Part Time Author Podcast

No one expected Erin Dealey to write books. Not in a million years. Neither did her teachers. In Episode 3 of the Part-Time Author Podcast, Erin talks with Genny Heikka and Aaron Robbins about how she went from being a math major with a French minor to a published children's book author. Erin shares tips for writing story, finding editors, remembering ideas, saving drafts and she talks about whether or not you should rhyme your work. We can't thank Erin enough for being on the show and we look forward to having her back soon--maybe in September when her new book "Deck the Walls" is released. You can find out more about Erin Dealey and read her blog at: ErinDealey.com Follow Erin on Twitter: @ErinDealey Be sure to pick up Erin's books at your local bookstore or you can purchase Goldie Locks Has Chicken Pox and Little Bo Peep Can't Get to Sleep at Amazon.

On episode 2 of the Part-Time Author Podcast Genny Heikka and Aaron Robbins discuss how they choose what books to read and what this means for part-time authors. Aaron revises and expands upon his disdain for creative gatekeepers while Genny talks about how being flexible helped her find success. This episode also talks about writing conferences, writing organizations and why you should attend or join one. Episode 2 concludes with a discussion on sample work and how to understand a magazine's editorial and content needs. Mentioned in this episode: The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Welcome to the first episode of the Part-Time Author Podcast.  On this episode host Genny Heikka talks about how she became an author and why stopping can be a dangerous thing for authors. Genny also discusses her current project, Finding Mommy Bliss, and why the nuts and bolts of traditional publishing still matter.  Writer, illustrator and resident tech expert Aaron Robbins joins Genny on episode 1 to talk about his passion for story telling and how his pursuit of feature film character animation caused him to uncover that passion.  Mentioned in the episode: The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Jane Yolen, Kirby Larson, Richard Peck, and the new Snippet App.  We hope you enjoy the debut episode of the Part-Time Author Podcast. Thank you Origins Coffee for letting us record at your location! (In case you didn't know, Origins Coffee is a volunteer-run, non-profit coffee shop dedicated to ending human trafficking. We are not getting compensated in any way to mention them; we just appreciate all they do and want to help spread the word!)