"Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors" is an award-winning podcast that, first and foremost, introduces children's book readers to published children's book authors and their heartfelt stories — while also empowering aspiring children's book authors to learn the art of publishing and the business behind children's book authorship. Podcast Overview The podcast demystifies the journey of becoming a children's book author by featuring self-published, hybrid, independently and traditionally published who share their experiences writing, illustrating, editing, formatting, publishing, distributing, marketing, and selling their books — along with the broader business experiences behind building a career as a children's book author. Each episode introduces listeners to a different children's book author, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process and the challenges they faced along the way. Themes and Content Empowerment and Inspiration — The podcast encourages aspiring authors by showing that their dream of authorship is achievable. It highlights the many paths to publishing — traditional, hybrid, and independent — and the importance of building a supportive "Dream Team" of professionals to guide the process. Diverse Voices — The show features a wide range of children's book authors, showcasing their unique stories and the themes they explore. This diversity gives listeners insight into the many perspectives and styles within children's literature. Episode Highlights — Notable episodes include conversations with Alison Thompson about Sunny Steps Loves to Dance, which encourages children to embrace dance, and Judy McGee about Penny Girl's Rescue, which tells the story of a rescue dog. Listening Options Listeners can tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other platforms. Each episode offers valuable insight for aspiring authors and children's book readers alike, making it a rich resource for anyone interested in children's literature. This podcast serves as both a platform for children's book authors to share their journey and a resource to inspire and educate listeners about the art and business of writing children's books. adventuresintheheartofchildrensbookauthors.com kaboosetherockymountainbear.com