Reading Lists, Brownies, and Books We Love with Author Ronni Diamondstein

Please welcome author Ronni Diamondstein to this episode of “Getting to the Heart of Why We Write!” 💃💃💃 Ronni was on my blog last year talking about her journey and picture book, Jackie and The Books She Loved illustrated by Bats Langley. You can check out that interview here, but come back here afterwards to check out this continuation for a deeper dive into her writing journey.🎧🎧🎧 Some Highlights: Her first picture book as an author illustrator–a college project!📕 Building community through writing workshops and open mic nights.🎤 Growing community through book festivals and building a love of writing and books.✍️📚 The attentiveness and support found within the kidlit company.♥️ Having a story to tell and finding the right angle for you to dive in.🏊 Famous/Legendary people all started out as kids–like the rest of us. Leaving messages with Siri or your answering machine for story ideas.📲 Next time you hit a wall with your writing, take a break to make brownies!! Keep track of the books you’ve read, in the back of your journal, in alphabetical order, however! Links Mentioned🔗: Ronni’s website and book extras for readers Ronni on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, and Bluesky Jackie and The Books She Loved illustrated by Bats Langley on Amazon, Bookshop, and Barnes and Noble Maggie Mae Pup Reporter Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 12x12 Picture Book Challenge SCBWI Book Recommendations📚: Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage by Lisa Jean LaBanca Rogers illustrated by Il Sung Na Books by Nancy Churnin The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline-Ransome illustrated by John Parra Before She Was Harriet Lisa Cline-Ransome illustrated by James E. Ransome Dominic by William Steig Thank you so much for listening and stay tuned for next week with author Kalee Gwarjanski and some other possible surprises!