In today’s episode I am chatting with Kate Kennedy, author of Once Upon a School.

In today’s episode I am chatting with Robin Jones Gunn. Robin isa the author of over 100 novels, including her latest Tea with Elephants.

In today’s episode I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Sharon’s latest novel The Grays of Truth was released yesterday, congratulations Sharon!

In today’s episode I am chatting with Nicole Jansezian.

In today’s episode I am chatting with Esther Avant.

In today’s episode I am chatting with Jennifer Blanchard.

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Alina Adams. Alina is a New Your Time best-selling author, soap opera insider and pioneer in online storytelling. She was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated with her parents to the U.S. at age 7, where she learned English by watching American soap operas at their home in San Francisco. Alina’s childhood and immigration experience was the inspiration for her two latest historical fiction novels, “The Nesting Dolls” (2020) and “My Mother’s Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region” (2022).

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 Our Time Comes, was released yesterday - congratulations Nicole! It is one of the best historical novels I have read so far this year!

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 miscarriage, she began the journey back to the new version of herself to find joy again in her motherhood journey. I am excited to have Erin on the show today. Happy listening!

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. Her memoir, Stepping on the Blender & Other Times Life Gets Messy was publishing in November 2023. Katherine shared all about the writing of her book, including how funny life can be, but also the experience of sharing the raw and honest essays. She talks about the differences in writing as a reporter versus for personal essay. We chatted about how we can feel connected through reading, library tips with young children, as well as a fabulous gift idea for your friends! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Happy listening!