Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Deborah talks about her book Finding Mrs. Ford, her role as Silver Kane (Erica’s half-sister) on All My Children, where she gets her inspiration, and much more. Finding Mrs. Ford can be purchased at Murder by the Book.    Deborah’s 3 recommended reads are: What Was She Thinking by Zoë Heller The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Blue Nights by Joan Didion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Emily and I talk about her latest novel Perfectly Famous, her partnership with WACOAL for this novel and modeling their products on her front porch, marketing in today’s digital world, her preference for shorter titles, and much more. Perfectly Famous can be purchased at Murder by the Book.   Emily’s 2 recommended reads are: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle Lear...

Bridgett discusses her decision to honor her mother with a memoir, growing up in Detroit and participating in her mother’s business, writing the screenplay for The World According to Fannie Davis for Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B, and some great reading recommendations. The World According to Fannie Davis can be purchased at Murder by the Book.   Bridgett’s 4 recommended reads are: The Yel...

Amy talks about her latest book Musical Chairs, best laid plans, having adult children living back at home (especially during the pandemic), why she chose to write about a classical music trio, the inspiration for her characters, and finding humor in everyday situations. Musical Chairs can be purchased at Murder by the Book.     Amy’s 4 recommended reads are: We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman S...

Episode 9 – Katherine discusses her latest book WHAT YOU WISH FOR, finding joy in little things, her love of OUTLANDER (the books not the TV show), why she set this book in Galveston, and the making of THE LOST HUSBAND movie. WHAT YOU WISH FOR can be purchased at Murder by the Book.   Katherine’s 2 recommended reads are: MIRACLE CREEK by Angie Kim THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING: WHY STORIES MAKE US H...

Episode 8 - Kristy Woodson Harvey is the USA Today bestselling author of FEELS LIKE FALLING and 5 other novels. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic about how creating a beautiful home can be the catalyst for creating a beautiful life. Design Chic is the inaugural member of the design blogger hall of fame, sponsored by Traditional Home, and winner of Amara’s Best Luxury Blog, as chos...

A native New Englander, Elise spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. She now lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters. FAST GIRLS can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Elise’s 2 recommended reads are: THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK by Kim Michele Richardson REAL MEN KNIT by Kwana Jac...

USA Today Bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. She has garnered much acclaim for her Holmes Brothers, New York Sabers, Bayou Dreams and Moments in Maplesville series. Her newest novel, THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT, was recently released by Forever Romance. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, tr...

Episode 5 – Eric Eyre has been a reporter at the Charleston Gazette-Mail since 1998. In 2017, his investigation into massive shipments of opioids to West Virginia’s southern coalfields was awarded a Pulitzer prize. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia, with his wife and son. DEATH IN MUD LICK can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Eric’s 2 recommended reads are: 1. THE RELIVE BOX AND OTHER STORI...

Episode 4 – Ava Homa is a writer, journalist, and activist specializing in women’s issues and Middle Eastern affairs. She holds an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor in Canada. Her collection of short stories, ECHOES FROM THE OTHER LAND, was longlisted for the Frank O’Connor International Prize, and she is the inaugural recipient of the PEN Canada-Humber College Writ...

Episode 3 - Lisa Duffy is the author of THE SALT HOUSE, named by Real Simple as a Best Book of the Month upon its June release and one of Bustle’s 17 Best Debut Novels by Women in 2017, and THIS IS HOME, a favorite book club pick. Lisa received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Massachusetts. Her writing can be found in numerous publications, including Writer’s Digest. She lives i...

Episode 2 - Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai was born in Việt Nam in 1973, and grew up witnessing the war’s devastation of her country. She worked as a street seller and rice farmer before winning a scholarship to attend university in Australia. She is the author of eight books of poetry, short fiction and non-fiction in Vietnamese. Her writing has been translated and published in more than ten countries and h...

Episode 1 - Susie Orman Schnall is the author of four novels, and her latest is WE CAME HERE TO SHINE. Susie's writing has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Writer's Digest, and Glamour. She is also a frequent speaker at women's groups, corporations, and book clubs about her novels and work-life balance. WE CAME HERE TO SHINE can be purchased at M...