Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristan Higgins

In honor of Mother's Day, Natalia, Sara, Shannon, and Melissa are discussing books centered around motherhood. Titles mentioned include:Kelly Rimmer, Truths I Never Told YouLinny Mack, Changing Tides (Cape May #1)Jessamine Chan, The School For Good MothersJennifer Chase, Find My Daughter (Detective Katie Scott #13)Kristan Higgins, Out Of The Clear Blue SkyBrittainy C. Cherry, If You StayedNefertiti Austin, Motherhood So White: A Memoir Of Race, Gender, And Parenting In AmericaJanet Fitch, White OleanderChristine Pride & Jo Piazza, You Were Always MineSarah Lyons Fleming, World Departed (Cascadia #1)Michele Filgate, What My Mother And I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break The SilenceGillian McAllister, The Good SisterYou can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Welcome to Episode 228! 2025 is the year of the Ghost Story. We've created a tab on the website to keep you up-to-date on our quarterly readalongs, the schedule for the year-long buddy read of THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES: From Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce, and there is a downloadable Ghost Story Bingo Card; we would love for you to play along. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back for updates. On this episode we do a deep dive on Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE which is our first quarter readalong. Chris has read the novel numerous times; this was Emily's first time, and she is now a Shirley Jackson devotee. During the conversation, they mention other complimentary readings, podcasts, and film adaptations, including the biography SHIRLEY JACKSON: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin. Chris and Emily both had #CouchBiblioAdventures. Emily watched the movie Lee starring Kate Winslet about photographer Lee Miller. It reminded her of Whitney Scharer's novel THE AGE OF LIGHT. Chris watched Season One, Episode Four of ROAR: The Woman Who Found Bite Marks on Her Skin based on the book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern. Emily also attended an in-person event via RJ Julia's Booksellers in Madison, CT with Kristan Higgins in conversation with Charmaine Wilkerson and her new novel GOOD DIRT. Of course, we also talk about what we're currently reading, hope to read, upcoming jaunts, and scary neighbors, after all it is the year of the ghost story. We wish you lots of Happy Reading! Show notes for the episode: https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode228

In this engaging conversation, Nancy chats with bestselling author Kristan Higgins, exploring her journey from aspiring writer to successful novelist. Kristan shares her experiences in the publishing industry, her writing process, and the evolution of her work from romance to women's fiction. The discussion also delves into the importance of social media in connecting with readers and building a successful author brand. Kristan and Nancy delve into the multifaceted world of writing, exploring the challenges authors face in balancing authenticity with branding, the importance of personal voice, and the necessity of thorough research when tackling sensitive topics. They discuss the evolving landscape of social media and its impact on authors, the significance of maintaining passion for writing amidst industry pressures, and the future of publishing in the age of AI. Kristan shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of listening to others' stories and the value of self-care in the writing process.

John Charles in conversation with Kristan Higgins and Jenn McKinlay

Kristan Higgins has a new book out.

Shaking my cane today at the concept of being "yanked out of a book" by something or other and in particular by what someone thinks is "not fantasy language." Spoiler: there is no such thing as fantasy language and I'll tell you why.The sports bra I rave about is here https://forme.therave.co/37FY6Z5MTJAUKQGAYou can buy tickets for Wild & Windy in Phoenix (February 2025) here https://www.wildandwindybookevent.com/phoenix-authorsJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on video via YouTube https://youtu.be/p8Rfk2fBdKUSupport the showContact Jeffe!Tweet me at @JeffeKennedyVisit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

✍️ Writers: when you're stuck on a plot, go outside and take a walk with a friend. You'll still be stuck, but you will get your steps in for the day, and have someone to b***h to. Follow us for more plotting tips. Here all week.Sometimes Sarina and I take an ordinary walk. Most times, actually. But sometimes, part way up the first hill, Sarina says, Ok, so I have this problem. And then we're off, trying to figure out why a character would make a certain choice, or how to get someone from point A to point B.And then I will say, ok, I have a problem. And occasionally it's that simple, but for me, the problem is usually that I have made my plot so ludicrously over-complicated that it cannot even be explained, let alone reduced to a single problem. Which is a different problem. And then we try to fix THAT. Either way, there's a point here, which is: putting the problem, or the plot, into words in itself can help solve it—or reveal what's really wrong—and also, it can really help to get a new perspective. In the episode, we talk about how and why to do this (it doesn't have to involve a walk or a dog or a hill), who you can enlist (apparently Kristan Higgins does it with her husband, only he's not actually allowed to talk) and most importantly, we discuss getting past the all the voices in your head telling you not to, and and note that the louder those voices are, the more likely it is that maybe you need to talk this over with someone before you go any further.A few things we referenced: the summer planning series, Blueprint for a Book Challenge, which included a LOT of talk about why it's a good idea to voice what you're planning to do before you do it.Links from the Pod:Becca Syme Jennie's book The Last Beach BungalowSarina's book Rookie MoveOtter (voice recording app)#AmReadingKJ: The Mistborn Trilogy, Brandon SandersonWreck the Halls, Tessa BaileySarina: The Intern, Michele CampbellJennie: Debbie Millman's Design Matters (Podcast)The Creative Act, Rick Rubin During the pandemic, there was an explosion of people who wanted to write memoir, and many of those writers are now struggling to make sense of their drafts and figure out how to approach the marketplace. It's a great time to be a book coach who specializes in memoir, and in March 2024, Author Accelerator is launching a certification course to give memoir coaches the skills, tools, and experience to meet writers where they are.Our year-long program is robust and intense. I'm inviting any listeners of this show who are interested in our coaching program to sign up for a one-on-one session with me to strategize about whether or not this course is right for you. Just go to bookcoaches.com/amwriting to sign up for a time that works for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

In aflevering 5 van seizoen 2 van Liefteratuur spreek ik met boekhandelaar Evelyn Evertsen. Evelyn zit al 22 jaar in het vak én sleepte dit jaar een nominatie voor Boekverkoper van het Jaar in de wacht. Evelyn is boekenvakkenner, veellezer, boekenwurm en nog zoveel meer, waaronder… feelgoodliefhebber.

Loretta Chase is a doyenne of Regency romance with nearly 30 books in her back list. And she still winning awards. Ten Things I Hate About The Duke, won an AWA cherished award, one of the old Rita's now called a Vivian for the best long form historical fiction. And it's just the icing on the cake for a writer who's already enjoyed a fantastic career. Hi, I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler, and in Binge Reading today, Loretta talks honestly about getting over writer's block when you've already published 28 books and why she loves writing about impossible men, like the Dis Graceful Dukes in her latest series. That's strictly in fiction, not in real life. No, no, no. Pure Hearts Giveaway Our Giveaway this week is The Magic of Pure Hearts Giveaway. Not just romance, but a delightful full range choice, from adventure with a touch of fantasy as well. For a limited time only Sadie's Vow #1 in the Home At Last series is my contribution to this freebie list. Sadie chases from New York to San Francisco after her wayward sister becomes infatuated by a mob boss and is blind to the dangers she is letting herself in for. DOWNLOAD FREE ROMANCE BOOKS ​https://books.bookfunnel.com/themagicofpurehearts2/ekkk84hvxg And remember if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review so others will find us too. Word of mouth is still the best form of recommendation and you want your friends to know about a show that will recommend great books for them. don't you? Sure you do. Links to items mentioned in this episode The classic romance Loretta read early in her career Kathleen Woodiwiss: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/88445.Kathleen_E_Woodiwiss Edith Layton: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74459.Edith_Layton Mary Jo Putney: https://maryjoputney.com/ Jo Beverley: https://www.jobev.com/ Who Loretta's Reading Right Now: Carl Hiaasen: https://carlhiaasen.com/ Tim Dorsey: https://www.timdorsey.com/ Terry Pratchett:https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/ Kristan Higgins: https://www.kristanhiggins.com/ Kristan Higgins on The Joys of Binge Reading: https://thejoysofbingereading.com/kristan-higgins-queen-of-love-and-laughs/ Two Nerdy History Girls (Blog and Podcast): https://lorettachase.com/blog/2022/1/10/the-two-nerdy-history-girls-return-engagement Susan Holloway Scott: https://susanhollowayscott.com/ Caroline Linden Books and Rom Cons (Conferences) https://www.carolinelinden.com/index.html https://www.carolinelinden.com/aboutcaroline.html Harry Whittaker: https://www.harrywhittaker.co.uk/ Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/lucinda-riley/atlas-the-story-of-pa-salt/9781529043525 Where to find Loretta Chase online Website: https://lorettachase.com/ Blog: https://lorettachase.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLorettaChase/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorettachaseauthor/ Introducing Loretta Chase - Regency queen But now here's Loretta. Hello there, Loretta, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Loretta Chase - doyenne of Regency romance Loretta Chase: Jenny, I am so honored to be here. Jenny Wheeler: You're one of the doyennes of romance writing. You've written 28 historical romances starting back in the 1990s, and you've won numerous awards. The most recent one, Ten Things I Hate About the Duke, just won an RWA award for the best long historical. That's a great track record you can be proud of. Loretta Chase: I really am. I'm very proud of that book. I was so happy when it won the award. I felt as though those two books, the first two in the Duke series, were strong work. So it was great to have that recognition. Jenny Wheeler: And just as a little aside, they're calling it by a different name. They're calling it a Vivian, aren't they? But is that the same as the old Rita? Loretta Chase: Yes, it is the same. They've changed the award itself.

This episode begins with an author interview, Kristan Higgins, is today's guest. Immediately following is The guide to some of the new books coming out the week of August 22, 2023. You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

This week, Shannon, Stacy, Georgina, and Sara discuss books set in summertime. Titles mentioned include: Angeline Boulley, Warrior Girl, Unearthed Pamela Clare, Breaking Point (I-Team #5) Rebecca Regnier, Sandbar Sisters (Summer Cottage #1) Emily Henry, Book Lovers Keah Brown, The Secret Summer Promise L.B. Dunbar, Rhode Trip (Road Trips & Romance #3) Maggie Miller, Last Summer at the Beach House (Diamond Beach #1) Mia Sheridan, Travis Adib Khorram, Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Darius the Great #1) Ashley Poston, The Seven Year Slip Hope Holloway, The Beach House On Amelia Island (Seven Sisters #1) Kristan Higgins, A Little Ray of Sunshine You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

John Charles in conversation with Kristan Higgins

Don't have time for terrible ❤️ books? Kim and Aimee help out with a review of  Kristan Higgins's ‘Waiting on You', from her ‘Blue Heron' series. (With reference to many previous episodes: Episode 3 Alice Clayton's ‘Nuts', Episode 72: Emily Henry's Beach Read', Episode 108: Emily Henry's ‘Book Lovers'  and Episode 126:  Katie MacAlister's ‘You Slay Me')We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Twitter @or_treasure or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com

A special guest on the show today! Multi-bestselling author Darynda Jones and I discuss ideas, how to know which ones are good and have staying power, and how to continue to grow as writers.  You can find Darynda here https://darynda.com/ The photo (not discussed during the podcast) is Darynda's extensive wardrobe of jackets. Notice a theme?Read the Falling Under books  in Kindle Unlimited! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1ZMDW1YJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetPreorder ROGUE FAMILIAR here https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-familiarRUBY is out now! https://jeffekennedy.com/ruby FIVE GOLDEN RINGS is now available here: https://jeffekennedy.com/five-golden-rings SAPPHIRE is available here: https://jeffekennedy.com/sapphire and PLATINUM is available here https://jeffekennedy.com/platinum.THE LONG NIGHT OF THE RADIANT STAR, a midwinter holiday fantasy romance in the Heirs of Magic series, now available!! https://jeffekennedy.com/the-long-night-of-the-radiant-starSHADOW WIZARD, Book One in Renegades of Magic, continuing the epic tale begun in DARK WIZARD. https://jeffekennedy.com/shadow-wizard is out now! Including in audiobook!Interested in Author Coaching from me? Information here: https://jeffekennedy.com/author-coachingROGUE'S PARADISE is out (https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-paradise). Buy book 1, ROGUE'S PAWN, here! (https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn) and book 2, ROGUE'S POSSESSION, here! (https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-possession).If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/llOi5WMudmkSupport the show

There are so many great books set in small towns, so Shannon, Kristin, Brooke, and Natalia are here to share more recommendations with you. Titles mentioned include: Jodie Slaughter, Bet on It Emily March, The Getaway (Lake in the Clouds #1) Lizzie Shane, Once Upon a Puppy (Pine Hollow #2) Elle Kennedy, Good Girl Complex (Avalon Bay #1) Ann Aguirre, Witch Please (Fix-It Witches #1) Corinne Michaels, Help Me Remember (Rose Canyon #1) Colleen Hoover, Heart Bones Jill Shalvis, The Family You Make (Sunrise Cove #1) Lucy Score, Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout #1) Catherine Cowles, Tattered Stars (Tattered & Torn #1) Stacy Green, Tin God (Delta Crossroads #1) Kristan Higgins, The Best Man (Blue Heron #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

The days are dark and cold, at least in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. We thought it would be fun to share what is bringing us joy, comfort, and generally helping us get through these months until spring arrives.Life LatelyAbby used this kit to pierce a second set of holes in her ears.Sarah's kids are enjoying sleepovers with friends.Reading latelyAbby read Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins which was a recommendation from a listener—thank you Chrissie!Sarah and E enjoyed the Friends series of graphic novels written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever.Eating latelySarah made vegetarian beef stroganoff (with Impossible meat) from this Damn Delicious recipe.Abby treated herself to chocolate mousse from Costco.If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sarah and Louise continue Season Three with a discussion of the first adoptee memoir in a three-part series - starting with "The Mistress's Daughter" by A.M. Homes. They then speak with Danielle Gaudette.Danielle's vision is a healthier, happier, and more peaceful world starting from within. Bringing over two decades as a senior instructor, healer, and trainer, she's currently Regional Director of WA state's Body & Brain Yoga Center. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was adopted at 10 days old, growing up with her adopted parents, later reconnecting at 21 years old with her biological mother actress Kate Mulgrew from the hit series TV sitcom Orange is the New Black and Star Trek Voyager. As a highly sensitive person from a young age along with a deep concern for the state of our planet--these two qualities propelled her on a long journey in search for inner peace. Danielle's passion is helping people awaken their bodies and minds to meet their true nature, specializing in emotional management, brain management, aligning the mind, body, heart, and soul. If you'd like to read along with Sarah and Louise, go here: The Mistress's Daughter by A.M. HomesIf you want to support our show, you can go to our Patreon Page.Thank you to our current Patreon donors for their support.  They are: Laura Christensen, Barbara Frank, Ramona Evans, Linda Pevac, Blonde Records, Denise Cruz-Castino, Daphne Keys, Denise Hewitt, Michelle Styles, Emily Sinagra, Linda David, John Frey, Eric David, Beth Figuls, Ron Schneider, Tony Corsentino, Kristi Reed, Kristen Steinhilber, Jane Bofenkamp, Kelley Brickfield, Sandra de Quesada, The Harpy, Kristan Higgins and Lisa Thompson.Support the showSupport the show

In this episode, Sarah and Louise continue Season Three with a discussion of the first adoptee memoir in a three-part series. First up is "The Mistress's Daughter" by A.M. Homes. They then speak with Nikole Shaw.Nikole Shaw also known as " Koko" in the online community was born in Hawaiian Gardens, California, growing up in the suburbs of Orange County.  Adopted as an infant, she is a black domestic adoptee who spent a large part of her life in a small town called Brea. Koko received her Bachelors of Science from San Jose State University and is currently working for the Department of Public Health San Francisco as a mental health professional.  Koko is mostly known in the adoptee community as " @theblackadoptea" and spends her time advocating for and creating content for the adoptee community.  She has a passion for spoken word and is also a writer who is in the process of completing her first children's book about adoption. Koko continues to share her adoption journey with the world and is reunion with her biological family from Belize.   The Mistress's Daughter by A.M. HomesIf you want to support our show, you can go to our Patreon Page.Thank you to our current Patreon donors for their support.  They are: Laura Christensen, Barbara Frank, Ramona Evans, Linda Pevac, Blonde Records, Denise Cruz-Castino, Daphne Keys, Denise Hewitt, Michelle Styles, Emily Sinagra, Linda David, John Frey, Eric David, Beth Figuls, Ron Schneider, Tony Corsentino, Kristi Reed, Kristen Steinhilber, Jane Bofenkamp, Kelley Brickfield, Sandra de Quesada, The Harpy, Kristan Higgins and Lisa Thompson.Support the show

In this episode, Sarah and Louise start off their Season Three with a discussion of their first adoptee memoir in a three-part series. They discuss "The Mistress's Daughter" by A.M. Homes. Then they speak with Bob Guyer.Bob was born in 1953 and stayed for four days with his biological mother, and was adopted after a few months in foster care. He learned he was adopted at eight years old but didn't think much of it until he went through a breakup and re-experienced his separation from his biological mother. Shortly before his 52nd birthday, he began a process of imaginative dialog with his feelings and that led to the healing of his Primal Wound. He has since found his biological relatives and remains in reunion. If you want to support our show, you can go to our Patreon Page.Thank you to our current Patreon donors for their support.  They are: Laura Christensen, Barbara Frank, Ramona Evans, Linda Pevac, Blonde Records, Denise Cruz-Castino, Daphne Keys, Denise Hewitt, Michelle Styles, Emily Sinagra, Linda David, John Frey, Eric David, Beth Figuls, Ron Schneider, Tony Corsentino, Kristi Reed, Kristen Steinhilber, Jane Bofenkamp, Kelley Brickfield, Sandra de Quesada, The Harpy, Kristan Higgins and Lisa Thompson.Support the show

In this episode, Sarah and Louise wrap up of  “Journey of The Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton and then they speak to Lisa King.Lisa King is a retired disability specialist, artist and mother. She was born in 1957 into a closed adoption system and was adopted six months later. She has been on a lifelong quest to understand and make sense of how the adoptive experience has shaped and impacted her life. Having suffered the initial abandonment at birth, as all adoptees do, she has struggled throughout her life to embrace and not abandon her true self.Additionally, Lisa suffered a life changing traumatic accident that serves as a metaphor for her adoptive experience. Much of her spiritual search, consisting of dog rescue, mentorship and artwork have helped her transcend the trauma of relinquishment, and reclaim and integrate the orphans of her lost self.If you want to support our show, you can go to our Patreon Page.Thank you to our current Patreon donors for their support.  They are: Laura Christensen, Barbara Frank, Ramona Evans, Linda Pevac, Blonde Records, Denise Cruz-Castino, Daphne Keys, Denise Hewitt, Michelle Styles, Emily Sinagra, Linda David, John Frey, Eric David, Beth Figuls, Ron Schneider, Tony Corsentino, Kristi Reed, Kristen Steinhilber, Jane Bofenkamp, Kelley Brickfield, Sandra de Quesada, The Harpy and Kristan Higgins.Support the show

Have you ever judged a book by its cover and gotten something completely unexpected. This week on the podcast we author Kristan Higgins telling us about her latest book, Out of the Clear Blue Sky.  This book is fun and light-hearted and a little unexpected.  Next our hosts discuss books that were not what they expected based on the book's title. 1. The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev2. Sister, Mother, Warrior by Vanessa Riley3. Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan4. The Beast of Kukuyo by Kevin Jared Hosein

About Kristan Higgins has sold 4.5 million books worldwide, scored nine New York Times bestsellers, and is published in more than two dozen languages. Her novels have received rave reviews from the New York Times and NPR and regularly receive national media attention from People, Entertainment Weekly, Woman's World and more. Her latest book. OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY, is a story of betrayal, revenge, and healing. Connect with Kristan Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QPkGJD Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593335321 Website: https://www.kristanhiggins.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristan.higgins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kristanhiggins Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KristanHigginsBooks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristan_higgins Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

It’s the things-that-aren’t in the episode edition of your weekly #AmWriting email! First off, about 60 seconds in, I mention (this is KJ, it’s nearly always KJ) a podcast I like. But then I flake off to look up the name… and forget to ever mention it again.It’s the Crappy Friends Podcast with Kristan Higgins and Joss Dey. And it’s FICTION GOLD. Every week, a couple of people write in with stories of awful friends and angsty dilemmas and towns that are too-small-for-the-both-of-us and there is a novel in every question and a whole lot of shadenfreudy entertainment in the answers provided by best friends Kristan and Joss. It’s a fun, I’m just here for the hang situation.Want more? Sarina just texted me that she forgot to tell y’all her BIGGEST achievement so far this year: she writes first thing. I’m going to take credit for this one. I’m a big fan of eat-the-frog first (I exercise first thing, then write, for the same reasons) although I can’t remember what I said that finally got her to actually do it, but she just gave herself a big, justified pat-on-the-back for this one. “I have felt as though I had lots of free time this month because I didn’t spend half the day in avoidance.” That’s a gift you can give yourself too!Overall note from the episode? There are lots of reasons to check in on your goals. To cheer. To re-assess and decide—do I even want this? If I do, what do I need to go to get there? To wonder—really? Why? Maybe I don’t need to organize that drawer. Maybe I need to throw its contents away. To remind ourselves of what we’ve done, and what we still hope to do.It’s all even more meaningful that we all figured out the universal truth that landed in March 2020: we don’t even really control the goals we think we can control. But if life gives us a chance to make a choice to do a thing… better grab it!So… how go your goals so far this year? In honor of this episode, we’ve started our first thread discussion. If you’re on our email list, you’ll get an invite shortly after the episode airs. Otherwise, head to amwritingpodcast.com and look for the thread to tell us—is 2022 half-over, or half-to-go? What will you do with the rest of your year, and what have you done so far?Links from the PodGen the bookworm on Instagram#AmReadingSarina: The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays—Sarina shouts out the omniscient narrator, and KJ notes the head-hopping omniscience in The Arc.Jess: Mr. Nobody, Catherine SteadmanKJ: The Murder of Mr. Wickham, Claudia GrayBETTER SIGN UP SOON!! It’s the #AmWriting Blueprint for a Book Challenge! 10 episodes, 10 guests, 10 weeks to you being ready to write your best novel, memoir or non-fiction book this fall. There will be homework. There will be deadlines. Complete all 10 weeks, and you could win a critique of that Blueprint from KJ or Jennie Nash—but you’ll already be a winner, because you’ll have a plan that will put you way ahead of the game. Play for free—or reserve an Author Accelerator critique for your finished product to hold your feet to the fire and make sure you do the work and get bonus episodes and write-alongs. Want details? Ready to sign up? CLICK HERE. And quickly. Sign-ups end July 8.PS: Along those lines, Author Accelerator has opened registration for the 2022 Manuscript Incubator, an intensive, 7 month coaching opportunity that offers one-one-one support and guidance for novelists and memoirists planning to have a submission-ready project by early 2023—and includes the opportunity to have that project reviewed by a group of agents and editors when it’s ready. For more information, head to authoraccelerator.com/manuscript-incubator. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Ashley interviewed Kristan Higgins about her novel OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY. In the conversation, Kristan shares writing about midwifery, embracing fury, the absurdity of social media, Cape Cod, and the power of coconut cake.    Book content warning: Rape, miscarriage, abuse, mention of suicide, diet, death   Book Store mentioned:  RJ Julia Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Kristan Higgans: Website // Instagram // Twitter Follow Ashley: Follow Ashley: Twitter // Website   Support our sponsor! Use code BOOKCLUB for $5 off your first order at maude.    Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   This episode was edited by Rah Hernandez and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Episode one ninety seven - part one Evelyn catches up with Kristan Higgins author of OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY to chat about her newest book and writing during the pandemic.

Author: Kristan Higgins Book: OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY: A Novel Publishing: Berkley (June 7, 2022) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins comes a funny and surprising new novel about losing it all—and getting back more than you ever expected. Lillie Silva knew life as an empty nester […] The post KRISTAN HIGGINS – OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

If you are feeling kind of ho-hum about your life right now, this episode is for you!  Shawn Anderson shows us how to add adventure into our lives, and he would know: he has walked across eight countries and biked across America coast to coast twice!  We'll learn how to stare fear in the face, and walk through life with intention.  Hesitating to take action on a project or plan?  We'll learn to get off the dime and make things happen.  No more excuses; we can all live extraordinary lives.   Show notes: shawnanderson.com A Better Life: An Extraordinary Story About Starting Over, Shawn Anderson The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino Your God is Too Small, J.B. Phillips The Valley of Amazement, Amy Tan Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old, Stephen Petrow The Wonder Test, Michelle Richmond The Last Checkmate, Gabriella Saab The Woman Next Door, Barbara Delinski Pack Up the Moon, Kristan Higgins, The Bookshop, Penelope Fitzgerals  

Lisa chats with author Kristan Higgins about her latest novel. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus NGvozdeva

With numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and nearly 200 audiobooks to her credit so far, Xe Sands is known for her ability to make an audiobook an intimate experience for her listeners. Interestingly, Sands didn't come to audiobooks through acting as most narrators do. She began her adult life as a visual artist. “I used to paint. I did a lot of photo manipulation, and just a whole bunch of handcrafting of all kinds.” How did she get involved in the audio world? “My daughter and I had a long commute for many years, and we went through a million audiobooks.” She also read aloud to her daughter, until it dawned on her: “I would love to do that.” She didn't think her voice would be one that anyone would want to hear, but she really wanted to try her hand at narration. So in 2008, she discovered a supportive audio community that encouraged recording. She worked with them for a few years before she was “discovered.” She's won several of the coveted AudioFile Earphones Awards and has narrated novels for Alafair Burke, Kristan Higgins, Bethany Crandell, Lily King, Jami Attenberg, BA Shapiro, Darby Kane, Kennedy Ryan, Chuck Wendig, Juliette Blackwell, CD Reese, KJ Dell'Antonia,  Hannah Morrissey, Paul Tremblay, Carrington MacDuffie, Judy Blume, and many more, including Kris's second novel, Sissie Klein is Completely Normal. Intro roll for WTPC

With numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and nearly 200 audiobooks to her credit so far, Xe Sands is known for her ability to make an audiobook an intimate experience for her listeners. Interestingly, Sands didn't come to audiobooks through acting as most narrators do. She began her adult life as a visual artist. “I used to paint. I did a lot of photo manipulation, and just a whole bunch of handcrafting of all kinds.” How did she get involved in the audio world? “My daughter and I had a long commute for many years, and we went through a million audiobooks.” She also read aloud to her daughter, until it dawned on her: “I would love to do that.” She didn't think her voice would be one that anyone would want to hear, but she really wanted to try her hand at narration. So in 2008, she discovered a supportive audio community that encouraged recording. She worked with them for a few years before she was “discovered.” She's won several of the coveted AudioFile Earphones Awards and has narrated novels for Alafair Burke, Kristan Higgins, Bethany Crandell, Lily King, Jami Attenberg, BA Shapiro, Darby Kane, Kennedy Ryan, Chuck Wendig, Juliette Blackwell, CD Reese, KJ Dell'Antonia,  Hannah Morrissey, Paul Tremblay, Carrington MacDuffie, Judy Blume, and many more, including Kris's second novel, Sissie Klein is Completely Normal. Intro roll for WTPC

This episode of Tiger Talk is all about writing! President Alissa DeJonge welcomes Kristan Higgins, class of 1983 and New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly best selling author. Higgins has written over 20 books to date. Joining in on the conversation are Mercy Writing Club members Emma Lemieux '24, Ava Pear '25 and Cora Rigg '25. Learn more about Kristan and her books on her website: kristanhiggins.com.

Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly, People, Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist.The happy mother of two snarky and entertaining grown children, Kristan enjoys gardening, mixology, the National Parks and complimenting strangers on their children. She lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband, cuddly dog and indifferent cat. Intro roll for WTPC

Every month, a letter. That's what Lauren decides to leave her husband when she finds out she's dying. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of 18 novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist. She is a five-time nominee for The Kirkus Prize for Best Work of Fiction, and her books regularly appear on the lists for best novels of the year of many prestigious journals and review sites. http://www.kristanhiggins.com Have you ever considered how dramatically different your life would be if you made different choices?Sarah Zachrich Jeng grew up in Michigan and always had a flair for the morbid and mysterious (for her dad's thirty-fifth birthday, she wrote a story entitled “The Man Who Died at 35”). She had a brief career as an aspiring rock star before she came to her senses and went back to school to become a

Listen in this week as Sybil chats with author Kristan Higgins on her new release "Pack Up the Moon." Author Bio: New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins has sold 4.5 million books worldwide and is published in more than two dozen languages around the world. Her two most recent novels were each selected as People magazine's “Pick of the Week.” Kristan is also a cohost of the Crappy Friends podcast, which discusses the often complex dynamics of female friendships, with her friend and fellow writer, Joss Dey. Higgins lives in Connecticut with her family. Learn more at kristanhiggins.com. Listen and learn ● How PACK UP THE MOON explores Kristan's own worst fear: losing a spouse and being left alone. ● How losing her father in a tragic accident made Kristan is keenly aware of life's fragility. --------------------- We want to hear from you! Shoot an email over to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com or drop me a DM ON IG @sybil_amuti Follow now

Listen in this week as Sybil chats with author Kristan Higgins on her new release "Pack Up the Moon." About the Author: New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins has sold 4.5 million books worldwide and is published in more than two dozen languages around the world. Her two most recent novels were each selected as People magazine's “Pick of the Week.” Kristan is also a cohost of the Crappy Friends podcast, which discusses the often complex dynamics of female friendships, with her friend and fellow writer, Joss Dey. Higgins lives in Connecticut with her family. Learn more at kristanhiggins.com. Listen and learn: 1. How PACK UP THE MOON explores Kristan's own worst fear: losing a spouse and being left alone. 2. How losing her father in a tragic accident made Kristan is keenly aware of life's fragility. --------------------- We want to hear from you! Shoot an email over to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com or drop me a DM ON IG @sybil_amuti Follow now

Every month, a letter. That's what Lauren decides to leave her husband when she finds out she's dying. Each month, she gives Josh a letter containing a task to help him face this first year without her, leading him on a heartrending, beautiful, often humorous journey to find happiness again.  PACK UP THE MOON totally stole my heart this Summer!   Kristan Higgins delivers a heartbreaking love story with a happy ending - just not the one you expect.  Take a listen to our podcast chat, y'all! 

Kristan Higgins, the bestselling author of twenty-one books, joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel Pack Up the Moon. Kristan shares how her personal experience with grief has shaped her entire life — and, notably, her marriage — and inspired a number of her stories, including this one. She also tells Zibby about how she became a writer when she realized that her love for reading and romantic comedies could be coupled to tell the stories of normal people. Read Kristan's essay "Preparing for Widowhood" on Moms Don't Have Time to Write here. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DlMRJtBookshop: https://bit.ly/3mA4eAk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins has sold 4.5 million books worldwide and is published in more than two dozen languages around the world. Her two most recent novels were each selected as People magazine's “Pick of the Week.” Kristan is also a cohost of the Crappy Friends podcast, which discusses the often complex dynamics of female friendships, with her friend and fellow writer, Joss Dey. Higgins lives in Connecticut with her family. Pack Up the Moon is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we bring you a talk with author Kristan Higgins, author of many best-selling novels, including Always the Last to Know, a story of the many kinds of love to be found in a single family.  This author talk was produced by Friends of the Ferguson Library and took place via Zoom on June 18, 2020. If you'd like to see an expanded version of this talk, complete with Q&A, you can find it on the Ferguson Library's YouTube channel.      kristanhiggins.com     fergusonlibrary.org      Music:      “Speed Energy” by Winnie the Moog     Moore and Gardner, “Chinese Blues” (George Gerswhin piano roll), 1916     Dee Yan-Key “He Never Said a Mumbling Word”   

Karen and Tess chat with bestselling romance and Women's Fiction author Liz Talley. Liz shares her southern charm with the ladies as well as talks about her career, craft, and what brings her joy. Book Nerds, you won't want to miss this one!https://liztalleybooks.com/

Lyn and I discuss The Tiger Mom's Tale, what she wants readers to take away from her book, bringing Taiwanese culture and food to life, how her Instagram blooper Reels came about, her unusual publishing journey, and much more. Lyn's recommended reads are: Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron Simmer Down by Sarah Smith Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Lauren Ho, Kathleen West, Saumya Dave, Kristan Higgins, and Steven Rowley. The Tiger Mom's Tale can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fab Five welcome two guests—Colleen Oakley and Kristan Higgins. Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of four novels which have twice been longlisted for the Southern Book Prize, have been translated into 21 languages, and optioned for film. Her latest is this summer's hot sensationTHE INVISIBLE HUSBAND OF FRICK ISLAND. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times bestselling author of 19 novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. Her latest novel PACK UP THE MOON was released on June 8th and was met with the rare trifecta of starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus and Library Journal. https://colleenoakley.com/ https://www.kristanhiggins.com/

https://www.kristanhiggins.com/ Authors on the Air host Pam Stack returns to welcome NYT best-selling author Kristan Higgins to discuss weddings and PACK UP THE MOON. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of 19 novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal , People and Booklist. Her books regularly appear on the lists for best novels of the year. Kristan is also a cohost of the Crappy Friends podcast, which discusses the often complex dynamics of female friendships, with her friend and fellow writer, Joss Dey. The proud descendant of a butcher and a laundress, Kristan lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband. They own several badly behaved pets and are often visited by their entertaining and long-lashed children. About PACK UP THE MOON: Joshua and Lauren are the perfect couple. Newly married, they're wildly in love, each on a successful and rewarding career path. Then Lauren is diagnosed with a terminal illness. As Lauren's disease progresses, Joshua struggles to make the most of the time he has left with his wife and to come to terms with his future--a future without the only woman he's ever loved. He's so consumed with finding a way to avoid the inevitable ending that he never imagines his life after Lauren. But Lauren has a plan to keep her husband moving forward. A plan hidden in the letters she leaves him. In those letters, one for every month in the year after her death, Lauren leads Joshua on a journey through pain, anger, and denial. It's a journey that will take Joshua from his attempt at a dinner party for family and friends to getting rid of their bed...from a visit with a psychic medium to a kiss with a woman who isn't Lauren. As his grief makes room for laughter and new relationships, Joshua learns Lauren's most valuable lesson: The path to happiness doesn't follow a straight line. Sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, and always uplifting, this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins illuminates how life's greatest joys are often hiding in plain sight. Pam Stack - Executive Producer - Authors on the Air Global Radio Network www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsontheair @Copyrighted by Authors on the Air

From New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins, a new novel examining a family at the breaking point in all its messy, difficult, wonderful complexity.

A notable obit: an amazing female pilot. Brad Falchuk, husband of Gwyneth Paltrow, is Hollywood's best kept secret. "The Terror: Infamy" on AMC is off to a good start. Guest is Kristan Higgins, author of "Life & Other Inconveniences"

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back bestselling author Kristan Higgins to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary success and the new book LIFE AND OTHER INCONVENIENCES. Get your copy of Kristan's new book on Amazon here. 

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes bestselling author Kristan Higgins to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary career and the new book GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.  Stay connected with Kristan on Twitter and her website. 

Bestselling author of "Now That You Mention It" Kristan Higgins holds a master class while discussing her current and upcoming book "Good Luck With That" with Helen on this episode of the podcast.

Kristan Higgins is the Queen of warm and funny small town romance - hers is a world of "real life, true love and lots of laughs." And her readers love her for it. Hi there I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today Kristan talks about staying true to what you know when the 'market' is screaming another message, and why she's ruthless with her own work. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: Why Kristan ditched her first attempt at writing Why small town romance suits her perfectly  Ignoring the market - Yes or No? The benefits of being a good listener The writers she admires most The one thing she'd done that's made her success Where to find Kristan Higgins:  Website: kristanhiggins.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristanHigginsBooks/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kristan_Higgins What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Jenny: But now, here's Kristan.  Hello there Kristan,  and welcome to the show, it's great to have you with us. Kristan: Thank you so much for having me Jenny! Jenny: Beginning at the beginning - was there a “Once Upon A Time moment when you decided you wanted to write fiction?  And if there was a catalyst, what was it? Romance author Kristan Higgins Kristan: You know, there wasn't a moment  like that. I wish there were, because it sounds great being knocked on your side wanting to do something. I really wanted to be paediatrician, and I still think that would be great except I have no aptitude for maths or science. I never thought about being an author until I was 36, and my son was three years old at nursery school. The day was approaching where he would be at school all day. I thought- I've got a couple of years before that happens, and I really would love to stay home with the kids, and be the person to get them off the school bus, and be around for other events and everything because I had been a stay at home mum until that point. My husband was working two jobs, so I knew that it wouldn't really be fair for the kids to go off to school and for me to be alone for 8 hours and not contribute to the family finances. So I thought, ok; I can bartend, or maybe I could write a book! I loved reading; if anything knocked me on the side of the head with a baseball bat, it was the love of reading from an early age. I learnt to read when I was four, and books made up a huge part of my life. So I felt qualified in one respect, in that I had just read thousands of romance novels. And I thought: I think I can write one, I think I can understand them well enough to write one. And why not? I had worked in advertising, so I had been a professional writer. I actually had advantages there, and I sat down to give that a try. Fools Rush In - Kristan Higgins Jenny: Your first novel was Fools Rush In, a contemporary romance, published in 2007. Was romance a natural genre for you – and was “Fools” the first ms you ever finished? Kristan: Well, it was. I had started another manuscript which is now sort of a joke to me; it was a historical romance set in Ireland during the Potato Famine. So if you're familiar with my books, you'd think "it was what Kristan?!" So I started to write that book, and for some reason I thought it was a really good idea and then I went to a writer's conference and  I realised I had no knowledge of this era. I was just kind of making things up as I went along. It was really depressing, as you can imagine, stuck in the Potato Famine. So I thought, what I should really write is a romantic comedy set in contemporary time, set in a small town because that's what I loved to read. That's where I lived- I lived in a small town, so then I thought I'd be writing about what I knew. So Fools Rush In started at that conference, and finished about six months later in terms of the first draft.