The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 4: Carolyn Bennett Frasier
For every general market book written by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser, there is a companion book in the educational market. Was this an accident, or God’s plan? In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn to discuss what the educational market is, and how to break into it. From helpful resources like Evelyn Christensen’s list of […]
**Bonus Post**: Making the Jump: From Hybrid Publishing to Traditional (Interview with Michael Dowling)
Today, we have a special bonus post on Michael Dowling‘s experience with hybrid and traditional publishing. Want to learn more? Don’t miss our September Master Class with Darcy Pattison on self-publishing. Registration is now open. Interview Sally: “Teaching Sound Biblical Principles to the Next Generation” seems to be a key focus of your book. Why […]
Author Interview with Carolyn Bennett Fraiser
A couple of years ago, at a Write2Ignite Master Class, Wiley Blevins, Associate Publisher at Reycraft Books, presented the beautiful nonfiction picture book, Moon Tree: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser. But that wasn’t the first time I heard the author’s name. I felt like I already knew Carolyn – from […]
Author Interview with Darcy Pattison by Sue Irwin
Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison has had her books translated into eleven languages, and she has received over seventy awards for her work. In September, Darcy will share tips on how to “Self-Publish Picture Books and Middle Grade Books” at Write2Ignite’s next Master Class. Today, I’m delighted to chat with her one-on-one […]
Author Interview with Nancy Tupper Ling
I first discovered children’s author and poet Nancy Tupper Ling when I read her blog post on Tara Lazar’s popular Storystorm event in January. Having written everything from blog posts to poems, from picture books to books for adults, Nancy has done it all! She’s been featured on Write2Ignite’s blog before, too. In case you […]
Author Interview with Sherri Seligson
If you attended Write2Ignite’s most recent Master Class, you’ve already been introduced to Sherri Seligson, marine biologist, homeschooling mom, author, and speaker. Today, I’m delighted to chat with Sherri about her most recent book, Wonders of the Ocean Realm (co-authored with Tricia Goyer, illustrated by Vlad Stankovic, published by Tyndale Kids, 2024) – a middle […]
The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 2: Carol Baldwin
For 18 years, Carol Baldwin worked on a historical YA novel titled “Half-Truths.” Reading books, interviewing people, and visiting locations, Carol poured her heart and soul into telling the story of an unlikely relationship between two girls in 1950 North Carolina. One white, one black. Now that the book has been published, Carol offers some […]
Author Interview with Chelsea Tornetto
I’m delighted to introduce you to Chelsea Tornetto today. Chelsea is the author of several picture books, a freelance editor, and an author coach. Welcome, Chelsea! Thanks for joining us to discuss your newly-launched picture book, Chalk the Walk (illustrated by Laurel Aylesworth, published by Familius Publishing). Interview Sue: Let’s start with a talk about […]
Author Interview with Bitsy Kemper
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Bitsy Kemper to Write2Ignite. Known in the children’s book industry for her generosity in sharing her list of Publishers Accepting Children’s Books – No Agent Needed, and The 31-Day Author Platform Challenge, Bitsy is a wife, mother of three kids, and author of 23 children’s books – and the delightful […]
A Conversation with Joyce Hostetter
A conversation with Joyce Hostetter, our spring MC teacher.