Play it Again with Tama Fortner

10/04/2024 23 min
Play it Again with Tama Fortner

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Send us a textSummary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Tama Fortner, the author of the children's book 'God, I Feel Scared.' They discuss childhood fears, the importance of trusting God with fear, and the power of children's books. Tama shares her experience collaborating with prominent authors and the impact of books in her own life. She also talks about her writing journey and her upcoming adult devotional. Listeners are encouraged to check out Tama's books and engage in the comments section. Takeaways Fear is a natural emotion that can be addressed by turning to God.Children's books have the power to teach important concepts and lay foundations for faith.Writing for children is a privilege and a responsibility to give them the best tools for navigating life.Reading to children creates precious moments of connection and fosters a love for reading. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Pumpkin Spice vs. Apple Cider01:11 Childhood Fears03:18 Trusting God with Fear06:27 Collaborating on the Book08:17 The Power of Children's Books09:01 Takeaway: Fear is on Purpose10:42 Working with Prominent Authors12:07 The Importance of Children's Books14:08 Tama's Writing Journey15:56 Impactful Books in Tama's Life17:42 Taking Writing Seriously19:05 Favorite Children's Book20:52 What's Next for Tama22:22 Where to Find Tama and Her Books22:47 Conclusion Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress