Best JD Thorne Podcasts (2024)

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Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio 1:44:49

2d ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Hello and welcome Americana Podcast listeners to a very special and celebratory episode. Long time listeners and new friends, we are so excited to share with you that as of April 29, 2024- we are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this show. It has been such an honor to have been documenting the story of Americana through the artist’s lens. And we’…

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Character analysis using AutoCrit with Daniel Kaplan. 1:02:56

4d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including AI that will create audiobooks for foreign titles, Don Winslow's retirement, and how "no one buys books." Then, stick around for a chat with AutoCrit's Daniel Kaplan! AutoCrit began humbly as the brainchild of an unpublished writer w…

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Vampires in Alaska with bestselling author, CJ Tudor. 1:03:51

11d ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how the U.K.’s biggest publishers are using AI, Amazon adding Andrew Ng, and Amazon putting all three Claude AI models on Bedrock. Then, stick around for a chat with author CJ Tudor! C. J. Tudor's love of writing, especial…

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Writing yourself as a fictional character with NY Times Bestseller Anthony Horowitz. 1:00:55

18d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Storiaverse launching a groundbreaking mobile entertainment app, IngramSpark Shareable Purchase Links, and how Meta stole everyone's books. Then, stick around for a chat with author Anthony Horowitz! Anthony Horowitz is on…

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First Things First (Haggai) 42:02

18d ago42:02

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By JD Thorne

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The six elements necessary to every story with bestselling author, Steven James. 1:06:22

25d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Small Press Distribution shutting down, deals rebounding in the first quarter, and how Google is considering charging for AI-powered search. Then, stick around for a chat with author Steven James! Steven James is a critica…

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The Cup of God's Wrath (Zephaniah) 40:30

25d ago40:30

40:30

By JD Thorne

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Savants, Camelot Music, and his writing process. Bestselling author Carter Wilson takes us back to the '80s with his latest thriller. 1:09:00

1M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the KDP invitation-only beta for audiobooks, new Association of American Publishers (AAP) data, and how to train ‘the horses of enlightenment.' Then, stick around for a chat with author Carter Wilson! Carter Wilson is the …

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The Problem of Evil (Habakkuk) 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

By JD Thorne

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A career born in fairy tales with Bram Stoker Award-winning "quiet horror" author, Cynthia Pelayo. 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Gabriel García Márquez’s sons publishing his final novel, Elon Musk releasing Chatbot Code, and US publishers filing a brief opposing internet archive’s appeal. Then, stick around for a chat with author Cynthia Pelayo! Cyn…

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Antioch (Acts 11:19-31; 13:1-12) 46:25

1M ago46:25

46:25

By JD Thorne

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From Graphic Novels to the Satanic Panic of the 90s with RAINBOW BLACK author, Maggie Thrash. 49:22

2M ago49:22

49:22

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the House passing a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, Maven's AI books that allow readers to interactively text, and how libraries are struggling to afford the demand for e-books. Then, stick around for a chat with aut…

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God's Wrath and God's Love (Nahum) 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

By Joe Haynes

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Publishing and screenwriting tips and tricks with award-winning ONLY HUMAN author, Audrey Wilson. 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Join hosts JD Barker, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including upcoming changes to Kindle Vella, Spotify launching a new audiobook subscription tier, Audible's new royalty structure for independent writers and small publishers, and the formation of Authors Equity, a new publishing company. Then, stick …

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God's Family Meeting (Micah) 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

By JD Thorne

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Journalism, philosophy, and biohacking with bestseller, Kira Piekoff. 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how ChatGPT helped write a Japanese award winning novel, the Lee & Low Books diversity baseline survey, and Neil Gaiman's comic art collection auction. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Kira Peikoff! Kira P…

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God's Pursuit of All People (Jonah) 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

By JD Thorne

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From Batman to thrillers, how working in comics has influenced NYT bestseller Gregg Hurwitz. 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including science fiction authors being excluded from the Hugo Awards for fear of offending China, how romance bookstores took over America, and OpenAI Sora. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Gregg Hurwitz! Gregg Hur…

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Judgment and Salvation (Obadiah) 38:31

2M ago38:31

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By JD Thorne

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The one where NYT bestseller Katherine Arden explains how the devil might react to a hell created by people. 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Simon & Schuster being bought by a private equity firm, Open AI book lawsuits, and how a judge's ruling is impacting AI companies. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Katherine Arden! Katherine Arden is the N…

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A Call to Revival (Amos) 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

By JD Thorne

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The one where Joanna Goodman explains how to be in the present moment and write the book. 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the Corporate Transparency Act, Spotify paying audio book publishers tens of millions in royalties, and Soho Press's Horror Imprint, Hell's Hundred. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Joanna Goodman! Joanna Goodman is …

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The Day of the Lord (Joel) 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

By JD Thorne

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The one where author Nick Petrie explains how talking to veterans has helped him shape his iconic character, Peter Ash. 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including more advances in Chat GPT and the rollout of Author Nation. Then, stick around as JP chats with thriller author Nick Petrie! Nick Petrie received his MFA in fiction from the University of Washington. His first novel, The Drifter, won the ITW Thriller…

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Return to the Lord (Hosea) 39:27

3M ago39:27

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By JD Thorne

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The one where literary agent Lucinda Halpern explains the essential element to getting published. 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including another ballot controversy surrounding the Hugo Awards. Then, stick around as Christine chats with literary agent Lucinda Halpern! With over fifteen years of experience in corporate and agency publishing, Lucinda se…

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Setting Up the Sequel (Luke 24:36-53) 39:52

3M ago39:52

39:52

By JD Thorne

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The one where author Brock Swinson explains how to defend your time and get the writing done. 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle & JP Rindfleisch as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including a look at how different generations interact with media (via WattPad.) Then, stick around as Christine chats with author, screenwriter, and podcast host Brock Swinson! Brock Swinson is an interviewer for Creative Screenwriting and host…

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Jesus' Resurrection (Luke 24:1-35) 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

By JD Thorne

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Hiss Golden Messenger | The Art of Interpretation 59:20

4M ago59:20

59:20

Hello and welcome to a new episode and a new year Americana Podcast listeners. We’re so happy to be back and we have a very exciting episode for you today to celebrate the new year. I’m particularly excited for this show because it really brings us to a full circle moment in the history of this podcast. From long-time audience members to latest epi…

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The one where author Jami Attenberg provides gold to help you hit your word-count goals and get your book to the finish line. 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some positive news out of Barnes & Noble. Then, stick around as JP chats with author and #1000wordsofsummer founder Jami Attenberg! Jami Attenberg has written about food, travel, books, relationships, and urban life…

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Jesus' Death and Burial (Luke 23:44-56) 43:00

4M ago43:00

43:00

By JD Thorne

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The one where author Matthew Blake tells us how he went from writing screenplays to crafting a debut thriller that sold for millions. 55:59

4M ago55:59

55:59

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some chatter on works entering the public domain (Steamboat Willie slasher, anybody?) Then, stick around as Christine chats with speechwriter-turned-novelist Matthew Blake! Matthew Blake is a London-based author who…

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3 Witnesses of the Crucifixion (Luke 23:26-43) 41:20

4M ago41:20

41:20

By JD Thorne

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The one where author Natalie Haynes explains how she juggles fiction, non-fiction, touring, and a radio show for the BBC. 1:08:30

4M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including a damning plagiarism claim against one of indie publishing's biggest stars. Then, stick around as Christine chats with bestselling author Natalie Haynes! Natalie Haynes, author of THE FURIES (THE AMBER FURY in the U…

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Romans 5:12-21 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

By Trey Jones

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The one where two bookseller veterans explain what it takes for authors to get on their shelves. 1:02:34

4M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including an array of copyright calamities. Then, stick around as Christine chats with bookseller veterans Danny Caine and Josh Cook! Danny Caine is the author of several poetry collections and non-fiction, including How To P…

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The Trial of Jesus (Luke 22:66-23:25) 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

By JD Thorne

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The one where NYT bestsellers Robin & Michael J. Sullivan cover the pros and cons of indie, trad, and hybrid publishing. 1:14:26

5M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including an absolutely stunning bit of self-sabotage from the debut author trenches. Then, stick around as Christine chats with seasoned publishing team Robin and Michael J. Sullivan! Michael J. Sullivan is a New York Times,…

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The Fall and Rise of Peter (Luke 22:54-65) 41:10

5M ago41:10

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By JD Thorne

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The one where Tyler Wagner explains how Authors Unite can take your publishing career to the next level. 1:01:16

5M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Sports Illustrated's AI controversy. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author and indie publishing professional Tyler Wagner! Tyler Wagner is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and …

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Jesus Prays (Luke 22:39-53) 38:52

5M ago38:52

38:52

By Joe Haynes

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The one where bestseller Caz Frear explains why she submitted a novel for awards before she actually wrote it. 57:44

5M ago57:44

57:44

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the continued growth of the audiobook market. Then, stick around as Christine chats with bestselling author Caz Frear! Caz Frear has a degree in History & Politics, and when she’s not agonizing ov…

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The one where bestseller Wendy Whitman explains our fascination with true crime and how to incorporate it into your fiction. 58:45

5M ago58:45

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some troubling concerns around NaNoWriMo. Then, stick around as Christine chats with former Court TV producer and current crime novelist Wendy Whitman! Wendy Whitman has a unique background through her decades-lon…

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The Last/First Supper (Luke 22:1-23) 37:13

5M ago37:13

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By JD Thorne

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The one where NYT Bestseller James Ellroy details his process. How does it differ from yours? 54:58

6M ago54:58

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some optimistic publishing predictions from the stage of the 74th National Book Awards. Then, stick around as Christine chats with crime fiction legend James Ellroy! Called "The American Dostoyevs…

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Living in Light of Coming Judgment (Luke 21:5-38) 46:33

6M ago46:33

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By JD Thorne

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The one where NYT bestsellers Beth and Boyd Morrison explain why every book should have dragons. 1:01:00

6M ago1:01:00

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including an update on Simon & Schuster's new owners. Then, stick around as Christine chats with brother and sister writing duo Boyd and Beth Morrison! Boyd Morrison is a #1 NY Times bestselling author, actor, engineer, and Jeopardy! Champion…

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Condemnation and Commendation (Luke 20:45 - 21:4) 36:05

6M ago36:05

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By JD Thorne

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The one where Sally Gardner explains why you need to take your main characters out to dinner. 1:01:23

6M ago1:01:23

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including an update on Simon & Schuster's new owners. Then, stick around as Christine chats with successful theatre costume designer turned-author and illustrator Sally Gardner! Sally Gardner gained a first-class degree at …

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