Literary Escapes with Becki

Oct 30 2024 100 ep. 30 mins 4

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Exploring our wanderlust through the pages of books. Book recommendations for different destinations, interviews with favorite authors to find out their favorite escapes, and more.

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Ep 134: Exploring New Mexico with Author Kat Bellemore

Oct 30 2024 36 mins

New Mexico Inspirations: Kat Bellemore on Writing Cozy Mysteries and Small-Town Romances In this episode we are chatting with author Kat Bellemore. Join us as we delve into her fascinating world of cozy mysteries and sweet romances, set against the captivating backdrop of New Mexico and beyond. Kat moved there seven years ago, and she fell in love with its unexpected beauty. He

Ep 133: Exploring Kentucky with Author Lisa Prysock

Oct 23 2024 33 mins

Literary Adventures in Kentucky: Discovering Kentucky's Gilded Age with Historical Author Lisa Prysock This week on Literary Escapes we are talking to author Lisa Prysock all about Kentucky. Lisa’s deep research into Kentucky’s history, especially horse racing and the Gilded Age, adds rich, authentic detail to her series, Kentucky Debutantes of the Gilded Age, and brings to

Ep 132: Exploring Vermont with Author Sarah Fox

Oct 16 2024 23 mins

From Legal Writer to Mystery Author: Sarah Fox on Vermont and Cozies This week, we're continuing our journey across the United States with a stop in the picturesque state of Vermont – just in time for the fall leaf season! Our author of the week is Sarah Fox, author of the beloved Literary Pub Mysteries series. Featuring the charming fictional town of Shady Creek and book one o

Ep 131: Exploring Wisconsin with Author Suzanne Bolden

Oct 02 2024 29 mins

This week we are getting a taste of Wisconsin's unique landscape, including rolling dairy farms, the majestic Wisconsin River, and the charming fictional town of Harmony. Author Suzanne Bolden shares her insights into the writing process, details about her current projects, and her love for the Driftless Area of Southwestern Wisconsin—a unique, unglaciated region where her Park

Ep 130: Exploring Maryland with Author Cindy Kirk

Sep 25 2024 47 mins

Dive into Maryland's charm with Cindy Kirk and her book, The Pink House! For her fictional town of GraceTown, the setting of The Pink House, Cindy chose Frederick, Maryland, as her inspiration. She captures the small-town feel and integrates the local culture and historical elements into her imagined town. From local treats like Old Bay seasoning to authentic cultural nuances, he

Ep 129: Exploring Michigan with Author Katherine Karrol

Sep 18 2024 40 mins

From the hills and trees of the northern lower peninsula to the allure of Mackinac Island and Lake Michigan’s ocean-like shores, this week’s author, Katherine Karrol, introduces us to Michigan. Discover how Katherine transitioned from wanting to write a funny, self-help book about mental health, into fiction, all while balancing her day job as a therapist. Inspired by chapter p

Ep 128: Exploring North Carolina with Author Nancy Robards Thompson

Sep 11 2024 37 mins

Exploring North Carolina: From Blue Ridge Mountains to Literary Legends with Nancy Robards Thompson Author Nancy Robards Thompson first guested on Literary Escapes podcast in Episode 26 to talk about her book, Lost In Paris (written under pen name Elizabeth Thompson). Today she’s back to talk about North Carolina and her newest cozy mystery series, The Wedding Bell Mysteries.

Ep 127: Exploring Arkansas with Author Tia Marlee

Sep 04 2024 27 mins

Crafting Cozy Tales in the Natural State This week we are exploring the natural beauty and small-town charm of Arkansas with author, Tia Marlee. Tia shares her deep-rooted love for the Natural State, reminiscing about her childhood in the quaint town of Garfield. She paints a vivid picture of serene lakes, lush forests, and the delightful experience of growing up in a close-kni

Ep 126: Exploring Nevada with Author Ginny Sterling

Aug 28 2024 38 mins

Lakes, Valleys, and Love: Exploring the Unexpected Beauty of Nevada This week we are headed to Nevada. Author Ginny Sterling shares her memorable adventures in northern Nevada, from her first glimpse of the jaw-dropping beauty of Lake Tahoe to the fun of visiting the old west in Virginia City. And you can travel virtually to Lake Tahoe as you read Ginny’s books, The Jilted Br

Ep 125: Exploring Oregon with Author Shanna Hatfield

Aug 21 2024 25 mins

From Sagebrush to Coastlines: Inside Oregon with a Local Author! With an immensely varied geography – from rugged coastlines to lava fields, the high desert to the Columbia River and Crater Lake – Oregon is just begging to be explored! Shanna Hatfield has lived in Oregon for nearly her entire life and she loves sharing her home state with readers. Her writing career started a