Episode 057: Norm and Becky Leonard of Peachwood Publishing

Hello, readers, writers, book nerds, and joy mongers! On Episode 57 of the Joy Sandwich podcast, Jessica and Non are so delighted to welcome Norm and Becky Leonard onto the show! Norm and Becky are lovely humans who have created their own book publishing company, Peachwood Publishing, the "family run craft bookery!" So cool. Plus, they have their first book out, the hilarious and sweet and truly adorable Barnaby the Firefly! In this episode, we talk about the wonder of words and language, the importance of storytelling and reading to your children, the ins and outs of book publishing and creating your own publishing company (with kids as integral business partners!), parenthood, screenwriting (Norm does dark!) doulas (Becky, you rock!), creative independence, birth stories (Becky has a book coming out in the fall called The Nourished Pregnancy!), and, yes, we even talk extensively about placentas!   Special 10% Off Discount for Joy Sandwich Listeners! + A Book Giveaway Game on Twitter!   Save 10% on your order of Barnaby the Firefly by using the code "joy" at checkout! If you are a parent or you have a parent or soon-to-be parent in your life (or simply like sweet stories), you'll absolutely adore Barnaby the Firefly! Order 3 books and get free shipping! Order here and use the code "joy" at checkout!   Plus, play a word game with us on Twitter for your chance to win a free copy of Barnaby the Firefly!   Thank you so much to Norm and Becky for being wonderful guests of the show! And thank you, joy mongers, for listening! And as always, embrace your joy!   Recent Joys Books: Norm and Becky find joy in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. It has "changed their lives!" T-Shirts: Jessica's finding joy in nerdy t-shirts. We wholeheartedly recommend Out of Print! Camping/Backpacking: Non is finding joy in planning for an upcoming camping and backpacking trip with his mom! Bears!   Find Us Online Peachwood Publishing Peachwood Publishing on Facebook Peachwood Reviews (Charlee reviews stuff!) The amazing illustrator Ana-Gabriela Stroe Save 10% on Barnaby the Firefly with code "joy" at checkout!   @joysandwich on Twitter Facebook.com/joysandwichpodcast joysandwich.com Leave us a joyful rating and review on iTunes!   Happy listening (and reading)! :D