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The Penguin Podcast

Penguin Books UK

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The Penguin Podcast is back with a brand new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Do you need to find your next page-turning read? Are you curious to find out what a day in the life of an editor is like, or simply why a small, aquatic, flightless bird became the iconic emblem that adorns Penguin books worldwi ...
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#AmWriting

#AmWriting with Jess & KJ

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Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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Scholastic Reads

Scholastic Inc.

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Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us.
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Children's book publishing’s secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC’s top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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Designed for aspiring and developing children’s authors wanting to expand their author brand, this podcast has self-publishing training, interviews with authors and industry experts, and round table discussions on fun and interesting topics.
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Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity and absolutely everything else there is to know to become - The Children's Book Author. Have you ever dreamed of being a successful Children's Book Author? Then this podcast is for you.
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Coaching KidLit

Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros

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A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Christy Yaros and Sharon Skinner. We talk about writing children‘s books.
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology te ...
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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Our podcast is dedicated to children's book readers and aspiring children's book authors. We strive to enchant listeners with three objectives: 1. To share heartfelt stories with readers discussing captivating insights into our guest children's book authors and inspiring tales behind their treasured works. 2. To ignite a passion for reading by drawing attention to incredible authors featured on our show. 3. To empower aspiring children's book authors by demonstrating that their dreams of aut ...
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The Children's Book Marketing Podcast

Micaela S. Benn, Marketing Consultant | Content Creator | Author

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The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast teaches self-published children’s book authors how to use branding to connect with readers, leverage content to sell more books, and grow a business that goes beyond the book.
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In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or ...
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Raa Raa (Ramya Saravanan) is an author and has published books both in Tamil and English. She writes stories for children and for an older audience as well. She narrates her stories and short (feel good and motivating) snippets in Kadhai Ketkum Neram. Besides narrating stories written by renowned authors in the public domain, she also narrates content written by her that includes short stories, sleep stories, short snippets, motivational, and much more. Kadhai Ketkum Neram (KKN) serves as a ...
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In this subject, students study current theories of literature, with a focus on genres relating to children's literature as a form of social practice. Topics covered include critical analysis, traditional story forms, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy and realistic fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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Marketing for Childrens Authors with Laurie Wright

Laurie Wright: Children's Author & Marketing Coach

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From kindergarten teacher to best selling author, my name is Laurie Wright and I help children’s authors publish and market their books for kids. We talk about productivity, strategies and tactics so that you can grow your impact, even if you only have a few hours a week. I share my biggest AH HAHS, my ups and downs, and I chat with other authors who are busy making their dreams come true. This show is for ambitious #wordnerds who want to make more sales and reach more readers!
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Working on a book? The Inspiration to Publication Podcast walks you through the process of writing and publishing. Award-winning editor, author coach, and author herself, Caroline Smith, MFA, provides tips and tricks for writers through all stages of the process.
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Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. I ...
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Prepublished

Sophia Bennett

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What does it take to get your brilliant story published? Writer and teacher Sophia Bennett (SJ Bennett) and her guests explore the techniques authors use to get writing and create something that agents and editors can get excited about. 'Writing is rewriting' - but sometimes it is also listening. We hope you enjoy the conversation. You can follow us on Twitter at @prepubpodcast
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Writing for Children

Institute for Writers

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Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children’s book, how to write for children’s magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
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Hosai Mojaddidi

Hosai Mojaddidi

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Hosai Mojaddidi has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor and mental health advocate. She is actively involved with her local community and offers talks throughout the year on a range of topics including spirituality, self-development, seerah, women's issues, family/marriage, youth issues, social media literacy/safety, and mental health advocacy. She also promotes social-emotional learning and teaches about emotio ...
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Do you write for children or young adults? Have your latest book sales been disappointing or nonexistent? Are you ready to begin marketing yourself as a kidlit author? Hi! I’m Lou - host of Kidlit Marketing Made Easy(er) where I help authors with book marketing and author branding. As a developmental editor and author, I know that you want to spend time writing, not marketing. I also know that you need to create connections and build relationships with your readers so you can share and sell ...
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Global Footprints Stories

Global Footprints Stories

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Global Footprints Stories, a podcast hosted by Deborah Haile and Jonah Seyum of Tiny Global Footprints, shares stories, tips, ideas, and recommendations from their world travels and best-selling children’s book series, as well as interviews with fellow travelers, authors, and writers. Aspiring author or entrepreneur - adult or kid? Learn from this mother-son team (Jonah is co-CEO and became a best-selling published author at the age of 7!) and be inspired to create and pursue your own dreams ...
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Authors Over 50

Julia Brewer Daily, Julia Daily

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Authors Over 50’s weekly podcast celebrates writers and their journeys to publication. Writing after 50 is a whole story on its own. So, let’s skip to life’s sweetest third and talk with authors about their journey from pen to publish. Welcome. I’m Julia Daily, your host, and I invite you to listen to interviews with writers who’ve achieved their goal of publishing a book just later in life. We’ve seen award lists for Under 30 or Under 40, but I’ve yet to see lists for those who’ve achieved ...
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The Lounge Bookcast

Mint - HT Smartcast

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What to read, how to read and who to read. Each week, Mint Lounge's Somak Ghoshal speaks to writers from across India and beyond to bring you all the news from the world of books. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Host Ann Ledgerwood PT is a pediatric physical therapist, self-published author of children’s books, and musician. It has been her privilege and pleasure to serve infants, children, and families across SWVA for 44 years. Join Ann as she interviews parents, medical professionals, educators, mental health professionals, and others as they tell their stories and share their knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for topics that affect children and families. Bio-Ann Ledgerwood Ann Ledgerwood has w ...
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I am Australian writer of fiction, poetry, and children’s titles. My writing is predominantly based on life events and is often described as honest, intensely passionate, and often, confronting. I recently made an author appearance at the Book Con and Book Expo America in NYC 2019, as well as in 2018, represented by Lulu Publishing. I also appeared in NYC in 2017 and Chicago 2016, represented by America Star Books. I am a mother of four and when I'm not writing, I am managing Limelight Publi ...
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The Unplanned Joyful Life - Catholic Church, Breastfeeding, Mental Health, Part time Work Remote, Postpartum Depression

Cathy Jo Lang RN, Certified Professional Life Coach,Trainer, Speaker, Published Children’s Book Author, Christian

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Ranked top 5% globally Are you a young mom navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy, often feeling alone and misunderstood? Are you tired of being judged by others and hearing the same surprised, condescending remarks? Do you long for reliable support as you juggle caring for your family, holding down a job, and striving to build a brighter future? I’m so excited you’re here! In this podcast, you’ll discover that you’re not alone. You’ll find the connections you’ve been searching ...
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A podcast on writers and writing features interviews with best-selling and acclaimed writers in a wide range of genres including literary fiction, fantasy, children's books, non-fiction, business and much more. Valerie Khoo interviews successful writers on how they approach the writing process and what goes into creating a remarkable piece of work. www.writerscentre.com.au
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There’s a brief paragraph at the end of the book you just read – and chances are the story behind it is just as interesting and inspiring as the story that preceded it. Join Bookstacked writer Saul Marquez as he sits down with Children’s and Young Adult book authors to learn how they discovered writing, broke into publishing, and achieved everything else that happened in between and after.
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Our podcast will focus less on the WHAT, and more on the HOW and WHY of writing a book. Of course, we will still focus on WHAT our guests write, and discuss books, but we will examine the things that happen behind the scenes – the book of YOU, the writer. The trials and tribulations, the rejections and the successes – we will explore deeper and with greater insight, the authors psyche and process, and the person beneath the book. Hosted by Stuart, Melissa, Emily, and Florianne, we will welco ...
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Sociable Scribes

Sociable Scribes

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Sociable Scribes is a weekly podcast hosted by writer & publisher Kim Eley and writer and content marketer, Nakita Rowell-Stevens. Together, they share their expertise on navigating the complex world of publishing and book writing. Their fun wit and humor make this an enjoyable podcast to tune into while learning key tips to improve your writing habits and get published.
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Write Hot Podcast

Laura Powers

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This podcast provides helpful information, inspiration, and resources for writers of all kinds. Laura Powers hosts the show and interviews guest experts and shares information and insights on the industry for writers of all types.
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Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Through his leadership as founding and Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church, the church has been consistently ranked as one of the most attended churches in North America over the past decade. Since 1990, Fellowship has grown from 30 families to multiple campuses in Dallas/Fort Worth (TX) and an online campus as well. With a passion to equip and train leaders in the church, Ed began C3 Global, Creativ ...
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Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Through his leadership as founding and Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church, the church has been consistently ranked as one of the most attended churches in North America over the past decade. Since 1990, Fellowship has grown from 30 families to multiple campuses in Dallas/Fort Worth (TX) and an online campus as well. With a passion to equip and train leaders in the church, Ed began C3 Global, Creativ ...
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Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you'r ...
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Welcome to the Art of Show, where we feature the people who are creating amazing stories for kids. Join us as we chat with childrens book illustrators and authors, storyboardists, animators and more. Now, their art might be for kids but … aren't we all just kids at heart?
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In our little corner of the podcast universe, we bring you inspiring voices from around the globe who have done just that! Folks who have faced and conquered their fears, such as authors, podcasters, entrepreneurs, musicians, and more, all share their stories with you. Nuggets of Hope will be shared, coffee will be consumed, and we will likely talk about our pets! Join us each Wednesday!
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This is the how-to book you need right now, the one with “am I ready to query” and “what does my platform need to look like” and “what if no one buys my book” and “what happens if someone buys my book”. We have a great episode, talking about creating this book, writing this book and living this book—because Kate McKean is not only a very experience…
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Grace and Alvina welcome special guest Janelle DeLuise, Senior Director of Subrights at Hachette Book Group to the podcast. They talk about what Subrights entails, what her most and least favorite aspects of her job are, and what a typical work day might look like for her. She talks about how international news affects the foreign rights market, wh…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Bonnie Landy. Bonnie is an experienced and now retired Homeschooler of 7. She is a Writer, Speaker and Podcast Host of the, "Make Joy Normal." Inside this episode, Bonnie shares her homeschooling and parenting journey; starting as a new mom. Then, she discusses the ben…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Lisa Smith about her historical novel Jamaica Road. We discuss how the idea for this novel came from a creative writing exercise and voices that wouldn't leave her alone, using real newspaper extracts to make the political backdrop come alive and how a cancer diagnosis and a competi…
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On the final episode of this series of the Penguin Podcast, Marble Hall Murders author Anthony Horowitz tells us how, when a famous actress asks you to write another novel, you do as you're told! Plus things heat up as we discuss and recommend the best books for summer reading. Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the t…
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Blending technology, mystery, and imagination seamlessly. Meet dynamic writing duo Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey—storytellers who seamlessly blend technology, mystery, and imagination. What started as nonfiction writing evolved into gripping technothrillers, cozy mysteries, and even whimsical children’s tales. With over a decade of collaboratio…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Deacon Steve Schumer. Deacon Steve is a Catholic Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is also the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He shares why he felt called to become a Deacon. And, he explains how his vocation as Deacon led him to become the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He is…
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Kodak Bogart, the distinguished author of the Helo Girls series, highlights the profound significance of representation in children's literature, particularly within the realms of aviation and public service. The episode delves into her background as a Black Hawk helicopter aviator and her transition into writing, driven by a desire to share the ex…
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Send us a text In this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer are joined by Victoria Strauss, co-founder of Writer Beware. The discussion covers the origins and mission of Writer Beware, types of publishing scams they report on, common mistakes writers make, and steps to verify a potential scam. …
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Karen Dukess’s first book, The Last Book Party, was wildly successful by any measure—sold at auction, Indie Next pick, Discover New Writers pick… you probably read it. The second… Didn’t sell. Not as in, not very many people bought it but as in, no publisher published it. She spent the requisite couple years or so, her agent signed on but… no taker…
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Grace and Alvina revisit the "bucket lists" they created in 2005, see what they've already crossed off, and create updated lists. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about some recent changes at Scholastic Publishing. And then, Alvina tells Grace about the new book WHAT IF WE... by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang. And they end as they always d…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Deacon Steve Schumer. Deacon Steve is a Catholic Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is also the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He shares why he felt called to become a Deacon. And, he explains how his vocation as Deacon led him to become the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He is passionate about ser…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Seán Hewitt about his literary novel Open, Heaven. We discuss having to transport himself back to the intensity and naivety of teenage years, using 1st person perspective to explore what love feels like when you don't know whether the other person feels the same and why you should f…
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Let's welcome returning guest Stephen Shaner! He is an award-winning international speaker, mentor, and host of the podcast Are You Awesome Today. With over 35 years of experience studying the power of attitude and its impact on personal and professional success, Stephen has inspired audiences worldwide. A former facilitator of The 7 Habits of High…
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The focus of this discussion centers on the notion that many aspiring children's book authors maintain a tacit secrecy regarding their literary creations. I discuss the issue that the journey toward becoming a published children's book author is often fueled by an intrinsic passion rather than the pursuit of monetary gain or acclaim. Furthermore, I…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela. Christina is a Catholic Wife and Mother of four, as well as an Educator regarding Body Literacy and Natural Family Planning. She is the author of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" and "The Lang…
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Send us a text In this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer delve into the controversial and rapidly evolving topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in the writing and publishing industry. They discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI tools, share personal insights, and consider the et…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to turn a childhood passion for stories into a published novel? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with debut author Jamie D'Amato also known as J.L. D'Amato to discuss her journey to bringing "The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends" to life. Jamie's delightful and humorous gay vampi…
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Poppy’s Monster On today’s show, we chat about monsters. Those monsters our kids grapple with in their daily lives and their storybooks. Plus, we have an honest chat with our special guest about the real stuff that aspiring authors go through when they start out on their writing journeys. And, Liv is back to review two picture books about a yogo po…
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Hi! Jess here. As an author and host of this podcast, I hear “I have a great idea for a book!” a lot, and while I believe everyone has a story to tell, I’ve only been knocked over by these book pitches twice. The first was the idea for the book Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids b…
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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they give some updates on the recent firing of the Librarian of Congress, they talk about the AI-generated summer reading list, and they ponder what they're hoping to focus on this summer. Then, children's literature specialist Alison Morris joins to give some book recommendations, and they end a…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela. Christina is a Catholic Wife and Mother of four, as well as an Educator regarding Body Literacy and Natural Family Planning. She is the author of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" and "The Language of your Body," w…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin about her contemporary novel Ordinary Saints. We discuss how her inspiration came from a true story about a modern-day teenager being made into a saint, why she deleted her first 20k words and how entering a competition to give herself a deadline changed her life…
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This week on the Penguin Podcast we talk to writer, critic and curator Charlie Porter about his novel Nova Scotia House, discuss queer books and the importance of hearing queer voices in art. Plus we provide plenty of book recommendations for LGBTQ+ stories. Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visitin…
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This week on the Let Fear Bounce, I am joined by Kino Isaac, a music entrepreneur, consultant, radio DJ, producer, and podcaster who’s on a mission to revolutionize the entertainment industry from the inside out. Rather than chasing fame or fortune, Kino has dedicated his career to uplifting independent creatives, helping them stand out in a crowde…
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner welcomes Matt McMann, USA Today bestselling author of the middle grade spooky mystery series Monsterious. Matt shares his unique writing journey—from winning school writing contests as a kid, to a long career as a musician, and finally returning to writing with encouragement and guidance from …
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Learning and loving to read is a journey for every child. Today, we’re focusing on that particular moment when a child is building their reading confidence to make a leap from picture books to chapter books. It’s an exciting time, but it’s also high stakes: it presents a small window that can either launch a child into a love of …
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Peggy Riexinger. She is a Wife, Mom, Grandma, Talented Artist, and Soon-to-be Published Children's Book Author and Illustrator! She will share her journey of creativity as she reflects on her early childhood and adult experiences related to art and design. Her book, The Knight's B…
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The focal point of our discussion centers on the enchanting children's book, "Charlie and Sophie's Great Escape," authored by Farial. This literary work is inspired by the true story of two border collie puppies, Charlie and Sophie, who were adopted from a rescue and brought immense joy and vitality into the author's life. Throughout our conversati…
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Send us a text ​ In this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer welcome prolific writer Leslie J. Wyatt to discuss her extensive career. Leslie shares her journey from writing inspired by her mother to publishing romance and middle-grade novels, as well as over 800 articles. Highlights include he…
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Meg Mitchell Moore is the author of Mansion Beach, a page-turner-y multi POV summer saga with everything you could ask for: a beach, a body, rich people behaving badly but also sometimes not behaving badly, parties, drama and just enough gender-swapped Gatsby to think hard about the meaning of the American Dream. I loved it (KJ here) and I also lov…
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Grace and Alvina talk about their personal organization techniques, including what kind of tools they use and how they coordinate with their family. For the Fortune Cookie segment they share some book recommendations. Grace recommends Stan Yan's upcoming book The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, and Alvina recommends TJ Klune's Somewhere Beyond th…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will introduce you to Peggy Riexinger. She is a Wife, Mom, Grandma, Talented Artist, and Soon-to-be Published Children's Book Author and Illustrator! She will share her journey of creativity as she reflects on her early childhood and adult experiences related to art and design. Her book, The Knight's Brilliant Light…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Claire Gleeson about her contemporary novel Show Me Where It Hurts. We discuss how she was inspired to write a story of survival after a shocking act of familicide, writing intense grief and high emotion in a restrained way, and how she does all her writing in snatched moments betwe…
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Is this a new publishing trend? Complete series out in a year On today’s show, we chat with an international award-winning author about an awesome new series of 6 books for kids, all out in the same year. We chat about the process of writing, acquiring, illustrating, publishing, and distributing a complete series in a single year. Plus, the challen…
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Bracha Goetz is not your typical Harvard grad - she's the author of 43 picture books that help children grow spiritually, inspiring each uniquely beautiful soul to shine. Her books make life's deepest concepts clear - in a delightfully simple way - as children find big ideas in little words. Her newest picture books include Let's Stay Healthy, Don'…
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This podcast episode's primary focus is on establishing a structured revenue model for children's book authors during school visits and reading events. As we reflect on our experiences, as the host, I recall a recent engagement at my grandson's school, where I discovered that the older audience, comprising students aged 11 and 12, showed a greater …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks about a "To-do" list (or jar) of summer activity ideas that she and her children would come up with together at the beginning of summer. She shares 25 simple and free activities, ranging from playing board games and building forts to visiting local museums. All these active…
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Storytelling with authenticity On today’s show, we chat with an author about storytelling with authenticity, and the process of writing stories that help kids deal with fear, grow to be resilient, and giving kids a sense of belonging. Today’s special guest has a unique journey with storytelling that covers cultures, languages, and the spaces in bet…
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Send us a text This episode features Jamie Dalton, a YA fantasy author and indie publisher, sharing her journey and strategies in handling the challenging balance of writing, parenting, and business responsibilities. Jamie delves into her writing routine, the evolution of her career, her approach to creative productivity, and the importance of unde…
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Nikki Gamble talks to CLiPPA shortlisted poet JonArno Lawson about his co-authored poetry collection (with John Agard) Wise Up! Wise Down! Jon talks about why writing poetry excites him and his thoughts about performing poetry. About Wise Up! Wise Down! How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pig…
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