Literary Escapes with Becki

Updated: 03 Mar 2025 • 142 episodes
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Let's travel the world one book at a time. Literary Escapes, book inspired travel, travel inspired reading.

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Today Becki chats with author Julie Sneed Womack about her writing journey. With a background in screenwriting and a variety of life experiences, including traveling through Europe and teaching young children, Julie crafts heartfelt and vivid stories.   Listen in as Becki and Julie discuss the intricacies of character

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Ever wondered how books can be the cornerstone of strength during tumultuous times? Listen in to this Literary Escapes Book Club meeting with author Madeline Martin as she discusses The Keeper of Hidden Books and more! (Note – if you haven’t read Keeper of Hidden Books yet, there may be spoilers!)   Set in Poland durin

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Ever had a wild celebrity encounter? Dive into a world of Hollywood glamour, romance, and juicy secrets with Christy Swift’s new rom-com, Celebrity Crush.   Christy shares how the idea for "Celebrity Crush" emerged from the NYC Midnight Short Story Contest and an Avengers movie marathon during quarantine. Exploring Hol

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Last year we traveled the U.S. through books. This year, Literary Escapes Podcast is going global!   Each month in 2025, we will be “traveling” to a new destination, with a Book of the Month and a companion read. In January we were in Poland with “Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing” by Maryla Szymiczkowa and "The Keeper of Hidden

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Unexpected Ohio: From Lake Erie to Hocking Hills, discover the surprising beauty of the Buckeye State   Did you know Ohio's not just cornfields? Join our author of the week, Libby Kay, as she tells us all about the surprisingly diverse landscapes of Ohio, from bustling cities like Columbus and Cleveland to serene hikin

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Historical Gems to Christmas Cheer - How Jess Hansen Brings Historic Delaware to Life   Our journey through the fifty states is nearing its end and today we are stopping in Delaware with author Jess Hansen.   Jess gives us a delightful tour of Delaware highlighting its flat geography, crowded beaches, and charming, sma

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