Gimme 5 Book Review Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Recommendations & Writing Inspiration

 Author: Elsa Bridger – Creator of The Magic Book Series! 🌟

Step into a world of enchanted forests, sparkling mermaids, and magical portals with the brilliant author behind The Magic Book Series—Elsa Bridger! ✨📚🧜‍♀️

I personally devoured Books 1 & 2, and let me tell you—I *need* a magic book of my own now. Through Elsa’s vivid descriptions of underwater kingdoms, daring fairy missions, and mystical lands, I found a completely new appreciation for fantasy. Whether you're 8 or 80, her stories are a portal into joy, wonder, and pure imagination. What an exciting escape from reality… where do I sign up for my enchanted lib...

🎃 Gimme 5: Author Interview with Kris Bowser 👻

Pumpkin Goblins 🧙♀️ Spirit Notes Fading 👁️ Secret Worlds Await--

Welcome to another episode of Gimme 5 Book Review—this time, we dive into the spooky, magical, and imaginative mind of indie author Kris Bowser! (originally aired- March 22, 2022)

Join us as we explore the following:
🌳 A goblin town hidden by an ancient oak with a BIG appetite
📖 The stories behind *Pumpkin Goblins* & *Spirit Notes Fading*
🧠 How Kris creates magical realism in mill towns
✨ A sneak peek into her new book series, Stars Fall Out!

This interview is perfect for f...

 Gimme 5 Author Interview: J. Leigh James – Where Every Ending is Happy! 💖
Author of the Mallory Falls Series, Wished Series, and more!

Welcome back, book lovers! In today’s episode of Gimme 5 Book Review, I’m joined by the warm, witty, and totally swoon-worthy YA romance author J. Leigh James—the queen of happily-ever-afters with a dash of magic, mystery, and major heart.

✨ Jennifer has released Book 3 in her *Mallory Falls* series, set in a quirky small town where holidays are *always* worth celebrating! Think hometown charm, lovable misfits, romantic turns, and feel-good vibes from cover to cover...

🔮 Gimme 5 Author Interview: Cami Murdock Jensen – Creator of The Arch Mage Series! 🌍✨
Fantasy, science, heart, and heroism—all rolled into one magical journey!

Welcome back, readers and fantasy dreamers! In this episode of Gimme 5 Book Review, I had the absolute joy of diving into the imaginative world of Cami Murdock Jensen, author of The Arch Mage Series. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when science and magic collide, you're in for a treat. (Originally premiered Jan. 21, 2022)

🌟 Join us for a fun, inspiring, and insightful conversation about:

* The origin story of *First Earth*
* Cami’...

🐾 Gimme 5 Author Interview: Nicholas J. Nawroth (Papa Paws) – Adventures with Molly Paws!

Storytime, puppies, and a brand-new books? Yes, please! 📚🐶

In this cozy and joy-filled episode of Gimme 5 Book Review, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicholas J. Nawroth, the creative heart behind The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws! And guess what? Molly Paws herself makes a special appearance, along with a delightful storytime reading from the recent release, Hole in the Fence!
🌟 Highlights of this episode:

* A behind-the-scenes peek into Papa Paws’ world
* How real-life doggie adventures inspired a heartwarming book series
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Welcome back to the Gimme 5 – Book Review & Author Interview Podcast, where we explore powerful stories and the people behind them.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sensei Paul David—author, pilot, jiu-jitsu instructor, and founder of Sensei Publishing—to dive into his mission of helping both children and adults live with purpose, mindfulness, and curiosity.

This is one of those conversations that stays with you. Paul shares how his diverse life journey shaped his approach to storytelling, personal growth, and emotional resilience—and how his books are designed to be more than just sto...

🐠 Gimme 5 Author Interview: Maaja Wentz – Dive into Saltwater Spy School! 🐙

Undercover crabs, sassy sea creatures, and spy-level silliness? Count us in! 💦

I had an absolute blast chatting with author Maaja Wentz, creator of the *Saltwater Spy School* series—chapter books packed with hilarious ocean adventures, sneaky crustaceans, and unforgettable underwater characters. 🌊📚

✨ In this fun and insightful interview, we discuss:

* The inspiration behind *Marina Royale*
* What it takes to balance humor and heart in kids' fiction
* Her world of fabulous fish characters (yes, we love you, Hubert the hermit crab!)
* What’s next in t...