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Jacqui Just ChattersFlashback episode: Holiday Quiz Fun - Celebrating Christmas Festivities and TraditionsSend us a textJoin this light-hearted and playful episode of Jacqui Just Chatters as a group of Jacqui’s female friends reminisce about their favorite Christmas traditions and memories. These festive stories are interspersed with a friendly and humorous Christmas quiz. The quiz consists of two rounds with questions ranging from popular Christmas songs to worldwide holiday traditions. Who will win the title of Christmas Queen? Real Crown is not included. Ending on a high note, the women reflect on the importance of community during the holiday season. If you have a Christmas story, trad...2024-12-1738 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBFF Book Club - How the Penguins Saved Veronica with Hazel Prior (E113)Send us a textWelcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our second BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am beyond excited to welcome Hazel Prior to the show today to discuss, How the Penguins Saved Veronica. Hazel is the author of Ellie and the Harp Maker and Richard & Judy Book Club number one bestseller How the Penguins Saved Veronica. Her third book in the series, Gone with the Pengu...2024-11-0851 min
Jacqui Just ChattersCelebrating Milestones: The 100th Episode and a Special Q&A with Host Jacqui LentsSend us a textIn this special 100th episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, host Jacqui Lents celebrates her milestone with a guest appearance by Kara Infante from the Bookish Flights podcast. Jacqui reflects on her journey with the podcast, shares personal anecdotes from her writing career, and answers questions from listeners about her favorite experiences, guests, and travel memories. The episode also delves into Jacqui’s inspirations, writing process, and future book projects, offering an intimate and insightful look at the life of a dedicated storyteller. Jacqui also reveals behind-the-scenes details of creating the podcast's radio drama se...2024-09-2438 min
Jacqui Just ChattersStory Share – Vacation TalesSend us a textIn this episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, hostess Jacqui Lents shares four vacation stories from various authors, each providing a unique and entertaining take on vacation experiences. From Hillary Booton's amusing sunburn tale, Julie Jacobs' rejuvenating trip to Maui, Susan Rashid Horne's serene discovery of "Going Beach," to Michelle Turner's humorous international restroom adventures, listeners are treated to a delightful array of storytelling. Jacqui announces an upcoming special 100th episode with guest host Kara Infante.Info/links from guest or topic:Hillary Booton is not a regular writer, instead...2024-09-1029 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsA Very Bookish Flights Celebration: Reflecting on the Past 100 Episodes (E100)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my dear friend, Jacqui Lents from the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast. We covered a lot of ground, discussing everything from my TBR list and favorite episodes to inspiring guests and whether there might be some book writing in my future. You'll also get to hear the story behind Bookish Flights and how it all began. This conversation takes a deep dive into motherhood, military life, and finding your center amidst the chaos.A huge thank you to everyone who su...2024-09-0247 min
Jacqui Just ChattersRadio Mystery: A Deadly Holiday on the Hudson Act 1Send us a textJacqui Just Chatters celebrates Christmas in July with a special vintage radio mystery drama. Alice is visiting her Uncle Richard and Aunt Edith’s estate in the Hudson River Valley for the holidays. Cousin Dorothy is up from St. Louis to celebrate with her parents. A stranger, Arthur, from England, is also in residence. Alice has planned a surprise for her strait-laced blue-blood family. Her New York City police detective boyfriend is joining the gang, which turns out helpful when someone gets murdered. After a snowstorm cuts them off, they must figure out wh...2024-07-0216 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBook Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87)Send us a textIn today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy cottages, hygge, baking bread, spending time with her fella, and of course a good book. Sonia shares all about the gift and art of teaching (and why they make great podcast guests!) and t...2024-06-1257 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBooks That Have Impacted You - Story Share | Part BSend us a textIn today’s episode I am chatting with Jacqui Lents of the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast. Jacqui and I have teamed up to do a two-part story share. You can find Part A over at Jacqui Just Chatters. We asked for submissions on “Books That Have Impacted You.” We got many lovely submissions and I am beyond excited to share the stories of books that have impacted Sue Pritchard and Shirley Hay. Sue PritchardAlthough Sue has over 30 years’ experience as a trade journalist, she’s never had the con...2024-02-2738 min
Jacqui Just ChattersBooks That Have Impacted You - Story Share Series Part ASend us a textIn this episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, hostess Jacqui Lents brings back the story share series focusing on books that have impacted listeners' lives. The episode features guests sharing anecdotes and insights about books that shaped and influenced them significantly. Lents co-hosts this episode with Kara Infante from Bookish Flights, exploring various stories, including how books were able to establish connections, enable emotional catharsis, and transform perspectives. If you or someone you know is an active military member, the story from Jessica Guidone is especially moving. Jacqui stressed the value of sharing personal...2024-02-2732 min
Jacqui Just ChattersHoliday Quiz Fun - Celebrating Christmas Festivities and TraditionsSend us a textJoin this light-hearted and playful episode of Jacqui Just Chatters as a group of Jacqui’s female friends reminisce about their favorite Christmas traditions and memories. These festive stories are interspersed with a friendly and humorous Christmas quiz. The quiz consists of two rounds with questions ranging from popular Christmas songs to worldwide holiday traditions. Who will win the title of Christmas Queen? Real Crown is not included. Ending on a high note, the women reflect on the importance of community during the holiday season. If you have a Christmas story, tr...2023-12-2137 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBooks That Spark Joy, Part 2 with Author and Podcaster, Jacqui Lents (E20)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am sharing the second half of my episode with Jacqui Lents. Jacqui is the hostess of Jacqui Just Chatters, which is a podcast that focuses on storytelling and the lives of ordinary people. Her show is heartwarming and charming. She is also on her path to being a debut author. She shares all about the writing process with us and what it takes to get a book published. The book flight she provides us with today will stick with the theme of sparking joy and storytelling. To be ho...2023-04-0732 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBooks That Spark Joy, Part 1 with Author and Podcaster, Jacqui Lents (E19)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacqui Lents. Jacqui is the hostess of Jacqui Just Chatters, which is a podcast that focuses on storytelling and the lives of ordinary people. Her show is heartwarming and charming. She is also on her path to being a debut author. She shares all about the writing process and what it takes to get a book published. The book flight she provides us with today will stick with the theme of sparking joy and storytelling. To be honest, these books sound like the best sort of...2023-04-0549 min