In this episode, children’s book debut author-illustrator Marietta Apollonio chatted with me about:
How miraculous it is that kids made it through the 80s
How boredom (like selling mattresses at a mattress store) leads to creativity
The importance of being supported by a community and giving back when good things happen
Feeling your feelings after rejection before diving in to learn from it
Saying “why not” to new opportunities
Living your kid dreams. Get on that horse and take those karate lessons!
How to make an awesome book trailer
Check out Marietta’s website and instagram. And preorder JACK THE LIBRARY CAT from your local independent bookstore!
Thanks to Whiskey Geraldine for the amazing music and author Joanna Rowland for sponsoring this episode.
Thanks for sitting with me! I’ll save you a seat for next time.
Your ready-to-say-why-not-to-the-next-opportunity friend,
Rachel
"Why not?"