Joanna Davidson Politano joins Bookish Flights to discuss The Life She Forgot, the first book in a new series set around a house built into the cliffs of Cornwall. We talk about love stories versus romances, traveling through fiction, writing mysteries with unexpected twists, and what it truly means to love someone well.

What happens when you combine the glamour of old Hollywood with the mystery of a Gothic novel?

This week, New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester joins me to discuss The Chateau on Sunset, a feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre set within the legendary Chateau Marmont. We explore the hotel's fascinating history, the inspiration behind the novel, and the themes of ambition, identity, and self-discovery that appear throughout Natasha's work.

Author Virginia Pye joins us to discuss Marriage and Other Monuments, writing “historical fiction of the recent past,” finding joy inside difficult stories, and the surprising ways setting can shape a novel. Plus, she shares a book flight featuring three recent reads she’s loved.

Michelle Maryk joins Bookish Flights to discuss The Found Object Society, her atmospheric speculative fiction debut exploring grief, curiosity, and the stories we carry with us. In this episode, we talk about her journey back to writing, her love of horror and speculative fiction, and what she hopes readers take away from her work.

I’m chatting with Chawna Schroeder about her latest novel, Perplexity, and the kind of stories she loves to tell. We dive into fantasy, faith, and what makes found family such a meaningful theme for readers. Plus, she shares a book flight full of unforgettable character casts.

Today's episode we have our BFF Book Club Meet the Author event. The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club and meet the author. I am thrilled to welcome Rachel Linden to discuss The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake.

Holly Gutwillinger joins me to talk about building a creative life, the heart behind her debut novels North of Broken and Furever Home, and the powerful shift from rescuing animals to truly connecting with them.

From newsroom deadlines to psychological suspense, Jennifer van der Kleut shares how her background in journalism shaped her debut thriller, The Better Mother—and what it takes to step inside the mind of a villain.

In this episode, Jennifer N. Brown shares the story behind her debut novel, The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton, a historical mystery inspired by a real lost manuscript. We talk about blending history and fiction, writing across dual timelines, and the freedom of stepping from academic research into storytelling.