Earlier this year, I was delighted to introduce Valerie Ellis and her fun picture book, Let’s Go! Bible Adventures! to you. (In case you missed it, you can check out our interview here.) Today, Valerie is celebrating the recent launch of her middle grade devotional book, Wild Faith Devotional for Kids (illustrated by Jen Bricking, … More Author Interview with Valerie Ellis
Today, I’m excited to introduce Robin Currie to you. Robin spent her library career in the children’s department where she could baa, moo, and honk without getting shushed. Her writing engages children not only in noisemaking but also in jumping, waving, and face-making. She has published more than 45 picture books, and now, she celebrates … More Author Interview with Robin Currie by Sue Irwin
Tina Cho is a kindergarten teacher by day and, by night, an award-winning author of six picture books and a lyrical middle grade graphic novel, The Other Side of Tomorrow, which received five starred reviews. Tina has visited us at Write2Ignite before – appearing in a video at the W2I Master Class on Lyrical Language … More Author Interview with Tina Cho by Sue Irwin
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 … More Author Interview with Carolyn Bennett Fraiser 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 … More Author Interview with Darcy Pattison by Sue Irwin
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 … More Author Interview with Nancy Tupper Ling by Sue Irwin
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 … More Author Interview with Sherri Seligson by Sue Irwin
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 … More Author Interview with Chelsea Tornetto by Sue Irwin
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 … More Author Interview with Bitsy Kemper by Sue Irwin
Today, I have the privilege of meeting with Laura Sassi to celebrate the launch of her latest picture book, Faithful Feet (illustrated by Emauela Di Donna, published by Worthy Kids). Interview Sue: Hi, Laura. Welcome back to Write2Ignite, and congrats on Faithful Feet! This book is so much fun to read, and it’s already receiving … More Author Interview with Laura Sassi by Sue Irwin