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 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 Kim Davis. Kim is a Naval officer and board-certified Ophthalmologist. This spring, she was recognized as the American Hospital Association Federal Health Care Executive of the Year. Over a 31-year career, she has served in various positions and locations across the globe supporting pandemic response, warfighter readiness, humanitarian assistance, and partner nation preparednes

In today’s episode I am chatting with Lewis Jorstad. Lewis comes to us a developmental editor and writing craft author. His episode is packed full of information on the making of a heroine and writing craft. His book flight today focuses on historical fantasy. I hope you enjoy it! Happy listening!

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!