The Biscuit Book Club podcast celebrates the simple joys of storytelling and explores the impact of spiritual giants on personal growth and faith. The conversation delves into the aroma of memories, the legacy of strong women, the journey with a spiritual giant, creating a sanctuary, walking with spiritual giants, choosing a spiritual giant, researching the giant, and the influence of spiritual giants.

The conversation delves into the impact of burnout on women, exploring the factors contributing to burnout, the journey to recognizing and addressing burnout, and the importance of seeking help and support. It also touches on the role of comparison, perfectionism, and the pressure of productivity in contributing to burnout.

Takeaways

• Recognizing burnout and seeking help is essential
• Comparison and perfectionism contribute to burnout

The Biscuit Book Club podcast features a lively conversation with author Cori Lynn, covering topics such as writing, collaboration, and the use of AI tools in the creative process. The hosts and guest share insights on the writing process, character development, and the importance of collaboration in the writing community.

Takeaways

• Collaboration over competition
• The use of AI tools in the creative process
• The importance of community and support in the writing journey

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Biscuit Book Club Podcast
• 29:32 The Power of Collaboration in Content Creation

Shelly and Marci talk about the value of book clubs and a few of their favorite books.

Shelly and Marci discuss the evolution of their podcast, from a radio show to a visual podcast, and the challenges and successes they encountered along the way. They also share their personal reflections and intentions for the future of the Biscuit Book Club.

Takeaways

• Podcast evolution
• Reflection and intention

We sit down with author extraordinaire and writing teacher James Scott Bell to talk about the difference between good writing advice and great writing advice.

We dig into why even nonfiction writers need the tools of fiction, the value of solid craft books (from the king of craft books himself!), and how JSB challenges the myth that fiction can’t be taught. He also shares his shift from traditional to indie publishing and the creative freedom that came with it.

And Marci confesses that one of JSB’s thrillers kept her up way past her bedtime… because sleep is optional when the book is that good.

Plus, how watching old black-and-white movies can make us better writers, and Shelly gives JSB a request for his next craft book.

A smart, fun, craft-loving conversation you won’t want to miss!

Shelly and Marci talk about Christmas and traditions and life in Alaska. Marci shares a story, "Christmas Yarn", that she wrote a few years ago. It is the Christmas story from Mary's point of view in modern time. Shelly and Marci wish their listening audience a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Julie loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, she worked in publishing for sixteen years and now write full time. Three of her books, The Silent Governess, The Girl in the Gatehouse, and The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park won the Minnesota Book Award, and The Silent Governess was a finalist in Romance Writers of America’s RITA awards.

Julie enjoys travel, research, BBC period dramas, long hikes, short naps, and coffee with friends.

Pull up a chair, butter a biscuit, and settle in for a delightfully cozy episode of The Biscuit Book Club! This week, Shelly and Marci welcome the multi-talented author Linda Kozar—writer, baker, and storyteller.

Together, we chat about the true Southern art of biscuit-making, the delicate science of ranking a biscuit from 1 to 10, and why our bathroom scales definitely do not spark joy (but biscuits still do).

Linda shares heartfelt stories about life, her early days writing for the newspaper, and how community, both on the page and in real life, keeps us grounded. We dive into the beauty of connecting with other authors, the sweetness of the holiday season, and the treasured chaos of family gatherings.

If you’re craving laughter, inspiration, and the kind of conversation that feels like home, this episode is for you.

Prepare to leave with a smile… and maybe a craving for warm biscuits.

Becky Keife knows the ups and downs of motherhood and how easy it is to feel inadequate. But she's learned along the way that it doesn't work to just do more or try to be better. True confidence comes from leaning on the One who made you a mother.

If you're tired of trying to muster up enough creativity, joy, and patience by your own sheer grit; if you long to be known and seen, for your struggles to be validated, your blessings to be celebrated, and your soul to be strengthened—lean in. Through these pages you will discover the power to:

• Cultivate deep friendships that enrich your mothering.
• Understand the unique wiring of you and your child.
• Grow a vibrant faith in and through the demands of motherhood
• and so much more!

Whether by birth or adoption, God made you the mom of your kid on purpose for a purpose. And He wants to bring new life to your motherhood and fresh hope to your soul.