The Write2Ignite Podcast: Ep. 15: Kathy O’Neill
Introducing… There is no way around it: Kathy O’Neill reminds me of my grandma. It’s not just the northeastern accent, or the hair. It’s the mannerisms. It’s the heart. It was all I could do to stop myself from ending the interview by saying, “Well, I’ll see you at Thanksgiving!” But I think the similarities […]
Author Interview with Jesse Florea
If you’ve read Clubhouse Jr., Clubhouse, Brio, or Focus on the Family magazine over the last 30 years, or listened to the “Official Average Boy” podcast, or enjoyed one of his fifty Christian books for teens and kids, chances are you’ll recognize the name of today’s guest. In September, publishing professional Jesse Florea will join […]
Author Interview with Gianna Joy Guzman and a GIVEAWAY
Today, we’re in for a special treat! Author Gianna Joy Guzman is joining us to discuss her upcoming debut devotional book, God Sees Us: 40 Devotions for Teens, By a Teen, on Anxiety, Bullying, Body Image, and More (published by Whitaker House, 2026). Gianna’s book is set to release in September, but it’s available now […]
Author Interview with Bitsy Kemper and a GIVEAWAY
Last spring, I was delighted to interview Bitsy Kemper to discuss her Mommy & Me Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith, Sharing Laughs devotional book (2025). If you missed the interview, you can check it out here. Since then, Bitsy has been busy! Today, she’s celebrating the release of her latest picture book, Best Friends With Grandma (illustrated […]
When Prayer Becomes Story: Author Interview with Glenys Nellist on Writing for Children and a GIVEAWAY
Cindy: Tell us about the time that you quit just after getting started. Glenys: I’m so glad you asked about that! It was way back in 2010, and I was busy writing Love Letters from God: Bible Stories. (It would become my first book and point the way to many more, but I didn’t know […]
The Write2Ignite Podcast: Ep. 14: Sue Irwin
Introducing… Back in the day, NHL player Jacques Plante wrote letters to a kid in Canada, giving him tips on the game. That kid grew up to be Sue Irwin’s husband. When she learned about this collection of letters, Sue decided to write a book about hockey safety. “Safety Stars” led to another sports book […]
Author Interview with Sue Irwin
We are so excited to announce the upcoming release of Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp? by one of our Write2Ignite team members, Sue Irwin. Congratulations, Sue! Interview Kathy: What was the inspiration for Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp? Sue: I love this question! I’m always curious to hear from […]
Finding Harmony: Book Review and Interview with Author Allia Zobel Nolan
Summary Finding Harmony: The Kitten Who Taught Friends Kindness by Allia Zobel Nolan, illustrated by Alejandro O’Kif, follows the story of a little girl, Casey, trying to find her lost kitten, Harmony. Her friends offer to help her search, but they end up arguing over who has the best idea. Will anyone find Harmony? Review […]
The Write2Ignite Podcast: Ep. 13: Bob Smiley
Introducing… They say never meet your heroes. But I made an exception. Bob Smiley has been making me laugh since I was a kid reading the Clubhouse Magazine. I’ve seen almost every standup special he’s made. But when I read Average Boy’s Above Average Year, I became an even bigger fan. Bob Smiley and Focus […]
Author Interview with Amanda Cleary Eastep
I’m delighted to introduce Amanda Cleary Eastep to you today! Amanda writes for kids and young adults in a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, where she hikes to waterfalls with her husband and is studying the ecosystem of Southern Appalachia. Her love of God’s creation fills her stories. She is also the senior editor at Moody […]