Hey Reader,
Have you ever started a creative project with excitement, only to watch life interrupt your plans?
You're not alone.
In this week's episode of the Children's Book Marketing Podcast, I sit down with author-illustrator Sarah Diaz-Bastin to talk about what it really takes to finish a children's book while raising a family, learning new creative skills, and navigating the publishing journey.
Sarah shares how a pandemic project evolved into her beautifully illustrated picture book, Kiss-A-Dilla, and why embracing progress instead of perfection made all the difference.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How to keep moving forward even when life gets busy
• Why every creative project requires multiple drafts
• What inspired Sarah to become both the author and illustrator of her book
• The importance of culturally authentic storytelling and early literacy
If you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to finish your book, this conversation is the encouragement you need.
Watch to the episode, and then tell me: What's one creative step you'll take this week?
Full Steam Ahead,
Micaela
