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-michelle-lee/audio Somehow by Anne Lamott: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734582/somehow-by-anne-lamott/audio

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