BackStory Podcast

About BackStory Podcast

StoryCon presents BackStory. A podcast featuring writers, readers, and their stories. Hosted by Bestselling Author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Intro and Outro Narrated by Aaron N. Hall.

Publisher

Jennifer A. Nielsen

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Nov 2024

Latest episode

10 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Turning Trauma into Bestselling Thrillers: Interview with Author April Henry

   In this episode, April shares how a terrifying night in her Portland apartment set her on a path to become a master of suspense, with 32 published books and counting. You'll discover the behind-the-scenes details of that night, her journey from small-town Oregon to the bestseller list, and how real-life trauma transforms into fiction that hooks thousands of readers. We break down April's meticulous research, her favorite twists, and how her own vulnerabilities shape her storytelling. You’ll h...

2. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Turning Trauma into Bestselling Thrillers: Backstory

   Listen to NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen recount the backstory of this thriller author.

3. 

   27 Mar 2026

   The Power of Being Seen: Interview with Author Ibi Zoboi

   Most writers dream of creating stories that truly matter — but for Ibi Zoboi, it’s also about the impact her words have on marginalized youth and those feeling invisible. In this powerful episode, she reveals how her Haitian roots, personal loss, and desire to be seen fuel her storytelling and her fight to keep diverse voices alive in literature. Ibi shares how her early experiences navigating language barriers, cultural expectations, and the challenge of finding her own voice shaped her wo...

Who has been a guest on BackStory Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amber McBride
• Soman Chainani
• Jennifer Nielsen
• Kate Messner
• Nick Brooks

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.