What’s Up Young Authors!

On this episode of What's Up Young Authors! Host Amelie Anastasia welcomes Mentor Author Caitlin Sigouin, a therapist and author of A Rainbow of Feelings. Caitlin discusses her book A Rainbow of Feelings and the importance of understanding and expressing emotions. She shares her inspiration for writing the book and how it relates to her own life experiences and her young sons. Caitlin also talks about the publishing process and the impact her book has had on readers. She emphasizes the significance of allowing ourselves to feel all emotions and the power of storytelling in therapy.

Keywords

Caitlin Sigouin, therapist, author, A Rainbow of Feelings, emotions, publishing process, storytelling, therapy

Takeaways

• Understanding and expressing emotions is important for both children and adults.
• Allowing ourselves to feel all emotions is essential for personal growth and well-being.
• Storytelling can be a powerful tool in therapy and helping others understand their emotions.
• The publishing process involves collaboration with illustrators and seeking feedback from others.
• Caitlin Seguin's book, A Rainbow of Feelings, has had a positive impact on readers and has been praised for its inspirational and relatable content.

Sound Bites

• "If we close ourselves off, we're really losing that ability to see color to have these experiences in life that make life really special."
• "I love stories, as you can tell, writing a book, but everybody sharing their experience and their journey and being able to be a part of that is really so special."
• "I do have a free coloring sheet that you can download to color in Tito as a mermaid, actually. So it's really neat."

You can learn more about Caitlin Sigouin and her book, A Rainbow of Feelings, on her website ⁠www.caitlinsigouin.com⁠, and download a free coloring sheet featuring the main character, Tito from her book about emotions!

You can follow Caitlin Sigouin on Instagram at ⁠@caitlinsigouin⁠ You can learn more about Amelie Anastasia at www.amelieanastasia.com

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Are you or someone you know a young author who would like to be on the show? Go to www.amelieanastasia.com, click Contact, and tell us about your work and your dreams! We can’t wait to hear from you! Keep writing and inspiring, Young Authors! Host: Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk, author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2 Podcast Produced by: Shafer Stedron. Little House of Dreams Entertainment, 2024

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In today's episode of What's Up Young Authors! Host Amelie Anastasia shares her story of writing her books, Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2. She also describes some of the merchandise she has created in support of her book series, and her goals to raise money for charities and causes that matter to her: The Humane Society, her dream animal preserve The Happy Place, and to help fund the projects of Young Authors with Life-limiting and Disabling conditions to help them pursue their dreams of writing and publishing their book. Amelie describes her efforts working at the local farmer's market as well as volunteering with the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, interviewing visitors to the LTBHS Market Stand about their stories of animal adoption.

Thank you for joining us for this inspiring episode of What's Up Young Authors! for a behind the scenes look and discussion of what it is like to be a young author and philanthropist!

Go to www.amelieanastasia.com to learn more about the author, purchase her books, and donate to her effort to create a wildlife preserve to help animals like the characters in her books!

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And keep your eyes out for continued collaboration with our local branch of the Humane Society! #LTBHS You can learn how to support them on their website www.ltbhs.com, and even find your new best furry friend!

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WUYA is Hosted by Amelie Anastasia, Author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2

WUYA is Produced by Shafer Stedron

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What’s Up Young Authors!  Join your host, Amelie Anastasia, and special Mentor Guest Author Lynne Rae Perkins, author and illustrator of a large catalogue of illustrate including Nuts to You and the Newbery Award-Winning Criss Cross. Lynne shares her journey into writing and illustrating children's books, starting with how she accidentally became a writer after showing her drawings to an art director who encouraged her to also write stories. Perkins discusses her first book, 'Home Lovely,' and why she chose to focus on writing children's literature. She also explains how the idea for her book 'Nuts to You' came about and why she chose animals as the main characters. Perkins shares her process of illustrating her books and emphasizes the importance of practice in developing artistic skills. Lynne also shares her experience of getting her books published. Lynne discusses her upcoming book, 'At Home in a Far Away Place.” 

You can find Lynne Rae Perkins’ books available for purchase where books are sold online and in stores.

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Are you or someone you know a young author who would like to be on the show? Go to www.amelieanastasia.com, click Contact, and tell us about your work and your dreams! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Keep writing and inspiring, Young Authors!

Host: Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk, author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2

Podcast Produced by: Shafer Stedron.

Little House of Dreams Entertainment, 2024

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Music Credit: What’s Up Young Authors! Theme Song, by Amelie Anastasia and Shafer Stedron.

What’s Up Young Authors! Join your Host, Amelie Anastasia, Young Author of the Fox Tales series, as she interviews Young Author and Illustrator Gunner J Duck! Gunner, a ten-year-old author, shares his experience of writing and illustrating his Ninja Puppy series, which he started at the age of five. Gunner drew inspiration from his family and his puppy, and created the world of Ninja Puppy. Six books later, publishing a book a year, Gunner is now publishing a new version of his first book in the Ninja Puppy series. Gunner discusses the process of writing and illustrating his book series, and how it inspired his family to start a publishing company, create cool Ninja Puppy merchandise, and promote his books online and with school visits! Gunner plans to continue writing for many years to come.

You can find the Ninja Puppy series for purchase on Gunner's website, www.ninjapuppyco.com, as well as at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Are you or someone you know a young author who would like to be on the show? Go to www.amelieanastasia.com, click Contact, and tell us about your work and your dreams! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Keep writing and inspiring, Young Authors!

Thank you to Little House of Dreams Publishing for Sponsoring today's episode. Learn more on the Little House of Dreams Facebook page about how the Little House of Dreams Publishing House can help make young author dreams come to life!

Host: Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk, author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2

Podcast Produced by: Shafer Stedron.

Little House of Dreams Entertainment, 2024

All Rights Reserved.

Music Credit: What’s Up Young Authors! Theme Song, by Amelie Anastasia and Shafer Stedron.

What’s Up Young Authors! Join your Host, Amelie Anastasia, Young Author of the Fox Tales series, as she interviews Young Author and Illustrator Else! Elsie, a nine-year-old author, shares her experience of writing and illustrating her book 'Ziggy Meets Figgy'. She drew inspiration from her neighbor's cat and created a story about two cats with different personalities. Elsie enjoys putting twists in her books and loves the joy of others enjoying her work. She discusses the process of writing and illustrating her first book, and how it inspired her to write several others! Elsie plans to continue writing and hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

You can find Ziggy Meets Figgy by Elsie on Amazon! Link to Purchase Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXKSZ8CB

Elsie will be promoting her book at the Grand Rapids Community Center at the East Grand Rapids Library. If you are local to Elsie, keep an eye out for her event!

Are you or someone you know a young author who would like to be on the show? Go to www.amelieanastasia.com, click Contact, and tell us about your work and your dreams! We can’t wait to hear from you! 

Keep writing and inspiring, Young Authors!

Host: Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk, author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2

Podcast Produced by: Shafer Stedron.

Little House of Dreams Entertainment, 2024

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Music Credit: What’s Up Young Authors! Theme Song, by Amelie Anastasia and Shafer Stedron. 

Welcome to What's Up Young Authors! Where Host and Young Author Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk interviews other Young Authors about their work and what inspires them. Today, Amelie interviews two inspiring young authors, Ayla and Calla Rybicki, 8 and 10 years old from Northern Michigan. Ayla and Calla published their first book, Scary Stories for Creepy Kids, when they were 5 and 7 years old, and have gone on to publish a two more books, More Scary Stories for Creepy Kids and Create your Own Scary Stories for Creepy Kids!

They like to keep their stories "short and spooky with a side of silly," and include recipes and their own illustrations! Their latest book is a write-and-illustrate-your-own-scary-stories guide, bringing readers in on the fun!

You can find Scary Stories for Creepy Kids on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at local bookstore Horizon Books.

Ayla and Calla have their own Podcast, Scary Stories for Creepy Kids, featuring short spooky stories, available on your favorite Podcast platforms.

Thank you for listening to this week's episode of What's Up Young Authors! with your host, Young Author and Philanthropist, Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk.

You can learn more about Amelie Anastasia's writing and philanthropic efforts at www.amelieanastasia.com

Thank you to this week's sponsor, Little House of Dreams Publishing.

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April 13, 2024

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What's Up Young Authors!

Join your host, Amelie Anastasia Kurshuk, author of Fox Tales and Fox Tales 2, on episode 1 of her podcast, What's Up Young Authors! Her maiden podcast episode features an incredible guest author Aydin Rizqi! Aydin is an accomplished author of 8 books, with another coming May 2024! Tune in for their conversation about Aydin's books, his journey to publishing, and his plans for the future. Like and subscribe to make sure you never miss out on these inspiring young authors!

Are you or someone you know a young author who would like to be on What's Up Young Authors? Amelie would love to chat with you! Go to www.amelieanastasia.com, click Contact, and let us know about your work!

Keep writing and inspiring, young authors!

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