Alison Bowen

Nov 17, 2024 | wbez.org | Alison Bowen |Sophie Jordan |Erica Thompson |Courtney Kueppers

When you read a romance novel, you know how it all should end: happily. In chaotic times, the reliability of a delicious, seductive read can be a balm, said Jen Prokop, a Hyde Park resident whose podcast, Fated Mates, is solely devoted to the romance lit genre.

Sep 27, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | Alison Bowen

Liz Coffey remembers when she realized burnout at work was affecting her life to the point where it took over a holiday. Her aha moment was on Thanksgiving in 2020, when she found herself sitting with her husband in their West Town home eating takeout and complaining about work. Coffey realized she needed a break, but she also knew a scented candle wasn’t going to cut it.

Apr 24, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | Alison Bowen

Walking out of the Charleston airport, we trailed behind a group of women, including one with a gold crown and birthday sash. Clearly this was a girls trip. And we, too, were there for such a trip, three friends celebrating the five-year anniversary of our friendship and hoping for good food and some sunshine. Turns out, we found just the place. We chose South Carolina because we kept hearing about the historic port city of Charleston.

Mar 18, 2022 | yakimaherald.com | Alison Bowen

Mar 17, 2022 | postguam.com | Alison Bowen