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!

In today’s episode, I am chatting with an well-loved author here at Bookish Flights, Kristin Hannah! Tune in to hear about her latest novel, The Women. Her book flight features books that influenced her writing. Happy listening!

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 the author of a dystopian/urban fantasy, The Offenders. 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!

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.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara Brunsvold. Sara creates stories that speak hope, truth and life. Sara is the author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip and her newest novel, The Divine Proverb of Streusel. 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.

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. Cori is here today to talk about 2 of her recent fiction novels, “Braving the Shore” and “The Treasures We Seek.”

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.