31: The One with #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Laura Numeroff

Listen to the podcast hereReleased February 27, 2019IntroductionThis episode features the #1 NY Times best-selling author, Laura Numeroff! In this episode, we discuss where she finds inspiration, her new books, and the top 5 things aspiring children’s book writers should focus on doing.It turns out if you give an author a cookie, they agree to do a podcast interview! Well not really, but we took a shot in the dark by reaching out to Laura, and were thrilled to hear back from her months later! This was a very inspiring interview, and I can't wait to share it with you.Topics & Questions1. How do you find inspiration?2. What is the best testimonial you have ever received?3. What does a day in the life Laura Numeroff look like?4. In your opinion, what are the top 5 things aspiring children’s bookwriters should focus on doing?5. Tell me about your latest book, Raising a Hero.Game: If You Give An Author a Cookie Pick 5 of your favorite cookies and I’ll ask the related questions.

1. Chocolate Chip: Stranded on a desert island what three items do you take with you?
2. Peanut Butter: What’s your favorite dessertSamoas: Favorite city to visit?
3. Thin Mints: Tell us a fun fact that people might not know about you.
4. Thumbprint: Tell us something you’ve done that you never thought you would.
5. Oatmeal Raisin: Tell a valuable lesson learned from being a award-winning author.
6. Sugar Cookie: If you weren’t a writer/presenter, what would you be?
7. Gingerbread: What’s on your bucket list that you still need to check off?

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