A Prolific Writing Life: Craft, Consistency, and Track of Courage with Susan May Warren (E191)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Susan May Warren about her latest romantic suspense, Track of Courage.
Inside a Beloved Story: Little Women Retellings, Creativity, & Sisterhood with Katie Bernet (E190)
Today I’m chatting with author Katie Bernet about her debut novel, Beth is Dead, a mystery thriller retelling of Little Women.
Jumping Between Genres: Making Reading Work in a Busy Life with Sami Young (E189)
I am chatting with Sami Young, wife, mom, PE teacher and avid reader. She is also the winner of our Bookish Flights Listener Episode, her book flight includes 3 5-star reads that allow to jump between genres, just as she reads.
The Niche Between: Teaching, Writing Lower YA, & a Debut Novel with Connie Richardson (E188)
I’m joined by debut author and middle school ELA teacher Connie Richardson to talk about writing in the niche between middle grade and YA, often called lower YA. We discuss her debut novel Rapid City Summer, how teaching shapes her storytelling, and why books with unique, lesser-known topics can help readers of all ages expand their worldview.
Victorian Whimsy & Wonder: Angela Bell on Imagination, Faith, and Quirky Characters (E186)
Join host Kara Infante as she chats with author Angela Bell about her whimsical historical romances, including A Lady’s Guide to Marvel and Misadventure and her upcoming novel A Lady’s Handbook to Gadgets and Guile. Discover the inspiration behind her quirky characters, playful book hooks, and the heartfelt lessons she’s learned through writing.
Writing California’s Past: Ginny Kubitz Moyer on WWII, San Francisco and The Nutcracker (E185)
Step into WWII-era San Francisco as Ginny Kubitz Moyer shares the stories and research behind her California-set historical fiction. The World at Home.
“Tangles” & the Hidden History of Hanford Nuclear Site with Kay Smith-Blum (E184)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kay Smith-Blum about her novel, Tangles. Kay shares the real history that inspired her story, including the secretive past of the Hanford Nuclear Site, months of research through oral histories and archives, and the unsettling realities of nuclear waste.
Finding Home in Fiction: Arlon Jay Staggs on Magical Realism & Southern Storytelling (E182)
Discover author Arlon Jay Staggs as he talks magical realism, Southern storytelling, and the writing journey behind Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits.
Libraries, Representation, & Life on the Move: Chatting with Author Sarah Monzon (E181)
Award-winning author Sarah Monzon joins us to discuss her latest novel, Hearts in Circulation, part of the Checking Out Love series. We chat about representation in fiction, life as a military spouse, and the joy of discovering new libraries wherever the journey leads.
Complex Relationships & The Art of the Short Story with Marina Rubin (E180)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Marina Rubin about her short story collection, Knockout Beauty and Other Afflictions.