{"podcast":{"title":"Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors Podcast","slug":"adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","podcast_index_feed_id":6727412,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adventures-in-the-heart/","website_url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/resources/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cb73e4aa-effa-4d73-bab0-676c480509f2/Adventuresintheheartcom-podcast-cover-final-with-url-low-rez.jpg","author":"Papa Rick Harris","episode_count":87,"summary":"“Adventures in the Heart fo Children's Book Authors Podcast” is an award-winning podcast dedicated to empowering aspiring children’s book authors to learn the art of publishing and the business behind children's book authorship. And for children's readers to hear and be introduced to published children’s book authors and their story behind their story. Podcast Overview The podcast aims to demystify the journey of becoming a children’s book author by featuring self-published (hybrid) and independently published children’s book authors who share their experiences in writing, illustrating, publishing and marketing their books. Each episode introduces listeners to a different children’s book author, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their creative processes and the challenges they faced along the way. Themes and Content Empowerment and Inspiration: The podcast encourages aspiring authors by demonstrating that their dreams of authorship are achievable. It highlights various paths to purchase and the importance of a supportive “Dream Team” of professionals who can assist with the process. Diverse Voices: The show features a wide range of children’s book authors, showcasing their uni…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T00:19:38.814124+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412"},"episode":{"title":"Chinese Zodiac for Kids: 12 Animals, One Powerful Story","slug":"chinese-zodiac-for-kids-12-animals-one-powerful-story","published_at":"2026-06-16T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/chinese-zodiac-for-kids-12-animals-one-powerful-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/peter-cotton-fred-the-snake","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9aa29f58-4869-40f6-8a08-df79f03f539a.mp3","summary":"Peter Cotton, a distinguished author of children's literature, joins us to illuminate the journey of his literary career, focusing particularly on his latest work, \"What Fred the Snake and His Friends Learn about the Chinese Zodiac and the Great Race.\" This episode delves into Peter's evolution from a medical professor to a celebrated children's book author, sparked by the inspiration of his grandchildren and the whimsical character of Fred the Snake. We explore the profound significance of storytelling in fostering curiosity and imparting subtle lessons to young readers. Peter shares insights into the creative process behind his books, the collaboration with his illustrator, and the challenges of marketing in a saturated literary landscape. His passion for engaging the younger generation through delightful narratives and educational themes is both inspiring and instructive for aspiring authors in the realm of children's literature. Peter Cotton, a distinguished author of children's literature, joins us to illuminate the journey of his literary career, focusing particularly on his latest work, \"What Fred the Snake and His Friends Learn about the Chinese Zodiac and the Great Race.\" This episode delves into Peter's evolution from a medical professor to a celebrated children's book author, sparked by the inspiration of his grandchildren and the whimsical character of Fred the Snake. We explore the profound significance of storytelling in fostering curiosity and imparting subtle lessons to young readers. Peter shares insights into the creative process behind his books, the collaboration with his illustrator, and the challenges of marketing in a saturated literary landscape. His passion for engaging the younger generation through delightful narratives and educational themes…","meta_description":"Peter Cotton, a distinguished author of children's literature, joins us to illuminate the journey of his literary career, focusing particularly on his lat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2682,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/episodes/chinese-zodiac-for-kids-12-animals-one-powerful-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/chinese-zodiac-for-kids-12-animals-one-powerful-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}