Drinking With Authors

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I imagine a day when we’re having a drink at our favorite bar when your favorite author comes through the doors. Much to your luck, they sit next to you and conversation ensues! That’s what Drinking With Authors is all about! Join us over drinks to discover the backstory and journey of authors like Tamara Lush, Connie Y Harris, Kenya Wright, Jonathan Maberry, Dan Wells, Jeffe Kennedy, Heather Graham, Melinda M. Snodgrass, and so many more. We interview authors all over the spectrum including those who just started their journey with their debut book and those who have scripted some of our favorite television and Netflix shows! Pour yourself a drink, pull up a seat, and join us as we get to know our favorite authors and gain some inspiration for fellow writers and sheer entertainment for fans!

  1. Ep 459 | Neuromancers, Floating Cities, D&D, and the Sanderson Iceberg

    1D AGO

    Ep 459 | Neuromancers, Floating Cities, D&D, and the Sanderson Iceberg

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring J.R. Traas  Guest: J.R. Trass speaks three languages (but can curse in a few more), has lived on three continents, and went to high school for only 14 days (in Hong Kong) Author of The Aelfraver Trilogy    Drink of Choice: Irish Cream Martini (Irish cream = whiskey, cream, vanilla; add to that vodka and ice; shake and strain into glass)  J.R. Traas is an author, editor, and tutor who has published over twenty books, as well as various short stories and poems. In addition to reading, writing, and teaching, he thoroughly enjoys video games, anime, and tabletop roleplaying games. He draws inspiration from everything and everyone he encounters.    With nearly two decades of teaching experience, he has been privileged to instruct dozens upon dozens of young people in a plethora of subjects. Some of his students have won awards and scholarships for their writing. One of them calls him “Gandalf” — the highest compliment he has ever received.  Tidewater Comic Con, Virginia Beach, May 16 and 17, 2026  He lives near Atlanta with his wife and their animal friends.  Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with J.R. Traas    To keep up:   https://blankbooklibrary.com/   jrtraas@gmail.com   Facebook: @JulianRTraas   Instagram: @j.r.traas   Threads: @j.r.traas   BlueSky: @jrtraas  Subscribe and join us live for a brilliant blend of drinks, banter, and darker discussions!  www.4horsemenpublications.com  📱 Facebook: @drinkingwithauthors  📷 Instagram: @drinkingwithauthors  💫 Threads: @drinkingwithauthors  🌐 Bluesky: @drinkingwauthors.bsky.social  👯 TikTok: @drinkingwithauthors  📌 Pintererst:@drinkingwithauthorspodcast  🎥 YouTube: Drinking With Authors The Podcast 🔊 Spotify: Drinking with Authors 🛒 Amazon Music: Drinking-with-authors 🍏 Apple Podcasts: drinking-with-authors  🎤 Amazon Podcasts: Drinking with Authors   #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #JRTraas #TheAelfraverTrilogy #Gamer #Polyglot #TidewaterComicCon #Podcast #AuthorInterview    About Your Host – Nick Savage  Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode.  Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series  Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com  Follow: @theauthornicksavage  📱 Facebook: @theauthornicksavage   📷 Instagram: @theauthornicksavage  💫 Threads: @theauthornicksavbge  🌐 Bluesky: @thenicksavage.bsky.social  👯 TikTok: @theauthornicksavage  🎥 YouTube: @theauthorNickSavage2  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    57 min
  2. Ep 466 | WriterCon, and the search for truth, justice, and an American icon.

    APR 27

    Ep 466 | WriterCon, and the search for truth, justice, and an American icon.

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring Bill Bernhardt  Guest: Bill Bernhardt is a former attorney, has written 60+ books, and is the founder of WriterCon. Author of The Superman Wars.  Drink of Choice: Coffee ☕  William Bernhardt is the award-winning author of more than sixty books, including the bestselling Ben Kincaid novels and the Daniel Pike legal thriller series. His latest release, The Superman Wars, continues his tradition of captivating storytelling that blends sharp legal insight with deeply human stakes. Bernhardt’s body of work also includes historical fiction, poetry, young adult novels, and the Red Sneaker series for writers, which has inspired and instructed a new generation of authors.  A passionate advocate for writers, Bernhardt is the founder of WriterCon—a renowned writers conference—and leads writing retreats, a podcast, a digital magazine, and a free newsletter, all under the WriterCon brand. His influence is far-reaching: more than thirty of his students have gone on to publish with major houses. He is also the president of Bernhardt Books, further extending his commitment to nurturing literary talent.  Bernhardt’s accolades include the Southern Writers Guild’s Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award, and the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award. He has twice won the Oklahoma Book Award and has been nominated twenty times in three categories. Beyond writing, his adventurous spirit has led him to activities like paragliding, surfing, and even becoming a Jeopardy! Champion.   Hailed by Oklahoma State University as “Oklahoma’s Renaissance Man,” Bernhardt’s creativity, intellect, and passion for storytelling continue to shape the literary landscape. Learn more at williambernhardt.com.   Book release on April 28th    Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking with Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with Bill Bernhardt.  To keep up:  📚 www.williambernhardt.com  📱 Facebook: @wbernhardt 📷 Instagram: @wbernhardtbooks  💫 Threads: @wbernhardtbooks  🌐 BlueSky: @wbernhardtwriter  👯 TikTok: @wbernhardtbooks  💢 Twitter: @wbernhardt  https://williambernhardt.substack.com  Subscribe and join us live for a brilliant blend of drinks, banter, and darker discussions!  www.4horsemenpublications.com  #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #BillBernhardt #WriterCon #TheSupermanWars #BenKincaid #DanielPike #JeopardyChampion #Lawyer #Podcast #AuthorInterview  About Your Host – Nick Savage  Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode.  Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series  Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com  Follow: @theauthornicksavage  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    57 min
  3. Ep 454 | Witches, Halloween, tattoos, and more cursing than a mob movie.

    APR 25

    Ep 454 | Witches, Halloween, tattoos, and more cursing than a mob movie.

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring Maria DeVivoGuest: Maria DeVivo—everyone’s favorite witchy  teacher, mother, exciting personality, and author of the Dawn of the Blood Witch series, The Coal Elf Chronicles, The Altered Experience, The Aestrangel Trinity Drink of Choice: Chocolate Mudslide Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with Maria DeVivo, the spunky woman behind the Dawn of the Blood Witch series—book 7, Witch of the Midnight Shadow releasing May 08, 2026. To keep up with all her doings check her out:  www.mariadevivo.com  mjadevivo@gmail.com  https://www.facebook.com/mariadevivoauthor  https://www.instagram.com/authordevivo  https://www.tiktok.com/@authormariadevivo Subscribe and join us live for a brilliant blend of drinks, banter, and darker discussions! www.4horsemenpublications.com #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #MariaDeVivo #DawnoftheBloodWitch #TheCoalElfChronicles #TheAlteredExperience #TheAestrangelTrinity #Witches #PostApocalypse #LivePodcast #AuthorInterview About Your Host – Nick SavageNick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    1h 3m
  4. Ep 457 | Bad friends, creative minds, and finding humor in dark times.

    APR 23

    Ep 457 | Bad friends, creative minds, and finding humor in dark times.

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring Maxine Rosaler Guest: Maxine Rosaler, Author of The Missing Kidney and other stories, a literary fiction novel. She has a 34-year-old autistic son and since his diagnosis at age four and a half she's have devoted herself to every aspect of his care. She has an identical twin sister whose brain was damaged from a fall from the monkey bars when they were in nursery school, and since that very early age her sister has depended on her for everything. And, her parents had a very troubled marriage, and for years she would tell people that her mother killed her father—not by taking an ax to his head, but by the more insidious means of emotional and psychological torture. Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with Maxine Rosaler. To keep up: 📚 maxinerosaler.com 💌 maxinerosaler@gmail.com 📱 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007248975424 Subscribe and join us live for a brilliant blend of drinks, banter, and darker discussions! www.4horsemenpublications.com 📱 Facebook: @drinkingwithauthors 📷 Instagram: @drinkingwithauthors 💫 Threads: @drinkingwithauthors 🌐 Bluesky: @drinkingwauthors.bsky.social 👯 TikTok: @drinkingwithauthors 📌 Pintererst:@drinkingwithauthorspodcast 🎥 YouTube: Drinking With Authors The Podcast #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #MaxineRosaler #TheMissingKidney #Support #DarkHumor #LIivingWithAbuse #Podcast #AuthorInterview About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    49 min
  5. Ep 449 | Environmental Catastrophe, Gun Violence, Space Debris, and Real-World Politics

    APR 23

    Ep 449 | Environmental Catastrophe, Gun Violence, Space Debris, and Real-World Politics

    Drinking With Authors Featuring CK WestbrookGuest: CK Westbrook – environmentalist, world-traveler, news junkie, and author of The Impact Series Drink of Choice: Pinot Noir Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with CK Westbrook, the brilliant mind behind The Impact Series—a gripping sci-fi saga that blends environmental catastrophe, gun violence, space debris, and real-world politics into page-turning speculative fiction. In this episode, Nick and CK explore:• How bleak news headlines inspired landscapes of global catastrophe and unlikely heroism • Deep-dive research into pollution, gun violence, and space junk—and the powerful feminist threads woven through the story • CK’s adventures on all seven continents and how travel fuels her imagination • What’s coming next: the 2025 prequel revealing the political choices that led to The Shooting Expect candid banter, sharp insights, storytelling wisdom—and plenty of Pinot Noir along the way. About Your Host – Nick SavageNick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage Read CK’s Work: Explore The Shooting, The Collision, The Judgment, and The Aftermath at: ckwestbrook.com 4horsemenpublications.com Follow CK: Twitter/X: @WestbrookCK Facebook • Instagram • TikTok: CKWestbrook.Author Like, Subscribe & Comment:What real-world issue should CK tackle next in her sci-fi universe? Tell us in the comments! Hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes of Drinking With Authors hosted by Nick Savage! #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #CKWestbrook #SciFi #EnvironmentalFiction #PoliticalSciFi #PinotNoir #AuthorInterviews #4HorsemenPublications Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    37 min
  6. Ep 448 | Nerdy Joy, Thoughtful Craft Talk, and a Little Chaos

    APR 21

    Ep 448 | Nerdy Joy, Thoughtful Craft Talk, and a Little Chaos

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring PC NottinghamFuel up and prepare for launch—Nick Savage welcomes PC Nottingham to Drinking With Authors for a conversation that spans galaxies, battlefields, and even squirrel kingdoms. PC Nottingham is a science fiction and fantasy author from the Great Lakes region whose love of sci-fi began with Star Wars and the Animorphs series. Inspired by the sweeping ideas of classic visionaries like Asimov and Le Guin, PC blends near-future science with bold imagination—crafting stories that explore what’s just beyond the technological horizon. In this episode, Nick and PC dive into space opera scale storytelling, anthropomorphic ninja squirrels, balancing science with wonder, and how friendly scientists and documentaries help shape believable speculative worlds. Expect nerdy joy, thoughtful craft talk, and a little chaos along the way. About Your Host – Nick SavageNick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or exploring stories across genres. As host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings humor, warmth, and a genuine love of storytelling to every conversation. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage About PC NottinghamPC Nottingham writes across epic space opera and imaginative YA fantasy, bringing heart, science, and adventure into every world he builds. A NaNoWriMo winner and active member of the Scribophile critique community, PC is dedicated to sharpening his craft while dreaming big. When he’s not writing, he’s spending time with his daughters at the zoo or enjoying sushi and taco dates with his wife. Series Include: • Earthquake War Series – Adult Sci-Fi Space Opera • Gnaverworld: Ghost and Iron – YA anthropomorphic squirrel ninja adventure • Gnaverworld: Grove Guardians – YA fantasy following squirrel brothers caught in a kingdom-spanning conflict Website: authorpcnottingham.com Follow: @pc_nottingham Join us for a conversation about space battles, ninja squirrels, scientific curiosity, and the joy of building worlds that feel both impossible and real. www.4horsemenpublications.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    42 min
  7. Ep 455 | Creepy love triangles in Portraits of Decay, New Orleans, and bass guitars

    APR 18

    Ep 455 | Creepy love triangles in Portraits of Decay, New Orleans, and bass guitars

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring J.R. Blanes Guest: J.R. Blanes plays bass guitar. His introduction to horror was the Universal Monster movies. He used to work on private train cars traveling from Chicago to New Orleans. Author of Portraits of Decay Drink of Choice: Old Fashion Bourbon Cocktail J.R. Blanes is the author of the novel, Portraits of Decay, from Ruadán Books. His short fiction has appeared in Allegory, Tales to Terrify, The No Sleep Podcast, Creepy, among others. He lives in Chicago with his wife and their neurotic dog. You can visit him at https://jrblanes.com/ or https://ruadanbooks.com/ I will be at the St. Louis Horrorcon July 11-12. Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with J.R. Blanes To keep up:  https://jrblanes.com/  jrblanes76@gmail.com  Facebook: @jrblanes76 Instagram: @jrblanes76  BlueSky @rblanes Subscribe and join us live for a brilliant blend of drinks, banter, and darker discussions! www.4horsemenpublications.com 📱 Facebook: @drinkingwithauthors  📷 Instagram: @drinkingwithauthors  💫 Threads: @drinkingwithauthors  🌐 Bluesky: @drinkingwauthors.bsky.social  👯 TikTok: @drinkingwithauthors  📌 Pintererst:@drinkingwithauthorspodcast  🎥 YouTube: Drinking With Authors The Podcast #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #JRBlanes #PortraitsOfDecay #BassGuitar #BourbonOldFashioned #Chicago #StLouisHorrorCon #Podcast #AuthorInterview About Your Host – Nick SavageNick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    46 min
  8. Ep 447 | Craft, Atmosphere, and the Strange Magic that Happens when Writers Surrender Control

    APR 16

    Ep 447 | Craft, Atmosphere, and the Strange Magic that Happens when Writers Surrender Control

    Drinking With Authors | Featuring Lou KempPour a drink, dim the lights, and lean into the strange—Nick Savage welcomes Lou Kemp to Drinking With Authors for a conversation steeped in atmosphere, immortality, and storytelling without a map. Lou Kemp’s early work explored horror and suspense, eventually evolving into a rich blend of magical realism, mystery, and adventure, layered with horror when the story demands it. A self-described “seat-of-the-pants” writer, Lou writes without outlines, trusting instinct, mood, and music to guide the way—often with “Black” by Pearl Jam setting the tone. In this episode, Nick and Lou dive into unplanned storytelling, writing into corners, and the enduring appeal of immortal characters—especially Celwyn, the magician who has anchored Lou’s long-running and beloved series. Expect a thoughtful, literary conversation about craft, atmosphere, and the strange magic that happens when writers surrender control and follow the story where it leads. About Your Host – Nick SavageNick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or exploring the stories that linger in the dark corners of imagination. As host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for the creative process to every episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage About Lou KempLou Kemp is the author of the Celwyn series, a body of work shaped by decades of publication across prestigious anthologies and presses. Her fiction is known for its immersive atmosphere, immortal magicians, and a seamless blend of mystery, magic, and menace. Explore Lou’s work: www.loukemp.com Follow: Instagram @ccloukemp Join us for a richly layered conversation about immortality, music-driven writing, and the magic that emerges when a writer lets go of the outline and trusts the dark. www.4horsemenpublications.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-content

    31 min
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I imagine a day when we’re having a drink at our favorite bar when your favorite author comes through the doors. Much to your luck, they sit next to you and conversation ensues! That’s what Drinking With Authors is all about! Join us over drinks to discover the backstory and journey of authors like Tamara Lush, Connie Y Harris, Kenya Wright, Jonathan Maberry, Dan Wells, Jeffe Kennedy, Heather Graham, Melinda M. Snodgrass, and so many more. We interview authors all over the spectrum including those who just started their journey with their debut book and those who have scripted some of our favorite television and Netflix shows! Pour yourself a drink, pull up a seat, and join us as we get to know our favorite authors and gain some inspiration for fellow writers and sheer entertainment for fans!

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  • Creator
    4 Horsemen Publications
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    476
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Drinking With Authors