This Is The Author

In this episode of This Is the Author, meet creator of SmittenKitchen.com Deb Perelman and writer and stand-up comic Ilana Long. Discover how Deb Perelman chose her very favorite recipes among her “forever staples,” and go deep into the pandemic-era pickleball craze and the joys of voicing characters with Ilana Long. Enjoy! Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation by Deb Perelman: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/778224/smitten-kitchen-keepers-a-kitchen-counter-conversation-by-deb-perelman/audio/ Pickleballers by Ilana Long: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742302/pickleballers-by-ilana-long/audio/

In this episode of This Is the Author, meet writer and multimedia storyteller LaTonya Yvette and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church Earl McClellan. Hear LaTonya Yvette reflect on the importance of preserving vulnerability, and learn why Earl McClellan is excited to break barriers alongside his listeners Stand in My Window by LaTona Yvette https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671892/stand-in-my-window-by-latonya-yvette/9798217020898/ Get Your Spirit Back by Earl McClellan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726501/get-your-spirit-back-by-earl-mcclellan/9780593861257/

In this episode, meet the founder of Well-Read Black Girl Glory Edim, media consultant and former DJ and television host Elliot Mintz, and artist and public speaker Dylan Scholinski. Hear how each of these authors prepared physically (and mentally!) to record their audiobooks, and what they are most excited for listeners to hear. Gather Me by Glory Edim: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576457/gather-me-by-glory-edim/audio We All Shine On by Elliot Mintz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743169/we-all-shine-on-by-elliot-mintz/audio/ The Last Time I Wore a Dress by Dylan Scholinski: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/348319/the-last-time-i-wore-a-dress-by-dylan-scholinski-with-jane-meredith-adams/audio

In this episode, meet novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Susan Minot, poet, translator, and editor, Emily Jungmin Yoon, and health psychologist and speaker Kari Leibowitz. Hear Susan Minot on how she prepared for recording, Emily Jungmin Yoon on what surprised her about reading her poetry in the studio, and Kari Leibowitz on the stories she most enjoyed sharing aloud. Don't Be a Stranger by Susan Minot https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752123/dont-be-a-stranger-by-susan-minot/9780593914687/ Find Me as the Creature I Am by Emily Jungmin Yoon https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738548/find-me-as-the-creature-i-am-by-emily-jungmin-yoon/9780593913093/ How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz, PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721750/how-to-winter-by-kari-leibowitz-phd/9780593915653/

In this episode, meet YouTube video creator and podcast host MrBallen and writer Jon Waterman. Learn what these authors found most surprising about recording their audiobooks, and what they can’t wait for listeners to hear. MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious by MrBallen: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742533/mrballen-presents-strange-dark-and-mysterious-by-stories-by-mrballen-illustrations-by-andrea-mutti/audio Into the Thaw by Jon Waterman: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774477/into-the-thaw-by-jon-waterman/audio/

In this episode, meet sobriety coach Christy Osborne, naturopath clinician Dr. Nicole Cain, and career coach Megan Hellerer. Tune in to hear how each of these authors wrote the books that they themselves needed. Plus, find out who recently loved listening to All the Colors of the Dark. Love Life Sober by Christy Osborne https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736905/love-life-sober-by-christy-osborne/9780593913499/ Panic Proof by Dr. Nicole Cain https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737883/panic-proof-by-dr-nicole-cain/9780593913475/ Directional Living by Megan Hellerer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/674866/directional-living-by-megan-hellerer/9780593942178/

In this episode, meet ecologist Mark Easter and host of the podcast Exvangelical Blake Chastain. Hear Mark Easter reflect on his favorite chapter to narrate, learn what Blake Chastain is most excited for listeners to hear, and learn what surprised them both most about recording their audiobooks. The Blue Plate by Mark Easter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774476/the-blue-plate-by-mark-easter/9798217017218/ Exvangelical and Beyond by Blake Chastain https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796/exvangelical-and-beyond-by-blake-chastain/9780593942390/

In celebration of International Podcast Day (September 30th), we’re revisiting some of our (many!) favorite interviews from Season 9 of This Is the Author. We’ve found the humor in the difficult with Spencer Henry, Madison Reyes, and KB Brookins, we’ve enthused over children’s books with Chanel Miller and George Takei, and we’ve thought a little deeper with Anne Lamott. We love talking with our authors in the recording booth, and we know you'll enjoy hearing them in your headphones. Enjoy! Obitchuary by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740922/obitchuary-by-spencer-henry-and-madison-reyes/audio Pretty by KB Brookins: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724994/pretty-by-kb-brookins/audio/ Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735878/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all-by-chanel-miller/audio/ My Lost Freedom by George Takei: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708382/my-lost-freedom-by-george-takei-illustrated-by-michel

In this episode, meet speaker and host of the In-Joy Life podcast Mattie Jackson, well-being educator and self-healing guide Nakeia Homer, and comedian, actress, and producer Leanne Morgan. Hear Mattie Jackson on writing a faith-based resource for navigating grief, Nakeia Homer on the healing power of emotions in the recording booth, and Leanne Morgan on what she’s most excited for listeners to hear. Through the Valley of Grief by Mattie Jackson https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743379/through-the-valley-of-grief-by-mattie-jackson/9780593910405/ Habits for Healing by Nakeia Homer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736982/habits-for-healing-by-nakeia-homer/9780593912973/ What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725880/what-in-the-world-by-leanne-morgan/9780593861004/

In this episode, meet author Abi Maxwell, investigative journalist Emily Witt, and “America’s favorite government teacher” Sharon McMahon. Press play to discover which of these authors describes recording her audiobook as a “magic spell,” who wished they brought candy into the studio, and whose Minnesota accent “got in the way” of pronouncing some words. Enjoy! One Day I'll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714682/one-day-ill-grow-up-and-be-a-beautiful-woman-by-abi-maxwell/audio Health and Safety by Emily Witt: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718547/health-and-safety-by-emily-witt/audio The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709748/the-small-and-the-mighty-by-sharon-mcmahon/audio

In this episode, meet journalist Melissa Petro, activist and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project Valarie Kaur, and founder and creative director of Morbid Anatomy Joanna Ebenstein. Tune in to hear about the specific moments in time that inspired these authors to write their books, what it was like to record their audiobooks, and so much more. Shame on You by Melissa Petro: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736321/shame-on-you-by-melissa-petro/audio Sage Warrior by Valarie Kaur: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690793/sage-warrior-by-valarie-kaur/audio Memento Mori by Joanna Ebenstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736595/memento-mori-by-joanna-ebenstein/audio

In this episode, meet educator Leslie M. Martino, founder of the Jude 3 Project Lisa Victoria Fields, and psychotherapist and bible teacher Dr. Sarita T. Lyons. Hear from Leslie M. Martino on the joyful intersection between parenting and teaching, Lisa Victoria Fields on the struggle to reconcile faith with experience, and Dr. Sarita T. Lyons on writing the book she wanted to read. Plus, hear what these authors found most memorable about recording their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Joy of Slow by Leslie M. Martino: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731228/the-joy-of-slow-by-leslie-m-martino-foreword-by-ainsley-arment/audio When Faith Disappoints by Lisa Victoria Fields: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742489/when-faith-disappoints-by-lisa-victoria-fields/audio Church Girl by Dr. Sarita T. Lyons: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742488/church-girl-by-sarita-t-lyons/audio/

In this episode, meet filmmaker and actor Desiree Akhavan, astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker, and co-hosts of the Obitchuary podcast Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. Go behind the mic to hear what inspired these authors, what surprised them most about recording their audiobooks, and what they are most excited for listeners to hear. You're Embarrassing Yourself by Desiree Akhavan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539659/youre-embarrassing-yourself-by-desiree-akhavan/9780593908341/ Life As No One Knows It by Sara Imari Walker https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646981/life-as-no-one-knows-it-by-sara-imari-walker/9780593867815/ Obitchuary by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740922/obitchuary-by-spencer-henry-and-madison-reyes/9780593870198/

In this episode, meet poet and playwright Vincent Toro, New York Times correspondent Thomas Fuller, and journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Hear how reading his audiobook helped Vincent Toro experiment with poetry performance, learn what special food Thomas Fuller ate before his recording sessions, and hear Barbara Bradley Hagerty describe the visceral experience of reliving her book as she read it. Hivestruck by Vincent Toro: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722306/hivestruck-by-vincent-toro/audio The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724060/the-boys-of-riverside-by-thomas-fuller/audio Bringing Ben Home by Barbara Bradley Hagerty: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677738/bringing-ben-home-by-barbara-bradley-hagerty/audio

In this episode, meet pastor Oneka McClellan, Haiti Country Director for the UN World Food Programme Jean-Martin Bauer, and writer and former professional soccer player Georgia Cloepfil. Hear what inspired each of these authors to write their books, and what surprised them about reading their audiobooks. Plus, navigating tongue-twisters, emotions, and other vulnerable moments in the studio. Born Royal by Oneka McClellan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726796/born-royal-by-oneka-mcclellan/9780593791400/ The New Breadline by Jean-Martin Bauer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697093/the-new-breadline-by-jean-martin-bauer/9780593906835/ The Striker and The Clock by Georgia Cloepfil

In this episode, meet writer and lecturer Zara Chowdhary, former attorney and bestselling author Tara M. Stringfellow, and marine biologist Jasmin Graham. Listen in as these authors share insights into their works, and what made recording their audiobooks feel enriching, cathartic, and even magical. The Lucky Ones by Zara Chowdhary: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/733872/the-lucky-ones-by-zara-chowdhary/audio Magic Enuff by Tara M. Stringfellow: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712933/magic-enuff-by-tara-m-stringfellow/audio Sharks Don't Sink by Jasmin Graham: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726129/sharks-dont-sink-by-jasmin-graham/audio

In this episode, meet novelist Kevin Barry, novelist and poet Olivia Gatwood, and novelist and filmmaker Ruth Ozeki. Listen in as these authors share what felt most revealing, most humbling, and most like time travel in the process of recording their audiobooks. Plus, what they can’t wait for listeners to hear. The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743397/the-heart-in-winter-by-kevin-barry/audio Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653524/whoever-you-are-honey-by-olivia-gatwood/audio My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330739/my-year-of-meats-by-ruth-ozeki/audio All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/288092/all-over-creation-by-ruth-ozeki/audio

In this episode, meet paleontologist John Long, writer and entrepreneur Nathaniel Eliason, and CEO of Soulcast Media Jessica Chen. Tune in to hear what these authors hope to teach listeners about sharks, cryptocurrency, and workplace communication. The Secret History of Sharks by John Long https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714624/the-secret-history-of-sharks-by-john-long/9780593909454/ Crypto Confidential by Nathaniel Eliason https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730882/crypto-confidential-by-nathaniel-eliason/9780593867877/ Smart, Not Loud by Jessica Chen https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743951/smart-not-loud-by-jessica-chen/9780593867532/

In this episode, meet independent editor and writer Alizah Holstein, writer and activist Jessica Goudeau, and journalist Nellie Bowles. Listen in to hear what big life moments inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and how they would describe their time in the recording studio. My Roman History by Alizah Holstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697279/my-roman-history-by-alizah-holstein/audio We Were Illegal by Jessica Goudeau: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690547/we-were-illegal-by-jessica-goudeau/audio Morning After the Revolution by Nellie Bowles: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678113/morning-after-the-revolution-by-nellie-bowles/audio

In this episode, meet writer Brea Baker, founder and CEO of Babes Ciera Rogers, and writer and former Executive Editor of Teen Vogue Samhita Mukhopadhyay. Tune in to hear the beautiful story behind Brea Baker’s book Rooted, what Ciera Rogers is most excited for listeners to hear, and why Samhita Mukhopadhyay calls the experience of recording her audiobook “meditative.” Rooted by Brea Baker https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712584/rooted-by-brea-baker/9780593908228/ The Outsider Advantage by Ciera Rogers https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671352/the-outsider-advantage-by-ciera-rogers/9780593867419/ The Myth of Making It by Samhita Mukhopadhyay https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690129/the-myth-of-making-it-by-samhita-mukhopadhyay/9780593677742/