In this episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by Katherine Scott Crawford to talk about historical fiction, remarkable women, and the rich history of the American South. We discuss her novel set in Charleston, the power of immersive storytelling, and why historical fiction offers readers a transportive experience that lingers long after the final page. If you love layered history and unforgettable women’s stories, this conversation is for you.

Faith, history, and forgiveness take center stage in this conversation with bestselling author Tracie Peterson. We discuss her latest novel, Faithful of Heart, the heart behind historical Christian romance, and why stories of hope still matter today.

Wade Rouse joins Kara to discuss his Golden Girls–inspired novel about four gay men navigating friendship, aging, forgiveness, and the messy beauty of chosen family.

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 Annie Hartnett to discuss The Road to Tender Hearts.

Today’s episode features, novelist Lindsay Marie Morris about her Sicilian-American heritage and her World War II–era novels The Last Letter from Sicily and Beneath the Sicilian Stars. Their conversation explores overlooked Italian-American history, family storytelling, Sicilian culture, and a Sicily-focused book flight.

In this episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by Joan Fernandez, a former senior marketing executive turned historical fiction writer. Joan shares how the strengths she developed during a 30+ year career shaped her writing life and what it’s been like to become a beginner again. We talk about the inspiration behind her debut novel, Saving Vincent, her discovery of Jo van Gogh’s story, and the themes of identity, resilience, and living authentically that run through her work.

Theory Knight joins Bookish Flights to talk about sci-fi, humor, and why being around others during hard moments matters. We discuss her new book, Jingle Bells, Sasquatch Smells, the stories that reset our nervous systems, and how writing with intention can bring both light and perspective—even in dark seasons.

In this episode, I’m joined by novelist Karen Winn to talk about the not-so-secret writing life. We discuss second careers, creative identity, and how her years as a nurse shaped her approach to character and story, along with the influence of secret societies and place on her fiction, The Society.

In this episode of Bookish Flights, Kara chats with novelist and musician Amanda Wen about the rhythm of a creative life. From writing award-winning fiction to performing music, raising kids, and building a life in the Midwest, Amanda shares how creativity weaves through every season of her life. The conversation explores motherhood, place, balancing multiple callings, and the heart behind her latest novel, Echoes of a Silent Song.