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.
Pub Dates
Claim This Podcastby Amie Kaufman & Kate J. Armstrong
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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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Recent Episodes
February 23, 2026
Returning to Space with RED STAR REBELS
<p>Let's celebrate Amie's newest novel, Red Star Rebels. Slide behind the creative curtain as we talk about Amie's inspirations and how she went about crafting her fast paced, heart pounding, triumphant return to space. We talk about the wonder that is Mars dirt, imagining what might happen in a not-so-distant future where we colonize the solar system, and how to build a convincing romance for a story that unfolds over just eight hours.</p> <p><a href="https://amiekaufman.com/books/red-star-rebels/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Red Star Rebels</a> is out now. Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app you use to listen, and to the <a href= "https://substack.com/profile/73153652-pub-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pub Dates newsletter</a> so you won't miss it when a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at <a href="http://amiekaufman.com/pub-dates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amie</a> and <a href= "https://www.katejarmstrong.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Kate</a>'s websites.</p> <p>You can buy both <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690470/the-isles-of-the-gods-by-amie-kaufman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Isles of the Gods</a> and <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697068/nightbirds-by-kate-j-armstrong/9780593463277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nightbirds</a> (AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World) - and Red Star Rebels, of course - wherever good books are sold. </p>
February 12, 2026
The RED STAR REBELS Audiobook
<p>If you loved the soundscape extravaganza that was the award-winning Illuminae audiobook, listeners, then you're going to ADORE the audiobook for Amie's newest, Red Star Rebels. We can't wait to share what audiobook producer (<a href="https://pubdates.libsyn.com/making-an-audiobook" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">and previous guest of the pod</a>) Nick Martorelli has done with Amie's triumphant return to space. We've snagged the first four chapters for your listening pleasure: enjoy, then go and devour the whole book, which is out now.</p> <p>You can find <a href= "https://amiekaufman.com/books/red-star-rebels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Star Rebels</a> wherever books (print or audio) are sold. Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app you use to listen, and to the <a href= "https://substack.com/profile/73153652-pub-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pub Dates newsletter</a> so you won't miss it when a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at <a href="http://amiekaufman.com/pub-dates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amie</a> and <a href= "https://www.katejarmstrong.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Kate</a>'s websites, and find out more about Meg's other books at her <a href="http://www.meaganspooner.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.</p> <p>You can buy both <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690470/the-isles-of-the-gods-by-amie-kaufman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Isles of the Gods</a> and <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697068/nightbirds-by-kate-j-armstrong/9780593463277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nightbirds</a> - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
December 10, 2025
Our 2025 Holiday Book Recs
<p>In which we say hi, recommend four books we loved in 2025, and update you on what's up next on Pub Dates. You can find a full list of our recommendations, as well as some fun bonus links and content, in this episode's <a href= "https://substack.com/profile/73153652-pub-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pub Dates newsletter</a>.</p> <p>Make sure you're subscribed to the pod in whatever app you use to listen and to the <a href= "https://substack.com/profile/73153652-pub-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pub Dates newsletter</a> so you won't miss it when a new episode drops. Sign up for our individual newsletters at <a href="http://amiekaufman.com/pub-dates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amie</a> and <a href= "https://www.katejarmstrong.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Kate</a>'s websites to hear all our news in 2026.</p> <p>You can buy <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690470/the-isles-of-the-gods-by-amie-kaufman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Isles of the Gods</a> and <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697068/nightbirds-by-kate-j-armstrong/9780593463277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nightbirds</a> - AND Fyrebirds and The Heart of the World - wherever good books are sold. Series completists, rejoice!</p>
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