Thoughts from a Page Podcast

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 Schnall The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

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 HUMAN AND HOW TO TELL THEM BETTER by Will Schorr

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 chosen by Roberto Cavalli. She also loves connecting with readers on kristywoodsonharvey.com. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications and websites, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, Parade, USA Today, Domino, Our State and O. Henry. FEELS LIKE FALLING can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Kristy's 3 recommended reads are: 1. HELLO, SUMMER by Mary Kay Andrews 2. THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES by Kristin Harmel 3. LOUISIANA LUCKY by Julie Pennell

Episode 7 – 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 Jackson

Episode 6 – 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, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT can be purchased at Murder by the Book.     Farrah’s 2 recommended reads are: IMPERFECTLY HAPPY by Sharina Harris THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU by Sajni Patel

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 STORIES by T.C. Boyle 2. BEST SPORTS STORIES (published annually for many years, no longer in print)

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 Writers-In-Exile Scholarship. She was born and raised in the Kurdistan Province in Iran and now divides her time between Toronto and the Bay Area. DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE is her debut novel. DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE can be purchased at Murder by the Book.   Ava’s 3 recommended reads are: THE LOST BOOK OF ADANA MOREAU by Michael Zapata REMEMBRANCE by Rita Woods SHUGGIE BAIN by Douglas Stuart

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 in the Boston area with her husband and three children. MY KIND OF PEOPLE is her third novel. MY KIND OF PEOPLE can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lisa's 2 recommendations reads are: 1. THE BODY PAPERS by Grace Talusen 2. A DOOR BETWEEN US by Ehsaneh Sadr

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 has received many honors, including the Hà Nội Writers Association’s Poetry of the Year 2010 Award. Quế Mai has an MA in Creative Writing and is currently a PhD candidate at Lancaster University. She divides her time between Indonesia and Việt Nam. THE MOUNTAINS SING can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Quế Mai's 3 recommended reads are: 1.  AFTERLIFE by Julia Alvarez 2.  SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE by Ijeoma Oluo 3.  THE LINE THAT HELD US by David Joy

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 Murder by the Book. Susie's 3 recommended reads are: 1. UNTAMED by Glennon Doyle 2. THE IMPOSSIBLE FIRST: FROM FIRE TO ICE - CROSSING ANTARCTICA ALONE by Colin O'Brady 3. FAST GIRLS by Elise Hooper