Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m joined by author Phyllis Gobbell, who brings a rich blend of literary insight and Southern storytelling charm. A retired college English professor, Phyllis has written across genres—from gripping true crime ( An Unfinished Canvas , A Season of Darkness ) to immersive mystery fiction. Her latest novel, Prodigal , released in November 2024, is a contemporary...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Alison Beder Solway. Alison lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family and starts every day with a strong cup of coffee. She is passionate about fitness and reading and believes that there is nothing powerful than sharing our experiences. Her memoir, The Miles We Run: Lessons From the Arena of Resilience , marks her debut as an author. Alison’...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Caitlin Miller, represented by The Steve Laube Agency. Caitlin has been writing stories for nearly a decade and self-published two books in 2022. She has also been an English teacher to Japanese students for six years and a freelance editor for two years. When she’s not writing or editing, Caitlin loves frequenting bookstores and coffee shops...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer’s S. Brown's debut novel, Modern Girls , was a USA Today bestseller, a Massachusetts Book Award “Must Read,” and a 2016 Goodreads Choice semifinalist for Historical Fiction. She teaches writing, both in-person in the Boston area and online through the Loft Literary Center. She holds a BFA in film and television from NYU and an MFA in creative writing from the Univers...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sandra Schnakenburg. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to sutdy creative nonfiction. She has completed writing c...

Send us Fan Mail This episode marks the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, author conversations, and book-loving community. If you enjoy deep-dives into unforgettable stories and chatting with the minds behind them, you’re in the right place! This month, we’re discussing The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski, an Edgar Award-nominated author o...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Lindsay Flanagan. Lindsay writes fantasy adventures that empower girls to embrace their unique traits and weave their own spells into the world. Her debut novel, AnnaGrey and the Constellation , is the first runner-up in the middle reader category of the Eric Hoffer Book Award and a First Horizon Medal Finalist. Her newest novel, Little Red Wraith , is her debut y...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Dr. Irene Daria , a developmental psychologist and passionate literacy advocate who has helped hundreds of children learn to read—including the children of celebrities. She’s also trained teachers in the science of reading and created the Steps to Reading program for parents. Before entering the world of psychology, Dr. Daria worked as a journalist and editor, wit...

Send us Fan Mail Joanna Davidson Politano is the award-winning author of 8 novels. She loves tales that capture the color, exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone’s story. She lives with her husband and children in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan. Her latest novel, The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House , was released yesterday. Key Highlights: Joanna’s experience...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Rosanne Parry, the bestselling author of  A Wolf Called Wander , A Whale in the Wild , A Horse Named Sky , and her most recent novel, A Wolf Called Fire . Her Voices of the Wilderness series brings to life the struggles of wild animals, focusing on the life cycle of animals and their fight for survival in a changing world. Based on real anima...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Leah Koskinen, a mom of two whose life changed six years ago when she was diagnosed with stage III melanoma. Now, as she navigates mom life and recovery, she devotes her time to promoting sun safety awareness on Instagram , chasing her kids around, and reading as many books as she can! Leah shares her passion for sun safety, her favorite suns...

Send us Fan Mail There is an unspoken rule of being an author: "if you can't find the book you want to read, write it." That's exactly what Stephanie Storm did. Now, she prides herself on creating unique stories in action packed worlds full of strong female characters and inclusivity. Her books include plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat and a touch of roman...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights ! This episode is the latest meeting of the BFF Book Club! If you love books, author meet-and-greets, and in-depth conversations, the BFF Book Club is for you. Each month, we dive into a new book, and this month’s selection is What Happened to the McCrays ? by Tracey Lange. Tracey was born and raised in New York City before heading wes...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Katy Hays. Katy is a Californian, writer and cake aficionado. She lives in the shadow of the Sierra with her husband and their dog, Queso. In addition to writing, Katy works as an adjunct Art History Professor teaching rural students from Truckee to Tecopa. Her academic writing has been published by Ashgate, an imprint of Routledge. Her ficti...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am chatting with Patricia Lezama, a writer and storyteller living in a teacher’s body. Patricia holds a BA in Education and an MA in Literature. She has worked as a Project Manager in education and IT in both public and private sectors in Colombia. Currently, she teaches Spanish in Southern California while continuing her journey as a writer and poet. 📚 Children’s Langua...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I am chatting with Sasha Peyton Smith. Sasha is the New York Times best-selling author of fantasy novels for young adults including The Witch Haven and The Rose Bargain . Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages world-wide. She lives in a 100-year-old house in the mountains of Utah, with her husband and (allegedly) two ghosts, though she has...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I sit down with award-winning author Melody Carlson, whose prolific career includes over 250 books with more than 7.5 million copies sold. Best known for her beloved Christmas novellas, young adult fiction, and contemporary romances, Melody’s latest novel, Welcome to the Honey B&B , explores themes of family, second chances, and the power of community—all i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights ! This episode is the latest installment in the BFF Book Club ! If you love books, author meet-and-greets, and in-depth conversations, the BFF Book Club is for you. Each month, we dive into a new book, and this month’s selection is Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with James Arnett. James was born and raised in Winnipeg in Canada and graduated in Arts and Law at the University of Manitoba and Harvard Law School. He has been a senior partner of a major Canadian law firm, CEO of a prominent Canadian public company and Chair of an Ontario utility. Along the way, he wrote articles for law review journals, newsp...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jordan Millsaps. Jordan is a wife and mama of two little girls living in East Tennessee. When she’s not writing romance, she enjoys reading, baking, working 1000-piece puzzles, and traveling with her family. She never gets tired of talking about books and connecting with other readers and writers.  Key Highlights: Food & Fiction – From ba...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we have not only one guest but two! I am chatting with HEATHER TAYLOR and HILLARY NUSSBAUM . Together they wrote Know Your Newlywed , a full-cast audio production starring Mary Mouser of Cobra Kai and Tyler Posey of Teen Wolf . Know Your Newlywed is set between Boston and Chicago, and the female main character is an anthrozoologist—how cool is that? Heather wri...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Dr. Josh McConkey. Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aerome...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights ! This one is our latest installment in the BFF Book Club! This month features Champagne Widows with Rebecca Rosenberg. Rebecca is an award-winning novelist, champagne geek and lavender farmer. Rebecca first fell in love with methode champenoise in Sonoma Valley, CA. Over decades of delicious research, she has explored many wine cellar...

Send us Fan Mail We're chatting with Elle Kaelee today. Elle has always been a student of storytelling, and her career over the years has involved theater, photography, and, of course, writing. She released Glass Wings , a dark urban fantasy, as initially a way of coping with the death of family members, but it turned into something much bigger—a full trilogy that will be fully released by th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Tyler Snure, an incredible young author whose journey is as inspiring as his books. Tyler published his debut novel, The Jewels of Fate , when he was just 17 years old. With a lifelong passion for reading and storytelling, Tyler began writing creatively at the age of seven, and his first book took over five years to complete. Wh...