Posts by Christina Consolino
It’s a 24/7 Job
Child #4 sets off on a class trip to Germany on Tuesday, June 3, with my husband serving as one of the chaperones. Before he leaves, my husband says, “What are you going to do while we’re gone?” Implied in his tone is the idea that I will have a ton of free time on…
Read MoreRachel-Mary Pecan Pie
In January of this year, a friend moved in. We hadn’t planned on having an extra person in our household, but she needed some help, and we had help to give. Five months later, she’s still with us, and she probably will be for some time since living alone doesn’t look like it will be…
Read MoreSummer Goals
This is the first time in a long time I’m not actively writing something, and while an odd feeling hovers around me most days, a sense of peace and tranquility exists as well. So I’m looking forward to this summer, which begins TODAY! (I have one student I’ll be working with through June 27, possibly,…
Read MoreTelling Untold Stories: An Interview with Ashley E. Sweeney
Like many of the authors who participate in this series, Ashley E. Sweeney features strong female protagonists in her work. These women, set in various countries and periods in time, all showcase intelligence, determination, and resilience, making for engaging characters and award-winning narratives. Readers and reviewers alike praise Ashley’s “meticulous” research and “skillfully rendered” stories,…
Read MoreIt’s Release Day for The Marriage Debt!
I’ve been waiting for this day for a while, and I’m so happy it’s here! Today, my third novel, The Marriage Debt, is officially out in the world. This story was fun to research and write, and I think it will likely resonate the most with many readers. So far, the reviews have been positive,…
Read MoreMaking Books Accessible: An Interview with Kerry Kennedy
As many of you know, social media really isn’t my thing, but somehow, I stumbled across author Kerry Kennedy on Instagram. Let me be honest—she impressed me right away. Her savviness, her outreach, her commitment, her kindness, her positivity. All the things! She’s the first to offer congrats on a new release or book award…
Read MoreThe End
I just finished sending the last round of interview questions to those authors who will be featured in the author interview series this year! That’s right! All I have to do is wait for the answers, put the interviews into WordPress, make social media posts about the interviews, and let them go. Guess what—after that,…
Read MoreDo What Inspires You: An Interview with Penny Haw
Author Penny Haw is inspiring. She writes books that feature “strong, interesting and independent women,” something readers, especially this one, appreciate. Penny’s work also illustrates her “love for animals and the outdoors, and explores the interconnectedness of all living things.” Reviewers love Penny’s attention to detail, praising the “thoughtfully imagined” narrative and “rich historical background.”…
Read MoreConnecting Food and Feeling: An Interview with Jenn Bouchard
Award-winning Author Jenn Bouchard is one of my most favorite people I have yet to meet in real life. Back in 2021, we connected as part of the 2021 Debut group for authors, and we’ve kept up with each other since then. (For keen IG folks, you’ll recognize her from our December Holiday chats with…
Read MoreConnection Is Everything: An Interview with Casey Mulligan Walsh
Even though I don’t always meet the authors I interview in real life, we often overlap in at least one virtual arena. Such is the case with Casey Mulligan Walsh, who is a fellow member of an online author group and Motina Books author. She’s an incredible writer and generous human, one of those folks…
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