What happens when a creative dream gets interrupted by real life?

In this inspiring episode of the Children's Book Marketing Podcast, I sit down with author-illustrator, Sarah Diaz-Bastin, to discuss the journey behind bringing to life her self-published picture book, Kiss-A-Dilla. What began as a pandemic passion project eventually became a published book through parenting, perseverance, continuous learning, and the willingness to take one step at a time.

Sarah shares how motherhood reshaped her understanding of time, why she chose to illustrate her own book, and what she learned about embracing imperfection. Plus, discover how creating a joyful Spanglish picture book became a meaningful way to celebrate family, culture, and early literacy.

Whether you're just beginning your publishing journey or trying to finish a project that's been sitting on your desk for years, this conversation is a reminder that progress, not perfection, is what brings books to life.

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To learn more about Sarah Diaz-Bastin, check her out at Sueno Books and connect to her on Instagram at sueno.books.

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In this episode, we're hanging out with Elan Page, a fellow homeschool mom and host of the Homeschool Our Way podcast. If you’re a children’s book author wondering what’s the magical connection between the books that you’ve written (or will write), libraries, and homeschooling, you’ll definitely want to tune in. Elan and I discuss how these three elements go hand-in-hand, not just for books, but for all the fun stuff and connections you can find there.

We also explore how Elan’s podcast helps families on the fence about homeschooling. She breaks down her START Method to help parents ease into homeschooling with confidence.

Whether you're homeschooling your kiddos, thinking about making the transition, or writing children's books, this episode is full of tips and good vibes! Add it to your list of episodes to check out and take notes from.

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In this episode of the Children's Book Marketing Podcast, I have a conversation with Toni Harris-Taylor, about overcoming the fear of getting out of your own way to build a network that will help you sell your children’s books.

Toni's a powerhouse in the world of connecting people to their purpose. She is a shero of mine and the owner of a networking franchise, Networking In Action. You’ll definitely want to catch this episode to see what secrets are revealed that can help you get out of your own way and stand confidently in front of peers, audience members, and potential collaborators.

Draw inspiration to honor your inner introvert by learning how Toni’s journey started with battling childhood fears, and she eventually became a confident leader who helps others overcome their own hurdles.

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