In celebration of National Literacy Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Books & Authors" show with Books Forward features author Liz Parker, who discusses her upcoming novel, "Witches of Honeysuckle House" (October 21, 2025, Alcove Press). A must-read for "practical Magic" fans, this enchanting story blends curses, sisterhood, and the power of plants with themes of generational trauma, family, and community.
Liz shares insights into the 13-year curse central to the story, the sentient house that shapes the narrative, and how her background in herbalism informs the magic woven throughout the book. She also talks about intention in witchcraft, the significance of plants, and her goal of helping readers reconnect with the natural world.
📘 More about Liz and her books: https://www.lizparkerwrites.com/
⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Witches of Honeysuckle House
02:07 – The Curse and Its Significance
04:29 – Sisterhood and Generational Trauma
06:28 – Exploring Spells vs. Curses
07:59 – Themes of Family and Community
09:51 – The Impact of Generational Trauma
11:22 – The Role of Plants and Nature
13:35 – The Author's Journey to Writing
17:17 – The Magic of Belief and Imagination
18:53 – The Sentient House and Its Personality
20:50 – Witchcraft and Family Legacy
22:20 – Herbalism and the Power of Plants
29:52 – The Connection Between Plants and Humanity
32:11 – Conclusion and Future Works
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