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135. Inspiring Young Minds with Author Gaby Dias (Episode Recap)

September 18, 2025 • Sue Kennedy and Catherine James • Episode 135

There won’t be a new episode this week, but we’ve lined up some special recap episodes for you to enjoy! It’s the perfect chance to revisit some of our favorite moments and conversations.

Thanks for listening—we can’t wait to share more fresh episodes with you soon!

Do you believe that age determines success?

In this episode of the Full of Words Podcast, Sue and CJ are joined by the incredibly talented young author Gaby Dias, along with her mom, Wendy Dias. Gaby started her writing journey at the age of 8, with her first book published before her 9th birthday. Now, she's the author of multiple series targeted towards children aged seven to eleven.

Gaby’s unique writing process delves into the delicate balance between dialogue and description in writing as she learns to refine her craft and evoke emotions in readers. She also touches upon her self-publishing journey and shares marketing strategies on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Gaby's stories, including one about spies robbing banks globally, have inspired others to embark on their own writing journeys.

Ready to be inspired? Tune in now!

Highlights:

(01:00) Gaby started writing as a school project, continued to publish multiple books.
(04:32) Wendy discusses Gaby's unexpected success with the "Light of Luna" book series.
(08:12) Gaby's writing process and the ease of getting words out.
(10:10) The impact of detailed sentences on storytelling.
(13:52) Positive impact of Gaby's books on inspiring others to write.
(16:57) Gaby's work on multiple book series simultaneously, including "Bank of America."
(18:27) The challenges of self-publishing, marketing, and distribution.
(19:47) Use of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for book promotion.
(22:29) Feedback from Gaby’s editor and writing coach, Gareth.
(23:04) Gaby shares an underlying message in her series about finding light in the dark.

Sue Kennedy Links:

Website:authoracademy.com.au

LinkedIn:Sue Kennedy Book Coaching Expert

Facebook:http://facebook.com/TheNo1AuthorAcademy

Twitter:thauthoracademy

Email:sue@authoracademy.com.au

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Catherine James Links:

Website:catherinejames.au

LinkedIn:Catherine (CJ) James

Facebook:Catherine James Creative

Instagram:@catherinejamescreative