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The Two Authors’ Chat Show

Harvey Books, LLC
10 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 27, 23
Ever wonder how authors come up with the gripping stories readers love? Join bestselling novelists Nicholas Harvey and Douglas Pratt every other Tuesday, as they use audience questions and entertaining celebrity guests to, often humorously, delve into themes and topics they rarely stick to. Get a glimpse into the confusing minds of the writers, and enjoy lively banter with distinguished guests.

Episodes

Jun 27, 2023
Champagne
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 almost two decades. Join the guys for a fascinating and amusing peek into the life of the full-time musicians, and find out what burlesque horses have to do with the conversation…   Links from the Show: champagnesunday.com https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneSundayMusic/ The Continental: Spokesmodel - Saturday Night Live https://youtu.be/tyej3_ONh0c   Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com Steams my Clams Voice by: Nick Sullivan Music by: AML - Productions   Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
Jun 13, 2023
Steamed Clams
Doug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses genre borders… oh, and he's been the lead singer in a band in his spare time!   Links from the Show: https://www.ernestdempsey.net https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ernest-Dempsey/author/B00AM8UHO4 And Wimpy was the UK fast-food chain Nick couldn't recall the name of!   Discover us here: Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.com Website: https://www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: https://kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com Steams my Clams Voice by: Nick Sullivan Music by: AML - Productions   Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
May 30, 2023
You Go First…
Doug and Nick with the help of professional narrator, Kim Bretton, demonstrate why they hire a pro to narrate their audiobooks, then interview pioneering cave diver, Jill Heinerth, and talk about diving through an Antarctica iceberg, getting a case of the 'willies' deep inside a cave, and some other crappy stuff… seriously!   Links from the Show: Find out more about Jill here www.IntoThePlanet.com Buy her books here https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jill-Heinerth/author/B003VJTH8S Check out the new AppleTV program JANE, episode one, to see Jill swimming with polar bears. See Jill in recent TV programs and films -  "Under Thin Ice", streaming free on CBC GEM in Canada and "Great Lakes Untamed" on TVO, Smithsonian and YouTube. Special thanks to Kim Bretton for her patience! kimbretton.com   Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com Music by: AML - Productions   Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
May 16, 2023
Fish for Dinner
Summary of episode: 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 same time as Nick! Join them to find out how Daniel - known as Adventureman Dan to his vast number of online followers - has forged an often solitary life upon the waves for himself.   Links from the Show: https://www.facebook.com/adventuremandan.life https://www.instagram.com/adventureman_dan/ https://www.youtube.com/adventuremandanlife https://www.islandwaterworld.com/   Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com Music by: AML - Productions   Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
May 02, 2023
Following Passions
Summary of episode: Nick and Doug get derailed answering an hilarious listener question, then interview a very entertaining lady by the name of Annie Dike. She's a lawyer, sailor, author, and blogger who has followed her passions to live an island hopping existence.   Links from the Show: https://www.anniedike.com/ www.havewindwilltravel.com Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3Cmco8rAdAQgMP-xkYHsw Keys to the Kingdom https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01960GGCA Salt of a Sailor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T7YGKJU None Such Like It https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G2B7FR6   Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com Music by: AML - Productions   Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
Apr 18, 2023
Going Nuts
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 about this week's topic! Their guest is ice hockey player turned NASCAR pit crew jackman, and now pit crew coach and public speaker, Shaun Peet. They chat with Shaun about his career, his company DECK Leadership, and the accompanying book, 12-Second Culture.   Links from the Show: deckleadership.com www.12secondculturebook.com www.trackhouse.com   Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com Music by: AML - Productions   Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html
Apr 04, 2023
Collaborators
Nick and Doug discuss working together on their new Greene Wolfe series and interview fellow author, AJ Stewart, about living all around the world, researching down rabbit holes, watching cricket, and his first time collaborating on a novel.   Links from the Show: AJ Stewart: www.ajstewart.com Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/A.J.-Stewart/author/B0099F49PE Shameless novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9WWVXXL Priceless novella:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHXYWGS6/ Faceless novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPQFZKHZ/ Tropical Authors: www.tropicalauthors.com Becca Syme: betterfasteracademy.com Joanna Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/
Mar 21, 2023
Shifting Gears
Nick and Doug discuss changing careers, and their guest this episode is veteran Indycar driver, James Hinchcliffe, who shifted gears to the NBC Sports commentators booth. James discusses the challenges of making that move, coming back from a life-threatening accident at the Indianapolis speedway to competing and finishing runner-up on Dancing with the Stars, scuba diving, and reading on airplanes.   Links from the Show: James Hinchcliffe: jameshinchcliffe.com Off Track with Hinch and Rossi Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/sf3bi-6758d/Off-Track-with-Hinch-and-Rossi-Podcast Christopher Hinchcliffe: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christopher-Hinchcliffe/author/B06XPXZXZJ Aqua TCI Dive Op in Turks & Caicos: www.aquatci.com
Nick and Doug discuss meeting their readers, and their guest this episode is prolific novelist Nick Thacker who has published over 40 fiction books, and written several non-fiction books aimed at helping writers with marketing. A self-professed squirrel chaser,  Nick talks about balancing all his projects and how he writes so quickly.   Links from the Show: Nick Thacker webpage www.nickthacker.com Nick Thacker amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008A2W6XE Nick Thacker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNickThacker Author Email: www.authoremail.com Joanna Penn's podcast: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/ With guest Becca Syme about Intuitive Writing: betterfasteracademy.com
That's exactly the question Nick and Doug try to answer using reader questions to interview each other!   Learn more about the two bestselling authors, what to expect from the show, books, writing, and a few amusing stories along the way.   Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com   Production: Intro by: kimbretton.com Edited by: www.rightroyalaudio.com   Newsletter sign-up (with free book): Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug: http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html