Strong Women in Harsh Climates with Denise Smith Cline (E176)
In this episode, I am chatting with Denise Smith Cline about her latest novel, The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik.
Motherhood, Military Life, and the Oregon Trail: A Chat with Kaci Curtis (E175)
Kara chats with debut author Kaci Curtis about her novel Along the Trail. Kaci shares how growing up near the start of the Oregon Trail inspired her love for historical fiction, what it’s like balancing motherhood and writing, and how the adventures of military life have shaped her creativity.
How to Feel Your Feelings (and Teach Your Kids to Do the Same) with Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga (E174)
What if understanding your emotions could change the way your whole family communicates and connects? In this episode of Bookish Flights, host Kara Infante is joined by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga, co-authors of Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You and Your Family Can Thrive. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence begins with learning to recognize, validate, and express your own feelings—and how to model this for your children.
Hilary and Juli share practical tools like the Change Triangle, insights on reworking emotional patterns, and how to build healthier relationships through emotional awareness. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who wants to understand yourself better, this conversation will help you navigate emotions with compassion and confidence.
Exploring Fathers, Sons, and the Lowcountry: Author Scott Gould on Peace Like a River (E173)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Scott Gould about his latest novel, Peace Like a River.
BFF Book Club - What the Silent Say with Emerson Ford (E172)
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 Emerson Ford to discuss What the Silent Say.
Why Adults Love Younger YA (12+): Exploring The Concealed with Author S.K. Horton (E171)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with SK Horton about her younger YA trilogy, The Heir of Earth and Sky.
Not Broken Beyond Repair: Kate Angelo on Relationships and Face-to-Face Conversations (E170)
In this episode, I am chatting with Kate Angelo about her latest romantic suspense thriller, Girl Lost.
Julie Berry on Why We Need Myth and Building Lifelong Readers (E169)
In this episode, I am chatting with Julie Berry about her latest YA novel, If Looks Could Kill.
Owning an Indie Bookstore | How Karmen Somers Builds Community at Court Street Books (E168)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Karmen Somers. Karmen is the owner of the indie bookstore, Court Street Books, in Florence, Alabama.
Crafting Cozy Mysteries with Humor and Heart: An Egg-citing Episode with Carmela Dutra (E167)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Carmela Dutra about her debut cozy mystery novel, A Murder Most Fowl.