Kathy Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who has helped bring transformation to Charlotte in homelessness, housing, and mental health.

Janet’s book flight today features historical fiction novels that allow us to read around the world. From books set in New Zealand to Burma to Japan, you are sure to love this book flight. Each book is written by an author that is locally born to that country and explores the impact of colonialism on the country. This would be a lovely book flight to travel through the pages to faraway places and learn more about their history. I hope you enjoy this episode and book flight as much as I did. Happy listening!

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Janis Robinson Daly. Janis is the author of the historical novel, The Unlocked Path. Janis’ book flight focuses on historical fiction with strong women communities. Janis tells us all about a genealogy research that led to the writing of this book. Happy listening!

In today's episode, I am chatting with Cynthia Newberry Martin. Cynthia’s third novel, The Art of Her Life, was just published on June 6th, 2023. Her book flight includes books that inspired her to become a writer. I hope you enjoy it!

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Amy Bushatz. Amy is a reporter, editor, runner, Army wife and is the founder of Humans Outside. In this episode, Amy tells us all about the science of getting outside as well as practical tips to doing it and her energy is contagious. Her book flight focuses on classic books from our childhood reading days and is guaranteed to strike nostalgia into your hearts.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacqui Lents. Jacqui is the hostess of Jacqui Just Chatters, which is a podcast that focuses on storytelling and the lives of ordinary people. She is also on her path to being a debut author. The book flight she provides us with today will stick with the theme of sparking joy and storytelling. Jacqui and I had such a fun conversation, that I decided to split it into two episodes. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to episode 19 as well.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacqui Lents. Jacqui is the hostess of Jacqui Just Chatters, which is a podcast that focuses on storytelling and the lives of ordinary people. She is also on her path to being a debut author. The book flight she provides us with today will stick with the theme of sparking joy and storytelling. Jacqui and I had such a fun conversation, that I decided to split it into two episodes. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Madeline Martin. Today’s guest is the New York Times, USA Today and International best selling author, Madeline Martin. She shares with us about the extensive research she does for her books, her writing process and who she is a reader. Her book flight today focuses on books that have lingered with her long after she has read them. This episode is entirely spoiler-free and is one you will not want to miss! Happy listening!

Today’s guest is Anne Nolan. Her book flight today focuses on fictional reads with family dynamics and a splash of romance. This combo brings together books you will not want to miss. Happy listening!

Today’s guest is me, Kara Infante. I enlisted my husband to be our first guest host for this episode. I included books that I think highlight some amazing, spunky, hilarious Grandmas. I hope you enjoy!