Book Interrupted

03/30/2026

Discover the spin-off that's captured Jane Austen fans all over again "The Other Bennet Sister" is now a BBC series! Dive into Sarah Diop's Manuscript Monday read: insights on Mary Bennet, adaptation thoughts, and why this retelling stands out. Read the full post: https://wix.to/3SPnRH9

Back in February 2022, I shared a book on Manuscript Monday that I called "my favourite spin off yet." That book was Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister, and I meant every word. You can read that original post right here.At the time, I loved how it made me "consider a character in Pride and Prej...

03/26/2026

"It's not your fault." 🕯️

That's the first line of Tamu Thomas's book Women Who Work Too Much and it changes everything.

We talked about toxic productivity, nervous system healing, and why women are expected to perform like it's ovulation week all month.

Full conversation on The Wild Woman. Link in bio.

03/25/2026

"It's not your fault." 🕯️

That's the first line of Tamu Thomas's book Women Who Work Too Much and it changes everything.

We talked about toxic productivity, nervous system healing, and why women are expected to perform like it's ovulation week all month.

Full conversation on The Wild Woman. Link in bio.

03/23/2026

We're thrilled to share our latest Author Spotlight episode! ✨

This week, we're diving into Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy by Tamu Thomas. This is not your typical self-help book. It's a radical invitation to stop running on empty and reclaim your life, rooted in nervous system science, social justice, and the understanding that it's not your fault.

Join us as we discuss:�
🔹 The powerful first line: "It's not your fault" and why it matters�
🔹 Why women wax and wane like the moon (and why we're expected to perform like it's ovulation week all month)�
🔹 The autonomic ladder and how to befriend your nervous system�
🔹 Why "the positive mindset is the nectar of capitalism"�
🔹 A powerful story of a woman who chose a part-time bakery job over a six-figure business�
🔹 Redefining success on your own terms

Listen to the full conversation now and discover the book that's helping women everywhere break free from the cycle of overwork. Available anywhere you get podcasts.

03/23/2026

We're diving into Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy by Tamu Thomas (Hay House, 2024). This is not your typical self-help book. It's a radical invitation to stop running on empty and reclaim your life, rooted in nervous system science, social justice, and the understanding that it's not your fault.

Whether you're a high-achieving woman, a caregiver, or someone who has ever felt like you're doing too much...this conversation is for you.

During this mini episode we turn the Author Spotlight onto Tamu Thomas and her book "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy."We explore a book that is far more than a productivity guide, it's a profound invitation to stop running on empty and reclaim your life....

01/12/2026

Sarah’s Manuscript Monday pick: The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A novel that surprised with its light and hope, perfect if you crave a story that leans toward happy endings. Read more: https://wix.to/81QdkhS

On this week's Manuscript Monday Sarah recommends "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach. A novel that surprised me in the best way possible. If you've listened to the podcast you'd know that I’m a reader who actively seeks out happy endings and avoids sad stories. So, when I discovered the central...

01/01/2026

This week, we're diving into "Helcyon: The Ashen Knight" by Keven Albers. This is not your typical portal fantasy. It's a profound and gripping story about a boy, Bobby Porter, who is pulled into the ash-choked world of his late father's unfinished novel.

Listen to the full conversation now and discover a new favourite fantasy series. Available anywhere you get Podcasts.