Elissa Elwick and Jo Lindley are children’s book illustrators and friends. Join them for a weekly catch-up about the life of an illustrator in the children's publishing industry, discussing creative processes, inspirations, favourite books, comics, animations and, well, anything really! For anyone who loves to eavesdrop on conversations about children’s books, illustration, character design, animation and a little bit of good old 80s and 90s nostalgia!
Friends with Pens Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Elissa Elwick and Jo Lindley
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Podcast Overview
Elissa Elwick and Jo Lindley are children’s book illustrators and friends. Join them for a weekly catch-up about the life of an illustrator in the children's publishing industry, discussing creative processes, inspirations, favourite books, comics, animations and, well, anything really! For anyone who loves to eavesdrop on conversations about children’s books, illustration, character design, animation and a little bit of good old 80s and 90s nostalgia!
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2026
"It's all about prospective"
<p>Elissa and Jo are back and this time they’re chatting about prospective work. They discuss how their initial story and character ideas are turned into actual books and how they juggle working on new pitches alongside commissions.</p><p>Elissa discusses how she initially pitched the idea for her new graphic novel (The Gumdrops), and Jo talks through the picture book pitch she’s currently working.</p><p><br></p><p>Books/courses discussed in this episode:</p><p>Bookfox Academy</p><p>Duo published by Glénat</p>
March 31, 2026
"A juvenile sense of humour"
<p>Elissa and Jo talk about the challenges and joys of drawing in front of people, Muriel’s (or is it murals?), the delayed pay offs with illustration work, how Elissa’s publication week went for her new graphic novel The Gumdrops and, well, the usual nonsense!</p><p><br></p><p>Books, podcasts, and films referenced:</p><p>The Gumdrops Quest for Bravery, by Elissa Elwick</p><p>The Gumdrops Main Character Energy, by Elissa Elwick</p><p>Sirat, directed by Oliver Laxe.</p><p>Building Your Brand Live, podcast hosted by Liz Mosley</p>
February 23, 2026
"From horror to children's books"
<p>Friends With Pens is back with Series 2! Elissa and Jo chat about what they’ve been watching, reading and creating. And they share details of the new developments in their illustration careers.</p><p>Elissa talks about the leap into writing and illustrating her first graphic novels and Jo shares what it’s been like designing a children’s art trail for Morriston Hospital in Swansea.</p><p>Inspired by the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball, they also discuss the joy of rehoming old characters that have been stashed away for years.</p><p><br></p><p>Books discussed in this episode:</p><p>Blankets by Craig Thompson</p><p>Wands Away! by Emma Farrarons</p><p>Claude by Alex T Smith</p><p>King Coo by Adam Stower</p><p>Bird and Bear by Jarvis</p><p>The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery by Elissa Elwick</p><p>Izzy the Inventor (books 6 & 7) by Zanna Davidson and Elissa Elwick</p><p>The Beaver Who Saved Christmas by Will Millard and Jo Lindley</p><p>The Squirrel Who Lost Her Nuts by Will Millard and Jo Lindley</p><p>Chi Chi the Panda by Maisie Chan and Jo Lindley</p>
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