The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast
1) Finding Life and Love on Blossom Street: An Interview with Author Kay Parquet
Send us a text In today's episode, I interview romance author Kay Parquet about her delightful series, Blossom Street. Each story explores a different life and love of the people who populate her coz...Show More
Finding Life and Love on Blossom Street: An Interview with Author Kay Parquet
54:11 | Dec 11th, 2025
2) Triumph Sells! An Interview with Cozy Mystery Writer Shannon Symonds
Send us a text Today's interview is with the cozy mystery author Shannon Symonds! She returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, Murder by the Book, we catch up on all the exciting changes tha...Show More
3) Here There Be Dragons: Writing What You Love, A Conversation with Author Mari Mancusi
Send us a text Today on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, we’re talking about dragons! My guest is YA author Mari Mancusi, a versatile writer who has created stories for readers of all ages. Recently, sh...Show More
Here There Be Dragons: Writing What You Love, A Conversation with Author Mari Mancusi
47:18 | Nov 30th, 2025
4) Trumpet, the Miracle Wolf Pup! A Conversation with Author Leokadia George
Send us a text I’m excited to share today’s episode—our 100th episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey! To celebrate this milestone, I’m joined by author Leokadia George for a conversation about a topic that’...Show More
5) Accidentally a Writer? The Incredible Writing Journey of Mystery Author Val Penny
Send us a text Can someone accidentally become a writer? Today, my interview takes us over to beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland as I interview mystery author Val Penny! She writes crime mysteries set in ...Show More
Accidentally a Writer? The Incredible Writing Journey of Mystery Author Val Penny
39:54 | Nov 11th, 2025
6) From Thrillers to Cozies: an interview with author Michele Pariza Wacek
Send us a text Today on the podcast, I’m joined by the talented Michele Pariza Wacek — author of an incredible range of mysteries, thrillers, and cozies, all set within a shared universe. We kick thin...Show More
7) Balancing Writing & Life: Author Kimberly Webb on the Craft (and Chaos!) of Creativity
Send us a text This week on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview author Kimberley Webb, who has just written a wonderful book called Jillian’s Island. I’m excited to introduce you to this talent...Show More
Balancing Writing & Life: Author Kimberly Webb on the Craft (and Chaos!) of Creativity
53:54 | Oct 19th, 2025
8) Is Reading Self Care? | Interview with Ciara Blume
Send us a text Is reading a form of self-care? In today’s episode, I’m joined by author Ciara Blume for a cozy and thought-provoking chat about how books can bring comfort, healing, and inspiration. W...Show More
9) My Book is a TARDIS | The Magic of Reading & Writing with author Trisha Thacker
Send us a text ✨ In today’s episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I sit down with urban fantasy author Trisha A. Thacker to talk about her writing journey, love of reading, and passion for adult ...Show More
My Book is a TARDIS | The Magic of Reading & Writing with author Trisha Thacker
57:46 | Sep 28th, 2025
10) Life, the Universe, & Everything: Author Jenny Ahmed Explores Mars, Writing, and Living Life!
Send us a text In today's episode I interview Sci-Fi writer Jenny Ahmed. Her recent book "Utopia" is about "A handpicked team of elite scientists, each prepared to leave Earth behind forever. Their m...Show More
Life, the Universe, & Everything: Author Jenny Ahmed Explores Mars, Writing, and Living Life!
1:00:17 | Sep 17th, 2025