Hello, everybody! I’m excited to tell you in about 2-3 weeks, Why We Write interviews will be coming to you in podcast form!! Today’s guest is Heather Pierce Stigall, author of Paisley’s Big Birthday illustrated by Natallia Bushuyeva and Gilbert & The Ghost illustrated by Jess Mason. Enjoy! When did you start creating books–whole...
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Why We Write with Donn King, Author of The Way of The Three-Year-Old Why
Hello again! We’re back for another author chat about Why We Write. Soon–fingers crossed–this will be coming to you in audio format as a podcast! Before we get there, please enjoy this excerpt from my conversation with author Donn King about his writing journey and his recent book The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why....
Why We Write: Author Ronni Diamondstein on Jackie and the Books She Loved
Wow, November just flew by! Nia’s Rescue Box is published out in the world digitally and in print at your favorite bookseller. I apologize for not keeping Author Spotlights this month, but if you’ve ever seen a school in winter, you’ll understand when I tell you my whole family has been sick over here...
November 2023 Nia’s Rescue Box Live Events
It. Is. HAPPENING! Nia’s Rescue Box is live for purchase on Amazon and bookstores near you! This is all very surreal and when I held the first proof copy in my hands just weeks ago, it was unlike anything I expected. All the feelings flooding and above all, excitement to share Nia’s (Vindeket’s) story...
Author Spotlight: Lynn Becker Author of Monsters in The Briny
Welcome back to Author Spotlight. Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with Lynn Becker, the author of Monsters in the Briny illustrated by Scott Brundage and June Moon (coming out May 21, 2024) illustrated by Nate Carvalho. I met Lynn through SCBWI and she has been a wonderful resource and inspiration....
Author Spotlight: Gina Soldano-Herrle Author of Nia’s Rescue Box
Hello, hello! It’s been a minute and that is because (please improvise drumroll)… I’ve been finalizing publication details for Nia’s Rescue Box, my picture book illustrated by Abi Joy Eaton!! It’s real. Really real! It’s available for preorder on Amazon and everything! I actually received the proofs of the printed paperback this morning and...
Author Spotlight: Parker Milgram, Author/Illustrator of I Live for The Sun
Aaaaand we’re back! Today I’m lucky to share part of my conversation with author/illustrator Parker Milgram. Editing this down to a reasonable length was SO HARD. Parker and I talked about so many great topics: editing, revising, ideas, neurodivergent characters, and more. Enjoy the post and let me know if you’re interested in hearing...
An Unexpected Layover on Our Adventure Moving to Iceland
I know you have all been stoked to see my Instagram pictures of Iceland fill up your feeds. Well, the reason they haven’t yet is because I’m not in Iceland at the moment. In fact, I’m in Ohio. I know, I didn’t expect that either and I’m still waking up to the shock of...
Author Spotlight: Valerie Ihsan, author of You Can’t Dance A Lie
I know it’s been a minute, but I will soon share more about why there has been a lapse in interviews. In part, it was due to a cross-country move…that should have been an international move. But, that’s not what today is about. Today is about none other than author Valerie Ihsan! I had...
Nia’s Rescue Box Cover Reveal
I could not be more excited to share with you today the cover of my debut picture book, Nia’s Rescue Box! Abi Eaton, the illustrator, sent over the final version and I wanted to immediately blast it across all social channels. But I waited so I could make a post here and link back...