In this episode Olga talks about everything she is doing for marketing as an author, illustrator. How she is preparing for her upcoming book launch at the Dancing Bear Toy Store (hosted by the Curious Iguana) on April 22nd at 2pm EST. If you're in the Frederick, MD area stop by for this fun family friendly event.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Book Launch at Dancing Bear toy Store: https://www.olgaherrera.me/events

Preorder the book through Curious Iguana (includes free bag): https://curiousiguana.com/product/preorder-the-unwelcome-surprise-by-olga-herrera/

You can also find it on her website: https://www.olgaherrera.me/book

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In this episode we chat with author, illustrator Lenny Wen about her debut picture book Spicy Spicy Hot. We talk about her journey into illustration, how she got an agent. We also learn how she came up with the idea for this adorable book. 

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Lenny Wen: lennywen.com

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In this episode we chat with Pat Tanumihardja the author of Ramen for Everyone and Shiho Pate the illustrator that worked on this adorable book. We talk about Pat's author journey from cookbooks to picturebooks and her love of Ramen. We also discuss Shiho's Illustrator journey and her varying art styles.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Pat Tanumihardja: ediblewords.com

Shiho Pate: shihopate.com

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In this episode Olga and Sunny answer listener questions about; voice in writing, ghostwriters, how to find publishers open for submissions, is traditional obsolete, can you improve in art without going to school, and ways to learn what magazines are looking for.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Writing, ghostwriting references:

Michelle Shusterman 

Online courses:

SVS Learn, 21 Draw,Make Art that Sells, Schoolism,Domestika,Skillshare

Magazines :

Highlights,Cricket Media

Illustrators:

The Fan Brothers,Dan Santat,Demelsa Houghton,Gemma Correll,Pascal Campion,Oliver Jeffers,Mary Blair,Honore Daumier,Juan Martinez Neal

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In this episode we chat with Jonathan Roth, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Rover and Speck, this Planet Rocks and his colorist Paulina Suarez. We talk about his inspiration and process for the book and what it was like working with a colorist.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Jonathan Roth: beepandbob.com/books/rover-and-speck/

Paulina Suarez: paulinasuarez.com/

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In episode 22 Olga and Sunny break down all the parts and pieces of a picture book.  From trim size and bleed to end papers and gutters they cover it all. Thanks for listening. 

Cover art by Olga Herrera

Books we discuss:

New in Town by Kevin Cornell

Lannie Rea’s Marvelous Hair by Yesenia Rodriguez, illustrated by Sunny Duran

Oak Leaf by John Sanford

The Crystal Beads by Pat Black-Gould, illustrated by Katya Royz

It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan and Eric Fan

A Bear Somewhere by Jodi Kelly, illustrated by Sunny Duran

Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith, illustrated by Leo Espinoza

The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

Bear Came Along Richard T Morris, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

I’m Sticking With you by Smriti Halls illustrated by Steve Small

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In episode 21 Olga and Sunny take a deep dive into picture book dummies. They talk about what a dummy is, when you need one and how to plan it out with a storyboard. They also show examples of their own storyboards and examples of their past dummies. Thanks for listening. ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/

In episode 20 Olga and Sunny discuss the worst and best advice that they've been given as author/illustrators. How they have dealt with bad advice and how they have put good advice to use. Thanks for listening.

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In episode 19 Olga and Sunny discuss illustration style. How it's a journey and not a destination. They talk about how their styles have evolved over time and how to identify if it's your style or if it's a mistake you keep repeating. Make sure you stick around until the end where they talk about sketchbooks. 

Mentions:

Faith Pray and her wonderful sketchbook look book https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfHiKmsrVk5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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In episode 18 Olga and Sunny announce their new facebook group for Illo Chat listeners the Illo Chat Illustration Community.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 

They talk about how to manage and set up a critique group and how listeners will be able to find critique partners, network and participate in live critiques in their new facebook group.  Thanks for listening.

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