Everyone has a story tell and the people on this show have published theirs. I talk to authors about the stories they write and the underlying fire at the heart of their writing. What is it that brings writers to the page? Is it contagious? Permanent? Listen along to find out as authors of all sorts from children's fiction to adult nonfiction share why they write.
Getting to The Heart of Why We Write
Claim This Podcastby Gina Soldano
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Everyone has a story tell and the people on this show have published theirs. I talk to authors about the stories they write and the underlying fire at the heart of their writing. What is it that brings writers to the page? Is it contagious? Permanent? Listen along to find out as authors of all sorts from children's fiction to adult nonfiction share why they write.
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Recent Episodes
July 5, 2026
Nerd Out with Gina Trailer
<p>New podcast alert! I do still have 2 historic episodes of Getting to the Heart of Why We Write that I plan to drop here in the next few weeks, but stay tuned for my new podcast: Nerd Out with Gina. </p><p><br></p><p>Each episode is a different topic to geek out about. A few on my list are Monsters, Billy the Kid, and Biological Warfare. It will be dropping in a new feed with the show's title. But, I'll put the first one or two on here so you can check it out before heading over there.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to everyone who was on Getting to the Heart of Why We Write. I loved doing this show and spending so many hours talking to authors about their passion for writing. I stepped away due to some family issues and am hoping to now be back on a semi-regular podcasting schedule. </p><p><br></p><p>Hopefully those of you who enjoyed this show will want to nerd out with me over at my new feed. Thank you!</p>
January 17, 2025
Accepting Imperfection and Embracing Courage with Author Gabriella Aldeman
<p>Please welcome author Gabriella Aldeman to the show!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Some Highlights:</strong></p> <p>Nerding out about language.</p> <p>Writing in English when it’s your second language.</p> <p>Joining a professional kidlit organization as a translator and getting inspired to write her own stories.</p> <p>A love of writing.🖋️</p> <p>“Embracing imperfection is the first step towards having courage.”</p> <p>Abuela’s talkative parrot in her latest book.🦜</p> <p>Celebrating mistakes along your learning journey.💃💃💃💃</p> <p>The joy and energy in author visits.</p> <p>The options clause–pay attention to it! You can narrow it!!</p> <p>Why Write: “Writing has always been the way I process my emotions and figure things out….But I do revise for young readers.”</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Links Mentioned🔗:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.writebetween.com/">Gabriella’s website</a></p> <p>Gabriella on <a href="https://x.com/write_between">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/write_between">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellaaldeman/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WriteBetween">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.scbwi.org/">Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators</a> (SCBWI)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Book Recommendations📚:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.writebetween.com/squawk-of-spanish">Squawk of Spanish </a>by Gabriella Aldeman, illustrated by Romina Galotta on <a href="https://a.co/d/cMURxH9">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/squawk-of-spanish-gabriella-aldeman/21303064?ean=9781623543921">Bookshop</a>, and <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/squawk-of-spanish-gabriella-aldeman/1144364351?ean=9781623543921">Barnes & Noble</a> (It’s also available in Spanish!)</p> <p><a href="https://www.writebetween.com/paulas-patches">Paula’s Patches </a>by Gabriella Aldeman, illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/154488329-a-flicker-of-hope">A Flicker of Hope </a>by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth (Also available in Spanish!)</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808037-how-not-to-drown-in-a-glass-of-water">How Not to Drown in a Glass </a>of Water by Angie Cruz</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169756.Feed">Feed</a> by M.T. Anderson</p>
January 9, 2025
Nurturing Your Soul with Writing and Zombie Manuscripts with Author Jolene Gutiérrez
<p>Please welcome author Jolene Gutiérrez to the show! Her latest book, Mamiachi and Me just released on January 7. Congratulations, Jolene! And grab your copy now while it’s still hot off the press!♨️🔥<strong>📚📚</strong></p> <p><strong>Some Highlights:</strong></p> <p>Publishing her first books on her teacher’s typewriter in elementary school.</p> <p><a href="https://www.denisevega.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Denise Vega’s</a> author visit at Jolene’s school in 2008 and the spark it ignited.</p> <p>–“If you want to be a writer, why aren’t you now? Why not today?”</p> <p>Nurturing your soul with writing. Do something for yourself before anyone else.</p> <p>Following what brings joy as a parent, showing your children that it is okay to do that. Let them know they need to follow their own joy—but you have to follow your own first.</p> <p>Teaching as a librarian.</p> <p>Kidlit zombie manuscripts.</p> <p>Why write: I can’t not write.</p> <p>“If this ever stops bringing me joy, I can walk away.” The importance of choice and joy in creative endeavors.</p> <p>Co-writing picture books with her children.</p> <p>High school mariachi inspiration.</p> <p><strong>Links Mentioned🔗:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.jolenegutierrez.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jolene’s website</a></p> <p>Jolene on <a href="https://x.com/writerjolene" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/writerjolene/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/writerjolene/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/JoleneBallardGutierrez/videos" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/writerjolene" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.scbwi.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators</a> (SCBWI)</p> <p><a href="https://authorsguild.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Author’s Guild</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtpsite.wordpress.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KidLitCollective</a></p> <p><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kidlit-zombie-week/home" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KidlitZombieWeek </a></p> <p><a href="https://picturebookgold.wixsite.com/website" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Picture Book Gold </a></p> <p><strong>Book Recommendations📚:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207004628-mamiachi-me" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mamiachi and Me: My Mami’s Mariachi Band</a> by Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez, illustrated by Mirelle Ortega on <a href="https://a.co/d/dB0sL8K" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/mamiachi-me-my-mami-s-mariachi-band-a-picture-book-jolene-gutierrez/21141936?ean=9781419767159" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop</a>, and <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mamiachi-me-jolene-guti-rrez/1144781104?ean=9781419767159" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203164067-the-ofrenda-that-we-built" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ofrenda That We Built </a>by Jolene and Shaian Gutiérrez, illustrated by Gabby Zapata</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/98652836-too-much" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Too Much! An Overwhelming Day</a> by Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Angel Chang</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49334791-bionic-beasts" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks</a> by Jolene Gutiérrez</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53270990-mac-and-cheese-and-the-personal-space-invader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader</a> by Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Heather Bell</p> <p>Thank you and thank you, Jolene! Stay tuned for the next interview with author Masha Sapron.💃💃💃💃</p>
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