Laura Stanfill is the author of two books: "Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary," and "Imagine a Door." She is also the owner of Forest Avenue Press.

We talk about why she started a publishing house, the importance of local bookstores, the joy of publishing and working with authors, Forest Avenue Press, what makes a book great, her book "Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary," a head injury that changed her look on life, publishing a book and the steps involved, how to tell when a book is finished, choosing an editor, writing a query letter, artificial intelligence and where to draw the line, creativity and how to cultivate it, the importance of play in creativity, wonder, her book "Imagine a Door," advice for writers, and more.

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