<![CDATA[Booked and Inspired.]]>Welcome to Booked and Inspired, a Podcast for readers and writers looking for deeper conversations around creativity and craft, where stories spark connection, and your writing finds its voice! I’m your host, Holli Sperti- fiction writer, editor, and lifelong book enthusiast! Join me for your weekly bookish hangout as we discuss anything and everything from the books we love, the writing life, family, faith, and the stories we’re living right now. Whether you’re drafting your first novel or just love getting lost in a good read, this podcast is for you. Let’s get Booked and Inspired!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 08:34:38 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2025 16:03:51 GMT60Holli Sperti<p>Welcome to Booked and Inspired, a Podcast for readers and writers looking for deeper conversations around creativity and craft, where stories spark connection, and your writing finds its voice! I’m your host, Holli Sperti- fiction writer, editor, and lifelong book enthusiast! Join me for your weekly bookish hangout as we discuss anything and everything from the books we love, the writing life, family, faith, and the stories we’re living right now. Whether you’re drafting your first novel or just love getting lost in a good read, this podcast is for you. Let’s get Booked and Inspired!</p>episodicHolli Spertihollisperti@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Welcome to Booked and Inspired]]>In this Episode:

In the inaugural episode of 'Booked and Inspired', host Holli Sperti shares her creative journey, from her early love for the arts to her current pursuit of an MFA in Creative Writing. She discusses her passion for reading and writing, the importance of mentorship, and what listeners can expect from the podcast, including actionable writing tips and a supportive community for aspiring writers.

For more writing advice, community, and encouragement, follow Holli:

Instagram @hollisperti.author

Substack @hollisperti

Facebook @hollisperti

Youtube @bookedandinspired

]]>133bc0c3-5598-446a-826a-c7d2c9d7c469Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:28:28 GMT<p>In this Episode:</p><p></p><p>In the inaugural episode of 'Booked and Inspired', host Holli Sperti shares her creative journey, from her early love for the arts to her current pursuit of an MFA in Creative Writing. She discusses her passion for reading and writing, the importance of mentorship, and what listeners can expect from the podcast, including actionable writing tips and a supportive community for aspiring writers.</p><p></p><p>For more writing advice, community, and encouragement, follow Holli:</p><p>Instagram @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hollisperti.author" target="_blank">hollisperti.author</a></p><p>Substack <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@hollisperti?utm_source=user-menu" target="_blank">@hollisperti</a></p><p>Facebook <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/hollim80" target="_blank">@hollisperti</a></p><p>Youtube <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@bookandinspiredpodcast" target="_blank">@bookedandinspired</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>no00:13:2412Welcome to Booked and Inspiredfull<![CDATA[Author Interview: Kendra Broekhuis]]>In this Episode:

In this engaging conversation, author Kendra Broekhuis shares her journey from a novice writer to a published author, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She reflects on the importance of learning, the role of grief in her writing, and the significance of finding the right agent. Kendra also delves into the creative process behind her latest novel, Nearly Beloved. She offers valuable insights for aspiring writers, emphasizing the need for flexibility, achievable goals, and the power of reading as inspiration.

For more writing advice, community, and encouragement, follow Holli:

Instagram @hollisperti.author

Substack @hollisperti

Facebook @hollisperti

Youtube @bookedandinspired

For more of Kendra, her books, and latest news, follow her:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendrabroekhuis
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kendrabroekhuisauthor
Newsletter: https://www.kendrabroekhuis.com/newsletter

Buy Nearly Beloved: https://www.kendrabroekhuis.com/nearly-beloved

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:36 Introduction to Kendra Broekhuis

01:29 Kendra's Origin Story as a Writer

02:15 Life in Guatemala and Discovering Writing

04:19 Challenges in Publishing and Personal Life

06:26 Building a Platform and Facing Rejections

09:39 Inspiration Behind 'Nearly Beloved'

17:10 Writing Process and Emotional Depth

22:20 Balancing Writing and Personal Life

28:24 Kendra's Writing Life and Routine

41:37 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers

]]>d8ba3702-54dd-4831-8f7e-4b339f806590Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:16:32 GMT<p>In this Episode:</p><p></p><p>In this engaging conversation, author Kendra Broekhuis shares her journey from a novice writer to a published author, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She reflects on the importance of learning, the role of grief in her writing, and the significance of finding the right agent. Kendra also delves into the creative process behind her latest novel, Nearly Beloved. She offers valuable insights for aspiring writers, emphasizing the need for flexibility, achievable goals, and the power of reading as inspiration.</p><p></p><p>For more writing advice, community, and encouragement, follow Holli: </p><p>Instagram @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hollisperti.author" target="_blank">hollisperti.author</a></p><p>Substack <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@hollisperti?utm_source=user-menu" target="_blank">@hollisperti</a></p><p>Facebook <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/hollim80" target="_blank">@hollisperti</a></p><p>Youtube <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@bookandinspiredpodcast" target="_blank">@bookedandinspired</a></p><p></p><p>For more of Kendra, her books, and latest news, follow her:</p><p></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/kendrabroekhuis" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/kendrabroekhuis</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/kendrabroekhuisauthor" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/kendrabroekhuisauthor</a><br />Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kendrabroekhuis.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://www.kendrabroekhuis.com/newsletter</a><br /><br />Buy Nearly Beloved: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kendrabroekhuis.com/nearly-beloved" target="_blank">https://www.kendrabroekhuis.com/nearly-beloved</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:36 Introduction to Kendra Broekhuis</p><p>01:29 Kendra's Origin Story as a Writer</p><p>02:15 Life in Guatemala and Discovering Writing</p><p>04:19 Challenges in Publishing and Personal Life</p><p>06:26 Building a Platform and Facing Rejections</p><p>09:39 Inspiration Behind 'Nearly Beloved'</p><p>17:10 Writing Process and Emotional Depth</p><p>22:20 Balancing Writing and Personal Life</p><p>28:24 Kendra's Writing Life and Routine</p><p>41:37 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>no00:47:2313Author Interview: Kendra Broekhuisfull