This podcast is dedicated to the belief that creativity is important to all work and walks of life. In this episode, Reverend Paul Christensen, Associate Pastor for Students at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN, joins Barbara to talk about developing effective relationships and ministry with “Generation Alpha” as well as about his own story and calling.

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Barbara discusses the Biblical story of Esther of Persia. Why is it in the Bible? What does it say to us today? and Can a book of the Bible be funny?

In this informal, solo podcast, Barbara shares some wisdom from great writers such as George Eliot, Flanner O'Connor, and Wendell Berry and then reads the three opening chapter of her eleventh novel, debuting September 22.

Barbara returns to an emphasis on great works of literature in this interview with Dr. Cicero Bruce, Professor of English at Dalton State College, about The Divine Comedy, an epic Italian poem from the late Middle Ages. Anyone interested in literature needs to listen in!

In this episode, Barbara Tucker talks with Northwest Georgia author Bill Fortenberry about his journey from a blue-collar upbringing and career in journalism to becoming an award-winning novelist. Bill shares the inspiration behind Lint Head, a story about routine, family expectations, lost love, and the dignity found in ordinary lives. They also discuss his second book, Aunt Connie’s Old Fashioned New Fangled Electric Powered County Road Christmas, and the roles of family and faith in his writing. Barbara and Bill also explore creativity, mentorship, and the opportunities and ethical questions surrounding AI and writers.

Lint Head

Aunt Connie’s Old-Fashioned, New-Fangled, Electric-Powered County Road Christmas

In this episode, Barbara continues her reading and analysis of Jane Eyre, including background material about Charlotte Bronte and other related works. What did Bronte think of Jane Austen? What famous novel seems like a copy of Jane Eyre? What do readers get wrong about Jane Eyre? Find out.

One of the greatest novels of English literature, Jane Eyre, is often filmed, but the adaptations leave something to be desired. In a two-parter, Barbara Tucker talks us through the book and in the process delves into the author, the background, the criticism, and how the films miss so much of this glorious work.

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Pat Johnson Walker of Roswell, GA, joins Barbara to discuss the publication of her first novel, The Mountains Don’t Forget, launching in late August 2026.

Corrections to recording: Prudence Massey is based on Pat Walker's great grandmother, not her aunt. Our guest today goes by the name of Pat Walker Johnson, not Patricia. I regret these errors.

Links

Pre-order: https://www.colorfulcrowpublishing.com/products/p/pre-order-the-mountains-dont-forget-pat-w-johnson-paperback

News about Book Launch: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10243499299808852&set=a.10202231389976898