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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Close, well-read author interviews connect fictional choices to the practical and personal work of making books.
Interviews with Gryftkin treats books as the start of a conversation about how writers work. The host arrives with specific questions about characters, story structure and creative choices, then gives guests room to trace the decisions behind them.
Edward's supervillain-origin question is the icebreaker your fantasy book club never thought to ask.
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A friendly launch chat about Jenn Lyons's first published science fiction book, the crowdfunding plan, and what may come next.
Jenn Lyons talks through a new turn in her work: her first published science fiction book, the crowdfunding push around it, and the practical details that come with a launch.
A warm, career-spanning memoir chat that keeps Kelly Bishop's best-known roles personal.
Kelly Bishop's memoir interview works best when it traces the arc the show gives it: classically trained ballerina, Tony Award winner for A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing's mother, and Emily Gilmore.
A relaxed horror-author chat that leans on craft, character, and just enough mystery.
Nat Cassidy's return on Interviews with Gryftkin lands as a loose, funny stopover, opening with writer-origin jokes before settling into a conversation about horror, craft, and the value of leaving some things unexplained.
A candid author conversation that turns a dark premise into something human.
Patricia Smith's visit feels like a loose, candid author conversation built around Remember. The host keeps coming back to the book's darker material and Smith's own roots, asking about her craft, her film background, and where the writing came from, so the discussion stays…
A relaxed book chat that leans on tech nostalgia and easy back-and-forth.
John Evans comes off as relaxed and easy to follow, starting with the move from Canada to California and a dry weather joke that fits the mood.
A warm live chat about revisiting a fantasy novel, strengthening Rachel, and sketching a sequel.
Teresa Frohach's return to Miserere centers on what changes when a book gets a second life. The conversation moves from getting the rights back and reworking the novel to where a sequel might go, including an early draft that revisits the world about a year later and gives…
A relaxed author conversation built around books, character talk, and fandom.
James J. Butcher reads like someone who has spent a long time around stories and never quite shaken the habit of laughing at them. The conversation moves from childhood reading bribes and EverQuest to his father being an author, then into Dead Man's Hand, Long Past Dues,…
Two classical-education teachers slow-read novels like Jane Eyre, chapter by chapter.
Book talk with room to wander.
Tori Tecken shares her writer origin story, explaining how being homeschooled with ample time for imaginative play and a family tradition of storytelling, including being read adventure tales by her grandfathers, sparked her journey as an author.
Scott Guild discusses his debut novel 'Plastic', a story about a plastic figurine named Erin navigating a virtual world and modern society, with connections to his background in music and academia.
Author Jasmine Kirkbride shares her journey to becoming a writer, sparked by discovering author bios as a child and persisting through decades of practice before getting published.
Author Brian Freeman discusses his move from the Midwest, his lifelong passion for writing mystery novels since childhood, and how writing helped him cope with relocating to Chicago.
This segment features an interview with author Alma Katsu discussing her books 'Fiend' and 'The Hunger', her writing origins, and advice for aspiring authors.
The host welcomes back author Jenn Lyons for an interview focusing on her writing process and origins, starting with a question about her 'supervillain origin story' as a writer.
The host introduces Jim Butcher, discussing his bio, his three main fantasy series (Dresden Files, Codex Alera, Cinder Spires), and personal anecdotes about his appearance and family's fandom.
The host interviews Chance Dillon about his debut novel 'Mercy: Tears of the Fallen', exploring his inspiration from Dungeons and Dragons and personal experiences.
This segment introduces author Nat Cassidy, discussing his background from Arizona to New York and his extensive career as an award-winning playwright, actor, and musician in television and theater.
This segment introduces author Sarah Kozloff, discussing her background in film history and the inspiration behind writing her epic novel series, The Nine Realms, including her ambitious goal of completing four books in four months.
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Author Shen Tao discusses her journey to becoming a writer, including her childhood love of reading, writing nine books before her debut, and keeping her aspirations secret until securing a book deal.
Horror author Josh Malerman shares his creative origin story, recounting how a high school basketball tournament victory inspired him to write a 40-page account, marking an early step in his writing career.
This segment features an interview with author Cassandra Khaw discussing her unexpected career path from computer engineering to writing the bestselling novel 'The Library at Hellebore'.
Kate Elliott discusses her motivation for becoming a writer, stemming from teenage disillusionment with the lack of interstellar missions or portals to other worlds, and touches on societal challenges like sexism.
Barry Eisler discusses his journey from working at the CIA and as a lawyer to becoming a novelist, including his new book The System and his early writing experiences.
Scott Lynch discusses his journey to becoming a fantasy writer, from childhood artistic aspirations to his current work on the Gentleman Bastard series.
Richard Paul Evans discusses how publishing has evolved since his self-published book 'The Christmas Box' in 1993, highlighting challenges like AI's impact on writing and the accessibility of self-publishing today.
Neal Shusterman discusses his early writing inspiration from being a camp storyteller, his journey to getting published, and shares insights on securing a domain name early.
This segment features an interview with author Kelley Armstrong discussing her early storytelling influences, daily writing routine, and advice for aspiring writers.
Author Seamus Sullivan discusses his debut book 'Daedalus is Dead' and shares how reading Ray Bradbury's 'The Martian Chronicles' as a child inspired his journey into writing science fiction and fantasy.
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Paul Tremblay discusses his transition from a non-reader to a horror author inspired by Stephen King, his background as a math teacher, and his new middle grade book.
The host introduces Annalee Newitz and discusses her new short sci-fi book, touching on themes like robots and AI, before asking about her background and writing journey.
Margaret Rogerson introduces herself as an author of young adult fantasy novels, discussing her latest book Vespertine about a nun battling undead with an ancient spirit.
Ka-Yee Essoe discusses how the COVID pandemic and a persistent internal conversation between characters led her to write her debut fiction book in two months.
Richard Paul Evans discusses his career as a bestselling author of Christmas books, including his breakthrough with 'The Christmas Box', his success with 46 New York Times bestsellers, his charity work for abused children, and his recent Netflix film 'The Noel Diary'.
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This segment introduces author Kate Elliott, discussing her long writing career, background, and recent novels including The Keeper's Six and Furious Heaven, while touching on publishing strategies for trilogies.
The author discusses his early start in writing, influences from T.H.
The host welcomes author Seanan McGuire back after four years, discusses a cat's dice-stealing habit, and prepares to ask about her 'super villain origin story'.
The host interviews author V.E.
This segment introduces Lydia Kang as both a doctor and author, discussing her medical background, writing career including Star Wars novels, and how she balances both professions.
The host introduces author John Wiswell, discusses his monster-themed books, and asks about his journey to becoming a writer, including his childhood love of storytelling and how disability influenced his path.
Craig Davidson discusses his dual identity as author Nick Cutter, his transition into horror writing after literary fiction, and the origin of his pen name.
The host interviews author Sarah Rees Brennan about her transition from YA to adult fantasy, her new book 'Long Love of Evil', and her writing career.
Philip Chase discusses his inspiration from J.R.R.
The host introduces author Edward Ashton, who discusses his background as a writer with six novels and many short stories, his side work in cancer research, and his life in upstate New York.
Horror, fantasy, and science fiction writer Paul Jessup discusses his 20-year career, surreal style, and upcoming book 'The Skinless Man Counts to Five' and previous work 'Glass House'.
Author Patricia Shanae Smith discusses the re-release of her debut thriller 'Remember,' exploring its themes of social anxiety and trauma, her unique writing process, and the personal experiences that shape her dark narratives.
The host interviews horror author Craig DiLouie about his book 'My Ex the Antichrist', discussing the prevalence of horror authors in Canada and his background growing up in New Jersey.
Author Jenn Lyons discusses her upcoming science fiction novel 'Full Negative', which she is funding via BackerKit.
Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses his journey from role-playing games to becoming a published author, inspired by the Dragonlance Chronicles and years of persistence.
Interviews with Gryftkin hosts John Scalzi about turning the moon into cheese in an adult novel and about the career choices behind that premise.
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Kelly Bishop discusses her memoir, reflecting on her six-decade career from ballet to Broadway to TV, sharing stories about getting her first agent, working on Gilmore Girls and Dirty Dancing, and offering advice for aspiring actors.
Author Nat Cassidy returns to discuss his new horror novel 'When the Wolf Comes Home,' a werewolf story that explores complex themes of fatherhood, fear, and anxiety.
Author T Frohock discusses the newly revised edition of her fantasy novel Miserere, exploring its deep religious inspirations, her journey to reclaim publishing rights, and insights into writing sequels and author marketing challenges.
Host Gryftkin interviews author Jon Evans about his science fiction novel EXADELIC, exploring his journey from engineer to writer, his deliberate plot-subversion techniques, and his advice for aspiring authors.
Host Edward interviews fantasy author Michael Michel about his book 'The Price of Power', covering his creative origins, the business decision to relaunch the book, his writing process, and the inspiration behind his characters.
Author William Kent Krueger tells host Ed that his audiobook-only novella The Levee, set during the 1927 Mississippi flood, was 50 years in the making.
Martha Wells says Murderbot began as a short story with a sad ending, prompted by one scene with Dr. Mensah.
Gryftkin (Edward) interviews author Brian Freeman about writing new Jason Bourne novels, including The Bourne Evolution and the newly released The Bourne Sacrifice, which centers on media manipulation and deepfakes.
Gryftkin interviews author and programmer Matthew Kressel about Moksha, the submission system he built in 2011 for John Joseph Adams and has refused to fund with author fees.
Elizabeth Bear discusses Gage, the eyeless automaton at the center of her fantasy series, and the character’s restraint despite immense strength.
Sylvain Neuvel discusses Take Them to the Stars, its numbered generations, and the research behind its historical settings.
Ian Rogers discusses Shards, a 9,000-word horror story that begins after a cabin ordeal and examines memory, grief, and trauma.
Interviews with Gryftkin host Jenn Lyons about The Discord of Gods, the fifth book in her planned five-book fantasy series.