Do you think having an agent is the only way to get traditionally published? As our latest author proves, you DO NOT have to have an agent to get published with a big publisher.
Read the full interview with Maggie Ann Martin as she shares her publishing journey with us.
…Heather Shumaker has already published three non-fiction books for parents about early childhood development, but this is her very first fiction book and it’s for children!
She always had a dream to write fiction, but it was always hard to find the time. (When is there a convenient time? Never!) Thankfully, she found the time so we can enjoy her story.
…Making its debut in time for the anniversary of the moon landing is Neil Armstrong’s Wind Tunnel Dream by Rinda Beach. But it wasn’t a smooth landing to self publish this book.
Rinda Beach graciously sat down to discuss her publishing journey with me and what it took to self-publish this story. It takes a village (and a dream) to make this all a reality.
…Our YA author this month has two suggestions for new writers: write consistently and meet your agent in person. Read more from Laura Snider as she shares the publishing journey of her debut YA novel, Witches’ Quarters.
…Am I a real author? Suzanne Lipshaw can officially say YES to this question! After publishing her debut picture book, I CAMPAIGNED FOR ICE CREAM, Suzanne Lipshaw can call herself an author.
But that wasn’t always the case! Read her full interview with me to learn more about her publishing journey to finally hold her published book.
…We’ve all watched the news and seen the headlines, but Tina Shepardson decided to create a picture book about the violence in schools. In her debut picture book, Walkout, Tina addresses the topic of school shootings and uses it as an inspiring message for her readers.
Tina Shepardson sat down with me to talk about her publishing journey and upcoming picture book. Here’s what she had to say about becoming a newly published picture book author:
…If you’ve ever been a teacher, you know how many times pencils come up missing. And that was the inspiration for our latest guest, debut picture book author, Stacey Corrigan. It took a little bit of time, but soon that dream will be a book that people can purchase everywhere.
Stacey Corrigan sat down to share her publishing journey and a few tips she learned along the way. Read the full interview below!
…It all started with an idea for an article. Then, Connie Dow took her idea and turned it into a picture book that helps kids move more. And now it’s officially out as her debut picture book!
I had the pleasure of interviewing Connie about her journey to publishing and what insight she had for other aspiring authors.
…Rochelle Groskreutz released her debut picture book, Easter Elf, just in time for Easter. After featuring her book as one of the Best Picture Books to Gather for Easter, I had the pleasure of interviewing her about her journey.
Here’s what Rochelle Groskreutz had to say about her book and what it took to get it published!
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