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Dreaming up stories On today’s show, Liv and I chat to a kids author who is making a splash in 2025. With multiple books out this year, we explore stories, storytelling and the process of making dreams come true. Plus, Liv reviews a classic CBCA winning book.   Today’s special guest has loved books since she was a litt

Challenging traditional publishing norms   An honest look at Clutterbugs, publishing and carving out a path to creativity   On today’s show, we look for Clutterbugs, chat about children’s publishing, how to navigate your own writing path, taking risks, and ways to come up with new ideas. Plus, Liv tells us why we shoul

On today’s show, we chat with a first-time author and her experienced illustrator about the behind-the-scenes process of a brand-new picture book and its inspiring message. You’re going to love this dynamic duo and their journey together. It’s a fun and inspiring story that’s sure to resonate and produce a smile or two

Luna's World. The Process of a Series in the Making On today’s show, Liv and I chat to a teacher librarian who has helped transform school libraries into a hub of energy and fun and has signed a 4-book series with one of our favourite publishers. We go behind the scenes to look at the process of a book series in the ma

Want the world to hear your stories? Then turn your story into an audio book   On today’s show, we chat to an audio narrator, creator and producer of the most amazing audio books for kids.  And, we discuss how you can have your work in audio for the world to hear. Today’s special guest has produced audiobooks by some o

On today’s show, we chat to someone who went from winning a competition to being recognised as a CBCA Notable and from there went on to publish another book, and that book won a CBCA Notable. And, now she has a 4-book series. We find out how she’s achieved all this, how she goes about her writing, her love of frogs, an