This Is The Author

In this episode, meet reporter Monica Potts, comedian Kountry Wayne,, and writer Elisabeth Sharp McKetta. Go behind the mic with each of these authors to see what inspired them to write their books, what it was like to narrate their own work, and who described the recording process as “twisted” (in the best of ways). THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS by Monica Potts https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558475/the-forgotten-girls/ HELP IS ON THE WAY by Kountry Wayne https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704825/help-is-on-the-way/ EDIT YOUR LIFE by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/707128/edit-your-life/

In this episode, meet pastor Joshua Ryan Butler and screenwriter and reporter Brianna Holt. Listen in to hear what inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and who they hope will most benefit from their work. Enjoy! Beautiful Union by Joshua Ryan Butler: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/712257/beautiful-union/ In Our Shoes by Brianna Holt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690513/in-our-shoes/

In this episode, meet journalist and bestselling author Timothy Egan, author of A Fever in the Heartland, and physician and writer Dr. Anthony Chin-Quee, author of I Can’t Save You. Learn what inspired Timothy Egan to dive into one of the darkest chapters of American history, and how Anthony Chin-Quee rediscovered the life-sustaining power of telling stories. Plus, hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks, and who described the experience of narrating as “liquid.” A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558306/a-fever-in-the-heartland/ I Can't Save You by Anthony Chin-Quee https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/676638/i-cant-save-you/

In this episode meet comic, actor, and restaurateur Dan Ahdoot and award-winning poet and essayist Mary Karr. Tune in to learn about the distinctly individual reasons these authors were inspired to write their audiobooks. Undercooked by Dan Ahdoot https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692780/undercooked/ The Liars' Club by Mary Karr https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/324560/the-liars-club/

In this episode, meet speaker and educator Chrissy King, psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, MD, and missionary Katie Davis Majors. Press play to hear about the ways each of these authors have been able to grow and find confidence, and the hopes that they have for their audiobook listeners. Enjoy! The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704696/the-body-liberation-project/ Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin, MD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/696654/real-self-care/ Safe All Along by Katie Davis Majors: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/714070/safe-all-along/

In this episode, meet the founder and president of the non-profit Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, Meg Zucker, Semafor’s business and finance editor Liz Hoffman, and writer Ian Buruma. Listen in to hear each author’s unique take on human stories through the lenses of parenting, the economy, and history. Born Extraordinary by Meg Zucker https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679123/born-extraordinary/ Crash Landing by Liz Hoffman https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/669739/crash-landing/ The Collaborators by Ian Buruma https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/659322/the-collaborators/

In this episode, meet Hatch consultancy founder Monica C. Parker, author of The Power of Wonder, Printz Medal winner Daniel Nayeri, author of The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams, and award-winning poet Brenda Shaughnessy, author of Tanya. Tune in to hear about the curiosities that inspired their work, from unlikely mentors, to imagining what it was like to be a merchant on The Silk Road, to why maintaining a sense of wonder leads to more resiliency. Enjoy! The Power of Wonder by Monica C. Parker https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679114/the-power-of-wonder/ The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/729597/the-many-assassinations-of-samir-the-seller-of-dreams/ Tanya by Brenda Shaughnessy https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/715680/tanya/

In this episode, meet marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon and therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab. Listen in as these authors describe what led them to write their books, and what it was like to record their audiobooks. The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/709274/the-origins-of-you/ Drama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/706826/drama-free/

In this episode, meet marketing executive and entrepreneur Bozoma Saint John, poet and writer Camonghne Felix, and writer and editor Will Schwalbe. Listen in to hear these authors reflect on their recent memoirs, and on what it was like to recount the intricacies of love, loss, and friendship while recording their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Urgent Life by Bozoma Saint John https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688798/the-urgent-life/ Dyscalculia by Camonghne Felix https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671602/dyscalculia/ We Should Not Be Friends by Will Schwalbehttps://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586174/we-should-not-be-friends/

In this episode, meet business and public speaking coach Samara Bay, investigative genetic genealogist and biochemist Barbara Rae-Venter, and UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz. Press play to hear how these authors’ specific areas of expertise informed and inspired their audiobooks. Permission to Speak by Samara Bay https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667566/permission-to-speak/ I Know Who You Are by Barbara Rae-Venter https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679097/i-know-who-you-are/ Shielded by Joanna Schwartz https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/677131/shielded/

In this episode, meet attorney and financial expert Scarlett Cochran, podcast co-hosts Khadeen Ellis and Devale Ellis, and astrologer Carolyne Faulkner. Tune in to hear what each of these authors hope listeners will learn about money, relationships, and astrology from their audiobooks. Enjoy! It's Not About the Money by Scarlett Cochran https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692667/its-not-about-the-money/ We Over Me by Khadeen Ellis & Devale Ellis https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/705377/we-over-me/ The Signs in Love by Carolyne Faulkner https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704924/the-signs-in-love/

In this episode, meet former state and federal prosecutor Trey Gowdy, author of Start, Stay, or Leave, entrepreneur and angel investor Dan Martell, author of Buy Back Your Time, and sibling author team Ross and Kathryn Petras, co-authors of You’re Saying it Wrong. Tune in to hear what each of these authors hopes listeners will learn from their books. Start, Stay, or Leave by Trey Gowdy https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/702465/start-stay-or-leave/ Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692744/buy-back-your-time/ You're Saying it Wrong by Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/536310/youre-saying-it-wrong/

In this episode, meet psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, psychologist Rick Hanson, author of Making Great Relationships, and singer, songwriter, and author Mike Donehey, author of Grace in the Gray. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what it was like to record their audiobooks. The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/665336/the-perfectionists-guide-to-losing-control/ Making Great Relationships by Rick Hanson, PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/707002/making-great-relationships/ Grace in the Gray by Mike Donehey https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/narrator/2201592/mike-donehey/

In this episode, meet teacher and author Torrey Maldonado, writer Pico Iyer, and activist, social worker, and writer Faitth Brooks. Press play to hear the personal reasons these authors were inspired to write their books. Hands by Torrey Maldonado https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653875/hands/ The Half Known Life by Pico Iyer https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/678582/the-half-known-life/ Remember Me Now by Faitth Brooks https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688414/remember-me-now/

In this episode, meet health psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel, professor of psychology Dacher Keltner, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder. Listen in to learn about the science behind awe, how we can embrace stress, and the real-life story about a small group of people changing lives. The Stress Prescription by Elissa Epel, PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671990/the-stress-prescription/ Awe by Dacher Keltner https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622175/awe/ Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/594500/rough-sleepers/

In this episode, meet writer and teacher at New York University Jenni Quilter, licensed midwife Liam Kali, and naturopathic physician Dr. Kellyann Petrucci. Press play to hear how these authors were inspired to write books that fill gaps in the parenting, fertility, and nutrition spaces. Hatching by Jenni Quilter: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/546432/hatching/ Queer Conception by Liam Kali: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/726992/queer-conception/ Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Breakthrough by Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/711979/dr-kellyanns-bone-broth-breakthrough/

In this episode, meet novelist Meg Howrey and Christian living entrepreneur Jordan Raynor. Listen in as they describe their new books, and what it was like for them to record in the audiobook studio. Enjoy! They're Going to Love You by Meg Howrey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/708077/theyre-going-to-love-you/ The Word Before Work by Jordan Raynor: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635857/the-word-before-work/

In this episode, meet musician and technology executive Shavone Charles, author of Black Internet Effect, and Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore, co-authors of Liturgies for Hope, who both serve at Church of the City of New York. Listen in to hear who they hope to reach with their books, and the impact that they’d like their work to have. Black Internet Effect https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692745/black-internet-effect/ Liturgies for Hope https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704879/liturgies-for-hope/

In this episode, meet writer and journalist Ted Conover, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Aric Prather, and writer and podcaster Kristen Helmstetter. Listen in as these authors describe what inspired them to write their books, and what it was like for them to record in the audiobook studio. Cheap Land Colorado by Ted Conover https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573452/cheap-land-colorado/ The Sleep Prescription by Dr. Aric Prather https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671991/the-sleep-prescription/ Coffee Self-Talk by Kristen Helmstetter https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/722736/coffee-self-talk/

In this episode, meet slow birder and teacher of animal behavior Joan Strassmann, beloved drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya, and restaurateur Will Guidara. Press play to learn about the ways each of these author-narrators were uniquely qualified to write their audiobooks. Slow Birding by Joan Strassmann https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667563/slow-birding/ Working Girls by Trixie Mattel and Katya https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688240/working-girls/ Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/674289/unreasonable-hospitality/