Free Event at Donelson Library

Leave a comment September 18, 2025 phyllisgobbell

Readers and writers, please join me on Saturday, September 20, at Donelson Library. Panelists will talk about the elements of writing that come together to make a novel. Click here for everything you need to know about the free event!

The Amazing Dickson Ladies Literary Society

Leave a comment August 16, 2025 phyllisgobbell

The Dickson Ladies Literary Society has been going strong for more than 60 years. A few days ago I had the pleasure of joining about 30 lovely ladies who were reading Prodigal, and what a great time I had with them. They meet at the Clement Railroad Museum and Hotel. That in itself was such a pleasure. I want to go back and spend more time in the historic downtown of Dickson!

PRODIGAL audiobook available

Leave a comment July 17, 2025 phyllisgobbell

Prodigal has just come out as an audiobook! Check it out here. You can listen to a sample to decide whether you want to buy.

Bookish Flights Podcast

Leave a comment June 4, 2025 phyllisgobbell

Bookish Flights goes live Wednesday, June 4!

A Bookish Moment Podcast

Leave a comment May 27, 2025 phyllisgobbell

I’m excited to be a guest on A Bookish Moment Thursday, May 29, @ 4:30 ET, 3:30 Central. Please join me and the hosts, Sarah and J.C., as we talk about books, writing – and I’m sure they will ask about Prodigal!

If you can’t catch us live, the episode will still be available on YouTube. Here is the link:

A Bookish Moment

Centennial Club

Leave a comment April 3, 2025 phyllisgobbell

After a wild night of storms in Nashville, this room was still full on Thursday at noon when I spoke to the Centennial Club ladies about Prodigal. Such an honor to be invited! What a thrill to sign the guest book along with signatures from many years past – Robert Frost and Amelia Earhart to name a few!

Parnassus came to the Centennial Club and sold books. These that are left went back to Parnassus.

If you’re thinking of reading Prodigal, please buy it from Parnassus!

A Night With Brandywine Book Club

Leave a comment February 10, 2025 phyllisgobbell

I LOVE meeting with book clubs, and these readers are the best! Thank you for inviting me to your discussion of PRODIGAL!

PRODIGAL is Southern Literary Review’s “Read of the Month”

Leave a comment February 6, 2025 phyllisgobbell

“**Fireworks, fireflies, and gunfire light up Phyllis Gobbell’s exquisite, poignant novel Prodigal (Histria Fiction 2024).** This modern retelling of the prodigal son is, above all, a story of love and forgiveness in a Southern family.”

Donna Meredith reviews Prodigal and interviews Phyllis Gobbell in February’s Southern Literary Review.

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Amy’s Bookshelf Review: PRODIGAL

Leave a comment January 21, 2025 phyllisgobbell

“What a hidden gem. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story.” Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

Read the full review: https://amysbookshelfreviews.com/f/phyllis-gobbell–prodigal

Living the Next Chapter Podcast

Leave a comment December 29, 2024 phyllisgobbell

I had a great time talking with Dave on Living the Next Chapter. Check out the podcast!

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Readers and writers, please join me on Saturday, September 20, at Donelson Library. Panelists will talk about the elements of writing that come together to make a novel. Click here for everything you need to know about the free event!

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“Fireworks, fireflies, and gunfire light up Phyllis Gobbell’s exquisite, poignant novel Prodigal (Histria Fiction 2024). This modern retelling of the prodigal son is, above all, a story of love and forgiveness in a Southern family.”

Donna Meredith reviews Prodigal and interviews Phyllis Gobbell in February’s Southern Literary Review.

Check out the Review

Check out the Interview

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“What a hidden gem. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story.” Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

Read the full review: https://amysbookshelfreviews.com/f/phyllis-gobbell–prodigal

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“**Fireworks, fireflies, and gunfire light up Phyllis Gobbell’s exquisite, poignant novel Prodigal (Histria Fiction 2024).** This modern retelling of the prodigal son is, above all, a story of love and forgiveness in a Southern family.”