In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Nichola Kingsbury.

Nichola loves the power of nature, she lives on Dartmoor, Devon, and is passionate about the landscape and county. She paints outside, drawing, painting, and photographing the dramatic landscape in all weather. Nichola works with animals and has two children, horses, dogs, cats, and a rabbit.

Nichola has taught art for 25 years; she offers art courses on Dartmoor. Nichola also sells her artwork and illustrates books for others 

During this episode, we hear what inspired Nicholas's first book in her series. Compass and Carrot, a story of adventure, friendship, and discovery is written in memory of Nicholas Grandad and the stories he told her as a child. 

The book demonstrates good decision-making. It offers wisdom to deal with situations and increases awareness and confidence in children. 

Ladey and Nichola discuss the technical part of creating a book and the difficulties of formatting to best showcase illustrations and how these illustrations are created in different mediums to best reflect the story.

Tip for other authors - " Observe everything around you, and make notes in a book about those observations. Note any characters you meet or unusual conversations, and take photographs of anything that you find fascinating or beautiful to give ideas"

Useful links

Guest: Nichola Kingsbury

Website: https://www.nicholakingsburyart.com/

Book: https://amzn.to/3BX6mZ0

Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ 

Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ 

Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk 

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