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

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights ! I’m delighted to be joined by Jenni L. Walsh, USA Today bestselling author of thirteen captivating books for adults and children. Jenni spends her days immersed in storytelling from her home in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where she masterfully balances her busy writing career with being a mom to two spirited kids—a soulful ten-year-...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 I didn’t want to make this episode, but here we are. 🚨 In this solo episode of Bookish Flights , I’m sharing my story about how my Instagram account was hacked and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. Tune in to hear how to get it back and make sure this doesn’t happen to you! I’m sharing actionable tips to secure your online accounts so you don’t have to go through t...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Debra Borchert. Debra’s career journey is as fascinating as the stories she writes. From her beginnings as a clothing designer to acting, hosting TV shows, working in high-tech marketing, and technical writing for Fortune 100 companies, she has truly done it all. As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Debra infuses he...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hadley Leggett. Hadley writes layered book club fiction exploring truth in shades of gray. Her winding career path has included degrees in medicine, biochemistry, Spanish, and science journalism, as well as a ten-year stint as a stay-at-home mom. After moving all over the United States during her childhood, she now lives in Seattle with her h...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing actionable tips, personal goals, and an exciting new reading challenge to help you make 2025 your best reading year yet. Whether you’re aiming to read more, discover new authors, or simply have your best reading year yet, this episode is packed with inspiration for all readers. Episode Highlights: Why reading matters. Set reading intentions: Wh...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Desiree Petrich. Desiree is a best-selling author, speaker, team development facilitator and host of the Lead with Confidence podcast. She is the founder and CEO of Intentional Action, and her mission is to help teams learn and grow together, and to help you build a life you love by taking control of what you can control. She will share her s...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we are chatting with Kate Kennedy. Kate is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, visionary, and a dreamer of big dreams. She’s a writer and a self-described theology nerd with a passion for empowering others to share their stories by bravely sharing her own. Kate’s work focuses on where the church meets the world and the beautiful tapestry of stories within our commun...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is extra special because it's our next BFF Book Club meeting! Each month, we dive into a new book, and today we're welcoming Cindy Steel to chat about her charming rom-com, Faking Christmas . Cindy was raised on a dairy farm in Idaho. She grew up singing Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire songs at the top of her lungs and learning to solve all of life’s probl...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with E.H. Underhill. E.H. is the author of The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes . He is also a Christian, husband and father of three, but to keep the lights on he draws house plans during the day. He is from Plymouth, Massachusetts but currently resides in Central Florida, the setting for his first book. His writings are inspired by his Christ...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Laura Muncie. From a young age Laura loved making art, everything from playdoh models to sea glass murals on her Grandparent’s garden walls. Originally from Scotland, she moved to Germany in 2012, and currently lives in Obertshausen, Germany, near Frankfurt. She is a children’s book illustrator. Her latest book, A Very Merry Muddy Christmas w...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Liz Shipton. Lis is a freelance writer, indie author and full-time, off-grid, live-aboard sailor. She is currently sailing around the world with her boyfriend and her dog, turning her real-life adventures into speculative fiction.  Highlights from the Episode: The Thalassic Series : Liz dives into the inspiration and creation of her swashbuck...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am diving into the ongoing debate: Are audiobooks considered reading? We explore the history of audiobooks, the cognitive science of comprehension, their accessibility benefits and the unique experience they provide. Plus, we discuss the powerful role audiobooks play in fostering a love of stories in children. Whether you’re a die-hard audiobook fan or a prin...

Send us Fan Mail Nicole Frail is the owner of Nicole Frail Edits, a small editing business that offers services to indie and querying authors, publishers, and small business owners. She is also the publisher of Nicole Frail Books, a super small passion-project-based publishing company with a community-focused approach that released its first two titles— As the Snow Drifts: A Cozy Winter Anthology...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with the beloved author, Robin Jones Gunn. Robin’s storytelling journey began as early as first grade when her teacher noted her knack for entertaining the class with her stories. Though math may not have been her strong suit, Robin’s gift for storytelling shone through, and it was her husband who encouraged her gift of storytelling. Since...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights ! This is a special one—our second BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am beyond excited to welcome Hazel Prior to the show today to discuss, How the Penguins Saved Veronica .  Hazel is the author of Ellie and the Harp Maker and Richard...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gabrielle Meyer. Gabrielle lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing historical and contemporary novels inspired by real people, places and events. The river is a constant sourc...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Beyond her business acumen, Sharon is a gifted visual artist, intertwining her artistic expression with extraordinary storytelling to breathe life into intricate characters and vivid settings that captivate the heart and ignite the imagination. She has authored two bestselling novels, Masque of Honor and Veil of Doubt . Her late...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Jansezian. Nicole lives in Jerusalem where she reports on the complicated yet beautiful aspects of this city as well as the challenges facing the people of the Holy Land. She and her husbad Tony are raising three children in a crossroads of languages, cultures and religions.  In this episode, we dig into what brought Nicole to Jerusale...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re taking a fun detour from our usual format! After a recent trip to the library with my kids (ages 9, 6, and 4), I realized we’ve developed some solid strategies for making the most out of our visits. Not only will I share tips on how to get the right books into your kids’ hands, but I’ll also reveal how to sneak in a book you’d love too! Whether you'r...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Esther Avant. With 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Esther has guided countless individuals toward achieving their goals. As a health industry veteran, author, speaker, and coach, she’s helped people apply the same proven strategies used in weight loss to propel their careers and level up their lives. Esther is the...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jennifer Blanchard, a self-made bestselling author known for her books F ck the How*, Quantum Leap Your Life , and Manifest Everything . These books serve as roadmaps for manifesting your dreams and desires without needing to know the “how” ahead of time. Jennifer’s practical and easy-to-understand approach to intentional manifesting has help...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights ! This is a special one—our first BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am thrilled to have Janyre Tromp on the show today to discuss her evocative novel, Darkness Calls the Tiger .  Janyre is the award-winning and best-selling writer and...

Send us Fan Mail Niyati Goel currently resides in San Francisco with her husband. She has explored more than 21 countries collecting unforgettable experiences along the way. While Niyati’s heart belongs to traveling, it also finds comfort within the pages of books; her earliest literary love being Ayn Rand. Now, she is embarking on a new journey as a first-time author, aiming to merge her love for...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kit Tosello. Kit is an award-winning writer of small-town contemporary fiction with a big heart, as well as insprational essays and devotionals. With her eye trained on the beauty hiding in plain sight all around us, she arranges words with tenderness, humor and ultimately, hope. When not writing, Kit can be found in the loose tea shop she op...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with K.W. Foster. She is the author of deliciously haunting and spicy fantasy romances featuring morally gray women and the men (and women) who love them. Originally from the Midwest, she now resides in the Mid-Atlantic with her husband and two big fluffy dogs. Her debut novel, A Curse of Breath and Blood , came out yesterday —congratulations K.W!...