In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make informed decisions.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

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In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're busy but easy to lose your way when you have too much time on your hands.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

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In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator Jed Alexander about his wordless picture books. We talked about his process for writing wordless picture books and his illustration technique.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

Jed Alexander: ⁠https://jedalexander.com/books/

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In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com

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In this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

Julia Mills: ⁠⁠⁠jamills.com

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In this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

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In this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Holly Hatam: ⁠⁠hollyhatam.com

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In this episode Sunny talks about leaving her agent and what she would look for in the future when considering an agent. She discusses how it's okay to evaluate where you are and make changes to help you move forward.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

You can also find Olga's book here: ⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/book⁠

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In this episode, we chat with Vicki Johnson the author of Molly's Tuxedo, and Gillian Reid the illustrator that worked on this wonderful book. We talk about Vicki's author journey and inspiration for this picture book. We also talk to Gillian about her Illustrator journey and her art process.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Vicki Johnson: ⁠vickijohnsonwrites.com

Gillian Reid: gillian-reid.com

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