Children's Book Authors Episodes

“As a writer, if you want to have a book published, you really need to decide and go with that choice of 'I'm going to make this happen.’” – Caroline Fernandez

"Working hard and really putting in the effort and training yourself to be what you want to be can yield the results that you want." – Steph Katzovi

“It's important for kids to see themselves in books they read.” – Tonya Duncan Ellis

Trust yourself more.

Have fun and be determined.

“I was inspired to write this children's book that I didn't come up with…God sent it to me as an answer to my own prayers.” – Colleen Faul

“Kids rise or fall based on your expectation." - Dr. Danny Brassell

Focus on what brings you joy.

“Figure out who you want to be in the end” - Nathaniel A. Turner, JD

“In my stories, there’s always more than one message because life has more than one message.” - Zsata Williams-Spinks

One hundred years from now, you will never know the difference. Focus on what truly matters.

“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay

Good writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great.

It’s okay if you need to ask for help.

“Our children are our greatest inspiration.” – Eleni Fuiaxis

“There’s just something missing when you realize you’re not doing everything that you’re meant to be doing.” – Wendy Fedan

Don’t stop writing.

“I like to evoke empathy in kids.” – Aruna Lepore

“If you’re not going for the thing that’s going to bring the most value into the world, then why we’re doing it?” – Tracy Hazzard

When it comes to decisions, start with your heart but a couple of seconds later use your brain.

“The wrong way to grieve is to not even do it.” – Hans Kullberg

“Everything is presented to us so we may grow our souls and expand our consciousness.” - Deborah Beauvais

“I was a good person, but I wasn’t being good to myself.” – Sharla Charpentier

“Get some of your stories out there no matter what.” – Jill Vanderwood