In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Andre Hardy, a former NFL player and author of the debut crime novel Tear the City Down. Drawing from his own experiences in professional football, Andre brings an insider’s perspective to this gritty, atmospheric novel set in San Diego.

Romantic suspense author Natalie Walters joins the BFF Book Club to discuss Spies, Lies, and Alibis, writing authentic suspense, balancing romance and humor, and creating stories readers can escape into.

Author Jessica Guerrieri joins me to discuss Both Can Be True, motherhood and identity, sobriety and addiction, and writing complex women who hold multiple truths at once. Plus, she shares a book flight exploring addiction, family dynamics, and the lasting ways our experiences shape who we become.

Alli Dyer joins me to discuss her latest novel, Night Songs, exploring family legacy, the power of place, and the stories we inherit. We also chat about her love of audiobooks and the books that have influenced her writing and storytelling.

Bestselling author Thao Thai discusses her new novel, The Seekers of Deer Creek, and the inspiration behind its art-centered mystery. We talk about the role art plays in preserving history, what it means to be an artist, balancing creativity with motherhood, and why making art—even in small moments—can be an act of joy, agency, and connection. Plus, Thao shares a book flight featuring art and artists.

New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen joins Bookish Flights to discuss her latest novel, The Castle in the Glen. We chat about writing historical mysteries, why she always travels to the places she writes about, balancing beloved series with standalone novels, and her book flight of dual-timeline stories perfect for readers who love mysteries that connect the past and present.

Internationally bestselling author Anna Johnston returns to Bookish Flights to discuss her heartfelt new novel, When Lemons Give You Life. We talk about writing older characters with dignity and joy, her own experience receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis, the power of empathy through fiction, and why she believes joy is still possible—even when life has lost its flavor.

In Quirky Catholic Kids, author Ginny Kochis offers practical strategies for neurodivergent parenting while discussing emotional regulation, raising children in the faith, and how parents can celebrate the unique gifts of every child.

Can books and wine make the perfect pairing? This week, wine educator and Novel Pairings founder Erin Kirschenmann joins Bookish Flights to share how thoughtfully pairing books with wine can enrich both experiences. We talk about slowing down, reading more intentionally, and making wine approachable—plus Erin shares three wine-inspired book recommendations you'll want to add to your TBR.