Erin Morris is an Army veteran and former Major in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. She spent nine years in the Army and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 with the 101st Airborne Division. Since leaving the Army, Erin continues to practice law in Colorado where she lives with her husband, also an […]
Episode #20: Interview with Michele McAvoy, Author of Cookie & Milk
Today I will be interviewing Michele McAvoy. Michele McAvoy is an inspirational speaker & award-winning children’s book author from New Jersey. She loves bringing joy to children through her own stories. Michele’s books are uplifting and colorful and are meant to help children navigate through the natural bumps and curves of life. She has written […]
Episode #19: Interview with L.A. Kefalos, author of A. Blob series
Today I will be interviewing L.A. Kefalos, children’s book author of books; This is A. Blob and A. Blob on a Bus. She was born and raised in Barberton, OH. After high school, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron. She has worked for […]
Episode #18: Interview with Jonathan Masiulionis, President of Empowered Publicity
Today I will be interviewing Jonathan Masiulionis. I wanted to interview a publicist to help other authors listening today get a head start in how to promote their book. I connected with Jonathan via social media and have enjoyed listening to his podcasts and appreciating his passion for children’s literature. For nearly two decades, Jonathan […]
Episode 17, Interview with Illustrator Andrew Kolb
Illustrator Andrew Kolb first gained attention with his illustrated version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. Since then, he has created illustrations for clients including chickaDEE Magazine, the Toronto Zoo, and Pixar. He is also the author of Edmund Unravels and the illustrator of All Aboard!: Let’s Ride a Train and All Aboard!: The Christmas Train. […]
Episode 16: Interview with Author and Allergy Advocate, Stephanie Sorkin
Stephanie Sorkin is the award-winning author of Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel, Chocolate Shoes with Licorice Laces and Frenemy Jane, the Sometimes Friend. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Stephanie Sorkin donates a portion of her books proceeds to various charities supporting children. Stephanie Sorkin has appeared in the New York […]
Episode 15: Interview with Kari Radovich, SLP-Author and Book Companion Creator
Kari Radovich is an SLP-author who creates resources for preschool SLPs who crave creativity, but struggle with finding the time to plan and prep materials for group therapy. She has been an SLP since 2011, blogging since 2013, and has been featured in the ASHA Leader. Through Instagram and her website, rockchalkspeechtalk.com, Kari regularly serves […]
Episode 14: Interview with Ronda M. Wojcicki, MS, CCC-SLP, author of Speech Class Rules
Speech Class Rules was created with the vision of educating everyone about speech therapy. This book can be used to introduce the concept of therapy to children recently diagnosed, and provide a story and characters that children already in speech can relate to. It can also help parents, educators, and children understand what speech […]
Episode 13: Interview with Lori Orlinsky, Author of being small (Isn’t So Bad After All)
Today I will be interviewing Lori Orlinsky, author of the book Being Small (Isn’t So Bad at All). She is a writer, member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, marketing director, and mom who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her own real life experiences raising two […]
Episode 12: Interview with Jennifer Beland, Author of Buster the Delicate Doodle
Author and educator, Jennifer Beland has 20 years of experience as a teacher and administrator of children with disabilities and within the mental health field. She holds a Masters of Education from Cambridge College and a B.S. in Psychology from Bridgewater State College. She has worked in both a school setting with students with disabilities, […]