Pub Dates
NYT bestseller Amie Kaufman and editor turned debut author Kate J. Armstrong take you behind the scenes on the path to publication of their novels, The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds (out now) and their sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. Pub Dates is a podcast for readers and for writers that will follow two friends as their stories come to life.
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FYREBIRDS Spoiler Chat
11/14/2024
FYREBIRDS Spoiler Chat
In which Kate swans in from maternity leave to answer ALL of readers' burning questions about everything that goes down in FYREBIRDS. It's a very spoilery good time. We'll be back very soon for THE HEART OF THE WORLD's spoiler episode, so make sure to send us ALL your questions at or a voicemail at Make sure you're subscribed to the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both and - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!
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Call My Agent Re-release
10/02/2024
Call My Agent Re-release
Kate is on maternity leave, and hopefully getting at least a few minutes of sleep! We'll be back at the end of October for our FYREBIRDS spoiler episode, then in November for THE HEART OF THE WORLD's spoiler episode, so once you've read the books make sure to send us ALL your questions at or a voicemail at It's going to be extremely juicy. For now, enjoy this rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes, which we think you'll enjoy even more now that you've read both books. Make sure you're subscribed to the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both and - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!
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THE HEART OF THE WORLD Launch Party!
09/17/2024
THE HEART OF THE WORLD Launch Party!
The time has come for The Heart of the World's launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Heart's pub day. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to . Make sure you're subscribed to the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. Also, Amie's on tour in the USA the week this episode drops! To find out where she's going and meet her there, . You can now buy both and - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!
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Another Q&A
09/04/2024
Another Q&A
You all asked us a bunch of great questions ,and we've done our best to answer them! Let's snuggle up and talk about the writing life, meeting deadlines, deciding on your next idea, and much more. There's still time to check out Amie's preorder campaign: find out how to . Make sure you're subscribed to the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. Amie is going on tour in the USA! To find out where she's going and meet her there, . You can now buy both and - AND Fyrebirds - wherever good books are sold. You can preorder The Heart of the World
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FYREBIRDS Launch Party!
08/27/2024
FYREBIRDS Launch Party!
The time has come for the Fyrebirds launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Fyrebirds' pub day. There's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for Fyrebirds: buy a copy by September 4th and you can claim goodies! Find out how at Kate's website or the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both and AND Fyrebirds wherever good books are sold! You can also pre-order right now. PS: Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the , Amie's social media, or her author newsletter.
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Let's Go On Book Tour
08/14/2024
Let's Go On Book Tour
It's time to talk book tours! How authors organize them, what touring looks and feels like, and some of our favorite touring moments so far. Speaking of: Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the , Amie's social media, or her author newsletter. And there's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS. Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's . Check out the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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Writing Retreats
07/31/2024
Writing Retreats
This episode we're talking writing retreats: what they are, how they're organized, what happens when you're on one, and why we love them so. Don't forget to check out Kate's preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS. Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's . Also, Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the , Amie's social media, or her author newsletter. Check out the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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Writing Sequels, Part 2
07/17/2024
Writing Sequels, Part 2
Let's talk about the craft of writing sequels. How do you figure out character arcs, expand the world, and bring home all those intriguing plot points you laid out so carefully in book 1? We're going to tell you how we did it in THE HEART OF THE WORLD and FYREBIRDS (no spoilers, promise). Kate's just announced her preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS! Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's . Check out the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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How To Support Authors, Revisited (+ News!)
07/05/2024
How To Support Authors, Revisited (+ News!)
Join us for some fun news, a little catchup, and to revisit an episode from the archives we think is worth a re-listen: the one where we talk about all the ways you can support your favorite authors (ones that cost money, but also ones that do not). Speaking of supporting authors, Kate's just announced her preorder campaign for FYREBIRDS! Find out how to claim yourself a beautiful art print, some character cards, and a signed bookplate in Kate's . We'll also put details in the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 4
06/26/2024
NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 4
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some episodes that would make great companions for this Week 4 readalong include: Explore how Kate went about buildings her romances: Find out more about the origins of the villains in NIGHTBIRDS: And as mentioned in the episode, Kate's giving away a special flamemoths art print! You can claim it by either 1) buying the new paperback of NIGHTBIRDS () by August 27, 2024 or by pre-ordering FYREBIRDS (more info to come in Kate's author newsletter). Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 3
06/19/2024
NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 3
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some episodes that would make great companions for this Week 3 readalong include: Explore how Kate went about buildings her romances: Find out more about the origins of the villains in NIGHTBIRDS: Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 2
06/13/2024
NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 2
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some early episodes that would make great companions for this Week 2 readalong include: Find out more about how Kate built her world: and Discover how the 1920s influenced NIGHTBIRDS: T And to listen to some of the historical inspiration mentioned in this episode, check out these episodes of The Exploress: and Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold; and now you can buy them in paperback, too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 1
06/06/2024
NIGHTBIRDS Readalong, Week 1
In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some early episodes that would make great companions for this Week 1 readalong include: Hear Kate talk about where she got her inspiration: Reintroduce yourself to our main characters: Find out more about how Kate built her world: and Discover how the 1920s influenced NIGHTBIRDS: T Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold; and now you can buy them in paperback, too! You can pre-order both our sequels, and right now.
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 4
05/29/2024
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 4
In celebration of The Isles of the Gods coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, lovingly annotated by the author! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the episode, so get listening. In this episode, we'll be covering Chapters 31-49 (pages 337-The End). For answers to your burning (and spoilery) ISLES questions: Find out more about how Amie crafted the book's romance: Travel back in time with us to Melbourne, AUS, to experience Amie's book launch: Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold; you can now buy Isles in paperback, too! You can pre-order the and both our sequels, and right now.
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 3
05/23/2024
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 3
In celebration of The Isles of the Gods coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, lovingly annotated by the author! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the episode, so get listening. In this episode, we'll be covering Chapters 10-18 (pages 128-242). Find out more about how Amie built her world: and Find out more about how the book's map and the story influenced each other: Mapping a World Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold; and now you can buy Islesin paperback, too! You can pre-order the and both our sequels, and right now!
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 2
05/15/2024
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 2
In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, very thoroughly annotated by Amie! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. In this episode, we'll be covering Chapters 10-18 (pages 128-242). Some early episodes that would make great companions for this Week 2 readalong include: Find out more about how Amie built her world: and Discover how the 1920s influenced ISLES: T Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold; and now you can buy Islesin paperback, too! You can pre-order the and both our sequels, and right now!
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 1
05/06/2024
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Readalong, Week 1
In celebration of Isles coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for The Heart of the World - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of May. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Amie's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Isles, very thoroughly annotated by Amie! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some early episodes that would make great companions for this Week 1 readalong include: Reintroduce yourself to our main characters: Find out more about how Amie built her world: and Discover how the 1920s influenced ISLES: T Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold; and now you can buy Isles in paperback, too! You can pre-order the and both our sequels, and right now!
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Again, But Better
04/17/2024
Again, But Better
The one in which we reflect on the daunting process of writing our Book Twos. What did we find challenging - and exciting, and maybe terrifying - about writing our sequels? How much did we know about what would happen in them when we sat down, and what were we particularly excited to explore? No spoilers, but there will probably be some teasers... Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. Y (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and you can pre-order their sequels, and right now!
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Make Me Your Villain
04/04/2024
Make Me Your Villain
In which we talk about our books' villains: how we crafted them, what makes them tick, and what trouble they MIGHT be causing in our sequels (but, you know, no spoilers). For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. Y (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and you can pre-order their sequels, (coming July 2) and (coming August 27) right now!
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Book Recommendations
03/20/2024
Book Recommendations
It's that time again where we tell you all about some of the books we've been reading and defy you not to want to pick them up ASAP. For a full list of our recs, plus some audiobook samples AND special access to something from Kate's other podcast, The Exploress, make sure you check out this episode's edition of the Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. Y (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and you can pre-order their sequels, (coming July 2) and (coming August 27) right now!
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So Much More Than Commas
03/06/2024
So Much More Than Commas
Incredible special editions of The Isles of the Gods and The Heart of the World are coming at you soon from Book Addiction. Y (prices are in Aussie dollars). Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and you can pre-order their sequels, (coming July 2) and (coming August 28) right now!
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The Story So Far
02/14/2024
The Story So Far
Welcome to Season 2 of Pub Dates, in which we take you all behind the scenes on the road to publication for our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds. But first, let's catch up: on who we are, what we've covered so far, and where we're heading next. Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold, and you can pre-order their sequels, (coming July 2) and (coming August 28) right now.
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Did You Miss Us?
12/18/2023
Did You Miss Us?
Join us for this casual catchup, in which we talk about what we've been up to and where we plan to take you all in the new year. We can't wait for what's to come! Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Spoiler Chat
08/02/2023
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Spoiler Chat
Lovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about ISLES. In this episode, Amie answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from what exactly is going on with Leander to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find in the sequel (gasp)! Now, if you haven't read the book yet, save this episode for later, because it is full of spoilers. If you have, buckle up and let's pull the curtain back. Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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NIGHTBIRDS Spoiler Chat
07/14/2023
NIGHTBIRDS Spoiler Chat
Lovely readers asked us LOTS of great questions about NIGHTBIRDS. In this episode, Kate answers them without holding anything back. She'll dish about everything from the book's budding romances to some of the story's biggest twists and turns. She might even drop some hints about what you'll find in the sequel (gasp)! Now, if you haven't read the book yet, save this episode for later, because it is full of spoilers. If you have, buckle up and let's pull the curtain back. Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Audiobook
06/14/2023
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Audiobook
Now that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of ISLES with you, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Take it away, Steve and Nikki! If you love this excerpt as much as we do, run to your favorite audiobook purveyor and grab yourself THE ISLES OF THE GODS. Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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The NIGHTBIRDS Audiobook
06/14/2023
The NIGHTBIRDS Audiobook
Now that you've heard our narrators talk about how they brought our novels to life, we think it's time you heard them in action. Our teams have given us permission to share the prologue and first chapter of NIGHTBIRDS with you, and we couldn't be more excited. Take it away, Saskia! If you love this excerpt as much as we do, run to your favorite audiobook purveyor and grab yourself a copy of NIGHTBIRDS. Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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Meet Our Audiobook Narrators
06/01/2023
Meet Our Audiobook Narrators
We asked some of our audiobook narrators to join us on the show, and they obliged! We were thrilled to hear Nikki Patel (who plays Selly), Steve West (who plays Leander), Homer Todiwala (who plays Jude), Vidish Athavale (who plays Keegan), and Saskia Maarleveld, who plays all the Nightbirds, talk about how they prepared to bring our characters to life, as well as some of their favorite moments. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chats coming up! Our call for Nightbirds questions has closed, as we'll be recording soon, but you can still send in questions for The Isles of the Gods and Amie will answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. Send your questions to our Pub Dates email (pubdates AT gmail dot com) OR leave us a voice message over on You might just win a special prize if you do! Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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Making An Audiobook
05/17/2023
Making An Audiobook
We're huge audiobook fans over here on Pub Dates, so we wanted to find out more about how ours got made. Let's jump into an excellent interview with Nick Martorelli, Amie's audiobook producer, and get the goss on how that magic happens. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chats coming up! You can ask us anything about Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. For the Nightbirds spoiler chat, make sure to send your questions to our Pub Dates email (pubdates AT gmail dot com) OR leave us a voice message over on by the end of May. You might just win a special prize if you do! Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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THE ISLES OF THE GODS Launch Party
05/08/2023
THE ISLES OF THE GODS Launch Party
Amie's high seas adventure is officially out! Join us as we launch Isles in style together at a live event in Melbourne, Australia. Don't forget: we have some spoiler chat episodes coming up! You can ask us anything about Nightbirds and The Isles of the Gods and we'll answer you without any of those thoughtful "I can't divulge too much" pauses. For the Nightbirds spoiler chat, make sure to send your questions to our Pub Dates email (pubdates AT gmail dot com) OR leave us a voice message over on by the end of May, 2023. Make sure to sign up for the that publishes each time a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at and 's websites. You can now buy both AND wherever good books are sold.
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