“The characters I use in my books will usually come from my heart and the desire to promote compassion and diversity.” On today's show, Anthony Manna talks with author Stenetta Anthony about her writing and how her family and multi-cultural experiences shapes her writing.

About this Podcast:

This podcast platform interviews authors who openly discuss their books, writing journeys, goals, and accomplishments. It also provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages of their writing journey. The diverse number of guest authors will almost certainly provide an educational environment in which all authors will make discoveries about crafting particular genres. Topics discussed on the podcast cover the entire spectrum of writing, self-publishing, indie publishing, marketing, and distribution. Listeners are encouraged to review and share this podcast with other writers.

HOST:

For the past 50 years, Anthony Manna has taught reading, writing, literacy development, drama and language arts in schools and universities in the United States and around the world. His goal is to help kids and teens discover great books and exciting activities and games that’ll get them reading, writing, and thinking.

His website provides parents and educators with information and guides that support the success of their children, tweens, and, teens as readers and writers and encourage them to enjoy discovering books that will inspire them to become life-long readers. You can learn about Anthony’s award-winning books such as Loukas and the Game of Chance, The Orphan: A Cinderella Story from Greece, Mr. Semolina-Semolinus: A Greek Folktale, and Greek Folktales: A Treasury of Delights by visiting his website.

GUEST:

Stenetta Anthony is a native Chicagoan, the eldest of four children. As a way to keep her siblings entertained, Stenetta would tell them stories oftentimes adding her own unique flair. As she got older she never lost her desire to tell stories and engage with children in a dynamic way. While working as an educator Stenetta was asked to create a special curriculum for her primary classroom; little did she know what would happen as a result of that simple request? Not only did she create the curriculum, but her first children's book; The Love Story was written and published.

Stenetta has a Bachelor's degree in Educational Leadership Studies from Grand Canyon University.

Stenetta currently resides in the Chicagoland area with her loving husband while enjoying being a grandmother.

The quote that fuels Stennett's desire to write comes from Mary Poppins "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."

Stenetta can be reached at www.stenettaanthony.weebly.com