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!

In today’s episode, I am chatting wtih Paul Attaway. Paul is the author of BLOOD IN THE LOW COUNTRY and ELI’S REDEMPTION. Paul states that writing these books, along with the move to Charleston, was 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.

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.

This episode also includes a special edition from our 1st anniversary giveaway from The Sisters Who Read Bookstagram. The Sisters Who Read bookstagram account was launched by two sisters, Jen and Sarah, who have a shared love of books. Jen and Sarah don’t live close together, so sharing stories and endlessly rehashing their latest reads is one of their favorite pastimes.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Carl Vonderau. Carl is an award-winning author of crime fiction. 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.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with the ladies of the Books Are Magical Podcast. Books Are Magical is a podcast hosted by three 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 are primarily lovers of fiction, however they chat about their favorite and new reads in multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, contemporary and historical fiction, romance and non-fiction.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Odyssa Abille. Odyssa is a teacher and writer based in Vietnam, originally from the Phillippines. She is the writer of two poetry books entitled Like a New Sun Rising and From Where I Stand.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Emily Fogg. Emily is the founder of Wise Owl Tuition. It has been a bit since we have done an author-based book flight, but the last one was one of the most popular episodes. So I am excited to introduce the episode today with a Taylor Jenkins Reid-based book flight. Happy listening!

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate King. Kate’s experience is sourced from her 15+ year background as a Licensed Professional Counselor prior to becoming a Radiant Life Coach. Her work also stems from being a Board-Certified Art Therapist, artist, author, and fellow traveler along the meandering journey of life. She isthe founder and owner of The Radiant Life Project.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Christine Nekas-Thoma. Christine is our first repeat guest on the show. This episode is a standalone episode, but if you would like to hear more from Chrstine, tune into Episode 21. Christine is a High School English Teacher, as well as a Blogger, Speaker and Author of God’s Whispers: Your Anchor Through Life’s Storms. Her book is a spiritual memoir of her 20-year journey of life’s trials and tribulations.

Shelly brought an amazing book flight today of creative non-fiction of memoirs that read more like autobiographies plus a graphic novel as a dessert pairing. This episode is delightful and I could not agree with Shelly more on being an exclamation mark enthusiast. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.