Interviews – Page 17 – WRITERS' RUMPUS

Interview with talented #kidlit author, Laya Steinberg

September 12, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Laya, what led you to become a writer for children? LAYA STEINBERG: The one-word answer: children. Mine. I know, that’s two words. Probably

Wearing Two Hats: Interview with Author/Illustrator Gina Perry

September 8, 2017 Kim Chaffee

I was lucky enough to meet author/illustrator Gina Perry at the 2017 NESCBWI conference this past April and am thrilled to interview her about her

Interview with Amazing Illustrator Carol Schwartz

September 1, 2017 Joyce Audy Zarins

Carol Schwartz’s illustrations are resplendent with color and texture in detailed, accurate scenes showing wildlife and ecosystems rendered for children. She specializes in science and

Interview with Pitch América Creator: Laura Pohl

August 22, 2017 Dana Nuenighoff

There are multiple ways to make sure editors and agents see your manuscript, from cold querying to pitching online and in person to contests. The

Interview of Picture Book Author Henry Herz

August 15, 2017 Kirsti Call

I’m excited to interview picture book author, Henry L. Hertz for Writer’s Rumpus! Kirsti Call: What was your inspiration for Cap’n Rex and His Clever

Meet #kidlit blogger and debut author, Danielle Davis.

August 8, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I found Danielle through her wonderful blog about picture books, “This Picture Book Life.” Her literary love is evident and I’ve been

Interview: Trisha Wooldridge

July 28, 2017 Dianna Sanchez

By Dianna Sanchez T.J. Wooldridge, better known as Trisha to her friends, is a science fiction and fantasy writer living in Massachusetts. She caught my

Interview of talented author and teacher, Susanna Leonard Hill

July 18, 2017 Kirsti Call

I discovered Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog when I first began writing children’s books. I loved her Perfect Picture Book posts and I was even

Meet Debut #kidlit Author, Katey Howes

July 11, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Katey Howes at the 2016 NESCBWI conference and her smile and warmth lit up the air around her. I’m so

Two Truths and a Lie Interview

June 20, 2017 Kirsti Call

Two Truths and a Lie is the first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories about the living world as well as a handful of stories that are too crazy to be true—and asks readers to separate facts from the fakes!