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The Children's Book Author Podcast

Elena Paige
Children's Books
Self-Publishing
Independent Publishing
Crowdfunding
School Visits
Creative Writing
Illustration
Rhyming Picture Books
Book Builders Challenge
Community Engagement
Grassroots Activism
Kickstarter
Marketing
Children's Literature
Creativity
Middle Grade Books
Graphic Novels
Cover Design
Editing and Proofreading
Networking

Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity and absolutely everything else there is to know to become - The Children's Book Author. Have you ever dreamed of being a successful Children's Book Author... more

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What makes a child who “hates reading” suddenly devour books?

In this episode, I’m joined by hugely successful children’s author Dustin Brady, best known for his blockbuster Trapped in a Video Game series, which has sold more than ... more

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In this episode, I'm joined by Alysson Bourque from Expound Publicity—and she's making history as the first guest ever to return to the Children's Book Author Podcast!

We dive deep into holiday marketing strategies and modern publi... more

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In this episode, I’m joined by two powerhouse women—Alysson Bourque and Lori Orlinsky—award-winning children's book authors and the co-founders of Expound Publicity, a boutique book marketing agency built by authors, for authors.

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From Actor to Graphic Novel writer, Elisa Eliot brings her years of study and knowledge in the performing arts, and from screenwriting and producing to children's books. You'll learn about creating the most unique yet truthful chara... more

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Recent Guests

Dustin Brady
Children's Book Author, author of Trapped in a Video Game series
Author, Trapped in a Video Game series
Episode: Writing For Kids Who Think They Hate Reading with Dustin Brady
Alysson Bourque
Co-founder of Expound Publicity and award-winning children's book author
Expound Publicity
Episode: Spotlight Your Story with Expound Publicity’s Lori Orlinsky & Alysson Bourque
Lori Orlinsky
Co-founder of Expound Publicity and bestselling children's book author
Expound Publicity
Episode: Spotlight Your Story with Expound Publicity’s Lori Orlinsky & Alysson Bourque
Elisa Eliot
Actor, scriptwriter, director and author of 'Zack vs. Zombies.'
Episode: Bringing Your Characters to Life with Elisa Eliot
Becca Syme
Gallup Strengths coach and author of The Dear Writer Books
Episode: Discover Your Unique Strengths with Becca Syme
Kristy Nita Brown
Junior fiction author, educator, creative entrepreneur
Episode: Grassroots Independent Publishing with Kristy Nita Brown
Lisa Glanz
Full-time illustrator and creator of Procreate brushes
lisasglanz.com
Episode: How To Achieve Your Creative Goals with Lisa Glanz
Holly Dunn
Designer specializing in custom illustrations and cover designs for children's books.
Holly Dunn Design
Episode: Nail Your Cover Design with Holly Dunn
Marc Remus
Award-winning novelist of middle grade and young adult books, and a talented artist.
Episode: Writing Award Winning Middle Grade with Marc Remus

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Elena Paige
Host of The Children's Book Author Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • I have learned so much!

    Elena has a gift for bringing out people’s best nuggets of information! She is such a joy to listen to. As I am wrestling my way through trying to become a children’s author I have found this podcast so resourceful in learning my craft!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stepheroniousness
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you Elena, this podcast is brilliant. The tips and Insights from you and your guests are invaluable. I am in the process, so I a

    nearly a published first time picture book author - my motivation and thought processes have improved so much since listening. I’m so grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pipes-1980
    Australia2 years ago
  • Good listening to keep inspired!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast on a few recent long drives and it’s been great to inspire me and also give me tips for friends who are looking to get published :)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ashmacg
    Australia2 years ago
  • Always a joy to listen to

    Elena asks great questions and makes her interviews so personable. I always love hearing what her authors have to say. Highly recommend this podcast for children’s authors and readers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shana Gorian
    United States2 years ago
  • Thoughtful Conversations!

    This podcast is a joy to listen too! Elena is so thoughtful in her questions and it is a delight to learn more about other children’s authors and their journeys ❤️❤️❤️.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristina Lucia
    United States2 years ago

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The host and guests are praised for clear insights and encouraging guidance for navigating publishing and marketing.

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Writing For Kids Who Think They Hate Reading with Dustin Brady
Q: How important are school visits to your business model, and how do you run them effectively?
Brady emphasizes that school visits are a bonus rather than the sole income, but highly valuable for connection; he uses storytelling, a magic-themed opening, and practical takeaways that translate to writing and other disciplines, while managing visits to about 20 days a year to balance writing commitments.
Writing For Kids Who Think They Hate Reading with Dustin Brady
Q: What was it like transitioning from self-publishing to a traditional publisher, and how did that change marketing?
He recounts publishing Trapped in a Video Game on Amazon, then being approached by Andrews McMeel Publishing, highlighting collaborative support, continued Amazon ads where effective, and developing broader distribution while maintaining control over marketing ideas.
Writing For Kids Who Think They Hate Reading with Dustin Brady
Q: So my very first question is, you say in your bio that a lot of kids think they hate reading, and you write books for kids like that. How do you reverse engineer that so it really delivers on the promise?
Brady shares that he writes from his own kid perspective, keeps chapters short with cliffhangers, and builds on personal excitement for the idea, while studying what works in the market and listening to feedback from teachers, parents, and students to ensure engagement.
Spotlight Your Story with Expound Publicity’s Lori Orlinsky & Alysson Bourque
Q: What is content marketing?
Establishing yourself as an expert related to your book's theme and sharing personal stories.
Spotlight Your Story with Expound Publicity’s Lori Orlinsky & Alysson Bourque
Q: What was your first step as an author?
Researching successful series and seeking help from other authors.

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The show centers on writing, publishing, and marketing children's books, with hosts and guests who share practical strategies for engaging young readers, navigating the industry, and building author platforms. Episodes frequently cover writing craft, school visits, publicity, and brand-building beyond a single title. A standout angle is translating storytelling into scalable author businesses through collaborations, marketing plans, and leveraging both traditional and digital channels. Listeners are typically aspiring children's authors, educators, and professionals seeking actionable guidance to publish, promote, and sustain children's book projects while staying creative and productive.

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1. Dustin Brady
2. Alysson Bourque
3. Lori Orlinsky
4. Elisa Eliot
5. Becca Syme
6. Kristy Nita Brown
7. Lisa Glanz
8. Holly Dunn

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