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Grace, Community and Quirky Characters with Katie Powner (E161)
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In today’s episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by Katie Powner, whose brand-new novel When the Road Comes Around just released yesterday—huge congratulations to Katie!
Katie grew up on a dairy farm in the Pacific Northwest, where she spent her days climbing trees, chatting with cows, and experimenting with perms. Now living in Montana—where cows still outnumber people—Katie is a wife and a mom to the third power: biological, adoptive, and foster. She writes contemporary fiction full of heart and humanity, and she’s been storytelling for as long as she can remember.
Episode Highlights:
- What community means and how it shows up in Katie’s writing.
- Her honest take on foster care and parenting through different lenses. Check out her blog to learn more.
- Who her favorite character was to write in When the Road Comes Around.
- Why she’s drawn to quirky characters (both reading and writing them).
- The ripple effects of family and embracing an unconventional family life.
Katie also shares her writing routine (hint: it involves nap time) and how she’s learned to make the most of the quiet pockets in her day. This episode is a meaningful look at the beauty of everyday grace, the power of connection, and the stories that shape us. Tune in and check out Katie’s latest novel—you won’t want to miss it!
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
- The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
- Summer of Light by W. Dale Kramer
- The Survivors by Adam Frankel
Book Flight
- All the Children are Home by Patry Francis
- The Nature of Small Birds by Susie Finkbeiner
- Just a Regular Boy by Catherine Ryan Hyde
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