The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Catalyst: an Interview with Nat Bickel
November 09, 2024

Send us a textIn today's episode I speak with author Nat Bickel! She was just written and published a new YA novel called "The Catalyst". We discuss some favorite books, her writing journey, and the highs and lows of self publishing! "Kelynn Sanders has a

A Graveyard of Secrets - an interview with authors Heidi O’Barr and Jessica Thompson!
October 25, 2024

Send us a text In today's episode, I sit and have a fun conversation with authors Heidi O'Barr and returning guest Jessica Thompson! Secrets will be revealed! They will shock you!... Ok maybe not, but I had a delightful time discusing the joys of reading

Bottled Secrets, Haunted Houses, and Creative Inspiration: an Interview with Author Mary Kendall
October 09, 2024

Send us a textIn today's story I interview Mary Kendall, the author of "Bottled Secrets of Rosewood", how her experiences inspire her creativity, and we discuss our favorite authors including Louise Penny, Alan Bradley, and more! If you need more books to

Scotland, Witches, and Cozy Mysteries: an interview with author Felicity Green
September 13, 2024

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview author Felicity Green. She is the author of the Scottish Witches Cozy Mystery Series. Her books are an excellent choice if you want some witchy cozy mysteries to read this October! Not only do we also explore

Talking Back to Stories: an interview with Author Jeanne Blasberg
August 30, 2024

Send us a textHello Bookworms! Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a retelling of a classics story, legend, or myth? I discuss that topic and more with our guest today, author Jeanne Blasberg. She has written the book "Daughter of a Promise", an

Confessions of a (Not So) Boring Reader: A Conversation with Author Anna A. Armstrong
July 15, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of "The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast" we celebrate being boring! I have the pleasure of interviewing cozy mystery writer Anna A. Armstrong - who is NOT a boring writer! We kick off our conversation by discussing our mutual love

Charles Dickens: The Stories of His Life: with guest author Jesper Soerensen
June 21, 2024

Send us a text After an unplanned short hiatus from the podcast, I'm back behind the mic talking about my favorite author, Charles Dickens. My guest today is author Jesper Soerensen and he's just written a book about Dickens and his stories. In the episod

Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice... and Football? | Discussion with Jessica Thompason and J. R. Lancaster, Part 2
March 22, 2024

Send us a textIn today's episode, I play part 2 of my interview with authors Jessica Thompson and J. R. Lancaster. We talk about Jane Austen, our experiences reading her books, and favorite adaptations. I also share some of my favorite Jane Austen memes t

The Luck of the Irish: A New Cozy Mystery Anthology! with guests J. R. Lancaster and Jessica Thompson, Part 1
March 15, 2024

Send us a textWelcome to the first part of a two part conversation I have with mystery authors J. R. Lancaster and Jessica Thompson. Today, we're talking Murders, mysteries, and St. Patrick's Day... along with some "meet cute" stories!These authors are he

Boo Trundle: The Healing Power of Writing Your Truth
March 07, 2024

Send us a textMy guest today is the author Boo Trundle, who has written one of the most interesting and captivating novels I've ever read. "The Daughter Ship", a very personal novel that tells of one woman's journey to find healing. The story focuses on K