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Hosted by Gina Soldano-Herrle · arts · EN-US · 52 episodes
Everyone has a story tell and the people on this show have published theirs. I talk to authors about the stories they write and the underlying fire at the heart of their writing. What is it that brings writers to the page? Is it contagious? Permanent? Listen along to find out as authors of all sorts from children's fiction to adult nonfiction share why they write.
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Signup to Generate a PitchGetting to The Heart of Why We Write is a arts podcast hosted by Gina Soldano-Herrle, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Hear all about aquatic monsters and ghost towns with author Lynn Becker. You can learn more about Lynn and find her books at the link below. Lynn Becker Books Tune into my new feed: Nerd Out With Gina and never miss another episode!
Episode #1
Tune in to hear author Frances Bonney Jenner share an alternative to the macho myth of this western gunslinger. You can learn more about Frances at the link below and check out her historical fiction novel, Sing to Me Billy The Kid. Sing to Me Billy The Kid on Bookshop Learn more about Frances and connect with her on her website.
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New podcast alert! I do still have 2 historic episodes of Getting to the Heart of Why We Write that I plan to drop here in the next few weeks, but stay tuned for my new podcast: Nerd Out with Gina. Each episode is a different topic to geek out about. A few on my list are Monsters, Billy the Kid, and Biological Warfare. It will be dropping in a new feed with the show's title. But, I'll put the first one or two on here so you can check it out before heading over there. Thank you to everyone who was on Getting to the Heart of Why We Write. I loved doing this show and spending so many hours talking to authors about their passion for writing. I stepped away due to some family issues and am hoping to now be back on a semi-regular podcasting schedule. Hopefully those of you who enjoyed this show will want to nerd out with me over at my new feed. Thank you!
Episode #53
Please welcome author Gabriella Aldeman to the show! Some Highlights: Nerding out about language. Writing in English when it’s your second language. Joining a professional kidlit organization as a translator and getting inspired to write her own stories. A love of writing.🖋️ “Embracing imperfection is the first step towards having courage.” Abuela’s talkative parrot in her latest book.🦜 Celebrating mistakes along your learning journey.💃💃💃💃 The joy and energy in author visits. The options clause–pay attention to it! You can narrow it!! Why Write: “Writing has always been the way I process my emotions and figure things out….But I do revise for young readers.” Links Mentioned🔗: Gabriella’s website Gabriella on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn , and Facebook Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Book Recommendations📚: Squawk of Spanish by Gabriella Aldeman, illustrated by Romina Galotta on Amazon , Bookshop , and Barnes & Noble (It’s also available in Spanish!) Paula’s Patches by Gabriella Aldeman, illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth (Also available in Spanish!) How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Feed by M.T. Anderson
Episode #52
Please welcome author Jolene Gutiérrez to the show! Her latest book, Mamiachi and Me just released on January 7. Congratulations, Jolene! And grab your copy now while it’s still hot off the press!♨️🔥 📚📚 Some Highlights: Publishing her first books on her teacher’s typewriter in elementary school. Denise Vega’s author visit at Jolene’s school in 2008 and the spark it ignited. –“If you want to be a writer, why aren’t you now? Why not today?” Nurturing your soul with writing. Do something for yourself before anyone else. Following what brings joy as a parent, showing your children that it is okay to do that. Let them know they need to follow their own joy—but you have to follow your own first. Teaching as a librarian. Kidlit zombie manuscripts. Why write: I can’t not write. “If this ever stops bringing me joy, I can walk away.” The importance of choice and joy in creative endeavors. Co-writing picture books with her children. High school mariachi inspiration. Links Mentioned🔗: Jolene’s website Jolene on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Facebook The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) The Author’s Guild KidLitCollective #KidlitZombieWeek Picture Book Gold Book Recommendations📚: Mamiachi and Me: My Mami’s Mariachi Band by Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez, illustrated by Mirelle Ortega on Amazon , Bookshop , and Barnes and Noble The Ofrenda That We Built by Jolene and Shaian Gutiérrez, illustrated by Gabby Zapata Too Much! An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Angel Chang Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks by Jolene Gutiérrez Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader by Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Heather Bell Thank you and thank you, Jolene! Stay tuned for the next interview with author Masha Sapron.💃💃💃💃
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