{"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":"What Makes a Great Children's Book? ( Key Elements Every Author Should Know)","slug":"what-makes-a-great-children-s-book-key-elements-every-author-should-know","published_at":"2026-03-03T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/what-makes-a-great-children-s-book-key-elements-every-author-should-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/k-ds-journey","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/34e91960-e139-48bb-b4f9-c5a76509c5f6.mp3","summary":"Catherine Clark Felts, an accomplished author of children's literature, imparts her profound insights on the essence of being a children's book author, emphasizing the significant impact of her narrative, *K.D.'s Journey*. This episode delves into the evolution of her creative process, illustrating how her personal experiences, notably her familial connections, have shaped her storytelling. Catherine candidly discusses the emotional layers embedded within her works, particularly with themes of grief and healing, underscoring her desire to foster connections between children and their caregivers. As we navigate the intricacies of her writing journey, we are invited to consider the broader implications of literature in addressing complex emotions faced by young readers. Join us as we explore Catherine's unique perspective on the transformative power of children's books. She discusses her path from being a novice writer to the release of her third book, \"K.D.'s Journey,\" which is imbued with personal significance due to its connections to her family's history and experiences with loss. The dialogue explores how her role as a mother has shaped her understanding of storytelling and her commitment to creating literature that addresses complex emotional themes in an accessible manner for children. The conversation also touches upon the technical aspects of her publishing journey, including her collaboration with Inner Peace Press, which has been instrumental in bringing her visions to fruition. Catherine's approach to character development and the thematic elements within her books highlight her dedication to providing children with relatable characters and narratives that foster resilience and emotional intelligence. This episode ultimately underscores the vital role of chil…","meta_description":"Catherine Clark Felts, an accomplished author of children's literature, imparts her profound insights on the essence of being a children's book author, em…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4454,"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/what-makes-a-great-children-s-book-key-elements-every-author-should-know/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/what-makes-a-great-children-s-book-key-elements-every-author-should-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}