This Is The Author

A podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.

This is the Author | Richard Sheridan, Ralph De La Rosa, and Hamish McKenzie November 13, 2018

In this episode, meet Richard Sheridan, author of Chief Joy Officer, Ralph De La Rosa, author of The Monkey Is the Messenger, and Hamish McKenzie, author of Insane Mode. From stories of joyful leadership to why we need a more joyful meditation practice, you’ll be inspired by the fascinating lessons and research these authors have to share.

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This is the Author | Bishop Michael Curry, the Fab Five, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand November 8, 2018

In this inspiring, love-filled episode of This is the Author, hear from Bishop Michael Curry, author of The Power of Love, the charismatic cast of Netflix’s Queer Eye (otherwise known as the Fab Five), authors of Queer Eye, and United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, author of Bold & Brave.

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This is the Author | What Makes A Great Story? Part 1 November 1, 2018

In this special compilation of This is the Author, we asked authors to reveal their recipes for a great story. READ MORE

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This is the Author | Marcellus Wiley, Casey Gerald, and Bill Buford October 30, 2018

In this episode, meet Marcellus Wiley, author of Never Shut Up, Casey Gerald, author of There Will Be No Miracles Here, and Bill Buford, author of Among the Thugs. Football—the American and British variety—plays an important role in each of these authors’ lives. Speaking from their personal experiences, they share musings, lessons, and expertise that may make you think about how sports and society’s expectations have affected your own life. And, hear why narrating is surprisingly more difficult than “a triple day training camp practice”.

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Gary Pomerantz, George Packer, Steven Johnson This is The Author

This is the Author | Gary Pomerantz, George Packer, and Steven Johnson October 23, 2018

In this episode, meet Gary Pomerantz, author of The Last Pass, George Packer, author of Blood of the Liberals, and Steven Johnson, author of How We Got to Now. Using the lens of sports, culture, technological innovation, and family, these authors explain why journeying to the past is necessary in order to see the present in a new light. And, find out which Hollywood legend is one author’s dream narrator.

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This is the Author | Jessica Brody, James Clear, and Anthony Iannarino October 23, 2018

In this episode, meet Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, and Anthony Iannarino, author of Eat Their Lunch. From how to write a novel to how to change your habits to how to be a great salesperson, you’ll be guided to motivation.

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