111 episodes

A Mighty Blaze was created in 2020 to connect writers and readers in the age of Covid and beyond. Since then, we've had the pleasure of conducting hundreds of interviews with authors of every stripe, from bestsellers to debuts and everyone in between. The AMB Podcast brings you the very best of those interviews, starting with our "Friday Frontliners" like JOHN IRVING, ANNA QUINDLEN, EDWIDGE DANTICAT, CHERYL STRAYED, and ERICA JONG in Season One. If you're a writer, a reader, or just a lover of all things books, the AMB Podcast is for you! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

A Mighty Blaze Podcast A Mighty Blaze

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    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

A Mighty Blaze was created in 2020 to connect writers and readers in the age of Covid and beyond. Since then, we've had the pleasure of conducting hundreds of interviews with authors of every stripe, from bestsellers to debuts and everyone in between. The AMB Podcast brings you the very best of those interviews, starting with our "Friday Frontliners" like JOHN IRVING, ANNA QUINDLEN, EDWIDGE DANTICAT, CHERYL STRAYED, and ERICA JONG in Season One. If you're a writer, a reader, or just a lover of all things books, the AMB Podcast is for you! Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

    Season 9 Bonus Episode 13: JAMES COMEY

    Season 9 Bonus Episode 13: JAMES COMEY

    What's harder: Being a federal prosecutor and FBI Director, or being an author? James Comey is one of the few people in the world who can answer that question. And he does, right here at A Mighty Blaze! James sat down with fellow author Mark Cecil on The Thoughtful Bro show to talk about the hazards, surprises, and recollections of his many and varied careers, and about his debut fiction release, CENTRAL PARK WEST. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

    • 56 min
    Season 9 Episode 12: CELESTE NG

    Season 9 Episode 12: CELESTE NG

    Her latest novel, OUR MISSING HEARTS, follows in the footsteps of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE and EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU as a big-time, captivating bestseller. Celeste visited AMB to chat with fellow NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt about what keeps her fascinated and motivated in the world of story creation. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

    • 41 min
    Season 9 Episode 11: ANN PATCHETT & LINDSAY LYNCH

    Season 9 Episode 11: ANN PATCHETT & LINDSAY LYNCH

    Ann is a Pulitzer finalist, a National Humanities Medal nominee, and the author of some of America's favorite stories, including her latest, TOM LAKE. Lindsay's debut novel, DO TELL, hit the USA Today bestseller list and was featured on the Today Show. The pair joined fellow author Jenna Blum to talk about the writing life and their work together at Ann's Parnassus Books in Nashville. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

    • 40 min
    Season 9 Episode 10: JULIA FINE

    Season 9 Episode 10: JULIA FINE

    Her latest book, MADDALENA AND THE DARK, is creepy, magical, atmospheric, and historical--perhaps the perfect blend for a winter's day. Or any day, for that matter! Julia visited AMB to talk with Kimberly Hensle Lowrance about this page-turner set in a competitive music school run by Vivaldi (yes, THAT Vivaldi) in 18th-century Venice. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

    • 52 min
    Season 9 Episode 9: ANN NAPOLITANO

    Season 9 Episode 9: ANN NAPOLITANO

    Her latest novel, DEAR EDWARD, was recently made into a TV series on Apple+. Now Ann Napolitano is back with another blockbuster! In this episode, our own cofounder and NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt chatted with Ann about her publishing journey and of course about her newest Oprah-picked novel, HELLO BEAUTIFUL.

    • 44 min
    Season 9 Episode 8: PAM JENOFF

    Season 9 Episode 8: PAM JENOFF

    The NYT bestselling auhor of THE LOST GIRLS OF PARIS, THE ORPHAN'S TALE, and THE WOMAN WITH THE BLUE STAR is back with another page-turner! Pam visited A Mighty Blaze to chat with fellow bestselling author Jenna Blum about her newest historical fiction tale: CODE NAME SAPPHIRE. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

    • 59 min

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

JennaB92 ,

So psyched for this LIT connection!

I’ve been following A Mighty Blaze on all their socials so I don’t get writer and new book FOMO during the pandemic. They’re masterful at connecting avid readers with writers both new and legendary and this is their FIRST podcast—so excited to hear who’ll they’ll bring next! Yay Mighty Blaze!

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