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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

How Critically Acclaimed Author & Podcaster Bobby Finger Writes: Part Two buff.ly/TCADkxR [Novelist and podcaster, Bobby Finger, returns to speak with us about his weekly word counts, wedding DJs, Who? Weekly, and his latest beach read, WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

How Bestselling Author Meg Shaffer Writes buff.ly/E0gb5lz [Bestselling author Meg Shaffer spoke w/ us about paying homage to fairy tales, defending libraries against censorship, and her latest cinematic, genre-bending bestseller, THE BOOK WITCH] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

How Acclaimed Debut Author Darby Bozeman Writes buff.ly/tdyXeZ4 [Acclaimed debut author Darby Bozeman spoke with us about her journey from middle school English teacher to published author, and her debut thriller, SUMMER’S NEVER OVER] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

How NY Times Bestselling Author John Kenney Writes buff.ly/XlqEjUt [NY Times bestselling & award-winning author John Kenney spoke with us about life as an ad-man, writing humor for The New Yorker, and the paperback release of his latest novel I SEE YOU’VE CALLED IN DEAD]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Ruta Sepetys Writes: Part Two buff.ly/spai6zs [@RutaSepetys, returns to speak with us about her 12 years of research, ragtime music, and the “fortune and facade” of 1920s Detroit in her adult historical fiction debut, A FORTUNE OF SAND.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

How NY Times Bestselling Author Rosie Walsh Writes: Part Two buff.ly/8nn0SM4 [NY Times bestselling author, Rosie Walsh, returns to speak with us about the power of the writing community, her "work wife" Ashley Audrain, and her latest novel THE ONE DAY YOU WERE MY HUSBAND]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

How NY Times Bestselling Authors Krista & Becca Ritchie Write buff.ly/17YmVts [The twin sisters spoke with us about their collaborative writing process, career journey from self-publishing to trad' bestsellers, and the latest in their “Ritchie-verse,” DANGEROUSLY OURS.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

How NY Times Bestselling Author Kate Quinn Writes buff.ly/7rbAmQB [Renowned historical fiction novelist, Kate Quinn, spoke with us about the importance of libraries, reading for mental health, and a love letter to both in her latest novel, THE ASTRAL LIBRARY.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

How Booker Prize Nominated Author Charlotte Wood Writes buff.ly/SBDoQLL [Award-winning author Charlotte Wood discussed her journey from local journalist to Booker Prize finalist, her creative process & the 10th anniversary of her dystopian novel THE NATURAL WAY OF THINGS]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

How Bestselling & Award-Winning Author Ramona Ausubel Writes buff.ly/p2nxjMQ [Bestselling and award-winning author Ramona Ausubel spoke with us about the value of low-residency MFA programs, and how to jumpstart your writing process with her latest book UNSTUCK]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Kelly Yang Writes buff.ly/mHx4XRM [#1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang spoke with us about burning out at Harvard Law, navigating Hollywood’s power dynamics, and her adult fiction debut THE TAKE] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

How Author and Social Media Sensation “The Workout Witch” Liz Tenuto Writes buff.ly/cgutXer [Social media star Liz Tenuto “The Workout Witch”, spoke to us about how she discovered somatic healing & being courted by publishers to write her first book WHEN THE BODY SPEAKS.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

How NY Times Bestselling Author Emma Straub Writes: Part Two buff.ly/OGGTU8U [Acclaimed author, Emma Straub, spoke to us about the cognitive dissonance, joy, and research process behind her highly anticipated next novel AMERICAN FANTASY (4/7).] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

How Award-Winning Journo & Author Ellen Huet Writes buff.ly/0CeDMM0 [Author, Ellen Huet, spoke with us about the expose that set off an FBI investigation and the resultant book, EMPIRE OF ORGASM: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

How to Write a Hit Narrative Podcast with Aaron Tracy: Part Three buff.ly/zZZaRIv [Writer/producer @aarondtracy returns to chat w/ us about why truth is stranger than fiction, and hit non-fiction narrative podcast “The Secret Life of Roald Dahl”] @iHeartMedia @pocketcasts

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

How Bestselling Author Emma Grey Writes buff.ly/yxBDi1W [Award-winner Emma Grey, spoke with us about the long path to publication, the catharsis of writing through grief, and her latest unexpected love story, START AT THE END] #thewriterfiles #podcast #writingcommunity

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

How NY Times Notable Novelist Emily Listfield Writes buff.ly/YAUOkA8 [Journo Emily Listfield spoke with us about quitting her waitressing job after her first advance, the true value of beta readers, and the rich people behaving badly in her latest thriller REASONS TO LIE]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

How NY Times Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz Writes: Part Two buff.ly/aSJDwL5 [@GreggHurwitz returns to chat w/ us about his unflagging curiosity and fascinating research process, how to find your true writing voice, and his 11th Orphan X novel, ANTIHERO] #thewriterfiles

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Rosie Storey Writes buff.ly/EZOzasj [Acclaimed debut novelist Rosie Storey spoke with us about her rejection advice for writers, chasing personal authenticity, and the "accidental catfishing" at the heart of DANDELION IS DEAD] #thewriterfiles

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

How Award-Winning Author & Journo Elizabeth Arnott Writes buff.ly/wot6VBa [Award-winning author Elizabeth Arnott spoke with us about her early studies of serial killers, a wild journalism career, and her latest period-set crime novel, THE SECRET LIVES OF MURDERERS' WIVES]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Dean Koontz Writes buff.ly/l8Py8pv [Award-winning author @deankoontz spoke w/ me about his secret desire to run away with the carnival, struggling as a young writer, finding his voice, and his latest novel THE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The Writer Files Holiday Party 2025 buff.ly/3a8MVCh [Cheers to our year-end Holiday Party for 2025! Co-Host Milena & I discussed: How Long Did Famous Novels Take to Write? Why Kafka’s Diaries Are Heartening; Why We Should Keep Notebooks (According to Joan Didion) & more]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

How Bestselling Ghostwriter, Award-Winning Journo & Debut Novelist Adam Skolnick Writes: Part One buff.ly/W9e2oco [Adam Skolnick spoke with us about earning his 10,000 hours, living with yours truly in a trailer in the mountains, and his debut novel, AMERICAN TIGER]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Mitch Albom Writes buff.ly/CIh2ifZ [@MitchAlbom spoke with us about his humble beginnings as a sports journalist, the origins of Tuesdays with Morrie, and the universal themes he explores in his latest novel TWICE] #thewriterfiles

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

How #1 New York Times Bestselling Author E. Lockhart Writes buff.ly/nMyOznl [@elockhart spoke with us about her past life in academia, falling in love with the YA scene, and returning to the world of TikTok favorite We Were Liars with her latest beachy gothic WE FELL APART]

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How #1 New York Times Bestselling Author E. Lockhart Writes

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

How National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride Writes buff.ly/0aiaAtz [Author and poet @ambsmcbride.bsky.social spoke with me about finding her authentic voice, getting yelled at by kids, near-death experiences and the story behind her latest novel-in-verse THE LEAVING ROOM] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Penny Zang Writes buff.ly/bbT5GQU [@Penny_Zang spoke with us about making friendship bracelets for readers, why the world doesn’t stop when you lose a loved one, hanging out with Sylvia Plath, and her psychological thriller DOLL PARTS]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Jinwoo Park Writes buff.ly/QzA6f1X [Award-winning, acclaimed debut novelist Jinwoo Park spoke to me about breaking out of a creative rut, writing as “self-therapy,” cracking the #BookTok code, and his literary espionage thriller OXFORD SOJU CLUB]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jeneva Rose Writes buff.ly/31UKZoC [#1 NY Times bestselling author, Jeneva Rose, spoke with us about betting on herself, spurning the crown of “Queen of Twists,” her viral social media fame and latest post-apocalyptic romance, DATING AFTER THE END OF THE WORLD]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

How NY Times Bestselling Author Chevy Stevens Writes: Part Two buff.ly/GAfQXSr [Award-winning thriller writer @chevystevens returns to speak with me about writing dark subjects, running out of scary humans, and her latest “home invasion on wheels,” THE HITCHHIKERS]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Writer Files x Diary of a Book Babe: Vol. 1 buff.ly/4a00UBa [#bookstagram influencer, reviewer, and writer Milena Gonzalez (aka Diary of a Book Babe) spoke to me about culling inspiration from the podcast, hyping up her favorite authors, and her latest five-star finds.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

How #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Author Stuart MacBride Writes buff.ly/YJX5wzf [#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Stuart MacBride spoke to me about playing god, why there are no shortcuts for writers, and his latest Logan McRae novel THIS HOUSE OF BURNING BONES]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Priscilla Morris Writes buff.ly/It4ugHj [Acclaimed debut novelist and English professor Priscilla Morris spoke to me about finding her voice, and the germ of an idea that became her labor of love, acclaimed debut novel BLACK BUTTERFLIES]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Josie Silver Writes buff.ly/74gy7r2 [Bestselling author @JosieSilver_ spoke to me about the laptop that changed her life, overcoming adversity early on, and her latest ghost-hunting rom-com CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE.] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

How NY Times Bestselling Author Antony Johnston Writes buff.ly/24efmDq [Award-winning author @AntonyJohnston, spoke to me about falling backwards into video game writing, meeting Atomic Blonde’s Charlize Theron, and his new interactive whodunit Can You Solve the Murder?]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

How Founding Editor of the LA Review of Books Tom Lutz Writes: Part Two buff.ly/70YFH5U [Bestselling, award-winning author @TomLutz22 returned to talk with me about life in the French countryside, his writer’s residency, and the greatest year in literary history, 1925]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

How Bestselling Author Rachel Slade Writes buff.ly/zTsCWpk [Award-winning journalist and author Rachel Slade spoke to me about majoring in “New York,” killing her darlings, and the future of manufacturing in her latest book MAKING IT IN AMERICA] #thewriterfiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

How #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Ghostwriter Marie Ellis Writes buff.ly/y4mPLEM [Bestselling ghostwriter Marie Ellis spoke to me about her past lives in both acting and journalism, setting her ego aside as a ghost, and hacking the hero’s journey.] #TheWriterFiles #podcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

How NY Times Bestselling Author Hanif Abdurraqib Writes buff.ly/Ofry7rg [New York Times bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib spoke to me about taking a leap of faith, the tentpoles of his writing practice, and his recent NBCC award-winning THERE’S ALWAYS THIS YEAR]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

How NY Times Bestselling Author Laura Munson Writes buff.ly/lZWS6pu [Bestselling author Laura Munson spoke to me about her acclaimed writing retreats, building a bridge to readers & bringing wonder back into our lives with her latest THE WILD WHY] #thewriterfilespodcast

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Susannah Cahalan Writes buff.ly/BMdZClk [Author, Susannah Cahalan, spoke to me about her writing process, witch candles, and stepping into the shoes of psychedelic pioneer Rosemary Woodruff Leary in her new biography THE ACID QUEEN.]

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Kelton Reid @keltonreid.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

How Bestselling Author & Literary Agent Betsy Lerner Writes buff.ly/AmNrOBY [Bestselling author and agent @BetsyLerner spoke with me about being a “late bloomer,” what 35 years in publishing has taught her, and portraying mental illness in her debut novel SHRED SISTERS] #TheWriterFiles

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