Reading with a chance of tacos
A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 281
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Brenda Gurr – benefits of writing Educational Non-Fiction
In today’s show, we talk to author and editor, Brenda Gurr about her awesome new series, The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes, as well as opportunities for writers in educational publishing and creativ…
What it takes to be a pro writer
In today’s show, we talk to one of Australia’s most loved authors, Lili Wilkinson, about her writing journey, what it takes to be a professional writer, the discipline required, skills needed, what s…
How to promote your book and personal brand
In today’s show, we look at what options are out there for authors to promote their work and create their own personal brand.
You’ve got a new book, what’s next? How do I get my book out there? What …
Interview with Adrian Beck
Today’s guest is a TV Producer, a popular children’s author, a dad, a creator and co-creator of such books Kick it To Nick, Alien Zoo, Total Quack Up, Total Quack Up Again, and he’s here today to tal…
All Star Writing Advice
Today’s episode is a compilation of a few guests we’ve had on and some of the awesome advice they’ve shared with us - advice on the process, self editing and how writing is hard work, some tips on ch…
Interview with Anna McGregor
Author, illustrator and graphic designer, Anna McGregor drops by to speak with Ken about writing and illustrating kids books, how to learn from rejection, what it takes to make it in the kids book in…
Anouska Jones and Caz Goodwin
Anouska Jones is an award winning publisher from Exile Publishing and their children’s book imprint: EK Books. Their motto is “Books with heart on issues that matter.” She pops in to tell us all abou…
Interview with Rose Stanley
Author, Rose Stanley drops in to discuss her book, Brain Tricks. She talks about her work in schools helping kids deal with emotional pain. Grammar expert, Raff Lagatta pops in to talk about his webs…
Interview with author Vikki Conley
Vikki Conley is one of Australia's busiest children's authors. Her first 3 books came out within a month of each other and she's got more coming in March and April this year. Along with author visits…
Interview with Tania McCartney
Author, Illustrator, journalist and founder of Kids Book Review, Tania McCartney joins Ken to discuss her writing life, offers up some great tips and ideas on what the Australian kids book industry n…
Belinda Landsberry talks picture books for all ages
Author Belinda Landsberry shares her writing journey and writing tips and talks about her new book, Once, I was loved. Also, Tania McCartney drops in to answer some taco questions on writing great ch…
Adam Wallace on self-publishing and creating your own luck
Adam Wallace on overcoming rejection, self-publishing and creating your own luck.
From 200 rejections, to a book in the White House and the New York Times Best Seller List, Author, Adam Wallace gaine…
Amelia McInerney interview
Author, Amelia McInerney shares her writing journey, how she writes her stories, character development and great writing tips. Amelia has burst on to the children’s book scene in a huge way. Her debu…
Diversity in kids books with Nat Amoore
Ken talks with author Nat Amoore about the great success of Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire, her latest books and they discuss in detail the need for diversity in children's literature. Then, to …
Rebecca Landy for emerging authors
Emerging Author, Rebecca Landy, talks to Ken about her journey as an aspiring writer, her frustrations, what she's learned and what she hopes for as a children's author. Ken takes a look at a classic…
006_ Mitch Frost Submitting to publishers
Mitch Frost, a first time author and monster expert, shares his journey to publication with tips on pitching ideas and submitting to publishers. Also Ken shares his tips on rejection and we announce …
Episode 005_ Penny Harrison
Children’s author and journalist, Penny Harrison joins us to discuss her books and some awesome writing tips, while Ken shows us what to do while you’re waiting to hear back from your manuscript subm…
Episode 004_ Zanni Louise and Robert Munsch Classics
Zanni Louise shares her writing tips, we review a Robert Munsch Classic, announce Munsch Week on our blog, while Ken offers up a rejection tip and we announce Character of the Week.
Heidi McKinnon – her writing journey, tips and great book titles
Ken is joined by author and illustrator Heidi McKinnon to discuss her writing journey and share some great writing tips. Ken offers up advice on rejection, we look at some great and funny book titles…
Kylie Howarth, researching fun characters and what publishers want
Kylie Howarth pops by to share her writing journey and researching fun characters. We explore the topic of what publishers want, Ken offers up some fun rejection tips and we announce the all-importan…