Explore every episode of the podcast Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
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| Scary, Funny Books and Finding Light in Hard Seasons with Theory Knight (E195) | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:36:59 | |
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Theory Knight—a sci-fi lover, aspiring pilot, and thoughtful storyteller with a deep love of humor, humanity, and connection. Theory dreams of flying someday, loves Hawaii, and believes in the therapeutic value of road trips. She’s only organized because of technology, is thankful for good vacuum cleaners, and would absolutely rent an apartment inside Canadian Tire if they’d let her. We’re here today to discuss her new book, Jingle Bells, Sasquatch Smells, and the stories that help reset our nervous systems—especially during hard seasons. Theory’s reading life leans toward what she calls scary, funny books: stories that hold darkness with humor and leave you feeling more grateful for what you have.
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✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Writing the Stories We Carry: Leadership, Legacy, and a Lifetime of Dad-isms with Susan L. Combs (E194) | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:33:24 | |
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Susan L. Combs. Susan is the President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. She started the company at just 26 years old with a drive to “do more, do better.” A self-described Missouri girl in a New York world, Susan draws on the lessons of her Midwestern upbringing and more than two decades in NYC in her book, Pancakes for Roger. The insights in these pages come from family, friends, colleagues, and life in general—but the most important teachings are from her late father. When she’s not running her business or helping others navigate challenges, you can find her flipping tires at her CrossFit gym, cheering on the Missouri Tigers, KC Chiefs, and Royals, or slaying the dragons that have come her way. Episode highlights:
This episode is a thoughtful conversation about leadership, courage, creativity, and the enduring influence of the people who shape us most. Connect with Susan: Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
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✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Writing California’s Past: Ginny Kubitz Moyer on WWII, San Francisco and The Nutcracker (E185) | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:41:21 | |
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Ginny Kubitz Moyer. Ginny is a California native with a lifelong passion for local history. A graduate of Pomona College and Stanford University, she taught high school English for 26 years and has written both fiction and nonfiction. Her love for California and its rich tapestry of stories inspired her debut novel The Seeing Garden, which won Silver in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, A Golden Life, continues her celebration of her home state’s unique history. Ginny is also the author of the nonfiction books Taste and See: Experiencing the Goodness of God with Our Five Senses and Mary and Me: Catholic Women Reflect on the Mother of God. An avid weekend gardener, Ginny lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two sons, and one adorably stubborn rescue dog.
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✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96) | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:40:37 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Levin. Hannah Levin is a neurodivergent dog mom who grew up in Northern New Jersey and currently resides in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her writing career began with poetry and fanfiction in her early teen years; luckily, she's come a long way in the decade since. During the day, she writes repetitive marketing copy to pay the bills, but by night, she writes fantasy romance to feed the dreamers. She has several projects in the works at any given time, usually with common themes of relatable characters, a healthy balance of plot and spice, and gradual relationship development. After a long struggle with ADHD, Hannah's debut novel, The Treasured One, came out July 9, 2024. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Hannah Levin: Purchase Her Latest Book: Show Notes Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
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Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95) | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:32:58 | |
Today’s guest is Amanda Cox. Amanda is a therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging. She resides in Tennessee with her husband and three children. Her latest novel, Between the Sound and Sea, comes out on August 6th, 2024. Episode Highlights:
Happy listening! You can connect with Amanda at the links below:
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I’d love for you to join the Bookish Flights community on social media, you can connect and/or share the links below. Thank you for being here! ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94) | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:55:33 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Monica Roe. Monica is a writer, physical therapist, beekeeper, and researcher/advocate for the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. A first-generation graduate, Monica studies public health and disability-inclusive disaster preparedness at the University of Alaska. She and her family divide their time between Alaska and their apiary in rural South Carolina. Discussion Highlights:
Join us for an insightful conversation that spans multiple topics, offering a unique perspective on disability advocacy, healthcare and the writing process. Don’t miss out on Monica’s inspiring story and valuable insights! You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Connect with Monica at the links below: Hey listeners! Exciting news! Bookish Flights has been nominated for The People’s Choice Podcast Awards in two categories: Best Female Hosted Podcast and Best Podcast of the Year! We are incredibly honored by this recognition and would be thrilled to have your support. Please head over to www.podcastawards.com to cast your vote for Bookish Flights. Your support means the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough! Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93) | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lauren Ford. Lauren is the debut Australian author of Liv is Not a Loser, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com.Lauren shares all about writing and the publishing pipeline differences between the film scripts and novel writing. She also shares a delightful book flight of friends-to-lovers romantic comedies. Lauren lives in Australia with her husband, two children and one overly excitable Sheepadoodle. When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading anything involving romance, patting random unsuspecting animals or continuing her quest for the perfect gluten-free bacon and egg roll. Lauren is the debut author of Liv is Not a Loser with a hilarious and heartwarming Rom-Com. Discussion Highlights:
You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Connect with Lauren at the links below: Hey listeners! Exciting news! Bookish Flights has been nominated for The People’s Choice Podcast Awards in two categories: Best Female Hosted Podcast and Best Podcast of the Year! We are incredibly honored by this recognition and would be thrilled to have your support. Please head over to www.podcastawards.com to cast your vote for Bookish Flights. Your support means the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough! Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92) | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:34:45 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages. Kate and her husband now live in San Diego with three rescue dogs. Her latest novel, The Briar Club is a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era released yesterday. Congratulations Kate! What you find in this episode:
You can connect with Kate at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! Exciting news! Bookish Flights has been nominated for The People’s Choice Podcast Awards in two categories: Best Female Hosted Podcast and Best Podcast of the Year! We are incredibly honored by this recognition and would be thrilled to have your support. Please head over to www.podcastawards.com to cast your vote for Bookish Flights. Your support means the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough! Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91) | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:33:53 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and two sons, along with her two purebred Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. When she is not writing or tending the animals, she works in human resources. Nicole’s debut novel, Until Our Time Comes, was released yesterday - congratulations Nicole! It is one of the best historical novels I have read so far this year, so make sure to grab your copy at the link below! You can connect with the Nicole at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! You can now leave us a message on Speakpipe. I’d love to hear from you about: 🎙️ What books you’ve loved from the show? 🎙️ What episodes have been your favorite? 🎙️ A guest you’ve enjoyed hearing from? And anything else you’d like to tell us. You can leave us a voicemail HERE, we listen to them all! 🩷 Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90) | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:45:24 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Keri Wilt. Keri is a speaker, writer, and heart cultivator with a soul full of sunshine who’s on a mission to help you flourish. That’s because not long ago, she looked down and discovered that my life had become an over-planted mess that was choking out her relationships, creativity, and purpose. That’s when some soul-searching journal time and a late-night re-reading of my great-great-grandmother’s classic book The Secret Garden unearthed this Well-Tended Life Truth: That EVERY locked-up, weed-filled, withering life can bloom and grow again with the help of a little magic. I am so excited to have her on the show today! This was such a fantastic conversation and it is packed with helpful tips! From de-cluttering your mind and mental load, to ideas for a daily journal practice. Keri describes her journaling prompts in greater detail, with a basic outline of Read, Reflect, Weed, Seed and Water. Tune in to hear more about each of these, plus so many more helpful tips for living your best life. You can connect with Keri at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! You can now leave us a message on Speakpipe. I’d love to hear from you about: 🎙️ What books you’ve loved from the show? 🎙️ What episodes have been your favorite? 🎙️ A guest you’ve enjoyed hearing from? And anything else you’d like to tell us. You can leave us a voicemail HERE, we listen to them all! 🩷 Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89 | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:08:28 | |
Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Luella (age 9), Leva (age 7) and their Mom, Ana. Luella will be going into 4th grade and Leva into 2nd grade. This sister duo is always looking to be entertained and they brought a book flight of a few of their favorite books that do just that! Make sure to join us for the Summer Reading Club and get entered into the 100th episode giveaway! How to enter:
Must be entered by August 25th and winners will be announced August 28th! Grab a copy of your reading tracker at link in bio or www.bookishflights.com/read/2024src If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88) | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:49:38 | |
In today's episode, I am chatting with Erin Roese. Erin is a homeschooling mama to 3 littles ages 7, 5 and almost 3 and 2 angel babies. A co-author of a #1 best seller with Kimberly Olson and podcast host /executive producer of the Dear Mama, You’re going to find your joy again podcast. After going through her first miscarriage, she began the journey back to the new version of herself to find joy again in her motherhood journey. I love her quote from Max Lucado that she uses “worry is like a rocking chair, it moves but never gets you anywhere.” I am excited to have Erin on the show today. Happy listening! You can connect with Erin at the links below: Our episode today is sponsored by Bethany House. Thank you so much for sponsoring this episode and for providing a book flight of three of their fabulous authors - Gabrielle Meyer, Angela Hunt and Misty M. Beller. You can purchase any of the books from their book flight for 30% off and free shipping using the links below. Bethany House Book Flight - Historical Novels on Sisterhood (30% off these books and free shipping)
You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87) | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:57:53 | |
In today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy cottages, hygge, baking bread, spending time with her fella, and of course a good book. Sonia shares all about the gift and art of teaching (and why they make great podcast guests!) and tips for parents about modeling reading and the readability test for books (teach it to your kids!). Sonia shares all about book journaling. She recommends the A5 journal size with dot paper. As well as her favorite mediums to use when creating, including stickers, washi tape, micron ink pens, watercolor pens, art chalks, crayons and more. Make sure you check out her YouTube and Instagram pages for samples of her book journal. I love her quote about how “anytime spent being creative is not wasted.” You can connect with the Sonia at the links below: Our episode was introduced by the fabulous Jacqui Lents of the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast! Make sure you check out her whimsical show that is filled with heartwarming tales, you might even find an episode or two we have done together. :) You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! You can now leave us a message on Speakpipe. I’d love to hear from you about: 🎙️ What books you’ve loved from the show? 🎙️ What episodes have been your favorite? 🎙️ A guest you’ve enjoyed hearing from? And anything else you’d like to tell us. You can leave us a voicemail HERE, we listen to them all! 🩷 Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| “Tangles” & the Hidden History of Hanford Nuclear Site with Kay Smith-Blum (E184) | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:45:01 | |
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kay Smith-Blum. Kay is a former fashionista and Seattle School Board President, spends her days debunking the tropes of the mid-20th-century history. An odd dream and the recent upheaval over leaking radioactive waste tanks at the Hanford Nuclear site compelled her to write Tangles. Smith-Blum, a sunrise writer, has lived in Seattle for four decades. She works out her writer’s block in her sons’ gardens and the nearest lap pool. Key Highlights:
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✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86) | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:48:01 | |
In today's episode, I am chatting with Bound Sisters. Bound Sisters is a captivating book club podcast hosted by three dynamic sisters: Kellye, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for interior design; Jyl, a skilled Surgical Technologist who enjoys sharing her creativity through crocheting and painting, and Myranda, a dedicated Theatre Technician who delights in collecting and reading books in her free time. Join these engaging sisters every month as they come together amidst their busy lives to delve into the world of literature, offering unique perspectives and lively discussions on their chosen monthly books. It's a delightful blend of family, diverse interests, and the love of storytelling. I loved getting to know these sisters in our conversation today and more about their podcast. You can read right along with them by heading over to their Instagram page and check out what they are reading each month. Each sister chose a book today as part of the book flight. You can find a mix of romance and fantasy through each book of the flight. Happy listening! You can connect with the Bound Sisters at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! You can now leave us a message on Speakpipe. I’d love to hear from you about: 🎙️ What books you’ve loved from the show? 🎙️ What episodes have been your favorite? 🎙️ A guest you’ve enjoyed hearing from? And anything else you’d like to tell us. You can leave us a voicemail HERE, we listen to them all! 🩷 Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85) | 29 May 2024 | 00:49:00 | |
Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her second novel, The Other Side of Nothing, which Kirkus called “a stunning story about mental illness and its challenges,” will be released May 28. Anastasia serves as Director of Communications for the San Diego Writers Festival, on the board of the International Memoir Association, and as a mentor and performer for the literary nonprofit So Say We All. In this episode, Anastasia and I covered alot. We talked about the importance of reading to create empathy and understanding, mental health representation in books and reducing the stigma of mental health and the tough conversations. Anastasia calls herself an equal opportunity reader and I absolutely love it! Her book flight today focuses on books set in the publishing world and sound delightful. Happy listening! You can connect with Anastasia at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! You can now leave us a message on Speakpipe. I’d love to hear from you about: 🎙️ What books you’ve loved from the show? 🎙️ What episodes have been your favorite? 🎙️ A guest you’ve enjoyed hearing from? And anything else you’d like to tell us. You can leave us a voicemail HERE, we listen to them all! 🩷 Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Author Katherine Snow Smith (E84) | 22 May 2024 | 00:42:52 | |
In today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Times. A few decades (no need to count them) after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism, she’s getting her master’s at her alma mater so she can teach on a college level. Katherine, who has three 20-something children, divides her time between Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Her memoir, Stepping on the Blender & Other Times Life Gets Messy was publishing in November 2023. This is such a fun episode, Katherine shared all about the writing of her book, Stepping on the Blender & Other Times Life Gets Messy, including how funny life can be, but also the experience of sharing the raw and honest essays. She talks about the differences in writing as a reporter versus for personal essay. We chatted about how we can feel connected through reading, library tips with young children, as well as a fabulous gift idea for your friends! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Happy listening! You can connect with Katherine at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Hey listeners! You can now leave us a message on Speakpipe. I’d love to hear from you about: 🎙️ What books you’ve loved from the show? 🎙️ What episodes have been your favorite? 🎙️ A guest you’ve enjoyed hearing from? And anything else you’d like to tell us. You can leave us a voicemail HERE, we listen to them all! 🩷 Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Neurodivergence, Dyslexia and Reading with Alexie Better (E83) | 15 May 2024 | 00:49:26 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Alexie Better. Alexie is the founder of the Better Multisensory Learning Centre in Melbourne Australia. She has over 14 years experience working as a specialist tutor, developmental educator, autism therapist, student counsellor and assisting individuals with Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and other Specific Learning Difficulties. Alexie works with children, adolescences and adults who present with a wide variety of learning challenges focusing on literacy and numeracy developmental along with preparing students for their final years of high school. Alexie is also an adolescent counsellor, who provides practical support for struggling students, parents and teachers. Alexie gives us all the tips on reading with dyslexia, what to do and who to contact if you think your child may struggle with dyslexia. And most importantly, she gives us hope! That with the right tools and study strategies you or your child can fall in love with reading too. Her book flight today features decodable books for dyslexic readers and both books are published by Barrington Stoke. You can connect with Alexie at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| We Can Do Hard Things with Colton Sawyer (E82) | 10 May 2024 | 00:15:11 | |
Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Colton and his Dad, Ryan Sawyer. Colton is 11 years old and a 5th grader. Colton teamed up with his Dad and wrote the book, We Can Do Hard Things, to inspire anyone who has felt the weight of struggling to fit in or battling self-doubt. He shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt and finding resilience. He is our youngest published author on the show to date and I am beyond excited to share our conversation with you. You can purchase their book, We Can Do Hard Things, HERE. You can find Building Champions for Parents and Coaches course HERE. Books mentioned in the episode
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| New Zealand, Murder Mysteries and 5-Star Reads with Sara E. Johnson (E81) | 08 May 2024 | 00:42:24 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara E. Johnson. Sara lives in Durham, North Carolina. She worked as a middle school reading specialist and local newspaper contributor before her husband lured her to New Zealand for a year. Her first novel, Molten Mud Murder, is the result. The fifth book in the series, The Hungry Bones, comes out on June 11th, 2024. I had so much fun chatting with Sara. Sara chatted about living in New Zealand, how fun it has been to write her character, Alexa Glock, who is entirely different than herself. She talks about the connections she has made through the writing process to help her research and write her novels. Lastly, Sara totally understood the book flight! Tune in to hear the fun approach she took. Happy listening! You can connect with Sara at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Life Lessons and Historical Autobiographies with Author Trunnis Goggins II (E80) | 01 May 2024 | 00:49:15 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Trunnis Goggins II. Trunnis is an educator, author and consultant for small businesses and higher-rated institutions. Trunnis is also the host of a podcast called The 4 P’s of You. He also has a book by the same name that was published in February 2024. The 4 P’s are Passion, Planning, Purpose and Persistence, which are all essential in our life journeys towards success. Trunnis was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and is a veteran of the United States Navy. He currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and eldest grandson. This episode is sure to inspire you. We chatted in depth about the 4 P’s and how they apply to your life’s journey. He describes the book as a place to designed to find people where they are at and to help find your passions. We talked all about finding balance in life and listening to the life lessons of others, including the historical autobiographies from his book flight today. This episode is one you will not want to miss. Happy listening! You can connect with Trunnis at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on Language, Culture and Authors of Việt Nam with (E79) | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:52:15 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Born and raised in Việt Nam, she is the author of the global best-selling novels The Mountains Sing and Dust Child. She has published twelve books of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction in Vietnamese and English and has received some of the top literary prizes in Việt Nam. She has a PhD in creative writing from the UK's Lancaster University. She is an advocate for the rights of disadvantaged groups in Việt Nam and was named by Forbes Việt Nam as one of twenty inspiring women of 2021. In this episode, Quế Mai shares about the importance of tonal marks in the Vietnamese language, how writing saved her with a traveling lifestyle, what she has learned about herself through writing. She brought a wonderful book flight with her to highlight Vietnamese authors. Don’t miss this highly insightful episode with Quế Mai, happy listening! You can connect with Quế Mai at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Myth, Fantasy and Truth in Storytelling with Jared Michaud (E78) | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:49:26 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jared Michaud. Jared has had a life-long drive to write fiction and is the author of Brightstar: Energematrice6 – The Epimyth Begins. Growing up, his mind was shaped by the stories he read. From C.S. Lewis to Orson Scott Card, he found authors who knew how to speak to his heart and give voice to what was inside of him. He started writing stories himself when he was only seven years old, and wrote his first novel starting when he was twelve. Today, he writes from a little house in a little town in Wyoming, where he lives with his wife and six children. He is a Christian and a lover of truth. He is on a mission to give his children’s generation myths built on the greatest foundation the world has ever seen. We talked about the importance of myth in stories, the gentle art of writing about the truth, including a piece of yourself in the characters you write and more! This is a delightful episode with Jared, I hope you enjoy. Happy listening! You can purchase a copy of Energematrice 6 at 10% off HERE by using the code “flights”. You can connect with Jared at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Jaime Jo Wright on Mood Reading, Momento Mori and Gothic Novels (E77) | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:44:18 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jaime Jo Wright. Jaime is the author of ten novels, including Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award-winner The House on Foster Hill and Carol Award-winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond. She’s also a two-time Christy Award finalist and ECPA bestselling author of The Vanishing at Castle Moreau. Jaime lives in Wisconsin with her family and cats. What did we not talk about in this episode?? Our conversation ranged from momento mori photography, fashions we hoped to never see again, which of her ten novels was her favorite to write as well as a sneak peek at the title of her next book coming April 2025. You heard it hear first friends! I also love her quote about “audiobooks are amazing tricks of the trade,” because I could not agree more! This was such a fun and delightful conversation, I hope you enjoy it too. Happy listening! You can connect with Jaime at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Proof That Your TBR Might Actually Help You Live Longer (E183) | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:08:41 | |
In this solo episode, Kara explores the fascinating research behind how daily reading may support a longer, healthier life. She breaks down the landmark Yale study showing that people who read books for just 30 minutes a day lived an average of 23 months longer than non-readers, examines why book-length reading provides unique cognitive benefits, and discusses what current science says about print books versus audiobooks. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how reading strengthens the brain, builds cognitive reserve, and may contribute to healthy aging - plus practical ideas for fitting more reading into everyday life.
• Reading books for just 30 minutes a day was linked to 23 extra months of life, on average.
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| Graphic Novels from the Kids with Morgan Kappes (E76) | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:08:47 | |
Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Morgan and her Mom, Jenn Kappes. Morgan is 8 years old and a 3rd grader. She has brought a book flight of her favorite graphic novels. I have listed the recommended ages for the books of the flight below. They live in sunny, beautiful Hawaii and you can hear the birds chirping in the background, it sounds idyllic! Happy listening! To follow along with Morgan’s reading journey, check out her Bookstagram. Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books mentioned in the episode
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| The Power and Impact of Books with Author J.D. McCabe (E75) | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with J.D. “Danny” McCabe. J.D. is a Pittsburgh, PA native, and the author of The Third Gift, a true story about a tumultuous marriage gone wrong. He now speaks with organizations across the country about his experiences. From an early age, Danny was independent and a practical realist. He began writing his diary as a historical journal of events in the demise of his marriage that evolved quickly and came without context. Danny was encouraged to share this unbelievable voyage in rediscovering himself by the many people who witnessed and heard about his journey first hand. In this episode, he shares all about writing his book and what that process was like. He also talks about doing the recording of the audiobook version himself. All the proceeds of his book go toward a center for women and an endowment fund. You can connect with J.D. at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| A Vibrant Book Flight of Color with Author Erin Bartels (E74) | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:47:36 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Erin Bartels. Erin is the award-winning author of We Hope for Better Things, The Words between Us, All That We Carried, The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water, and Everything is Just Beginning. A two-time Christy finalist and winner of two 2020 WFWA Star Wards and the 2020 Michigan Notable Book Award. Erin has been a publishing professional for more than twenty years. She lives in mid-Michigan with her pastor husband, their teenage son, and a neurotic little chihuahua mix. Her latest novel, The Lady with the Dark Hair, came out yesterday. Congratulations Erin! I learned so much from Erin in this episode about painting, art and the history of colors and how they were made. I cannot wait to dig into the books from her book flight. We also talked about making time for your pursuits and hobbies. This is an episode you will not want to miss. Happy listening! You can connect with Erin at the links below:
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| The Serendipity of Books: A Book Flight Inspired by her Writing Community with Author Huda Al-Marashi (E73) | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:56:06 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Huda Al-Marashi. Huda is the author of the memoir First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story and a co-author of the middle-grade novel Grounded. Her other writing has appeared in various anthologies and news outlets, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, and al Jazeera. She is a fellow with the Highlights Foundation Muslim Storytellers Program and a public speaker. Huda shared all about her experience as a woman living in diaspora, immigrant experiences in a foreign country and how assimilation into other cultures is dependent on many factors. She talked about how she fit writing into motherhood and the tension of writing memoir - bordering a line of fiction, using composite characters and figuring out the story you want to tell within your memoir. Lastly, she talked about how supportive the writing community is and what an invaluable resource they are. This episode is amazing and one you will not want to miss! Happy listening! You can connect with Huda at the links below: You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| An Early YA Book Flight from the Kids with Hazel Terpstra (E72) | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:16:46 | |
Today we are featuring another episode from the kids. I am speaking today with Hazel and her Mom, Ashley Terpstra. Hazel is 11 and a 6th grader. However, please note she has a higher reading level than that, I have listed the recommended ages for the books of the flight below. We talked all about Battle of the Books which was really fun to learn about and a book flight of her favorite books. Ashley is no stranger to the show herself, her episode is still the most downloaded! To hear all about her and a Kristin Hannah book flight, tune in HERE. Happy listening! Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books mentioned in the episode
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| Books That Inspired Her Writing Path with Author Kristie Addair Guard (E71) | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:59:11 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting Kristie Addair Guard. Kristie is the author of Healing Ever After. Kristie Addair Guard lives in Campobello, South Carolina, where she recently traded the suburban life for the country and has a farm full of animals. Her favorite topic of conversation is Jesus, and her gift is to encourage others, especially women, to find, understand, and walk in their identity in Jesus. Kristie shared all about writing her book, vulnerability and authenticity. She talks about the journey and the healing that happened along her journey. Her book flight includes books that encouraged her along her writing journey and is a beautiful reflection of her faith. Happy listening! You can connect with Kristie at the links below:
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| A Book Flight of Fun with Sandhya Gokal (E70) | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:42:40 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting Sandhya Gokal. Sandhya is a pharmacist and health coach with over 12 years experience. She specializes in making healthy habits so fun that they become superpowers! She’s been a bookworm since the age of 7 and consumes at least 1 book a week (often reading multiple at a time) on many subjects. She has a particular interest in mythology, children’s books and fantasy fiction. Sandhya loves diving into the world of stories and bringing back lessons to experiment with the real word. Sandhya loves exploring the inner landscape of people and understanding why they do what they do and about how books gives us a glimpse into the mind of the author. She also talked about techniques she learned through books that have helped her throughout life. Her laugh is infectious. I cannot wait for you to tune into this episode, it is an absolute delight. Her book flight focuses on children’s books that change your perspective and focus on fun. You can connect with Sandhya at the links below:
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| Matt Coyle on Character is King (E69) | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:59:10 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting Matt Coyle. Matt is the best-selling author of the Rick Cahill PI Crime Series. He was named the 2021 San Diego Writer’s Festival Mystery Writer of the Year, and his novels have won the Anthony Award, the Shamus Award, the Lefty Award, the San Diego Book Award, among others. He has also received nominations for numerous Anthony, Macavity, Shamus, and Lefty Awards. Odyssey's End is the 10th book in this award-winning series. Matt dives deep into what it takes to write crime fiction - life experiences, getting to the truth of the matter and honor code/core of who you are as a person. His book flight includes 3 books that have influenced his writing. You can connect with Matt at the links below:
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| Books That Have Impacted You - Story Share | Part B | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:38:57 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Jacqui Lents of the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast. Jacqui and I have teamed up to do a two-part story share. You can find Part A over at Jacqui Just Chatters. We asked for submissions on “Books That Have Impacted You.” We got many lovely submissions and I am beyond excited to share the stories of books that have impacted Sue Pritchard and Shirley Hay. Sue Pritchard Although Sue has over 30 years’ experience as a trade journalist, she’s never had the confidence to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming an author. Sue believed she lacked the creativity to come up with a book-worthy idea, until a psychic told her that her dad, who died in 2009, would guide her towards fulfilling that dream. And he has! Sue is now working towards publication of her first book that takes an honest, amusing, and open-minded look at life. It shows how, as ordinary people, we all have extraordinary stories to share. Sue has completed marathons; survived cycling mishaps; fought a lifelong battle with self-belief; marvelled at the juggle and struggle of being a woman; unearthed unusual family history; built the foundations of her life upon the books she’s read; and realized that the love of a parent knows no bounds. Sue lived in Kent in the southeast of England for most of her life. She is married with two daughters and Sophie the Labrador. Connect with Sue on: Shirley Hay Shirley Hay is an emerging author from the flatlands of the Canadian prairies. Her writing is informed by a background in psychology and family support, including neurodiverse children and those with mental health concerns. She writes stories about survival and strength and love; always aiming to honour women, children and families of all kinds, and at all stages. She has been previously published in "Suddenly and Without Warning" and "Creation Magazine", and will soon have her micro-fiction appear in "50 Give or Take" from Vine Leaves Press. Shirley is currently seeking a publication home for her debut novel, Fault Lines. You can connect with Shirley at: You can connect with my lovely co-host today, Jacqui Lents at: Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Book Flight | Magic to Make You Think Differently with Author Meg Seitz (E67) | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:05:01 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Meg Seitz. Meg is the founder and CEO of toth shop, a communications agency that focuses on a human, holistic approach to branding, marketing, and communications. Her book '“You are Something New: Life lessons to radically change how you show up in your business” was published in November 2023. We chatted all about starting with a really good question to determine where to start, writing being a team sport and what she has learned about life through moving a lot in her childhood. I love her book flight of “digestible books” that leave you with an “aha’ moment and how she refers to books as interesting currency in conversation. Happy listening! You can connect with Meg at the links below:
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| Finding Home in Fiction: Arlon Jay Staggs on Magical Realism & Southern Storytelling (E182) | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:41:21 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Arlon Jay Staggs. Arlon is a native of Florence, Alabama, and a Southern storyteller with deep roots, a sharp sense of humor, and a heart for connection. His novel Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits is his debut work of fiction. He holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of California, Riverside, a JD from the Mississippi College School of Law, and is an adjunct English professor at Northwest Florida State College. Arlon divides his time between Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and San Diego, California.
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| A Mississippi Sisterhood of Writers with Author Gerry Wilson (E66) | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:52:52 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gerry Wilson. A seventh generation Mississippian, Gerry Wilson grew up in the red clay hills of the north. Her novel, That Pinson Girl, was released on February 6, 2024. Gerry has a Substack publication, “Stories I’m Old Enough to Tell,” where she writes about her journey to publication and reveals tidbits about That Pinson Girl. Gerry taught us all about the literary traditions of Mississippi and her perspective as a teacher on how we teach our children to write. Her book flight focuses on the women writers of Mississippi, including generations of writers. The book flight also focuses on themes of family and motherhood. This is a delightful episode, I hope you enjoy it as well. Happy listening! You can connect with Gerry at the links below:
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| Kristin Hannah and The Women: On Writing, Motherhood and Friendships (E65) | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
Have you ever wondered what your favorite authors are reading? Or what books influenced their writing lives? Today, we are on a mission to find out what the award-winning and bestselling author, Kristin Hannah, is reading. Kristin Hannah is well-loved here at Bookish Flights, by listeners and host alike. It was an absolute honor to have her on the show. In this episode, we talked about motherhood and friends who meet you in the trenches. She discussed the research she does for her novels, finding your voice in writing and her latest novel, The Women. Tune into to hear her favorite characters and books to write as well as a book flight of books that influenced her writing life. You can find the show notes for this episode with links to the books mentioned in the episode right HERE. Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! | |||
| Finding Acceptance and Belonging through Books with Author Ainsley Billings (E64) | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:35:00 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Ainsley Billings. Ainsley is a first-time author, hoping to always create new worlds and characters. She is currently studying psychology with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist. She has always loved reading and writing, and this book is a dream come true for her. When she is not studying or writing, Ainsley enjoys playing with her two golden doodles and watching way too much TV with her family. Ainsley takes the prize for being our youngest published author on the show to date! She is the author of a dystopian/urban fantasy, The Offenders, and I loved it last year! We talked all about getting vulnerable amongst the pages and what writing has done for processing big events in her life. It is a delightful episode and one you will not want to miss! Happy listening! You can connect with Ainsley at the links below:
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| Funny and Adventurous Books from the Kids (E63) | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:09:48 | |
Today we are leaning in to another episode from the kids. We had so much success with our first kid episode, that we will be doing one every month for the foreseeable future. If you have a kiddo who loves to read, I’d love to bring them on. Fill out the Guest Inquiry Form on www.bookishflights.com. In today’s episode, we are chatting with Jarek and his Mom, Sami. Jarek is 8, so the books shared are early chapter books or middle grade novels. Hope you enjoy this short and sweet episode with Jarek. Happy listening! If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Epic Fantasies with Author Bryan Mitchell (E62) | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:48:13 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Bryan Mitchell. Bryan is an award-winning author of epic fantasies living in Archdale, NC. His writing is inspired by his Christian faith, and is filled with relevant themes that can be identified in today's society even though they are written into fantastical worlds. He is the author of Infernal Fall and Almost Paradise, which just released on October 24th, 2023. I loved how Bryan described reading as a writer as active reading. We had such a great conversation about what makes epic novels, pitfalls of everyday life and how easy it is to sink into the binary decision of choosing death over life. He talks about weaving characters stories to help relate with humanity and starting from a place of hope. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Happy listening! You can connect with Bryan at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Author Sara Brunsvold and Intergenerational Family Novels (E61) | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:54:45 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara Brunsvold. Sara creates stories that speak hope, truth and life. Influenced by humble women of God who find His fingerprints in the everyday, she does the same in her life and her storytelling. Sara is the author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip and her newest novel, The Divine Proverb of Streusel. Sara’s recognitions include the 2020 ACFW Genesis Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 Christy Award! She lives with her family in Kansas City, where she can often be spotted writing at a park or library. Sara and I had a delightful conversation about books strongly set in the Midwest, small town magic and the wisdom and mutual advantage of intergenerational relationships. Sara even shares a sneak peek of the next novel she is working on, it sounds like a book lovers delight! Tune in to hear all about it! You can connect with Sara at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Having the Courage to Ask Hard Questions with Author Lori Ann Wood (E60) | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:51:07 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lori Ann Wood. Lori Ann lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas. Having discovered a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes to encourage others to explore their difficult faith questions along the detours of life. Lori Ann’s award-winning book released in February 2023 with CrossRiver Media, Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted. Lori Ann’s story is incredibly captivating, to the extent that I burnt a batch of pancakes, while editing because I was so engrossed in it again. Lori Ann talks to us about giving ourselves permission and courage to ask the hard questions, what to do when the unexpected happens and gives you a “Divine Detour.” This episode is filled with so much truth, wisdom and beauty. I hope it touches you as well! You can connect with Lori at the links below:
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| A Book Flight to Make You Feel Good with Author Cori Wamsley (E59) | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:42:10 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Cori Wamsley. Cori is the CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing and works with leaders who have a transformational story to share. She helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them create a legacy and be seen as an expert while building a relationship with the reader. Cori has 18 years experience as a professional writer and editor, including 10 years with the Deaprtments of Energy and Justice and 4 years as the executive editor of Inspiring Lives Magazine. She also wrote nine fiction books and one non-fiction book, “The SPARK Method: How to Write a Book for Your Business Fast,” and contributed to two anthologies. Her tenth book, The Treasures We Seek, was published in November of 2023. Cori talks about how she develops her novels, the publishing process and about the different types of publishing, as well as creating characters that help us grow in empathy by allowing us to walk in someone else’s shoes for a bit. I hope you enjoy this episode! You can connect with Cori at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| The Think Happy Journey Book Flight with Kaitlin Cuevas (E58) | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:37:26 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kaitlin Cuevas. Kaitlin is the owner and founder of Think Happy, Co. She's a lover of french roast coffee, Goldendoodles, and pump-up music! She believes happiness is something we each create for ourselves and that YOU are in the driver’s seat of your own life. Outside of work, she's a mom to Eleanor and James, wife to Oakley, and dog-mom to Guppy. Think Happy serves women who struggle with juggling ALL the things and want to create sustainable systems to help them simplify their lives AND allow them time to fill their own cup first. Focusing specifically on time and task management, building sustainable habits and routines, and keeping your own cup full, the goal is always to leave you feeling happier! This was such a fun episode to record. Kaitlin shares all about how to think happy in your life, find the why behind your what to drive your purpose and so much more! You can connect with Kaitlin at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Southern Fiction with Author Paul Attaway (E57) | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:47:08 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Paul Attaway. Paul was born and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Paul attended Georgetown University and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law. He and his wife then moved to Phoenix, AZ, where Paul embarked on a thirty-year business career before retiring to pursue writing fiction. Paul and his wife relocated to Charleston, SC, after raising three children in Phoenix. Blood in the Low Country is Paul Attaway’s debut novel. Writing this book, along with the move to Charleston, is a coming home of sorts, a return to the South. The history and culture of America’s South is rich, complicated, at times comical, sad, tragic, uplifting, and inspiring. You can connect with Paul at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Libraries, Representation, & Life on the Move: Chatting with Author Sarah Monzon (E180) | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:32:28 | |
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Monzon. Sarah is the winner of the Holt Medallion and Selah Award. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a Navy chaplain’s wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her. We are here today to discuss her latest novel, Hearts in Circulation. In this episode, Sarah shares all about her latest novel in the Checking Out Love librarian series. She writes about representation in fiction, including her book flight of books that include this theme. We talked about being a military spouse and the beauty of collecting multiple library cards as we move around. There is also a DOD library, so make sure if you are not sleeping on that. Lastly, she shares about how to request books from your local library if they do not have them.
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| A Romantasy Book Flight with Sarah Marie Page (E56) Including a Special Anniversary Edition with The Sisters Who Read Bookstagram | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:48:32 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sarah Marie Page. Sarah writes light and fluffy YA fantasy. She lives in sunny Phoenix, Arizona with her equally fluffy cat with her husband, who is not fluffy. She is currently querying HOUSE OF SMOKE and writing SERPENT GREEN, VENOM BLUE. She also has a witchy manuscript that lives in a trunk under the bed. Her work has been featured in Y Magazine, The Advocate, The Crow’s Quill, and Hippocampus Magazine. While at university, she won first place in the George H. Brimhall Homecoming Essay Contest, which was entered by over 300 applicants. When she is not writing, she is rock climbing, spoiling the cat, or doing attorney things, which is my day job. You can connect with Sarah at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Behind Every Crime is a Family Book Flight with Author Carl Vonderau (E55) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:51:35 | |
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Carl Vonderau. Carl is an award-winning author of crime fiction. As a child growing up in Cleveland, he loved to write. His ghost stories scared the bejesus out of other kids. But it took a long time to become a full-time author. He left Cleveland to study at Stanford, then spent more than thirty years as a banker in the U.S., Latin America, and North Africa. Those international settings were sources of inspiration for his books. His first novel, “Murderabilia,” was published in 2019 and won a Left Coast Crime award for Best Debut, and a San Diego Book award for Best Mystery. His second novel, “Saving Myles,” was published in August 2023. Working with nonprofits is also important to Carl. He is the president of Partners in Crime, the San Diego chapter of Sisters in Crime, an organization that supports authors and fans of crime writing. He also volunteers with San Diego Social Venture Partners to mentor other nonprofits. Carl lives with his wife in San Diego. His two grown sons live close by and wonder how he knows so much about serial killers and banking crimes. You can connect with Carl at the links below: If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! Stay tuned for more member exclusive content to come!
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| Animals in Fantasy Book Flight with Books Are Magical Podcast (E54) | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:58:06 | |
I am chatting with the ladies of the Books Are Magical Podcast. Books Are Magical is a podcast hosted by 3 friends who truly believe books have the extraordinary power to help us understand and even change the world around us. Hosts Analicia, Rachael and Hannah all have degrees in English and met through their Dungeons and Dragons group, where they immediately bonded over their shared love of reading and fantastic worlds. You can tune in to their podcast HERE. Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
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