Children's Book Authors Episodes

“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

“Sometimes it’s fine to stay in your lane, but if you gotta get out of your lane, you need someone that’s been in that lane before.” - Rebecca Linney

“Every day is a brick. Every day you are building a foundation that’s going to eventually get you to an expected end.” – Rennie Curran

“A word can change everything in your moment, and it can make you go from disempowered to empowered.” – Mary E. Jackson

“Write what you know. Write what you know well.” – Jerry Harwood

When your faith is tested, stay focused and continue to aim high.

Put yourself out there because people can’t find you and your work if you don’t.