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.

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.

In this episode, Janyre Tromp returns to Bookish Flights to talk about her newest novel, The Scorpion Thief—a Cold War story filled with Egyptian myth, political intrigue, and two estranged sisters caught in a dangerous game. We talk about the history behind the story, her writing process, and the books that shaped her along the way.

In this episode, Chelsea Bobulski joins me to talk about her latest novel, A Deal with a Debutante, and how she blends history with 90s rom-com charm. We chat about research, storytelling, and why the best love stories don’t just entertain us - they remind us how to show up in our own lives.