Gina Soldano-Herrle

Getting to The Heart of Why We Write

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Everyone has a story tell and the people on this show have published theirs. I talk to authors about the stories they write and the underlying fire at the heart of their writing. What is it that brings writers to the page? Is it contagious? Permanent? Listen along to find out as authors of all sorts from children's fiction to adult nonfiction share why they write.

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Gina Soldano-Herrle

Episodes

The 5 Ps of Writing with Vivian Kirkfield 25.01.2024 38:01

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to interview a pillar in the kidlit community, Vivian Kirkfield! I hope you enjoy hearing about her journey, the 5 essential Ps for any writer no matter where they are on their writing journey, and her latest book, Pedal, Balance Steer available for preorder (publication 02-20-2024). Here are other links to Vivian's work and places to connect with...

The Magic of Perfect Meter with Rebecca Gardyn Levington 18.01.2024 30:35

In this episode, Rebecca and I talk about community, rhyme, her writing mantras and so much more! Some of the resources she mentioned and places to find her and her books are below. Rebecca's Website Afikoman, Where'd You Go? A Passover Hide-and-Seek Adventure illustrated by Noa Kelner (preorder live now, publishes 2/20/24) Brainstorm! , Whatever Comes Tomorrow and other books Renee LaTuli...

Getting to The Heart of Why We Write with Karen M Greenwald 11.01.2024 34:26

Children's book author and co-founder of #SunWriteFun, Karen Greenwald, talks with me about genealogy research, why kidlit is more difficult than law school, and why she writes. For more info about Karen, check out her website: https://www.karengreenwald.com/