Ep 147: Books, Food, and Family: How Jennifer Probst Crafts Immersive Escapes

If you love being whisked away to far-off destinations (especially when there’s family and fabulous food involved!), you won’t want to miss this chat with author Jennifer Probst.   Jennifer discusses her writing career, passion for travel (especially Italy), her recent book "To Sicily With Love," and the inspiration behind her Meet Me in Italy series.   Italy isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character. Jennifer traveled on a three-generational trip with her mom & niece to research “Our Italian Summer,” and swears you need to feel a place for it to become real on the page. Her advice: Go where your soul feels pulled.   But Jennifer’s books are more than just romantic escapism—she doesn’t shy from deep themes like grief, family secrets, and personal transformation. “To Sicily With Love” weaves in DNA ancestry, internet fame, and the fallout from life’s unexpected explosions.   Writers, listen up: Jennifer’s got wisdom for you too! She teaches, speaks, and just launched a “Write Naked” course via Kickstarter—packed with craft, inspiration, and her vendor list (editors, artists, you name it). Trust the process: “You have to live a full life so you always have stories to tell.”   Live fully, honor your story, and never stop learning from the world around you.     CLICK HERE to sign up for the BOOK CLUB!   CLICK HERE to check out the SHOW NOTES for this episode!   Are you an author who would like to join me for a conversation on the podcast? CLICK HERE to get more information and fill out the form.   Episode links: https://literaryescapes.fun/ep-147-jennifer-probst/    We’d love to have you join us in the Literary Escapes Book Club – get more info and sign up here: https://literaryescapes.fun/literary-escape-book-club/