This week Burke speaks with Jessica Flory, a recently award-winning writer who is making waves writing young adult fantasy novels. Her book, Oceans of Sand, won big at the Reader's Favorite Awards in 2023. Jessica is happy to bring her family into her novels, sharing the highs of being a writer with her children. She also discusses the experience of being a parent and a writer, squeezing in writing time while raising children. Jessica's newest book, Dunes of Water will be out in August of this year! To learn more about her and her works, visit jessicaflory.com. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.