Sisterhood on the Scenic Route: Inside Mary Kay Andrews’ Road Trip

Best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews joins Chapter Chat to talk about her latest release, Road Trip, a story rooted in sisterhood, self-discovery, and a setting that whisks readers away to Ireland. Andrews shares why she always makes her readers the same promise: you’ll be happy at the end, even when the journey gets messy. We also dig into how her own research road trip helped shape the novel’s world, why she loves weaving a dual timeline, and what she believes today’s readers want most: escapism with characters and conflicts that still feel true. Plus, the former journalist discusses her continued support for a free press, and how that perspective informs the stories she tells.

Sit back, relax and enjoy Chapter Chat. Hosted by news anchor and avid reader Jessica Foster, Chapter Chat explores the inner workings of the literary world. Episodes will have a combination of best-selling author interviews and discussions of trending literary topics.

Whether you love to read a good book or aspire to write one, you'll find these discussions enjoyable. The Chapter Chat Podcast is an expansion of a WJHG/WECP-TV initiative to share the love of reading with the community. Chapter Chat was awarded the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters Service to America award in 2023.

The initiative began as a monthly book club that encouraged viewers to read along with a selected book and then meet up at the local library to discuss with the news team. Reporters and anchors also visit schools to read to children. The idea is that if children see the adults around them reading, they will learn to love it as well.