Τα καλύτερα Kara Quinn podcast (2024)

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Getting Psyched with Kara Quinn 52:26

12d ago52:26

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In this episode we welcome author and poet Kara Quinn to discuss the long and winding path she took to find a literary agent. Kara also shares the challenges she faced when she took on the all-consuming task of writing a psychological thriller. Highlights: 01:35 Kara’s Poem 03:02 Character is King: Poetic Edition (abbreviated) 04:55 Welcome Kara Qu…

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Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 3: Summerween Songs 35:52

5d ago35:52

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In this episode we celebrate Summerween with a creepy collection of songs and the stories that made them scary. From the Stones to the X-files. From a gypsy to a howling crooner, we cover some spooky, cooky, ground. Episode highlights: 01:25 Keira Returns! 01:55 What is Summerween? 06:00 Character is King: Summerween Edition 10:55 From a certain pe…

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Scandalous Women with Gill Paul (E97) 36:11

5d ago36:11

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gill Paul. Gill is the bestselling author of twelve historical novels, many of them about real women from the past whom she thinks have been marginalized or misjudged by historians. Gill was born in Scotland and grew up there, apart from an eventful year at school in the US when she was…

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Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96) 40:25

12d ago40:25

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Levin. Hannah Levin is a neurodivergent dog mom who grew up in Northern New Jersey and currently resides in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her writing career began with poetry and fanfiction in her early teen years; luckily, she's come a long way in the decade since. During the day,…

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Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95) 32:46

19d ago32:46

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Amanda Cox. Amanda is a therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging. She resides in Tennessee with her husband and three children. Her latest novel, Between the Sound and Sea, comes out on August 6th, 2024. Episode Highlights: Favorite Book to W…

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Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94) 55:33

26d ago55:33

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Monica Roe. Monica is a writer, physical therapist, beekeeper, and researcher/advocate for the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. A first-generation graduate, Monica studies public health and disability-inclusive disaster preparedness at the University of Alaska. She …

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Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93) 32:25

1M ago32:25

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lauren Ford. Lauren is the debut Australian author of Liv is Not a Loser, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com.Lauren shares all about writing and the publishing pipeline differences between the film scripts and novel writing. She also shares a delightful book flight of friends-to-lover…

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The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92) 34:45

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, a…

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The Long-Lost Art of the Jingle 14:29

2M ago14:29

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In this episode we examine the long-lost art of writing advertising jingles and recognize the copywriters and creative directors who crafted the most memorable songs from commercial advertising’s golden era. Along the way, we revisit classic commercial tunes. Episode highlights: 01:20 From song to sonic tagline 03:38 A jingle that went to Billboard…

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Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91) 33:53

2M ago33:53

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and two sons, along with her two purebred Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. When she is not writing or tending the animals, she works in human resources. Nicole’s debut novel, Until Ou…

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Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90) 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Keri Wilt. Keri is a speaker, writer, and heart cultivator with a soul full of sunshine who’s on a mission to help you flourish. That’s because not long ago, she looked down and discovered that my life had become an over-planted mess that was choking out her relationships, creativity, a…

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The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89 8:28

2M ago8:28

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Luella (age 9), Leva (age 7) and their Mom, Ana. Luella will be going into 4th grade and Leva into 2nd grade. This sister duo is always looking to be entertained and they brought a book flight of a few of their favorite books that do just that! Mak…

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Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88) 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Erin Roese. Erin is a homeschooling mama to 3 littles ages 7, 5 and almost 3 and 2 angel babies. A co-author of a #1 best seller with Kimberly Olson and podcast host /executive producer of the Dear Mama, You’re going to find your joy again podcast. After going through her first miscarri…

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Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87) 57:53

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy …

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Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86) 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Bound Sisters. Bound Sisters is a captivating book club podcast hosted by three dynamic sisters: Kellye, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for interior design; Jyl, a skilled Surgical Technologist who enjoys sharing her creativity through crocheting and painting, and Myranda, a dedicate…

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Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85) 49:00

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Send us a Text Message. Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her sec…

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Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Katherine Snow Smith (E84) 42:52

3M ago42:52

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Ti…

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Neurodivergence, Dyslexia and Reading with Alexie Better (E83) 49:26

3M ago49:26

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Alexie Better. Alexie is the founder of the Better Multisensory Learning Centre in Melbourne Australia. She has over 14 years experience working as a specialist tutor, developmental educator, autism therapist, student counsellor and assisting individuals with Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and o…

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We Can Do Hard Things with Colton Sawyer (E82) 15:11

3M ago15:11

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Colton and his Dad, Ryan Sawyer. Colton is 11 years old and a 5th grader. Colton teamed up with his Dad and wrote the book, We Can Do Hard Things, to inspire anyone who has felt the weight of struggling to fit in or battling self-doubt. He shares h…

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The Importance of Premise 29:57

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In this episode J Ryan and Keira discuss the importance of creating an engaging premise when crafting a story and share their Top-3 list of story examples having an awesome premise. Episode highlights: 01:25 What if? 02:53 The components of a great premise 04:50 Character is King: Clever Premise Edition 10:35 Amazing amber idea 12:59 Rewarding hero…

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New Zealand, Murder Mysteries and 5-Star Reads with Sara E. Johnson (E81) 42:24

3M ago42:24

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara E. Johnson. Sara lives in Durham, North Carolina. She worked as a middle school reading specialist and local newspaper contributor before her husband lured her to New Zealand for a year. Her first novel, Molten Mud Murder, is the result. The fifth book in the series, The Hungry Bon…

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Life Lessons and Historical Autobiographies with Trunnis Goggins II (E80) 49:15

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Trunnis Goggins II. Trunnis is an educator, author and consultant for small businesses and higher-rated institutions. Trunnis is also the host of a podcast called The 4 P’s of You. He also has a book by the same name that was published in February 2024. The 4 P’s are Passion, Planning, …

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Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on Language, Culture and Authors of Việt Nam with (E79) 52:15

4M ago52:15

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Born and raised in Việt Nam, she is the author of the global best-selling novels The Mountains Sing and Dust Child. She has published twelve books of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction in Vietnamese and English and has received some of the top literary prizes in V…

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Myth, Fantasy and Truth in Storytelling with Jared Michaud (E78) 49:26

4M ago49:26

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jared Michaud. Jared has had a life-long drive to write fiction and is the author of Brightstar: Energematrice6 – The Epimyth Begins. Growing up, his mind was shaped by the stories he read. From C.S. Lewis to Orson Scott Card, he found authors who knew how to speak to his heart and give…

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The Origins of Idioms 28:29

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This episode is a horse of a different color as J Ryan and Keira take a deep dive into idioms. Join their exploration of how these beloved expressions of speech have permeated our culture and day to day lives and learn the amazing history and origin of some of their favorites. Episode highlights: 01:55 What is an idiom? 03:50 Our verbal culture (Tr…

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Jaime Jo Wright on Mood Reading, Momento Mori and Gothic Novels (E77) 44:18

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jaime Jo Wright. Jaime is the author of ten novels, including Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award-winner The House on Foster Hill and Carol Award-winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond. She’s also a two-time Christy Award finalist and ECPA bestselling author of The Vanishing at Cas…

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Graphic Novels from the Kids with Morgan Kappes (E76) 8:47

5M ago8:47

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Morgan and her Mom, Jenn Kappes. Morgan is 8 years old and a 3rd grader. She has brought a book flight of her favorite graphic novels. I have listed the recommended ages for the books of the flight below. They live in sunny, beautiful Hawaii and yo…

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The Power and Impact of Books with J.D. McCabe (E75) 43:32

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with J.D. “Danny” McCabe. J.D. is a Pittsburgh, PA native, and the author of The Third Gift, a true story about a tumultuous marriage gone wrong. He now speaks with organizations across the country about his experiences. From an early age, Danny was independent and a practical realist. He be…

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A Vibrant Book Flight of Color with Erin Bartels (E74) 47:36

5M ago47:36

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Erin Bartels. Erin is the award-winning author of We Hope for Better Things, The Words between Us, All That We Carried, The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water, and Everything is Just Beginning. A two-time Christy finalist and winner of two 2020 WFWA Star Wards and the 2020 Michigan Notab…

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The Serendipity of Books: A Book Flight Inspired by her Writing Community with Huda Al-Marashi (E73) 56:06

5M ago56:06

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Huda Al-Marashi. Huda is the author of the memoir First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story and a co-author of the middle-grade novel Grounded. Her other writing has appeared in various anthologies and news outlets, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times…

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An Early YA Book Flight from the Kids with Hazel Terpstra (E72) 16:46

5M ago16:46

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are featuring another episode from the kids. I am speaking today with Hazel and her Mom, Ashley Terpstra. Hazel is 11 and a 6th grader. However, please note she has a higher reading level than that, I have listed the recommended ages for the books of the flight below. We talked all about Battle of the Books which wa…

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Books That Inspired Her Writing Path with Kristie Addair Guard (E71) 59:11

5M ago59:11

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting Kristie Addair Guard. Kristie is the author of Healing Ever After. Kristie Addair Guard lives in Campobello, South Carolina, where she recently traded the suburban life for the country and has a farm full of animals. Her favorite topic of conversation is Jesus, and her gift is to encourage o…

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Unraveling Fate with Kara Douglas 41:42

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In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome romance & fantasy author Kara Douglas to discuss the tropes of love, unraveling fate, and making magic. Kara also shares her key to social media book promotion and how she gets advanced copies of her books into readers hands. Episode highlights: 01:20 Blending Genres 03:45 Character is King: Mixed Genre Edi…

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A Book Flight of Fun with Sandhya Gokal (E70) 42:40

6M ago42:40

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting Sandhya Gokal. Sandhya is a pharmacist and health coach with over 12 years experience. She specializes in making healthy habits so fun that they become superpowers! She’s been a bookworm since the age of 7 and consumes at least 1 book a week (often reading multiple at a time) on many subject…

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Matt Coyle on Character is King (E69) 59:10

6M ago59:10

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting Matt Coyle. Matt is the best-selling author of the Rick Cahill PI Crime Series. He was named the 2021 San Diego Writer’s Festival Mystery Writer of the Year, and his novels have won the Anthony Award, the Shamus Award, the Lefty Award, the San Diego Book Award, among others. He has also rece…

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Books That Have Impacted You - Story Share | Part B 38:57

6M ago38:57

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Jacqui Lents of the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast. Jacqui and I have teamed up to do a two-part story share. You can find Part A over at Jacqui Just Chatters. We asked for submissions on “Books That Have Impacted You.” We got many lovely submissions and I am beyond excited to share the st…

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Book Flight | Magic to Make You Think Differently with Meg Seitz (E67) 1:05:01

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Meg Seitz. Meg is the founder and CEO of toth shop, a communications agency that focuses on a human, holistic approach to branding, marketing, and communications. Her book '“You are Something New: Life lessons to radically change how you show up in your business” was published in Novembe…

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A Mississippi Sisterhood of Writers with Gerry Wilson (E66) 52:52

6M ago52:52

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gerry Wilson. A seventh generation Mississippian, Gerry Wilson grew up in the red clay hills of the north. Her novel, That Pinson Girl, was released on February 6, 2024. Gerry has a Substack publication, “Stories I’m Old Enough to Tell,” where she writes about her journey to publication…

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One Conversation with Luana Ehrlich 59:17

6M ago59:17

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In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome USA Today bestselling thriller and suspense author Luana Ehrlich to discuss the secret of being a prolific writer, the challenge of juggling multiple series characters, and the art of intertwining faith with thrills and chills. Episode highlights: 01:15 What makes a prolific author? 05:45 Character is King:…

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Kristin Hannah and The Women: On Writing, Motherhood and Friendships (E65) 36:27

6M ago36:27

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what your favorite authors are reading? Or what books influenced their writing lives? Today, we are on a mission to find out what the award-winning and bestselling author, Kristin Hannah, is reading. Kristin Hannah is well-loved here at Bookish Flights, by listeners and host alike. It was an absolute h…

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Finding Acceptance and Belonging through Books with Ainsley Billings (E64) 35:00

7M ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Ainsley Billings. Ainsley is a first-time author, hoping to always create new worlds and characters. She is currently studying psychology with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist. She has always loved reading and writing, and this book is a dream come true for her. When she is n…

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Funny and Adventurous Books from the Kids (E63) 9:48

7M ago9:48

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are leaning in to another episode from the kids. We had so much success with our first kid episode, that we will be doing one every month for the foreseeable future. If you have a kiddo who loves to read, I’d love to bring them on. Fill out the Guest Inquiry Form on www.bookishflights.com. In today’s episode, we are…

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Epic Fantasies with Bryan Mitchell (E62) 48:13

7M ago48:13

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Bryan Mitchell. Bryan is an award-winning author of epic fantasies living in Archdale, NC. His writing is inspired by his Christian faith, and is filled with relevant themes that can be identified in today's society even though they are written into fantastical worlds. He is the author …

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Sara Brunsvold and Intergenerational Family Novels (E61) 54:45

7M ago54:45

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara Brunsvold. Sara creates stories that speak hope, truth and life. Influenced by humble women of God who find His fingerprints in the everyday, she does the same in her life and her storytelling. Sara is the author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip and her newest novel, The Div…

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Having the Courage to Ask Hard Questions Lori Ann Wood (E60) 51:07

7M ago51:07

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lori Ann Wood. Lori Ann lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas. Having discovered a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes to encourage others to explore their difficult faith questions along the detours of life. Lori Ann’s award-win…

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A Book Flight to Make You Feel Good with Cori Wamsley (E59) 42:10

8M ago42:10

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Cori Wamsley. Cori is the CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing and works with leaders who have a transformational story to share. She helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them create a legacy and be seen as an expert while building a relationshi…

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The Think Happy Journey Book Flight with Kaitlin Cuevas (E58) 37:26

8M ago37:26

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kaitlin Cuevas. Kaitlin is the owner and founder of Think Happy, Co. She's a lover of french roast coffee, Goldendoodles, and pump-up music! She believes happiness is something we each create for ourselves and that YOU are in the driver’s seat of your own life. Outside of work, she's a …

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Southern Fiction with Paul Attaway (E57) 47:08

8M ago47:08

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Paul Attaway. Paul was born and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Paul attended Georgetown University and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law. He and his wife then moved to Phoenix, AZ, where Paul embarked on a thirty-year business career before retiring to pursue …

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A Romantasy Book Flight with Sarah Marie Page (E56) Including a Special Anniversary Edition with The Sisters Who Read Bookstagram 48:32

8M ago48:32

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sarah Marie Page. Sarah writes light and fluffy YA fantasy. She lives in sunny Phoenix, Arizona with her equally fluffy cat with her husband, who is not fluffy. She is currently querying HOUSE OF SMOKE and writing SERPENT GREEN, VENOM BLUE. She also has a witchy manuscript that lives in…

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Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 2: Christmas Songs 39:29

9M ago39:29

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In this second installment of the Lyrically Speaking series, J Ryan and Keira shine a festive light on classic Christmas songs and explore the lyrics that make the holidays bright. Along the way, they share not-so-well-known stories behind these beloved tunes and reveal a 400-year-old mystery surrounding one cherished Christmas carol. Episode highl…

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