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.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Susan May Warren about her latest romantic suspense, Track of Courage.

Today I’m chatting with author Katie Bernet about her debut novel, Beth is Dead, a mystery thriller retelling of Little Women.

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.

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.

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.