In this fun interview with mystery writer Edith Maxwell, publishing under the pen name 'Maddie Day', we talk about her historical mystery, A Case for the Ladies: A Dot and Amelia Mystery, which launched in March. In it, a young Amelia Earhart, who is living in Boston, taking flying lessons on the weekends, and working at an immigrant settlement house, helps solve the mystery of a series of murders involving immigrant women. Edith, who has published over 30 books, also shares her wisdom and experience as a mystery writer.Typically a traditionally published author, Edith went out on her own to b ..read more

In this interview with self-published historical fiction and mystery/thriller author Penelope Haines, we talk details on going from Na-No-Wri-Mo participant to self-published author.  I've you're headed to WAI24 in Orlando, please join us for the Authors Connect Reading and Reception, presented by United Airlines and PASS International on opening night, Thursday night, March 21st at 7:30 pm. This is an opportunity to meet and mingle with acclaimed aviatrix authors and hear them read from their work in a casual, intimate atmosphere. Heavy appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Get yo ..read more

In this interview with Bloomberg space journalist and author Loren Grush, we talk about her childhood growing up around Johnson Space Center with two NASA Engineers and how that led her to unearth the stories of NASA's first women astronauts. I've you're headed to WAI24 in Orlando, please join us for the Authors Connect Reading and Reception, presented by United Airlines and PASS International on opening night, Thursday night, March 21st at 7:30 pm. This is an opportunity to meet and mingle with acclaimed aviatrix authors and hear them read from their work in a casual, intimate atmosphere. Hea ..read more

In this interview with New Zealand pilot, flight instructor and author, Penelope Haines, we discuss her mystery/thriller novel Death on D'Urville and talk all things flying and instructing in New Zealand! Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the ..read more

In this interview with all-star award-winning young adult authors Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein, THEY discuss their fabulously researched and written young adult non-fiction American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky, authors Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein give us a glimpse into this fascinating aviation history and the process that brought it to life. This book is essential reading for any avgeek or aviation history buff! Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dat ..read more

In this interview with all-star award-winning young adult authors Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein, THEY discuss their fabulously researched and written young adult non-fiction American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky, authors Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein give us a glimpse into this fascinating aviation history and the process that brought it to life. This book is essential reading for any avgeek or aviation history buff! Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dat ..read more

In this Aviatrix Writers’ Room interview with best-selling author Sara Ackerman, she shares how she went from three rejected, unpublished novels to finding an agent and becoming the successful author of six acclaimed historical fiction novels centered on Hawaiian history, including her latest release, The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West.  Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all ..read more

In this Aviatrix Writers’ Room interview with best-selling author Sara Ackerman, she shares how she went from three rejected, unpublished novels to finding an agent and becoming the successful author of six acclaimed historical fiction novels centered on Hawaiian history, including her latest release, The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West.  Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all ..read more

In this interview with best-selling author Sara Ackerman, we talk about her latest historical novel, The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West, set against the backdrop of the Dole Air Race from the Continental U.S. to Hawaii in the late 1920's. In this reimagined story, female competitor Olivia West joins the fray in a race that historically included no female pilots. Acclaimed for her WWII historical romance novels set in Hawaii, we're privileged to have an Aviatrix join Sara's fictional cast of characters in this latest release. You can find her book, along with hundreds of others featuring wome ..read more

In this interview with helicopter pilot and author Kodey Bogart, we talk about her new picture book, Helo Girls: The Firefighting Pilot. Kodey is a decorated veteran Army Warrant Officer Medevac pilot and recipient of two Air Medals and the Sikorsky Rescue Award. She has extensive experience in a range of aviation operations, training, safety, test flight, air ambulance, and law enforcement. We spend a good portion of our interview geeking out about flying helos.  The Firefighting Pilot is the first of what Kodey plans to turn into a series of picture books featuring various female pilots ..read more