Nicola Winstanley

On this episode of What Happened Next, I speak with Nicola Winstanley, the author of six picture books, including her most recent, How to Teach Your Cat a Trick: In Five Easy Steps, published by Tundra Books in 2022. Nicola’s books have received numerous award nominations, including the Marylin Bailie Picture book award and the Governor General’s Award. CM Reviews called How to Teach Your Cat a Trick a “funny, sweet story that highlights what all cat owners know: cats will do what they want, when they want."In our conversation, Nicola talks about the long gestation period of picture books, the social anxiety that makes her dislike making in-person author appearances, and her shift away from writing for children. Nicola Winstanley: nicolawinstanley.comMusic: "simple-hearted thing" by Alex Lukashevsky. Used with permission.Contact Nathan Whitlock at nathanwhitlock.ca/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.