find out more about how books end up on your shelf.2022-11-0845 minPub DatesAn Apple for the TeacherWe've just celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day! We want to take some time to celebrate the teachers in our lives who inspired and shaped us, as writers and as humans. We owe them so much. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can find out more about us and sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. U.S. r...2022-10-2029 minPub DatesMeet Amie's EditorIt's time to meet Amie's inimitable editor, Melanie Nolan! Amie and Mel sat down to talk about how she got into editing, what made her fall in love with The Isles of the Gods, and what launching a more established author in-house looks like. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can find out more about us and sign up for...2022-10-0650 minPub DatesResearch: Building a WorldWe get a lot of questions about how we build our fantastical worlds. So let's talk about how we do research for our worldbuilding — from the big, ‘what’s the vibe of this place?’ stuff down to the small but vital details — and what sorts of real-world details worked their way into our books. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can find o...2022-09-1535 minPub DatesA Cover UpJoin us for an interview with Kate's cover designer, Jess Jenkins, about how the cover for Nightbirds came to be, from conception to execution. They talked about how to find the right vibe for a particular book, choosing an artist, text placement and more. They also talked through how and when different groups within the publisher weigh in, and how Jess got into this line of work in the first place. We’ll be back in a future episode to talk about Amie’s cover — it’s still a work in progress, but that progress is looking gorgeous...2022-09-0144 minPub DatesPub Dates Goes AdventuringAn update on our plans for August.2022-08-0401 minPub DatesListener Q&AWe asked for your questions, and you all certainly delivered! Join us as we answer some of your burning queries, from how we name our characters and our favorite fictional fashions to drafting and grappling with comparison. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets: this newsletter, we'll be answering a couple of bonus questions we couldn't fit into the audio. You can also add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads, and...2022-07-2158 minPub DatesBook RecommendationsWe're taking a break from gushing about Nightbirds and Isles of the Gods so we can rave about some other books, all of which you can pick up right now. We hope you enjoy, and that your summer (or, if you're in the southern hemisphere, winter) reading is fruitful. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles...2022-07-0735 minPub DatesCall My AgentJoin us as we chat with our wonderful agents, Josh and Tracey Adams, about everything from how they got into agenting and what an agent actually does to how WE signed with Adams Literary and how Josh and Tracey pitched our books to editors. We're getting ready to do our first Q&A episode and we'd love your questions! Leave us a voice message, email us at pubdates@gmail.com,or leave us a comment over on the newsletter. Everyone who asks us a question goes into a draw for a very special prize. Make s...2022-06-1656 minPub DatesA Day in the LifeWhat do authors do all day, you wonder? Let's find out. In this episode, we talk about what happens on our ideal writing days (and days that are...well, not), strategies from getting into the zone, and finding time to write when it's thin on the ground. We're getting ready to do our first Q&A episode and we'd love your questions! Leave your question in a voice message, email us at pubdates@gmail.com, or in a comment on the Pub Dates newsletter. Everyone who asks us something will be in the running for a very s...2022-06-0346 minPub DatesRunning with ScissorsIn this episode, we talk all about editing — working with critique partners, how we approach different stages of editing, the techniques we used in editing Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods, and how we know when we’re done. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads so you'll be n...2022-05-1947 min
Pub DatesMeet Kate's EditorKate invited her editor, the incomparable Stacey Barney, onto the show to talk about editing, Nightbirds, and something called launch. What IS launch, exactly, and why does it matter? How did Stacey launch Nightbirds? What was it that made her want to buy the book in the first place? Listen on. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each week a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add T...2022-05-0551 minPub DatesA Modest ProposalThis episode, we answer a listener question about how we sold our books, Kate on submission and Amie on proposal. What's the difference between the two approaches? Let's get into it. For more Pub Dates goodness, make sure to sign up for the complementary newsletter that publishes each week a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets - this week we share quotes from the novels for the very first time - listener perks, and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also...2022-04-1327 minPub DatesQuestionable CharactersIn this episode, we introduce you to some of our characters, describing their type and some of their quirks. We might even drop a few hints about what sorts of trouble they're going to get into. For more Pub Dates goodness, make sure to sign up for the complementary newsletter that publishes each week a new episode drops. It's full of images of the things we discuss, plus behind-the-scenes snippets, perks, and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads.2022-03-3032 minPub DatesWhat in the WorldThis episode is all about worldbuilding. We'll discuss why worldbuilding matters, dive into how we created the worlds where our stories are set, and reveal some of our favourite parts of those worlds. If you like our show, sign up for the complementary newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops. It's full of images of things we discuss, behind-the-scenes snippets, and a comment section where you can join in on the fun. You can also add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads.2022-03-1546 minPub DatesYou Have No IdeaWelcome back! This episode we're going to talk about where our book ideas come from, and specifically about where these ideas came from. Get ready for tallship adventures and speakeasy sparkle... Add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads, or follow Amie and Kate on Instagram. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates Newsletter, which goes out every time a new episode drops and includes some of the visuals we discussed on air, plus sneak peeks, contests, giveaways, and more.2022-03-0134 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingIntroducing: Pub DatesI am thrilled to announce the new podcast I'm making with my friend, and this show's producer, Kate Armstrong. Come behind the scenes on the making of our books, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, which are coming out in 2023. This is your backstage pass to our characters, our worlds, and all the stories of their making. 2022-02-1602 min
The ExploressIntroducing: Pub DatesI'm excited to announce the new podcast I'm making with my friend Amie Kaufman. It'll take you behind the scenes on the making of our books, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, which are both coming out in 2023. Think of it as your backstage pass to our characters, our worlds, and all the stories of their making. I can't wait to introduce you to my debut novel full of magic and intrigue, historical inspiration, and - of course - powerful women.2022-02-1502 min
Pub DatesPitch, PleaseWelcome to our first episode, in which we talk about who we are, how we met, and the journey this show is about to embark on. Come behind the curtain as we discuss pitches: what they are, why they matter, and how we came up with ours. Add The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds on Goodreads, or follow Amie and Kate on Instagram. Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates Newsletter, which will go out every time a new episode drops and include some of the visuals we discussed on air, plus sneak peeks, co...2022-02-1539 min
The Bibliovert PodcastEnd of the Year Wrap Up + The Daddies AwardsIt's hard to believe that this is our last episode of 2021! Join Alli and Jacklyn as they look back on some of their favorite moments from the year as well as share their nominees for the Daddies Awards!
Jacklyn did hit her goal by reading a handful of fanfics as well as a couple of books she had been looking forward to.
-Whiteout - Lovesbitca8
-Every Day, A Little Death - Lovesbitca8
-A Dress with Pockets - PacificRimbaud
-Every Little Thing She Does - Monsterleadmehome
-Voices Driften - Raven_Maiden
-Never Have I Ever - Meditationsinemergencies
-Beach Read - Emily...2021-12-271h 33
Amie Kaufman On WritingBeing Your Own Editor with Abby RangerAbby Ranger is a brilliant editor. Over the years, she's worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic, with a who's who of authors. In fact, she was my editor on my first book, These Broken Stars. She's smart, insightful, and she doesn't just make your current book better - she teaches you to make all of your future books better too. In this episode, she's going to share tips for setting yourself up for success in editing your novel. You can find out more about Abby at her website. I'm thrilled to introduce my new podcast...2021-10-1512 min
Pub DatesTeaser TrailerWelcome to Pub Dates! Join NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong as they take you behind the scenes on the countdown to the release of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds, both coming in 2023. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for writers that will follow two friends as their stories come to life. 2021-10-1202 min
Book Bistroepistolary novelsWe apologize for the lateness in posting. This week, Stacy, Melissa, Shannon, and Natalia discuss some of their favorite epistolary novels. If you love books told through letters, diary entries, text messages, emails, etc., this episode is for you. Titles mentioned include:
Mariana Zapata, Dear Aaron
Alice Walker, The Color Purple
Uzma Jalaluddin, Hana Khan Carries On
Rainbow Rowell, Attachments
Kate Meader, Man Down (Rookie Rebels #3)
Sylvia Plath, Letters Home
Elizabeth Wein, Code Name Verity
Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, Illuminae (Illuminae Files #1)
2021-08-1347 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingResearching for Historical Novels with Ryan GraudinWhile you’re waiting for us to bring you Season Two, I wanted to share another bonus episode, with some really inspiring advice about researching for historical novels from one of my favourite writers, Ryan Graudin. She’s the award-winning author of a stack of novels, including my favourites, Wolf by Wolf and Invictus, two of my go-to book recommendations whenever anyone asks for a read they won’t be able to put down. In fact, I love Ryan’s writing so much that we wrote a book together—it came out earlier this year. You can find Ryan o...2021-03-2711 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingWriting Suspense with Ellie MarneyEllie Marney is an Aussie crime author with a huge and loyal following – I count myself as one of her fans. She’s so smart, and so meticulous with her work. She’s gone behind the scenes at Westminster Mortuary in London, interviewed forensics experts from around the world to get her stories right, and lived all over the world too. She definitely knows how to kill you so well you won’t even notice, but she’s far too nice to do it. Her latest young adult novel is called None Shall Sleep – if you like true crime podcasts, if...2020-12-2310 min
Náhodné knihomolenieČo čítať, ak sa vám páči... PARTIA POSTÁV & BAD-ASS HRDINKYTáto epizóda obsahuje: tipy na knihy so zaujímavou partiou postáv | tipy na grišoidné fantasy | predstavenie hrdiniek, ktoré sú všetky bad-ass, no rôznymi spôsobmi//Zmienený článok:https://the-bookland.blogspot.com/2020/02/sprievodca-grisoidnymi-ya-fantasy.html//Zmienené knihy:Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff – Aurora Rising;Marissa Meyer – The Lunar Chronicles/Mesačné kroniky;Marissa Meyer – Renegades/Renegáti;Veronica Roth – Chosen Ones;Leigh Bardugo – Six of Crows/Vrania šestka;Katy Rose Pool – There Will Come a Darkness;Emily A...2020-11-1515 min
Amie Kaufman On WritingWriting Morally Ambiguous Characters with Marie LuI loved this week's question about writing morally ambiguous characters, and since we’re in bonus episode territory I thought we should do something fun. So I called on one of my dearest friends, and one of the smartest and most insightful people I know, to see how she’d answer Sarina’s question. Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of a bunch of my favourite books and is known by readers worldwide for her morally ambiguous characters. You can find Marie on Twitter at @marie_lu and on Instagram at @marieluthewriter, or at her websi...2020-11-0909 min
Náhodné knihomolenieVeci, ktoré (ne)obľubujem v kniháchTáto epizóda obsahuje: opis mojej ideálnej knihy | 10 vecí (tém, trópov, detailov,...), ktoré mám v knihách rada | 10 vecí, ktoré v knihách nemám rada, vrátane mojich sťažností na zbytočné pokračovania, prišťastné konce, spracovanie náboženstva, wokelandiu a podobne//Zmienené knihy:Natalie C. Parker – Seafire/Ohnivý príboj;Breeana Shields – The Bone Charmer;Andrzej Sapkowski – Wiedźmin/Zaklínač;Marja Holecyová – Mariotovi dediči;Holly Bourne – It Only Happens in the Movies/To sa môže stať len vo filme;Veronic...2020-11-0116 min
Literary ElixirsLiterary Elixirs - Meg Brodtmann - Rob Dolan WinesThis episode I am joined by Master of Wine, Meg Brodtmann. Meg recently joined the team at Rob Dolan Wines, a lovely Winery and Cellar Door in South Warrandyte part of Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region. Founded by local legend Rob Dolan after 25 years of making wine for some of Australia’s most iconic wineries, this is the only winery which I have joined the wine club of, ever!
Meg actually started her winemaking journey in Australia with Rob before heading overseas and eventually ending up in beautiful Chile. She became the first Australian woman to pass...2020-09-2240 min
Náhodné knihomoleniePrvý polrok v knihách (2020)Táto epizóda obsahuje: prehľad pre mňa zaujímavých knižných noviniek v preklade | tipy na zahraničné knižné novinky (nielen YA) | jedno varovanie a zároveň povzdychnutie nad istými súčasnými trendmi v literatúre
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Zmienené knihy:
Marissa Meyer – The Lunar Chronicles/Mesačné kroniky;
Kerstin Gier – Rubinrot/Červená ako rubín;
Kerstin Gier – Saphirblau/Modrá ako zafír;
Natalie C. Parker – Seafire/Ohnivý príboj;
Charlotte Lucas – Funf Sterne fur dich/Päť hviezdičiek pre teba;
Colin Stuart – How to Live in...2020-07-2612 min
The Hobby Shelf5. Reading and Gaming TogetherSometimes we like to read books together and play games with just 2 people. On this episode, we talk about our experience reading books and playing boardgames together as a couple. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf!
Games:
Tsuro of the Seas
Sushi Go Party!
Wingspan
Gloomhaven
Abyss
Clank! In! Space!
Dice Forge
Small World
...2019-10-2151 min
Hey YAClass Projects About ChlamydiaKelly and Eric talk about YA book-writing duos then highlight some of the fall titles that are falling under the radar — but shouldn’t.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Mystery Giveaway, Libro.fm, and Penguin Random House Audio’s Frankly In Love by David Yoon.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!SHOW NOTESSpell Hacker by M.K. EnglandThe Disasters by M.K. England...2019-09-1839 min
Swoony Boys PodcastApril 2019 Hotties of the MonthHere are our picks for April's Hotties of the Month: Malachiasz from Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan Will Caruso from Follow by Tessa Bailey Joe Fontaine *bat*bat*bat* from The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson Jamie from Prince in Disguise by Stephanie Kate Strohm Here's our list of Honorable Mentions: Callum (22) from Reboot by Amy Tintera Zan from Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith Aelyx from Alienated by Melissa Landers Josh from Arrange Me by Katy Regnery Tyler Jones and Kaliis Idraban Gilwraeth from Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff Silas Cecil-Coke from the...2019-04-2500 min
Fangirl Happy HourFangirl Happy Hour, Episode #117 — The Year of Nut ButterIt’s Tuesday! We indulge in several list-making adventures to discuss recent reading and books we’re looking forward to in the first quarter of the year, have an intense discussion about “Ironheart” by Jonathan Maberry, and return to Ms. Marvel for the eighth volume, Mecca. Plus, what we’re obsessing over.
You can read a transcript of this episode!
What We’re Reading; 02:09
Ana: The Consuming Fire by John Scalzi, Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens, Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann
Renay: Court of Fives, Poisoned Blade, & Bur...2019-01-1545 min
The Readings PodcastBonus episode: Live from the Obsidio launchThis special bonus episode is brought to you live from the book launch of Obsidio - the final book in the bestselling Illuminae Files trilogy from bestselling duo, Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Kate Kleinitz from our Teen Advisory Board chat to Amie and Jay about this thrilling series.2018-03-1525 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniVeronica Roth MinisodeHello from Veronica Roth’s tour in support of her new book, Carve the Mark! Veronica invited me to go with her on tour as emcee, and we take a break after one of our shows to talk about entering an alternate dimension in the Atlanta airport, amazing bookstore dogs, and when we first learned the power of language. Veronica Roth minisode Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth How Did This Get Made Mary Todd Lincoln’s instagram Colson Whitehead Zadie Smith “Depression Beard” from Supernat...2017-01-2514 min
Get BookedComing of Age, Plus MagicJenn and guest Eric Smith talk books for teen reluctant readers, classroom read-alouds, hopeful reads and more in this week’s Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by The Edge of the Light by Elizabeth George and Book Riot Live.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Books DiscussedThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster...2016-08-1846 min