Writing Children’s Books That Celebrate Family & Imagination

10/10/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 32

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Episode Synopsis

I sat down with Alyssa Cornwell, children’s book author, to talk about how family roots, family legacy, and storytelling have shaped her journey as a writer.Her book is rooted in family legacy, genealogy, connecting past generations to the present through imagination and discovery.We explore the powerful themes behind her debut book, including:* The role of family legacy in inspiring creativity* How storytelling connects generations* The “apple not falling far from the tree” imagery woven into her book* The lessons she learned from publishing mistakes and good advice along the wayWhether you’re a parent, educator, or aspiring author, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of family, resilience, and imagination in shaping our stories.FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:LINKTR.EE: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonauthor🌐 Visit my website: https://joannmdickinsonauthor.com📸 Instagram: @joann.dickinson.author📘 Facebook: @joanndickinsonauthor📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor🎧 Listen on The Go: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia🎥 Record your own podcast with Riverside: Try it here https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN#ChildrensBooks #SelfPublishing #AuthorTube

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