Lucy Score on Romance, Fame, and Awkward Fan Encounters

How the Discipline of Journalism Helps Carley Fortune Write Fiction

James Patterson chats with Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer After, about her journey from journalism to fiction. She discusses how career burnout and the pandemic supercharged her ambition to be an author. Carley also shares how her new book found inspiration from the classic Little Women, how setting shapes a story, the importance of finishing a first draft (even if it’s messy), and why writers should break rules. ▶️ Watch more Hungry Dogs episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNQ8uIfN4qtL1RjSgs4BfXxFG5WNs0wR&si=HMzWpnWPuT-A8k3x 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hungry-dogs-with-james-patterson/id1845905844 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3n2kHgP1PRv4XjYeI4XY5u ABOUT THE SHOW James Patterson—the world’s bestselling author—created Hungry Dogs to explore the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians to actors and politicians. The podcast features in-depth video interviews with leading voices from across a wide variety of industries, including books, music, film, television, politics and sports. The title is inspired by Patterson’s maternal grandmother. As Patterson says, “Nan used to always say, 'hungry dogs run faster.' And I’ve been running fast ever since.” New episodes every Wednesday. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesPattersonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW JAMES PATTERSON Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesPatterson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamespattersonbooks/ #hungrydogs #jamespatterson #books #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What It Took for Elin Hilderbrand to Accept the Crown

James Patterson sits down with the author Elin Hilderbrand to discuss why there is no such thing as a "guilty pleasure." Elin also shares behind-the-scenes details about the Netflix adaptation of her book, THE PERFECT COUPLE, and what kind of discipline it takes to not only write a book, but most importantly, to finish it. ▶️ Watch more Hungry Dogs episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNQ8uIfN4qtL1RjSgs4BfXxFG5WNs0wR&si=HMzWpnWPuT-A8k3x 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hungry-dogs-with-james-patterson/id1845905844 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3n2kHgP1PRv4XjYeI4XY5u ABOUT THE SHOW James Patterson—the world’s bestselling author—created Hungry Dogs to explore the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians to actors and politicians. The podcast features in-depth video interviews with leading voices from across a wide variety of industries, including books, music, film, television, politics and sports. The title is inspired by Patterson’s maternal grandmother. As Patterson says, “Nan used to always say, 'hungry dogs run faster.' And I’ve been running fast ever since.” New episodes every Wednesday. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesPattersonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW JAMES PATTERSON Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesPatterson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamespattersonbooks/ #hungrydogs #jamespatterson #books #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Leadership is Communication with Admiral McRaven

James Patterson talks with retired four-star Navy SEAL, Admiral William McRaven about leadership in the armed forces and beyond. McRaven discusses his early days in Navy SEAL training camp all the way up to overseeing the bin Laden raid. McRaven shares how his journey from a college journalism major to a university chancellor shaped his view on communication, resilience, and dealing with failure. ABOUT THE SHOW James Patterson—the world’s bestselling author—created Hungry Dogs to explore the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians to actors and politicians. The podcast features in-depth video interviews with leading voices from across a wide variety of industries, including books, music, film, television, politics and sports. The title is inspired by Patterson’s maternal grandmother. As Patterson says, “Nan used to always say, 'hungry dogs run faster.' And I’ve been running fast ever since.” New episodes every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bob Woodward on Truth, Silence, and the Art of the Interview

James Patterson talks with legendary journalist Bob Woodward about his history making career, and how he gets his interviewees to open up. Woodward reflects his career-defining coverage of the Watergate scandal, and his extensive interviews with figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The two authors also delve into philosophies on family, the importance of humility, and their experience with philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

President Bill Clinton on Finding Common Ground with the Help of a Moon Rock

James Patterson talks with former President Bill Clinton about life after the White House and how the two of them came to collaborate on bestselling novels like The President Is Missing, The President’s Daughter, and The First Gentleman. President Clinton also reflects on the lasting impact of the Clinton Foundation, the importance of finding common ground with political rivals, and the lessons that have shaped his work since leaving office. He also shares stories about advice from Nelson Mandela that inspired his efforts to combat the global AIDS crisis, and how he once used a moon rock to help build consensus during difficult conversations in the Oval Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]