Today, we’re revisiting a 2023 conversation with Christina Holbrook, who rushed to self-publish her first novel after a brain cancer diagnosis made her worry the traditional publishing timeline wouldn’t move fast enough to bring her book into the world. The leap paid off: the novel went on to win a Colorado Book Award for romance.

Today, we&rsquo;re revisiting a 2023 conversation with Christina Holbrook, who rushed to self-publish her first novel after a brain cancer diagnosis made her worry the traditional publishing timeline wouldn&rsquo;t move fast enough to bring her book into the world. The leap paid off: the novel went on to win a Colorado Book Award for romance.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

SunLit Author Interviews with Kevin Simpson

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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A conversation with Colorado Author, Christina Holbrook

Devaki Murch survived Operation Babylift, when President Gerald Ford transported hundreds of Vietnamese children to America in 1975. This week, she's bringing adoptees, caregivers, veterans, and community members together in Boulder, to explore their shared past and reflect on what it means to be a refugee 50 years later

Devaki Murch survived Operation Babylift, when President Gerald Ford transported hundreds of Vietnamese children to America in 1975. This week, she's bringing adoptees, caregivers, veterans, and community members together in Boulder, to explore their shared past and reflect on what it means to be a refugee 50 years later

Devaki Murch hosts a Boulder gathering on Operation Babylift 50 years later

Today - our Temperature newsletter reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a survey on how people are using legal psilocybin, and some shocking numbers showing how bad the Colorado drought really is.

Today - our Temperature newsletter reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a survey on how people are using legal psilocybin, and some shocking numbers showing how bad the Colorado drought really is.

How Coloradans Are Using Legal Psilocybin & Just How Bad the Drought Has Gotten

Finding a job in Colorado is difficult right now for a lot of folks, as employers are hiring but more cautiously. Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the latest job numbers and what those who are hiring and those who are looking for work are saying.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/04/colorado-job-openings/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/01/colorado-business-leaders-negative-future-economy/ 

Finding a job in Colorado is difficult right now for a lot of folks, as employers are hiring but more cautiously. Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the latest job numbers and what those who are hiring and those who are looking for work are saying.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/04/colorado-job-openings/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/04/colorado-job-openings/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/01/colorado-business-leaders-negative-future-economy/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/01/colorado-business-leaders-negative-future-economy/</a>&nbsp;

A conversation with Colorado Author, Christina Holbrook

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