Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run.

This episode's guest is Emily Chappell, a children's book author who penned The Incredible Adventures of Lady Emu, a true story of an escaped Emu who travelled around East Central Illinois for TWO YEARS!!! Emily tells the story through an ABC format with rhymes, illustrations and actual photos of Lady Emu.

CLICK HERE to order your copy of The Incredible Adventures of Lady Emu

Join in on the 2025 Super Penguin Book Drive. We are collecting donations of Super Penguin books, stuffies and coloring books that will go to the League of Enchantment Chicago. These cosplayers dress as superheroes, Disney Princesses, Star Wars characters and other beloved characters and then visit with hospitalized kids. Your donation will be a part of their care packages delivered during a visit. if you'd like to donate, you can do so HERE

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