Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 29
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 130 subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
maryjcronin@gmail.com
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Host
Mary J. Cronin - Host and interviewer who leads conversations with authors about inspiration, research, writing process, and publication.
Kristie Dickinson - Co-host contributing to conversations about authors’ creative processes and the personal stories behind their books.
Sara Standon - Co-host who interviews authors about literary craft, creative experimentation, and the development of their work.
Becca Cronin - Co-host contributing to discussions about authors’ writing journeys and the experiences behind their books.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Sam Wachman - Writing About War And Displacement, The Ethics Of Fiction Based On Lived Trauma, Volunteer Work With Refugees, Short Stories, Editing, And The Path To Publication.
Tara Lynn Masih - Historical Research, Portraying Classified Histories And Minority Experiences, Pantsing Versus Outlining, Character Development, Revision, And Book Promotion.
Eric Jay Dolin - Shipwreck History, Maritime Adventure, Indigenous Perspectives, Archival Research, Historical Empathy, And Writing Responsible Narrative Nonfiction.
Senaa Ahmad - Historical And Speculative Fiction, Metafiction, Formal Experimentation, Survival, Story Development, Revision, And Creative Writing Rituals.
Yu-Mei Balasingamchow - Identity, Exile, Reinvention, Outsider Perspectives, Writing In Voice, Character-led Discovery, Revision, And Sustaining A Daily Writing Practice.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Sam Wachman on how war reshaped "The Sunflower Boys"
September 25, 2026
In this moving episode of Why Authors Write, host Mary Cronin sits down with debut novelist Sam Wachman to discuss his Boston Authors Club Award–winning novel, The Sunflower Boys (HarperCollins).What began as a pre-med student’s love letter to his ancestral homeland and a queer coming-of-age story took a dramatic pivot when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Faced with the reality of war, Wachman set his draft aside to serve as a volunteer EMT translator and refugee coordinat...
Tara Masih on Truth and Fiction in The Silent Women
September 11, 2026
In this episode of Why Authors Write, host Mary J Cronin sits down with award‑winning author Tara Lynn Masih to explore the long research and writing journey behind her new historical novel, The Silent Women.Tara shares how this book began not with Oak Ridge, but in the archives of the Andover Historical Society, where a story about a WAVES volunteer and parachute rigger first captured her imagination. That thread led her to Denise Kiernan’s The Girls of Atomic City and to the real-life accou...
Eric Jay Dolin on Surviving "The Wreck of the Mentor"
August 21, 2026
What if the survival of helpless, shipwrecked Americans depended on warring tribes of Pacific islanders? Who would live and what sailors would be sacrificed? If this sound like a reality show pitch, think again. In Eric Jay Dolin’s hands, the real-life survivors of this 19th century shipwreck inspired a compelling page-turner about the clash of cultures on remote Pacific islands, with sailors' lives depending on tribal chiefs, promised rewards, daring escapes, and a belated rescue mission ...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Why Authors Write?
Why Authors Write is hosted by Mary J. Cronin and Kristie Dickinson. Its publicly listed email is maryjcronin@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Why Authors Write?
The publicly listed email for Why Authors Write: maryjcronin@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Why Authors Write have?
Podseeker estimates Why Authors Write reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Why Authors Write?
Why Authors Write typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors with a current or recent book, including award-winning writers, debut authors with notable projects, and historians or nonfiction writers with specialized research and a strong narrative approach. Common among recent guests: Published book or new release; Literary or professional award recognition; Notable debut novel or short story collection. Recent guests include Sam Wachman, Tara Lynn Masih, and Eric Jay Dolin.
How hard is it to get booked on Why Authors Write?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Why Authors Write cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Creative Writing, Writing Process, Publishing, and Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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