Kim Ann - Creating Joyful Stories for Kids

In this engaging conversation, Kim Ann, a best-selling author of children's books, shares her inspiring journey from a young writer to a successful author. She discusses her experiences at community events, her motivation to write, and the personal stories that influence her work. Kim Ann emphasizes her love of creating happy, engaging books for children. She shares the impact of stories on young readers and the joy of connecting with them as she reads to them. Her dedication and love for writing children’s books shine through her diverse collection of titles. In this conversation, Kim Ann shares her journey through self-publishing children's books, emphasizing the importance of quality editing and illustration. The conversation also touches on her experience of the power of journaling and the challenges of navigating self-publishing, including the rise of AI in illustration. Kim Ann encourages writers to keep going and prepare because they must be when the right idea comes. 

Quote: 

“I journaled a lot, but it was on a laptop, and it just came from my brain through my fingers. I didn't think twice about any word that I put down in there. And that's what I tell aspiring writers. Let the words come out.”

Takeaways: 

The Go On Vacation series was born from a creative thought.

Finding the right collaborators can enhance your work.

Journaling can help writers express their thoughts freely.

Resources:

Kim Ann: https://authorkimann.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kim-Ann/author/B07R965196?ref=

Ten Little Sea Turtles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953774512/ref=

Ruby The Rainbow Witch (a three-part series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PDZTQZ4/

Ninja School Rules: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953774024/ref=sr