{"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":"How Working With Blind Children Inspired Richard Rieman's Children's Unique Book Series","slug":"how-working-with-blind-children-inspired-richard-rieman-s-children-s-unique-book-series","published_at":"2026-06-09T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/how-working-with-blind-children-inspired-richard-rieman-s-children-s-unique-book-series","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/richard-rieman","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/24867c56-ce21-4cde-9272-23584966c250.mp3","summary":"Richard Rieman's journey as a children's book author is an inspiring testament to the idea that it is never too late to pursue one's passions. In this podcast episode, we engage in a profound discussion regarding his two children's books, with particular emphasis on \"The Day the Clouds Went Away.\" Richard elucidates the significance of crafting narratives that resonate with children while also addressing essential themes, such as the importance of clouds in our ecosystem. He shares insights into his creative process, which is deeply influenced by his experiences and desire to create accessible literature for all children, particularly those with visual impairments. Through this dialogue, we explore the intersection of storytelling, education, and advocacy, underscoring the vital role of children's literature in fostering understanding and compassion among young readers. He shares an evocative narrative of his childhood, wherein the allure of books was ignited during visits to a grand library alongside his elder sister. This formative experience not only cultivated his fervent love for literature but also set him on a trajectory toward becoming a storyteller, initially as a journalist and later as an audiobook narrator. Rieman's foray into children's literature was inspired by his volunteer endeavors with blind children, illuminating a significant gap in accessible stories for visually impaired youth. His creative vision birthed a nonprofit initiative, Imagination Storybooks, which aims to augment illustrated narratives with audio descriptions, ensuring inclusivity for all children. Through this lens, Richard aspires to craft characters that resonate without emphasizing their disabilities, such as the blind protagonist of his series, Princess Claudia. The discussion fur…","meta_description":"Richard Rieman's journey as a children's book author is an inspiring testament to the idea that it is never too late to pursue one's passions. 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