Turn The Page – Episode 192A – Kirsten Miller

Women of a certain age finding their power and channeling it to fight a serial killer? Yes, please! Miller’s novel THE CHANGE, set on Long Island and chock full of wry humor and witchy magic tells a “menopause” story where the change is just the beginning.

Turn The Page – Episode 192B – Susan Lax


Woodbury resident Susan Lax joined us to chat about embracing moments in times of uncertainty and making time for joy. Susan shares the wisdom from over 10 years of writing morning emails to folks looking for a moment to breathe, and how these grew to become her book A HEART’S LANDSCAPE.

SUSAN’S WEBSITE https://susanplax.com/

Turn The Page – Episode 191A – Jaime Arty

When Jamie Arty and her family got lost in Oyster Bay they never realized they would stumble upon a piece of Long Island history that would become their home. Arty discusses restoring the mansion as well as uncovering the abolitionist history of its previous owner which makes the homes ownership under Arty’s African American family even more inspirational.

Turn The Page – Episode 190A – Ashley Audrain

Bad Seed Suspense? Ashley Audrain, author of The Push joins Lisa and Jessikah to chat expectations of motherhood, generational parental failure, and the unintentional.

Turn The Page – Episode 190B – Mark A. Herschberg

MIT graduate and Instructor Mark Herschberg stops in to chat about how leadership skills and networking savvy need not be a natural skillset for you to succeed in either. Engaging and passionate about his findings, Mark discusses his book THE CAREER TOOLKIT which is designed to help make accessible what is needed for success.

Turn The Page – Episode 190C – Jen Frederick

In Seoulmates, Jen Frederick channels K-Drama when Hara, a Korean adoptee raised in the American Mid-West navigates being a foreigner South Korea, the country of her birth, while working with her birth mother and finding love Yujin, a charming Korean man who happens to be her step-brother! Frederick discusses how her own experiences as an adoptee from South Korea helped shape Hara’s journey, and some of her favorite Korean foods.

Turn The Page – Episode 189A – Wil Wheaton

No joke! We chatted with Wil Wheaton about STILL JUST A GEEK, his updated memoir that allowed Wil to have “conversations” with his former self and express growth. But, we also talked about TRON, the origins of TABLE TOP, and Wil’s own love of libraries and librarians. We could not be more flattered!

Turn The Page – Episode 188B – Bethany C. Morrow

Bethany C. Morrow stops by to discuss CHERISH FARRAH which combines toxic female friendships and social horror into an unforgettable slow burn. Morrow discusses systemic racism within Cherish’s trans-racial adoption, how Farrah came into existence, and which of Morrow’s own personal experiences made it into the book. 

Turn The Page – Episode 188C – Tara Sim

Jessikah caught up with Tara Sim to discuss all the inspiration behind CITY OF DUSK — the beginning of an epic fantasy series that you will devour. Girls with swords and anime of the early aughts get some lip service as well.