{"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":99,"summary":"\"Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors\" is an award-winning podcast that, first and foremost, introduces children's book readers to published children's book authors and their heartfelt stories — while also empowering aspiring children's book authors to learn the art of publishing and the business behind children's book authorship. Podcast Overview The podcast demystifies the journey of becoming a children's book author by featuring self-published, hybrid, independently and traditionally published who share their experiences writing, illustrating, editing, formatting, publishing, distributing, marketing, and selling their books — along with the broader business experiences behind building a career as a children's book author. Each episode introduces listeners to a different children's book author, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process and the challenges they faced along the way. Themes and Content Empowerment and Inspiration — The podcast encourages aspiring authors by showing that their dream of authorship is achievable. It highlights the many paths to publishing — traditional, hybrid, and independent — and the importance of building a supportiv…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T02:18:16.838109+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412"},"episode":{"title":"How to Write a Children's Book (Creative Process of Successful Authors) Katie Kuperman","slug":"how-to-write-a-children-s-book-creative-process-of-successful-authors-katie-kuperman","published_at":"2026-04-21T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/how-to-write-a-children-s-book-creative-process-of-successful-authors-katie-kuperman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/katie-kuperman-spokes","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ca593c52-1366-4962-bc68-f4896006a4d9.mp3","summary":"Katie Kuperman, an accomplished children's book author, joins us to delve into her captivating series, which includes titles such as \"Muddy Spokes,\" \"Speedy Spokes,\" and \"Spokes Blows a Tire.\" Throughout our dialogue, Katie articulates her passion for connecting with young audiences and the significance of imparting core values such as resilience and emotional management through her narratives. She shares the inspiration behind her books, drawing from personal experiences with her children and the lessons she wishes to impart. Additionally, we explore the intricate process of becoming a children's book author, including the challenges and triumphs she has encountered along her journey. As we engage in this enlightening conversation, we invite you to discover the enriching themes woven into Katie's work and the insights she offers to aspiring authors. The podcast episode offers an in-depth exploration of Katie's creative process and the inspiration behind her beloved characters in the Spokes series. Katie delves into the genesis of her books, revealing that her journey began with a desire to communicate vital life lessons to children, which stemmed from her experiences as a parent. She articulates the significance of being a children's book author, emphasizing the unique connection she forges with her young audience. The discussion further highlights how Katie's background in professional writing and marketing has shaped her approach to storytelling, enabling her to craft narratives that are both entertaining and educational. Each book in her series conveys a distinct message, from resilience and resourcefulness to emotional intelligence, encouraging children to reflect on their experiences and grow from them. Katie's passion for inspiring the next generation through li…","meta_description":"Katie Kuperman, an accomplished children's book author, joins us to delve into her captivating series, which includes titles such as \"Muddy Spokes,\" \"Spee…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4374,"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/how-to-write-a-children-s-book-creative-process-of-successful-authors-katie-kuperman/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/how-to-write-a-children-s-book-creative-process-of-successful-authors-katie-kuperman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}